The Story of Pamulak Manobo
The Story of Pamulak Manobo
The Story of Pamulak Manobo
Manobo
With a single thought, the Chief God brought forth the universe. He sculpted the stars
and planets, painted the heavens with vibrant hues, and carved the mountains and valleys of
the earth. He filled the seas with life, from the tiniest fish to the big sea monster.
But the Chief God was not content to simply create the world. He longed for
companions, beings who could appreciate his handiwork and share in his joy. So, he turned
his attention to the clay of the earth and began to shape it into the form of humans.
He breathed life into these creations, giving them minds that could reason and souls
that could love. He taught them the secrets of the universe, the ways of nature, and the art of
The humans thrived under the watchful eye of the Chief God. They built cities,
cultivated crops, and explored the far reaches of the world. They sang praises to their creator
Yet, despite their happiness and prosperity, the humans were not without flaws. They
were prone to greed, envy, and anger. They often strayed from the path that the Chief God
creations. He continued to guide and protect them, hoping that one day they would learn to
Philippine
Literature
Mindanao Mythology
The Chief God from
Mindanao
PAMULAK MANOBO
Submitted By:
Alvin G. Mendros
Student
Submitted To:
Garry Anthony Gabutan
Teacher