Even before the foreign invaders came to the Philippines‚ the Filipinos already had their own cultural traditions‚ folklore‚ mythologies and epics. There were substantial writings by early natives that Jesuit historian Fr. Pedro Chirino noted: "All of the islanders are much given to reading and writing. And there is hardly a man‚ much less a woman who did not read and write." Epics are stories that are written in poetic form. They are usually described to display such tremendous vitality‚ color
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The existing literature of the Philippine ethnic groups at the time of conquest and conversion into Christianity was mainly oral‚ consisting of epics‚ legends‚ songs‚ riddles‚ and proverbs. The conquistador‚ especially its ecclesiastical arm‚ destroyed whatever written literature he could find‚ and hence rendered the system of writing (e.g.‚ the Tagalog syllabary) inoperable. Among the only native systems of writing that have survived are the syllabaries of the Mindoro Mangyans and the Tagbanua of
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The sporadic but effective New Public Management practices in the Philippines as presented by the author may be good catalysts for NPM proliferation and actual practice‚ but as presented by Vina and Aceron in “Building the Basics”‚ the small sources of hope often die a natural death due to partisan politics‚ corruption and in my own opinion‚ in some areas‚ violence. The idea of managing the government like a business and treating citizens not as constituents but customers/clients‚ public administration
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The Philippines dating culture is a milestone of lifetime commitment and will require tons of patience and loads of effort in your part. If you are in search or want to date a Filipina then you have to have these basic requirements. Just like any long distance relationship it will eventually pass through fire to test if it is genuine. But doing all that with a Filipina‚ it may just be all worth your while. But what is it about the dating culture in the Philippines that make it so difficult yet
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PAMPANGA Brief Description Steeped in history and blessed with natural and man-made scenery‚ Pampanga offers several sight-seeing options for visitors. Pampanga has always enjoyed the title "The Culinary Center of the Philippines". It is populated by resourceful hardy folk who are justifiably proud of their famous Kapampangan cuisine. The capital‚ City of San Fernando‚ is world famous for the annual Lenten re-enactment of the crucifixion of Christ. It is also famous for its Giant Lantern Festival
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however‚ women like Mulan still continue to prove that they can play an important role in society. This statement holds true even in the Philippines. Even though we always think of Rizal‚ Bonifacio‚ and Aguinaldo when we hear the word ‘hero’‚ we must not forget about Teodora Alonzo‚ Melchora Aquino‚ Marcela Agoncillo‚ and the other women who have made an impact in Philippine history. Women in the Films (Documentaries) A. The Women of Ifugao In the documentary Ifugao‚ the roles of the men and women
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cookieSet=1&journalCode=sp Poverty Fact Sheet Series - The Urban Poor. In Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet. Retrieved 22:39‚ January 8‚ 2007‚ from http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5710.html Garcia‚ M. B. (1994). Social Problems in the Philippine Context. Manila: National Bookstore Conflict theory. (1974). In Randall Collins‚ Conflict Sociology. New York: Academic Press‚ 1974‚ pp.56-61.
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Philippine Traditions: The Greatest Heritage The Philippines has vast practices‚ traditions‚ and cultures. They existed a hundred years ago or may be thousands but they are still practiced up to now. It is like a legacy which is passed on from generation to generation. Usually‚ it is the old folks who relate these traditions over and over again. On my Grandma’s burial‚ her valued possessions are also buried in her grave. I asked my Mama why they have to do that and she simply answered‚ “So that
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May Sheryl J. Javierto MBA - 1 PANASONIC PHILIPPINES I. Point of View This paper is based on the information provided by the article and is divided into two sections. The first section discusses the problems or difficulties currently confronting the Panasonic Philippines. The second section offers suggestions that would allow Panasonic to address the difficulties it now faces. II. The Problem Productivity has dropped within the Department and employees there appear to have low
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The Philippine Revolution 1. The Revolution Begin=>After the discovery of the Katipunan‚ Bonifacio gathered his men in the hills of Balintawak. Balintawak was the first north of Manila which was then a secret meeting place of the Katipuneros. On August 26‚ 1896 the fiery Bonifacio stopped all the talking. He angrily tore his resident certificate ( cedula ). It was the symble of Spanish oppression of Filipinos. 2.Causes of the Revolution=>What was the Philippine Revolution of 1896? What were
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