MUSIC while using contemporary harmonies that enhance their
What is Contemporary Philippine music? complexity. Compositions: Princesa Urduha, Diego Silang, Maria
Contemporary music in the Philippines usually refers to Makiling, Ang Ating Watawat, Psko ng Baranggay, Dakilang Lahi,
compositions that have adopted ideas and elements from Pilipinas, Gomburza
twentieth century art music in the West, as well as the latest
trends and musical styles in the entertainment industry. This brief RAYMUNDO CIPRIANO “RYAN” P. CAYABYA (born 1954) He is a
introduction covers only the works written by the art music popular contemporary composer who also has classical
composers. composition. A conductor who spans both popular and classical
worlds with his pop music, ballads, operas, zarzuelas, orchestral
What is traditional Filipino music? arrangements masses, psalms, and choral compositions.
Filipino traditional music portrays the beliefs, customs, and Compositions: Misa, Four Poems for Soprano and Piano, and Te
traditions of the rural folks. Traditional music may be classified Deum, Kay Ganda Nang Ating Musika, Liman Dipang Tao, Alikabok
such as to glorify the beauty of nature, courtship music, or and Kumukuti-kutitap.
welcome songs.
What are the characteristics of traditional Philippine music? NEW MUSIC COMPOSERS
Three main characteristics are exemplified by traditional ethnic
JOSE MACEDA (1917 – 2004) He started his music studies at the
music.
Academy of Music in Manila. Later, he went to Paris to study with
Cantata is a vocal composition with an instrumental
Alfred Cortot. He eventually pursued advanced studies in the USA
accompaniment and often contains more than one movement.
with E. Robert Schmitz and earned a Doctorate Degree in
Acapella song is a vocal composition without instrumental
Ethnomusicology from UCLA.
accompaniment.
Compositions Ugma-Ugma, Agungan, Pagsamba, Cassettes 100,
Sonata form - is used a composition for one or more solo
Udlot- Udlot, Ugnayan (1974).
instruments,.
LUCRECIA R. KASILAG (1918 – 2008) Her compositions were
20th Century Traditional Filipino Composers and their works
FRANCISCO S. SANTIAGO (1889-1947) influenced by her professors Irving McHose and Wayne Barlow.
He is known as the “Father of the Kundiman” and belongs to the Kasilag’s compositions demonstrated a fusion of Eastern and
“Triumvirate of Filipino Composers”. His music was Romantic in Western styles in using instruments, melody, harmony, and
style, incorporating Western forms and techniques with folk rhythm.
materials.
Compositions: Pakiusap, Madaling Araw, Sakali Man, Hibik ng JONAS BAES He researched on the music of the Iraya-Mangyan
Pilipinas, Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran, and Kundiman (Anak Dalita). people of Mindoro, He is known for writing music utilizing
unorthodox musical instruments such as bean pod rattles, leaves,
NICANOR S. ABELARDO (1893-1934) He is one of the “Triumvirate iron-nail chimes, and various Asian instruments such as bamboo
of Filipino Composers”. His musical styles was influenced by scrapers, bamboo flutes, and vocal music using Asian vocal
Schoenberg, Hindemith, and Stravinsky that he developed a style techniques
that combined European romanticism with chromaticism.
SONG COMPOSERS
Compositions: Mutya ng Pasig, Nasaan ka Irog, Cavatina for
LEVI CELERIO (1910 – 2002) A violinist, he had written the lyrics for
Violoncello, U.P. Naming Mahal, Cinderalla Overture, Panorama, over 4,000 songs in his lifetime, including many for film. A great
and Magbalik ka Hirang. number of kundimans and Filipino love songs have lyrics written by
him, most notable of which are Dahil sa Iyo, Buhat, and Ang Pasko
ANTONIO J. MOLINA (1894 – 1980) He is the first “National Artist
ay Sumapit.
for Music and one of the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers”. He
was both a product of Romantic and impressionist styles. GEORGE CANSECO Was considered “a nationally acclaimed
Compositions: Malikmata (Transfiguration), Kundiman- composer of numerous popular Filipino classics.” He composed
Kundangan, Awit ni Maria Clara, Ang Batingaw, Hatinggabi, songs for Filipino singers and movie stars. He also composed a
Magbalik ka Hirang and Larawan Nitong Pilipinas Filipino patriotic song “Ako ay Pilipino”.
