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"Alamat ng Gubat" (Legend of the Forest) is a Filipino novel written by Bob Ong, published in 2003. It is notable for being the first self-contained straightforward narrative in Bob Ong's works, unlike his previous collections of anecdotes.
The story follows a small crab named "Tong" on a quest to find a banana heart to cure his sick father. Along his journey, Tong encounters various animals, both friendly and hostile, and faces challenges that reflect the complexities of Filipino society.
The novel is known for its allegorical references to Philippine society and its use of conversational Filipino, creating a humorous and reflective depiction of life as a Filipino.