Philippine Literature in

Kapampangan and Pangasinense

An Annotated BibliographyBy: Malbog, Noelle Katrina B.

KAPAMPANGAN LITERATURE

HISTORY ~ POEMS ~ STORIES ~ NOVELS ~ STUDIES

Larkin, John A. The Pampangans: Colonial Society in a Philippine Province. 1993 Philippine Edition. Quezon City: New Day Publishers. 1972. Larkin has presented here on his book the social and economic history of the Central Luzon agricultural region of Pampanga, and its historical background. With the help of Larkin, readers can easily trace Pamapanga’s geographic effects to Kapampangan, as well as how they live their lives during that era. This book is quite essential for a critique in Kapampangan literary arena.

Manlapaz-Zapanta, Edna. Kapampangan Literature: A Historical Survey and Anthology. Quezon City: Ateneo University Press. 1981. Manlapaz book aims to create an outline of Kapampangan literary history. Taking Only 130 books about pampanga’s history and its existing literature with H. Otley Beyer and Dean S. Fansler studies on kapampangan ethnocity this book was made possible. This book focuses more on the genre rather than the historical aspects of each literary work and also on their liguistic styles as making used of Bro. Andrew Gonzales study.

Castro, Rosalina Icban. Literature of the Pampangos. sManila : University of the East Press, c.1981. Castro has divided her book into two categories the first part is historically based and the other part are the four genres of literary pieces were Kapampangan writers are inclined which are the Kumidya, Zarsuela, Play and Novel.

Soriano, Rafaelita Hilario.

The Pampangos.Quezon City : R. H. Soriano, 1999.

Research on the different personalities from Pampanga as well as its history.

Aguas, Juan S.

Juan Crisostomo Soto and Pampangan drama.Quezon City : University of the Philippines.1963

Feautures the most popular drama writer in Kapampangan in 19th century, Juan Cristosostomo Cruz. It includes translated drama entitled “Alang Dios” which he wrote in 1901.

KapampanganLiterary Pieces

Tolosa, Tec Sanchez. Ing bie kung delanan, Ing bie kung balikan. Pampanga : Crescere et Fluere Pub., 2006.

A Kapampangan collection of Poems, it is of variety of genres. The topics discussed in the poems were almost the recent changes and developments of that time.a

Makuyad a kasalesayan king kanakung biye.Holy Angel University. 2004

It is an autobiography of a famous 19th century poet, Jose M. Gallardo. They call it magic poems that touches the emotions of its readers.

Mallari, Joel Pabustan. Kawatasan : obrang poeta laureado talapanulip amanu. Pampanga : Center for Kapampangan Studies, Holy Angel University. 2010 A collection of Kapampangan written poems by Joel Mallari, it is also of mixed genre but are mostly focused on promoting Kapampangan Language and some historical poems about the province.

A collection of selected kapampangan poems by different writers.

Gallardo Jose.

Crissotan Series .Juan D. Nepomuceno Center for Kapampangan Studies, Holy Angel University, 2003

It is a compilation of poems written by Jose Gallardo, he has written 200 poems, 26 plays and zarzuelas, six novels and dozens of short stories.

Edna Zapanta Manlapaz

Aurelio Tolentino Selected Writings

Collected and selected by the author to preserve the writings of Aurelio Tolentino

Tolentino, Aurelio. Maring (Dangal at lakas): Ulirang buhay Tagalog. Manila: Limbagang Tolentino, 1913.

Tolentino, Aurelio. Maring (Dangal at lakas): Ulirang buhay. Tagalog. Manila: Limbagang Tolentino, 1913.

Written by Kapampangan Writer.This is about Maring and her buauty that seduced many man. It is not as if its her intention to do so, but she has been a victim of man who like her. It was also about true love, that after all the things that happened to Maring, she in the end married her one-true love after his husband-abductor’s death.

Other works of Aurelio Tolentino

Lumbera, Bienvenido and Cythia.

“Philippine Literature: A History and Anthology”.Anvil Publishing.2005 This is book is divided into 5 historical periods of our country, and different literary works which are popular and symbolical were included in this book. As part of this research, I found a Kapampangan work here which is:

Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas by Aurelio Tolentino. This is anti-colonialism play –American’s were the one who imperialized our country that time.’Inangbayan’ representing our country as she urge freedom against Haringbata.

This book “is all about how the elite made it to the top of the pile.”

The History Of The Burgis.

Mariel Francisco, Fe Maria Arriola. GCF

Books.1987

Francisco, Mariel N. and Arriola, Fe Maria. The History Of The Burgis. GCF Books.1987

Francisco and Arriola has introduce ways and how did rich people were able to gain their status. One of the writer is Mariel Nepomuceno Francisco, she is one of the elites in Pampanga, her family own Schools, Supermarkets, and Villas in Pampanga.

