What is the story of manok at ang bayawak?

"Manok at ang Bayawak" is a Filipino folk tale that revolves around a clever rooster (manok) and a cunning monitor lizard (bayawak). The story highlights themes of wit and survival, where the bayawak attempts to eat the rooster. However, the rooster uses its intelligence to outsmart the lizard, ultimately escaping danger. This tale conveys moral lessons about resourcefulness and the importance of quick thinking in tricky situations.