Freedom of expression in the Philippines By: ALDRIN C. BROSAS “Give me the liberty to know‚ to utter‚ and to argue freely according to conscience‚ above all liberties. – JOHN MILTON I ndividual freedom and collective expression in the Philippines‚ I’d say‚ is the most exercised and an unmistakable sign of this country’s democracy. Our individual rights and freedoms‚ the most basic‚ the essential to the complex and critical ones define our identity as Filipinos‚ and the basic extension
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Language – An Expression of Culture It is apparent from the sociolinguistic study and research of past couple of centuries that there is a fascinating and complex relationship between the language spoken by members of a social group and its culture. One commonly held belief is that the culture of a speaker is reflected in his or her speech. The accent‚ vocabulary‚ style of speaking and structure of arguments identify a speaker as a member to a certain cultural group or society. This particular notion
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Typical Verbal Expression When people speak‚ they use certain speech patterns out of habit such as placeholders‚ wishy-washy comments‚ and parental remarks. Some of these may be unconscious habits and popular words or expressions. Conversations become traditional. People speak the way they are accustomed to and because it has always been that way. Exposure of these speech patterns enables us as humans‚ to recklessly apply them in everyday conversation. Placeholders have proven to be an ideal
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Expressions Used in Letters Seasonal Greetings in Japanese Letters The difference between written language and conversational language in Japanese is much greater than in English. Japanese letters often use classical grammar patterns which are seldom used in conversation. Although there are no particular rules when writing to close friends‚ there are many set expressions and honorific expressions (keigo) used in formal letters. A conversational style is not usually used when writing formal letters
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The Essay of Self Expression In life‚ people will meet different kinds of persons. Sometimes‚ there will be people who will be criticizing others based on what they look like‚ or what is their first impression about them. Two things we can tell: (1)People who always do the “first impression insult” are those people who are always insecure on things that others can handle perfectly‚ and (2)The people who base their judgment on the looks of a person are the most stupid kind of person we would know
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It takes more than the ability to grow facial hair to make a spectacular beard. It requires maintenance and care. Otherwise‚ you’ll look like you belong in the Castaway movie. First‚ it’s important to make sure your beard is growing in a way that flatters your face. While a beard can hide flaws in the skin‚ they can also emphasize problems areas like a double chin. Ensure that your beard is balancing your face‚ whether it’s through thicker sides or strong lines. A barber can help you make sense
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The myth of chapter 5 is the myth of communication and miscommunication. This chapter discussed the importance of communication to the victory of invaders especially the Spaniards. The interpreters were “invaluable members of the expedition” (p83). Invaders used the interpreters to communicate with the native emperors and native people. As though‚ the interpreters earned credits from their captains “Nahuas soon dubbed Cortes himself with the name of Malinche‚ as though captain and interpreter were
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Music the Outlet of Expression Rhymes and rhythms‚ beats and flows‚ violence and hate‚ peace and love‚ music is a God given ability that we use to express ourselves and how we feel‚ to communicate and connect with people‚ to inspire or break down dreams. Music is defined not by notes on a sheet but by the people who construct every bar and the lyricists who paints pictures with their words. Music is also defined by the people who listen to it and those who criticize it and the author/s ability
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The Concept of Miscommunication in Love Although one deals with young-spirited love and the other with a deceitful love‚ the stories "Hills Like White Elephants" and "The Girls in Their Summer Dresses" convey a mutual theme: the intersection of love and trust. The notion of miscommunication between men and woman is not new; it applies to every couple individually and all people as a whole. It is very important to note that although “love” and “trust” are common and recognizable concepts‚ they
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CHM 096 TUTORIAL 2 (Chemical Equilibrium) Jan 2013 1. Write the equilibrium constant expression‚ Kc‚ for each of the following reactions: a) b) c) d) e) f) 2NO(g) + O2(g) ⇄ 2NO2(g) The decomposition of solid potassium chlorate to solid potassium chloride and oxygen gas. 4HCl(g) + O2(g) ⇄ 2H2O(g) + 2Cl2(g) 2NO2(g) + 7H2(g) ⇄ 4H2O(l) + 2NH3(g) H2O(g) + C(s) ⇄ CO(g) + H2(g) The reduction of solid copper (II) oxide with hydrogen gas to produce copper metal and water at o 500 C. 2H2(g) + O2(g)
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