Assignment: Chapter 5 1. Besides the commercial and religious goals of Spain in colonizing the Philippines‚ give two other reasons (political and legal) why Spain claimed the country as its possession or the property of the King of Spain. * They also claim the country because of their Spirit of Discovery to our country‚ improvements of their technologies (for travel and trading purposes) and acquisition of our territories. 2. What is meant by “crown colony?” Can you give an example of a present
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in their traditions and rituals‚ though similar in their sexuality and beliefs are the Chinese and Filipino. Both cultures’ beliefs‚ sexualities‚ rituals‚ values‚ and traditions have changed over time due to the influence of other cultures and the media. The Chinese and Filipino celebrate different traditions that are held each year. Generally Chinese believe in Buddhism and the Chinese Gods and Goddesses‚ whereas the Filipinos are Catholic and believe in Jesus‚ and how he sacrificed himself on the
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The Rise of Filipino Nationalism Factors: 1. Spread of Liberalism - Liberal ideas from Europe filtered in when Spain gradually exposed Philippine to international commerce. - The sons and daughters of the Principalia were able to attain education‚ thereupon giving then exposure to libertarian ideas. 2. Sentiments against the Principales – proportion of the local aristocracy to the broad masses. 3. Racial Prejudice - Inferior race‚ limited intelligence 4
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Godly Belief and Positive Relief American pride-This simple phrase embodies a host of empowering emotions. It makes one stand up a little taller and turn to face any problem head on with matchless determination and grit. But as important as this attitude is‚ it is equally important to always remember the reason for the beginning of this great nation‚ namely‚ the desire for religious freedom. Our illustrious forefathers have created a sure foundation whereon we may continue to build a great nation
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Unay‚ Nico Ray Filipino Mode of Thinking We‚ Filipinos‚ are considered hospitable and merry. It has been an attitude the majority enriches or embraces. For instance‚ looking into our hospitality‚ when a guest is present in our home‚ a treatment of respect and comfort will be provided for the person as if the guest is a member of the family. Whereas for being merry‚ when a problem emerges‚ a joke or two about the problem will be the response to make the atmosphere be calmer. All these qualities
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FILIPINO SMILES AND SPIRITS Philippines‚ when we hear this word one thing pops out in the mind of most people in the World‚ Typhoon Haiyan‚ that barreled through most of Visayas‚ leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Being the most powerful storm ever landed‚ how do Filipinos react into this kind of calamity? The fact that many storm have landed there all over the years. Can Filipinos still find a way to smile in those times? Many calamities have landed there in
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Philosophy of Filipino Culture May 20‚ 2010 Crossing Cultures: A Philosophical Reflection on Filipino Culture and Cultural Transition Experienced by Third Culture Kids Oh it’s a mystery to me. We have a greed‚ with which we have agreed... and you think you have to want more than you need... until you have it all‚ you won’t be free. Society‚ you’re a crazy breed. I hope you’re not lonely‚ without me. - Eddie Vedder (Society) In a world that is becoming increasingly smaller
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Elections in the Philippines has several types. The President‚ Vice President and Senators are elected for a six-year term. While the Members of the House of Representatives‚ Governors‚ Vice-Governors‚ Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members)‚ Mayors‚ Vice-Mayors‚ Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod/Members of the Sangguniang Bayan (city/municipal councilors)‚ barangay officials‚ and the members of the Sangguniang Kabataan (youth councilors) are elected to serve for
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the town for their victorious battle for their just demand to education and their battle to stop slavery to the friars. He also emphasized the obligations and roles of the Filipino mothers to their children; he compared the Filipino women to the Spartan women as role model. Rizal concluded his letter by encouraging the Filipino women to "Let us‚ therefore‚ reflect; let us consider our situation and see how we stand…. May your desire to educate yourself be crowned with success”. The part which
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FILIPINO CATHOLIC LAITY – CALLED TO BE SAINTS… SENT FORTH AS HEROES (Delivered by: Jedson Marie Tonogan) Seven years from today‚ year 2014‚ in the year 2021‚ the Philippines will be celebrating 500 years of Christianity‚ specifically‚ of Catholicism. History teaches us that in the year 1521‚ Ferdinand Magellan stepped on the shores of these 7000 plus islands and planted the cross of the Catholic Faith‚ thereby making this archipelago the first Catholic‚ nay‚ Christian nation in this part
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