Compositions: Ikaw, Kailangan Kita, Dito Ba, Hiram, Langis at
LUCIO D. SAN PEDRO (1913 – 2002) Known as a “Romantic Tubig, Hanggang sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan
Nationalist”. He incorporated Philippine Folk elements in his
compositions with Western Form to create highly tonal melody
and rich expressive harmonies. He was declared National Artist for ERNANI JOSON CUENCO, composer, film scorer, musical director
Music in 1991. and music teacher, was conferred the National Artist. Award for
Compositions: Ugoy ng Duyan, Suite Pastorale, and Lahing Music in 1999. His works embody a Filipino sense of musicality
Kayumanggi that contain the classical sound of the kundiman.
ALFREDO S. BUENAVENTURA (Born 1929) His compositions
combine contemporary and conventional styles, and contain
melodies that are simple and understandable,
ARTS
Photography
In its early stages during the late 19th century, photography was viewed as a purely technical process, that of recording visible images by
light action on light-sensitive materials. In fact, its very name—from the Greek “photos” (meaning light) and “graphos” (meaning writing)—
states this process literally.
Photography as process – focusing a camera at a subject and clicking the shutter.
Photography as art – discerning a significant moment or a unique expression, framing it in the camera viewfinder with an eye for
composition, and then clicking the shutter.
Kinetoscope – a peepshow cabinet with an eyehole through which these earliest “movie” could be viewed one person at a time.
George Tapan is an award-winning travel photographer who has won two Pacific Asia Tourism Association (PATA) Gold awards, an ASEAN
Tourism Association award, and first place in the 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest.
John K. Chua is best known as an advertising and commercial photographer, with over 40 years of experience in this field and numerous
local and international awards for his work.
Film
Another art form which has risen to tremendous heights within the last century film or cinema
As its early name “motion pictures” declared, film brought yet another dimension into play—that of moving images
Film directing - It is the director, like the painter and sculptor in traditional art, who envisions the final effect of the film on its
viewers, visually, mentally, and emotionally.
Acting - First and foremost, there was the art of acting for film. With live theater as the only form of acting at that time, film actors
had to learn to express themselves without the exaggerated facial expressions and gestures used on stage.
Cinematography - Behind the scenes, there was cinematography or the art of film camera work. This captured the director’s vision
of each scene through camera placement and movement, lighting, and other special techniques.
Editing - This was joined by film editing, the art of selecting the precise sections of film, then sequencing and joining them to achieve
the director’s desired visual and emotional effect. S
Production/Set design - Underlying all these was the art of production and set design. This recreated in physical terms—through
location, scenery, sets, lighting, costumes, and props—the mental image that the director had of how each scene should look, what
period it should depict, and what atmosphere it should convey.
Philippine Filmmakers
Laurice Guillen’s Salome (1981) earned international acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival. Her more recent films, such
as Tanging Yaman, (2001) which won Best Picture in the Metro Manila Film Festival, American Adobo (2002), Santa Santita (2004),
and Sa ‘Yo Lamang (2010), all gained her recognition among the current generation of Filipino moviegoers.
Marilou Diaz Abaya
captured the attention and respect of the viewing public with powerful films such as Jose Rizal (1998), perfectly timed for the
centennial celebration of Philippine independence; Muro-ami (1999), which bravely exposed the deadly practice of using child-divers
to pound for fish in the Philippines’ coral reefs; and Bagong Buwan (2001), which dealt with the human cost of the Muslim-Christian
conflict in Mindanao.
Maryo J. delos Reyes
The heartwarming drama film Magnifico won for him the Best Director distinction at the 2003 FAMAS Awards and garnered other
local and international film awards as well. Delos Reyes continues to be active in both film and television media, having become
known for well-loved teleseryes (television drama series)
Brillante Mendoza
Was originally a production designer for films, commercials, and music videos, and started directing films in 2005. But in just four
years, his film Kinatay (The Execution of P) won for him the Best Director award at the highly prestigious Cannes Film Festival of
2009.
Urduja - is recognized as the first fully-animated Filipino film, created by an all-Filipino group of animators using the traditional
(hand-drawn) animation process with some 3D effects. The characters were voiced by an all-star cast of actors from Philippine
cinema and television, with the screenplay written in Filipino.
Another breakthrough was the first Filipino full 3D- animated film, RPG Metanoia, co-produced by Ambient Media, Thaumatrope
Animation, and Star Cinema in 2010.
Print Media
Alongside the digital media forms discussed above, there remains the more conventional form known as print media. Included here
are large-scale publications such as newspapers, magazines, journals, books of all kinds, as well as smaller-scale posters, brochures,
flyers, menus, and the like. Of course, all of these now have their digital counterparts that may be accessed and read on the internet.
