now about gender and sexuality (and even sovereignty) that I feel has been a long time coming. I hope that your hearts will remain open to this important conversation because I know that as a people‚ we are fond of saying‚ “Ang lahat ng bagay ay nadaaan sa mabuting usapan. (We can talk openly about anything under the sun).” I want to start by saying that transgender people have always existed in the Philippines. We are a highly gender-diverse society and transgender Filipinos have been an indelible
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suffering from diseases without any identified cause were believed bewitched by “mangkukulam” or “mangagaway”. Difficult childbirth and some diseases (called “pamao”) were attributed to “nunos”. Midwives assisted in childbirth. During labor‚ the “mabuting hilot” (good midwife) was called in. If the birth became difficult‚ witches were supposed to be the cause. To disperse their influence‚ gunpowder were exploded from a bamboo cane close to the head of the sufferer. Health Care During the Spanish Regime
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LOOKING IN ON WHAT’S TO COME: The elderlies in the Philippines When people grow old‚ they either have the option of being cared for by family or being cared for by the homes. In making that choice‚ there seems to be a cultural pattern or tradition that is prevalent. In most Western countries‚ where the values of youth‚ self-reliance and individualism are held in high regard‚ the latter is chosen most of the time. In Asian countries however‚ like that of China where the concept of ‘filial piety’
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marriage bill]‚ dapat baguhin nila ang Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas at gayundin ang Family Code‚ sapagkat sa Konstitusyon nakalagay doon na ang kasal ay sa pagitan ng babae at lalaki‚" 3. The government or pro side has stated that the purpose of same sex marriage is neither pleasure nor parenting. They’ve said that pleasure and parenting does not matter‚ what matter is that they love each other and the contract between them. Parang ang selfish ng dating . You only married each other for your own good
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CASE STUDY: Survival among people in poverty line ROVELYN JOY R. BATIRZAL MARY LYNCEL L. PATROCINIO High School Department Saint Louis School-Don Bosco‚ Dumaguete City‚ Philippines March 2013 A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the High School Department Saint Louis School-Don Bosco Dumaguete City In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for English IV‚ High School Department In Saint Louis School-Don Bosco ROVELYN JOY R. BATIRZAL MARY LYNCEL L. PATROCINIO March 2013
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Don’t bother with Jejemon By: Philip C. Tubeza Jejemon are unacceptable but so are the shortage of classroom‚ teachers and text book .Instead of going after the jejemon’s the Department of Education (DefEd) should focus on solving major problems like classroom and book shortage. Don’t bother with Shortage the National Union of student of the Philippines said Yesterday NUSP President Cedes said the DepEd declaration of war against the jejemon on those who have a peculiar way or writing
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“SONA 2013” Change could not be done overnight either six years is not enough but even if the president is strangled by these truths he is still persistent to continue what he started; whoever people he might meet head-on in the process‚ whatever cost may it take. This was the one my contemplation of the opening statement of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) held last July 22‚ 2013 in Batasan Pambansa Complex. His very promising statements
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ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NOVALICHES EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM (RCBN-ES‚ Inc.) Good Sheperd Cathedral‚ Regalado Ave.‚ Fairview Park‚ Quezon City Telephone 430-7819 School Year 2013-2014 Learning Activity Sheet First Quarter Health 10 NAME : DATE : SECTION : ACTIVITY NO. : Type of Activities : Essay‚ Comparing and Contrasting‚ and Situational Analysis Activity Title : Unintentional injuries Learning Target : Discuss the right of the child to safety and the concept of
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THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LAUNDRY SHOP IN TANJAY CITY: A FEASIBILITY STUDY In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements of Methods of Research Proposal Subject Presented to Dr. Romario Ybañez By: PRIM ROSE THERESE R. SARMIENTO MARIAN FATIMA L. AGUILAR EDUARD JOSEPH V. NARCISO JULIUS L. REMOTICADO OCTOBER 2011 CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE Introduction The Filipinos are keen when it comes to cleanliness. Almost every day households do particular routines of cleaning up in order to avoid diseases
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The Importance of Education in Philippine Economy Submitted by: Leanne Kym Jane Lozañes Abstract The study explains the significance of quality education to the employment of an individual and to the economy of the country. Several literature points out the poor quality of education in the public school system in the country. I argue that the national policy focuses on the quantity rather than giving emphasis on both the quantity and quality of education. The relevance of the human capital theory
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