Hinilawod

The Story Alunsina and Datu Paubari

Kaptan, the king of the Gods, decreed that the beautiful Alunsina (also called Laun Sina, The
Unmarried One) marry upon reaching her maidenhood. Though all the unmarried gods from
every corner of the universe tried to win her hand in marriage, she chose to marry a mortal, Datu
Paubari, ruler of the Halawod.

Angered by Alunsina's decision, her suitors conspired to harm the newlywed couple. Maklium-
sa-t'wan, the god of the plains, called a council meeting of the Gods. The council decided to
destroy the couple's home, Halawod, by flood. Fortunately for Alunsina and her husband, her
sister Suklang Malayon (Goddess and Guardian of Happy Homes) discovered the evil plot and
warned them of it. Before the flood, the new couple sought refuge on a higher ground and
escaped the gods' wrath undetected. They returned to the plains and settled near the mouth of the
Halawod River after the flood has subsided and lived in secrecy.

After several months, Alunsina became pregnant with triplets. The couple was ecstatic and Datu
Paubari prepared the things needed for childbirth including the siklot. When the triplets were
born, the couple called them Labaw Dongon, Humadapnon and Dumalapdap.

Immediately after giving birth, Alunsina summoned the high priest Bungot-Banwa to perform
the rites of the gods of the Mount Madya-as to ensure that the triplets will have good health.
During the ritual, Bungot-Banwa burned some alanghiran fronds and a pinch of kamangyan in an
altar that he made himself. He opened the windows of the north side of the room after the
ceremony and in came a cold wind that transformed the infants into strong, handsome young
men.

The Adventures of Labaw Donggon

When he reached adulthood, Labaw Donggon, the eldest of the triplets, decided to go on a quest
to find himself a wife. He heard of the beauty of Angoy Ginbitinan of Handug and wanted her
for a wife. He asked his mother to prepare the things he will need for the journey -- a magic cape,
hat and belt, and kampilan (sword).

The journey to Handug took several days. Labaw Donggon had to pass by plains, valleys and
mountains to get there. When he finally arrived, he asked for an audience with Angoy
Ginbitinan's father and asked for her hand in marriage. The father agreed in one condition:
Labaw Donggon must kill the monster Manalintad as part of his dowry. Labaw Donggon agreed
and went away to confront the monster. With the help of his magic belt, he was able to kill the
Manalintad. He cut off the tail of the monster and brought it back to Handug as a proof of his
victory. Angoy Gibintinan's father was satisfied with the proof and allowed Labaw Donggon to
marry his daughter. After the wedding, Labaw Donggon and his new bride started their journey
back to his home. Along the way, they met a group of young men who were on their way to
Tarambang Burok to win the hand of Abyang Durunuun, sister of Sumpoy, the lord of the
underworld. According to these young men, Abyang Durunuun has beauty that equals no other.
Labaw Donggon and Angoy Gibintinan continued on their journey. Upon reaching home, Labaw
Donggon asked his mother to take care of his new wife and told her that he will be going on
another quest. This time he will be going to Tarambang Burok and vie for the hand of the
beautiful Abyang Durunuun.

On his way to Tarambang Burok, Labaw Donggon had an encounter with the giant Sikay
Padalogdog. This giant had a hundred arms and he won't let the young demi god pass without a
fight. And fight they did. In the end, the hundred-armed giant admitted defeat and allowed the
Labaw Donggon to pass the ridge.

Labaw Donggon won the hand of the legendary Abyang Durunuun and also took her home to his
mother. Thereafter, the demi god went on third quest to Gadlum. This time the object of his
desire is Malitong Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata, the young bride of the lord of darkness,
Saragnayan.

Aboard his biday nga inagta (black boat), Labaw Donggon sailed across many seas on his way
Gadlum. He also traveled across the region of the clouds and the land of stones before he found
himself at the shores of Tulogmatian, the seaside fortress of Saragnayan. Upon setting foot on the
shore, Saragnayan asked who he was and his business. When Labaw Donggon expressed his
desire to have Saragnayan's young wife, the lord of darkness just laughed and told him it's
impossible. The young demi god then challenged the Saragnayan to a duel for the hand of the
beautiful Malitong Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata. The duel lasted for years. Labaw Donggon held
Saragnayan's head underwater for seven years but the lord of the darkness still lived. With the
help of his pamlang (amulet), Saragnayan defeated Labaw Donggon and imprisoned him beneath
his house. Meanwhile, Labaw Donggon's two wives gave birth to a son each. Angoy Ginbitinan
called her child Aso Mangga while Abyang Durunuun called her son Abyang Baranugon. Both
sons went in search of their father a few days after they were born. They arrived in Tulogmatian
and asked Saragnayan to free their father. Saragnayan told Abyang Baranugon to go home to his
mother when he noticed that the young lad still has an umbilical cord. The young lad took
offense and challenged the lord of the darkness to a duel.

