Cordillera Autonomous Region

The previous region we’ve tackle was the Cordillera Autonomous Region. It has a lot of Lesson for us to know better the Cordillera Autonomous Region. I will give my reaction about the Lesson 2 to 7. If you read the Cordillera Autonomous Region you will see their different tradition, culture and their livelihood. You will see here that the CAR region have also colorful lifestyle even though the people living in this region is far away from the cities. You will also see here the history of the region, the people who live in this region and the other people from other country that gives them influences.

The Cordillera Autonomous Region has different beliefs. Some of them still believe in anitos, some are believes in supernatural spirits and some are embracing Catholicism because of the Influence of the Spaniards. You will here how important their faith in the spirits and anitos. I think them believing it because of all the blessings and rich things around them. They have rituals to give thanks all the spirit, anitos and god and goddesses for all the good things happen to them and for the prosperous harvest. You will see here also how important the environment to all the inhabitants of Cordillera Autonomous Region because their surrounding in the one who give them their food, shelter and livelihood. I can also say that the inhabitants of this region very loves person, not only in their family, relatives, friends but also in nature. I admire them because of their love in their environment and how they take care of it.

The primary livelihood in this region is agriculture, that’s why their surrounding is important to them. Almost of the resident in CAR region planted rice. That’s why because of their artistic approach they build the famous rice terraces. Aside of rice they have also corn, tobacco, sweet potato, banana, coffee coconut and other root crops. Some of the inhabitants in CAR region have a talent to weave baskets and blankets. And it gives them extra income for their family. I can say that they are all hard-working person and resourceful because of their attitude in surviving. Even though they are not rich in high-tech. materials, they can be proud of the richness in their settings. It will not hard for them to find food.

The Cordillera Autonomous Region has a beautiful literary works. You can also see in their literary works how they see their region. The entire story tells the thoughts of the inhabitants in this region. It also shows the different tradition and culture in their region. The different approach in courtship and in giving birth. I can say that they also a different approach in seeing life because some of the inhabitants of CAR region didn’t take seriously the problems they encounter. They take it in a nice way and in a cheerful way. And it is the proof that the inhabitants of CAR region have a funniness side. Although their lives are not that good, you can see to them that they are contented in their lives and they are happy.

I learned a lot about the Cordillera Autonomous Region, now I know their lifestyle and some of their tradition. I also learned about their different belief, livelihood and culture. The different inhabitants in this region and their attitudes. How they give praise and thank their gods and goddesses. Although this region is far away from us, you can also gain knowledge of by just reading it. All the literary works of different lesson has a moral lesson. By reading also the story you will see how beautiful and colorful the lives of the resident in this region and you can also know better the inhabitants of this region. I hope they maintain their tradition and they culture and of course their beautiful region. I also hope that they don’t destroy all the natural resources they have.This is knowledge for me, and I hope as we continue knowing different region, we gain a lot of things about that region and we’ll see how beautiful their region.

Biag ni Lam-ang

The story of Biag ni Lam-ang is very unique story. It is different from other stories because of its characters and the flow of the story. The characters in the story are Namongan and Don Juan, the parents of Lam-ang; Lam-ang is the main character in the story and he is a baby boy with power; Ines Kannoyan is the fiance of Lam-ang; the rooster and the dog. Some incident or scene in the story is far in the reality or unbelievable. Like when Lam-ang is newly born, he has the power to speech and he has unusual physical form. when he fought the Igorot to revenge for his father's death at the age of 9 months. When the river turned black and the fishes dies because of the dirt of his hair and foul odor of his body. When he bring his rooster and made it crow and he made his dog growl just to impress the beautiful maiden named Ines. And lastly is when his bones put together just to live him again.
The story shows the Ilocos different tradition, culture and beliefs. And how they live and survive before, where they get their foods and clothes. It also show how they court the woman they like.
I enjoyed the story ofBiag ni Lam-ang because of its unique story, but i know that some of the happenings in the story is just a fantasy. I also learned some of the tradition and culture of Ilocos region. I can also say that the story is adventurous bucause of Lam-ang's adventure to find his father. I think and I hope that the Ilocos use and preserve their tradition and culture tackle in the story until now.

Who are you???

I am Aiza Pines Molinilla, 18 years of age and currently residing at Phs 1 Blk 1 Lot 6 Filinvest, Barangay Bagong Silang, San Pedro, Laguna. I am the youngest daughter of Mr. Virgilio M. Molinilla and Mrs. Shirley P. Molinilla.Arven P. Molinilla and Genilyn P. Molinilla are my siblings, they are older than me.

I finished my primary years at Sampaguita Village Elemtary School, my secondary years at Academia de Castellano School and now, I am in my 3rd year in college. I am taking up Bachelor in Science In Office Administration major in Office Management. In my entire years in studying, i met a lot of people and friends, i gain a lot of knowledge and experiences. i enjoy school but sometimes i get tired studying but i know learning helps me a lot in future.

My friends call me Ayz, Izang or Achie, I always enjoy their company. We're always chatting and tripping when we were together. We always share our experiences and our problems to each other. I am close to my friends than my family in terms of my problem, because I am easily open up with them. I always treasure my friends and all the things that we've shared even it is sad or happy moments. I can say that I am a friendly person because I want to meet a lot of people and learn some things about them.

I love playing volleyball, sometimes I play with my friends when we have time. When the summer came, there is the time we spend are summer joining different league in our barangay. I also enjoy watching television especially gameshows. Sometimes I enjoy listening music. Cooking is also my hobby, I want to cook different kinds of foods and dicovering foods. I help my mother in our small store when I have a free time.

I want to be a office professional someday, establish my own restaurant and giving my family a good life. Ofcourse before anything else I want to fulfill my parents dream, to finish my studies.

I am not a religious type of person,in terms in visiting the church but I'll make sure that there is someone behind me and in our family and that is God. I'm always believing that he is always there to guide us and give us blessing always. And I know that he will never leave us alone.

I am happy and flattered that I have a woderful and happy family even though there are times that we encounter problems and we didn't understand each other. My parents always give their best for us to be a good person. And I appreciate that.