This research study, was qualitative in nature anchored in the epistemology of interpretivism and made use of the Feminist and New Historicist perspectives in the analysis of ten Filipino songs in Western Visayas with women as theme, focusing on their portrayal in a patriarchal society, historical events and cultural practices referenced in the songs, other historical documents or works support the portrayal of women in the period these songs were written, universal truths and societal conventions. Direct content analysis was utilized to interpret the selected Filipino Songs. Results revealed prominent themes such as, women were being objectified; women were representation of expressions of love, longing, and affection to man; men pursued women in pursuit of love; Filipino songs represented culture and heritage, women represented empowerment and identity; Filipinos valued love and relationship; women were expected to perform specific obligations within family and society; there was a shift in courting styles. Moreover, infographics were created based on the study's results and validated by an ELT expert. The findings aligned with the existing literature on Filipino music, which repeatedly highlights themes of love, family, and cultural identity. The celebration of women's character in the songs reflected the comprehensive societal appreciation for strong family ties and community support within Filipino culture. The presence of these selected Filipino Singer-Composers helped to inspire future generations and preserve the traditions and virtues among Filipinos.
Roffieline Sarsua-David (Wed,) studied this question.