UPDATED: THE ANSWERS TO THE WRITERS GUILD BUGTONGAN CHALLENGE!

Bugtong is a native riddle, or palaisipan (something that makes you think really hard), that showcases the Filipino wit, literary talent, and keen observation of his surroundings. It involves references to one or two images that symbolize the characteristics of a different object that is to be identified. The art of bugtongan is as ancient as Philippine culture itself and the practice has been passed from one generation to another although it has already waned in this age of quick answers and solutions.

Hindi hari, hindi pari, Nagagamit ng sari-sari. (sampayan)

Hayan na, hayan na, Hindi mo pa nakikita. (hangin)

Dalawang magkaibigan, Unahan nang unahan. (paa)

Maliit pa si kumpare, Umaakyat na sa tore. (langgam)

Dumaan si Tarzan, nabiyak ang daan. (zipper)

Ayan na si Kaka, bubuka-bukaka. (gunting)

Binili kong patay, itinapon kong buhay. (sigarilyo)

Bumili ako ng alipin, mataas pa sa akin. (hat, cap, umbrella)

Tandang ko sa parang, namumula ang tapang. (siling labuyo)

Maliit pa si Nene, marunong na manahi. (gagamba)

Gumagapang pa ang ina, umupo na ang anak. (kalabasa, pakwan)

Dahong pinagbungahan, Bungang pinagdahunan. (piña)

Kung kailan mo pinatay, saka humaba ang buhay. (kandila)

Isa ang pasukan, tatlo ang labasan. (shirt)

Limang magkakapatid, iisa ang dibdib.(kamay, NOT daliri)

WINNERS:

Php 200 Gift Cheques from Coffee Republic
1.) Jayson Agus (SPS)

2.) Geremie Noble (SPS)

3.) Andrew Abingosa (SPS)
4.) Oriel Briguela (LDI)

5.) Jesus Niño Castillo (LDI)

Php 150 Gift Cheques from Coffee Republic
1.) Marianne Nivea (SPS)

2.) Semathar de Lima (SPS)

3.) Lemuel Sadama (SPS)

4.) Marjorie Adremisen (SPS)

The Guild's decision is final. Should you have any doubts on your place in the winners lineup, do not hesitate to let us know and and we will show you your original SMS answers. Please claim your prizes from the Guild's Vice President Pia Manzano (HR Office, 1/F - this is the office you see on your left when entering SPi) beginning Thursday, August 3, 2006.

Once again, the Guild wishes to thank all of those who sent their entries. Happy Fiesta!