Lourdes H. Vidal, Ma and Crisanta S. Nelmida.

Maikling Kuwentong Kapampangan at

Pangasinan.

AdMU Press, Q.C. 1996

Castro’s book is actually two works on the history and culture of Mabalacat, Pampanga.

Castro, Alex R. Views from the Pampang and other scenes. Pampanga. 2006 Castro in this book has included all his artiles published in Sun.Star Pampanga, about Pampanga, its history, its churches and its people. He also included rare old photogpraphs of Pampanga. This book captured a glimpse of Kapampangan history and heritage. It is not just a bulk of history, but a pride of every Kapampangan to have seen their granduer and eliteness during old years.

Ordoñez, Rudy. The Kapampangan Mystique.UST Press.2009 This book is a compilation of different written book, articles, and anecdotes on Pampanga. It tackles about the people, language, history, culture, and politics. This is actually the most updated book about Pampanga which I found in the library. Ordoñez has touched almost all the necessary field about Pampanga. A properly researched book for its compilation is very organized.

BOOKS ABOUT PAMPANGA WITH FOREIGN WRITERS

Book with Setting in Pampanga

Bilek, Tony and O'Connell, Gene .

The Forgotten of Bataan. Contributors. Kent State University Press. Kent, OH. 2003 <http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=109690874> A Narrative true to life novel. This book is about the experiences of Bilek, an american soldier and also the writer of the book. Bilek narrated here his experiences when he was captured by Japanese, his story during Bataan March, and all his survival in the hands of Japanese.

Flake, Dennis Edward. Loyal Macabebes : how the Americans used the Macabebe scouts in the annexation of the Philippines . Angeles City :CKS .HAU, c2009. A book written to restore the image of macabebe soldiers from Pampanga who were treated as traitors of our country. In this book, the reason of their partnership with the Spaniards were justified by their anger with Rajah Maynila who betrayed them also. Macabebe were seen in a lighter way.

GRAPHIC NOVELS BY KAPAMPANGAN

widely known as Carlo J. Caparas, is a `Filipino comic strip creator/writer-turned director and producer, who is best known for creating Filipino superheroes and comic book characters

Caparas, Carlo J. Ang Panday.Atlas Publication.1979This is a graphic novel about Flavio”Panday” or blacksmith and his battles against evil Lizardo. Flavio was able to get a mysterious sword that helped him in his battles.

Gener Pedriñaand his Kapampangan Comic Book Superheroes

“Most of what we have [in comics] are Tagalogs and Americans,” Pedriña explains. “I want diversity so I make characters from Mindanao, Kalinga, Bohol, Ilocos, Laguna, etc. but a lot of my characters are Kapampangan.”

Sidapa of Macabebegod of death

“He now patrols the night sky, keeping us safe from malignos.”

Bato, a half-Pampango and half-Visayan lagayan

(spirit seerker),

granddaughter of Mariang Sinukuan

DiwataSandata, on the other hand, is a Mabalacat-residing master of Kapampangan martial arts.

Supremo is a Kapampangan ortelanu (farmer). Pedriña describes him as a powerful entity trapped in the body of a boy and the living embodiment of the Filipino spirit.

Kapampangan Music

Philippine Literaturein

Pangasinense Poetry

"The publication of Malagilion: Sonnets tan Villanelles by Santiago B. Villafania should be a source of rejoicing for readers of regional literatures. This second book by Pangasinan's leading poet today is impressive in both form and substance. Villafania has created 300 sonnets and 50 villanelles in his own language that attempt to reflect the primacy of native culture and return the poet to the central stage of social life." – A Boost to Pangasinan Literature fromBreaking Signs by Cirilo F. Bautista (Philippine Panorama, 16 Dec. 2007, pp.25-26)

Villafania, Santiago B. Malagilion: Sonnets tan Villanelles. Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino & Emilio Aguinaldo College. Manila, 2007.

Villafania, Santiago B.

Balikas na Caboloan. National Commission for the Culture and the Arts. Manila, 2005

Santiago Villafania’s Balikas ed Caboloan certainly has reinvigorated the anlong tradition of Pangasinan that for a long period of time suffered silence from the hands of writers more attuned to English writing. Characteristically anacbanua, Villafania’s poetry echoes his predecessors and presages a promising era for young writers in Pangasinan. 

Pangasinense Poetry

Sonny Villafania

Villafania, Santiago B. Pinabli tan arum ni’ran Anlong. Dagupan City: Okuli Publishing.

A book composed of 92 poems written in Pangasinan. This should be read by “all those who love the Pangasinan language,” the dedication he had written for this remarkable collection of poems on love, family and country, the culture and environment, and reflections about life in general.

Nelmida, Crisanta S. and Andaya, Erlinda . Sarswelang Pangasinan. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 1996.