Comic Books-Another field of print media that highlights the artistic gifts of Filipinos is that of comic books, or komiks as they are
referred to locally. The popularity of Philippine comics began in the 1920s when Liwayway magazine started featuring comic strips,
such as Mga Kabalbalan ni Kenkoy (The Misadventures of Kenkoy) created by Tony Velasquez. Velasquez went on to be recognized
as the “Father of Filipino Comics.”
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Street dance can be considered as the father of hip-hop dancing. The term is an informal and improvised style of dance that has evolved
outside dance studios.
Hip-hop dance, on the other hand, refers to street dance styles primarily performed with hip-hop music, or that have evolved as part of
hiphop culture. Hip-hop music incorporates a number of iconic elements, most notably DJing and rapping, along with beatboxing,
sampling, and juggling beats on turntables.
Safety Precautions when Dancing
✓Wear appropriate clothing (comfortable clothes) and footwear (rubber shoes).
✓ Do warm - up exercises before you start the activity and cool down after.
✓ Hydrate as needed.
✓ Dance in a spacious, smooth and dry area to avoid slipping.
✓ Start with simpler moves and slower rhythms. Do not force yourself to execute difficult steps.
✓ Eat nutritious food to give you energy and have enough sleep and rest.
✓ Be sure to have your first aid kit ready.
✓ Enjoy and have fun!
The Pinggang Pinoy for Teenagers was developed by the Department of Science and Technology –Food and Nutrition Research Institute
Pyramid to help teenagers choose healthy and nutritious foods. It features the GO (Energy giving), GROW (Body building), and GLOW
(Body regulating) food groups.
B-BOYING/ BREAKING
- Also called breakdancing , is a style of street dance and first hip-hop dance style that originated among Black and Puerto Rican youths in New
York City during the aerly of 1970’s . Four movements: Down rock, Top rock, Freezes and power moves
LOCKING
Created by Don Campbell in 1969 and popularized by his crew, the Lockers. It is usually performed by stopping the fast movement, locking your
body into a position, holding it, and then continuing as the same speed as [Link] to freeze or a sudden pause.
TUTTING
It is a creative way of making geometric figures using your body parts. Pioneered by king Tut aka Mark Benson.
POPPING
Popularized by Samuel Solomon and his crew the Electric Boogaloos. Popping forces parts of your body outwards similar to an explosion and
contraction with in your body parts.
KRUMPING
It is free, expressive and highly energetic. Krumping is a dance style to release anger.
SHUFFLING
A rave and club dance that originated in the late 1980s. Basic movements of the dance are fast heel-and-Toe action with a style.
WAACKING
is an African American form of street dance originating from 1970’s disco era in Los Angeles and New York. It is consist of stylized posing and fast
synchronized arm movements to the beat of music.
HEALTH
GLOBAL HEALTH- refers to diverse health issues, concerns and trends which calls for all nations to address and act to promote and protect health of
individuals and groups across boundaries
UNITED NATIONS- it is an international organization which is the chief body responsible for providing leadership on global health, setting norms and
standards and providing health support to countries around the world
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH- in the Philippines, it is the lead executive department of the government which ensures every Filipino access to public health
through quality and efficient health care programs and services
Millennium Development Goals - this are eight targets that all 191 UN Member States have agreed to achieved by 2015The United Nations Millennium
Declaration, signed in September 2000 commits world leaders to fight discrimination against women and children, disease, hunger, poverty, illiteracy,
and environmental degradation.
[Link] EXTREME POVERTY AND HUNGER
The following are key suggestions to eradicate poverty and hunger
*Education * Investing more in agriculture
*Producing more jobs *Promoting gender equality
[Link] UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION
If these are attained, children who receive primary education are more likely to:
*seek for a better employment to sustain personal and family needs
*married and have her own family at a later stage in life
[Link] GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWER WOMEN
Gender equality can be achieved through:
*Education and integrating gender equality in school curriculum
*Early childhood development intervention
*Promotion of women’s political rights and involvement
[Link] CHILD MORTALITY
[Link] MATERNAL HEALTH
[Link] HIV/ AIDS, MALARIA AND OTHER DISEASES
[Link] ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
[Link] PARTNERSHIP FOR DEVELOPMENT
GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVES- are programs set in motion by the United Nations through the World Health Organization and in partnership with the
World Bank which targets specific health problems including but not limited to emerging and re- emerging diseases, climate change, environmental
sanitation, mental health, tobacco regulation, and alcohol use.
GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
*Roll Back malaria
*Stop TB
*The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and MALARIA
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES - are diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another
The following are examples of communicable diseases:
[Link] 2. HIV/ AIDS [Link] [Link]
How does Human immunodeficiency virus infection and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/ AIDS) is being transmitted?
[Link] sexual intercourse 2,Breastfeeding [Link] blood transfusions