Saragnayan accepted the challenge and fought with Abyang Baranugon. The lord of darkness
was no match for the strength of Abyang Baranugon and was defeated in the process. Abyang
Baranugon earned the freedom of his father and took him home.

The Adventures of Humadapnon

Meanwhile, the defeat of Labaw Donggon in the hands of Saragnayan and his subsequent
imprisonment angered his brothers Humadapnon and Dumalapdap. Humadapnon swore to the
gods of Madya-as and vowed that he would seek revenge on all of Saragnayan's kinsmen and
followers. He then embarked on a journey to Saragnayan's. He took with him a man known for
his exceptional swordsmanship, Buyong Matanayon of Mount Matiula. Together they traveled
the same path that Labaw Donggon took.
The duo ended up at a place called Tarambang Buriraw. Here lives a seductive sorceress called
Piganun. The sorceress changed herself into a very beautiful maiden and captured the heart of
Humadapnon. No matter what Buyong Matanayon did, Humadapnon would not leave
Tarambang Buriraw.

After seven months of staying in Tarambang Buriraw, Buyong Matanayon remembered that they
brought some ginger with them. He thought of a plan to break Piganun's spell over his friend.
One evening, at dinner, Buyong Matanayon threw seven slices of ginger into the fire . Upon
smelling the burning ginger, Piganun ran away from the room. Buyong Matanayon struck
Humadapnon in the head, which rendered the latter unconscious. He then dragged his body away
from the place and managed to escape.

The duo continued with their trek and exacted revenge on all of Saragnayan's family and friend.
They eventually found themselves in a place called Piniling Tubig. There was a big gathering
when they arrived in the village because the ruler of the land, Datu Umbaw Pinaumbaw, was
giving away the hand of his daughter in marriage to anyone who can remove the huge boulder
that rolled off the mountain to the center of the village. No one has succeeded. Humadapnon rose
to the challenge and took off his magic cape. He then used it to lift the huge boulder off the
center of the village and hurled it back to the mountain. Datu Umbaw Pinaumbaw honored his
word and gave his daughter's hand in marriage to Humadapnon. The two were married and a big
feast was held. During the wedding feast, a guest minstrel sang and paid tribute to the beauty of
Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan, the goddess of greed. Enchanted with the story,
Humadapnon started on a quest to seek the goddess' hand in marriage.

He met Buyong Makabagting, son of the Datu Balahidyong of Paling Bukid, who was also
hoping to win the hand of Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan. The two fought in a duel and
Humadapnon emerged victorious. The defeated Buyong Makabagting helped Humadapnon in his
quest. Humadapnon eventually married the goddess of greed and brought her home to his
mother.

The Adventures of Dumalapdap

Shortly after Humadapnon left their home to seek revenge on Saragnayan's family and followers,
Dumalapdap embarked on a quest of his own. He decided go to Burutlakan-ka-adlaw and marry
the maiden Lubay-Lubyok Hanginun si Mahuyokhuyokon. With him was Dumasig, the most
powerful wrestler in Madya-as. After several months of traveling, the two warriors came face to
face with a two headed monster called Balanakon. The monster guarded the ridge that led to the
place where the maiden lived. They managed to kill the monster but were confronted with
another kind of monster when they reached the gate of the palace whether the maiden lived.
Called Uyutang, the monster was similar to a bat with sharp, poisonous claws.

Dumalapdap fought with the Uyutang for seven months. He was able to defeat the monster when
he grabbed its ankle and broke it. Then he took his iwang daniwan (magic dagger) and struck
Uyutang under the armpit. The monster howled in pain, causing an earthquake that broke the
ridge they were fighting in into two. Half of the ridge became an island that is known today as
Negros, while the other half became Panay.
With the monster Uyutang dead, Lubay-Lubyok Hanginun si Mahuyokhuyokan was free to
marry Dumalapdap. He brought her home and was reunited with his family. Datu Paubari
celebrated the return of his three sons with a very big feast. His sons left for different parts of the
world after the feast. Labaw Donggon ventured north, Humadapnon went south, and
Dumalapdap embarked to the west. Datu Parubari was left to rule in the east.