Zarsuela is one of the literary field were most Pangasinan writers excel during Spanish period. Some works of our famous Zarsuela writers are cited here in this book, and also they are translated into Tagalog Language.

The Selected works are written by Catalino Sison Palisoc “Father of Pangasinan Zarsuela” and Pablo Mejia. The two Zarsuelist are both anti-Spaniards, their stories antagonist are Spaniards.

Vidal, Ma Lourdes H. and Nelmida, Crisanta S. “ Maikling Kuwentong Kapampangan at Pangasinan. “AdMU Press, Q.C. 1996

This book contains short stories written in Kapampangan and Pangasinan chosen by the authors. Each stories are translated into Tagalog. Good Thing about their chosen stories were somehow stories that can trace the historical background of the two provinces Pampanga and Pangasinan

Sison, Emmanuel S. “Tales from the land of salt : a glimpse into the history and the rich folklore of Pangasinan”. Makati City, Philippines : Elmyrs Pub. House, c2005.

The Salt people to the covenant agreed that each decade, Royal blood be shed for its power to make the asinpalan lives. Three brothers would kill to be the next king. Other stories entitled are about entitled A Thanksgiving for Victory, Healing the Healer of Panagasinan, The First Bangus Fishpond.

Magno, Rosa Maria. Urduja beleaguered and others on Pangasinan language, literature and culture . Manila : Kalikasan Press, 1992, c1991.

A 266 pages book that contains information about the Land of Salt-Pangasinan, and the story “To Win Princess Urdujas Heart”.

Bryan, Jessica. Psychic Surgery & Faith Healing: In the Lowlands of Pangasinan.Lompico Creek Pr; 1st edition. October 2007.Pangasinan Province on the Philippine Island of Luzon has long been associated with mysterious, metaphysical phenomena and alternative healing, as practiced by the indigenous Filipinos. This book explores psychic surgery, faith healing, and Spiritism from the historical perspective as well as the author’s personal experience, it provides an in-depth look at the interplay between the world of physical reality and the spiritual world.

Cortes, Rosario Mendoza.

Pangasinan.New Day Publishers, Quezon City. 1990

Contains historical facts of Pangasinan, samethrough with its folkore, and traditions. Urduja is also cited in these book. So far, this is quite book with depth research on Pangasinan as well as its literature. In understanding and knowing the colorful history of Pangasinan, this book is very much recommended

Ben Davies.

Pangasinan : a journey into the Philippines. Bahamas: Luna Pub., 1997.

This book of Ben Davies talks about the historical role of Pangasinan in our country, its participation during the pre-colonial and colonial events of the Philippines. It is 117 Pages written in English.

Flores, Marot Nelmida.

The cattle caravans of ancient Caboloan,

interior plains.1998

Through a research grant from the National Historical

Institute the author, Ms. Crisanta Nelmida Flores,

conveys to us images of the intrepid rural folk of

Pangasinan who engage in this annual ritual, which

have become rarer with the onslaught of modernity.

Vistro, Jesus Victor R.

Nandaragupan:the story of a coastal city and Dagupan. Dagupan City Heritage Commission, c2005.

A first for each Dagupeño, this gathering truly transcends months of complete dedication, discipline of endurance and immense enthusiasm within the hearts of all artists who have come for the season of harvest symbolizing the very soul of a land and a people across time.

Rosales SagaBy F. Sionil José.

Rosales is a province of Pangasinan, and also the province of the writer. Although, he speaks Ilokano, he was honored as Pangasinense writer by the province. It depicts political and historical situations of our country.

F. Sionil José. “Viajero” . Solidaridad Publishing House . March 15 1993.

Viajero is a novel of history of the Philippine Islands and their people long before the Spaniards came. It is also the story of the Filipino diaspora as seen by an orphan who is brought by an American captain to the United States in 1945.

F. Sionil José. “Ermita: a novel”. Solidaridad Pub. House . 1988

Viajero is a novel of history of the Philippine Islands and their people long before the Spaniards came. It is also the story of the Filipino diaspora as seen by an orphan who is brought by an American captain to the United States in 1945.

Pangasinan Journal

Where short stories ofMaria Magsano where published.

DICTIONARY

Pangasinan-English Translation

Richard A. Benton.

Phonotactics of Pangasinan. University of Hawaii Press. 1972.

Pangasinan MusicArceo, Carolina Asuncion, Mga katutubong awiting Pangasinan : cancansion na Pangasinan. Manila: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2002.

Arceo did her study on Pangasinan music. Pangasinense are much inclined to oral tradition such of this are shown in their tramitting their ideas using music and rhytm.

Theatre

Pangasinense Website

Founded by Sonny Villafania, this site is dedicated to Pangasinense writers to showcase their works.

Philippine Literature in

Kapampangan and Pangasinense

An Annotated Bibliography

by: “KAT” Student No. 11187670