many other mimetic dances which showcase the rich culture of the Philippines; the Makonggo which mimics the behavior and the facial expression of a monkey‚ the Kalapati which is based on a dove‚ using its cooing gentleness as a way of courtship‚ and the Itik-itik which caricatures the waddling of the ducks. But‚ the most famous of these mimetic Filipino dances is the Tinikling. Tinikling is the most famous and best known of the Philippine dances. It is a dance which attests the Filipinos’ close association
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TOURISM IN THE PHILIPPINES Executive Summary Philippine Tourism indeed is one of the major contributors in our Gross Domestic Product. History shows that there are already long term developments of tourism in the Philippines that has been influenced by the interaction of both internal and external factors. Some of these factors include the relative attractiveness of the country over time‚ its proximity to markets‚ the availability of tourist infrastructure and superstructure‚ and the extent
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The history of the Philippines can be divided into four distinct phases: the pre-Spanish period (before 1521); the Spanish period (1521-1898); the American period (1898-1946); and the post-independence period (1946-present). Pre-Spanish Period The first people in the Philippines‚ the Negritos‚ are believed to have come to the islands 30‚000 years ago from Borneo and Sumatra‚ making their way across then-existing land bridges. According to popular belief‚ Malays subsequently came from the south
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10/21/2012 Abortion: Is it her choice or theirs While a woman should have the right to choose abortion without being criticized‚ the issue of abortion is very disputable. Everyone has their own individual opinion. Many people believe abortion is a moral issue‚ but it is also a constitutional issue. It is a woman’s right to choose what she does with her body‚ and it should not be altered or influenced by anyone else Abortion represents a woman’s right to choose whether or not to continue a pregnancy
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Philippines Cultural Assessment: The primary language that business is conducted in the Philippines is English. This is a result of the American influenced era which began in 1898. One should not assume that just because English is the most commonly used language that both verbal and nonverbal forms of communication are conducted the same way that they are in America. The Philippines business environment is known to be highly personalized. The communication style of the Philippines has also been
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Magnum Opus (Filipino Great Works) First what comes into your mind when you encounter and hear the word Magnum Opus. For me ‚ first comes in my mind whenever I hear and encounter that word is All about Arts. Now ‚ Let’s define first "Magnum Opus" refers to the largest‚ and perhaps the best‚ greatest‚ most popular‚ or most renowned achievement of an artist.Sometimes the term magnum opus is used to refer to simply "a great work" rather than "the great work" of a specific person.In popular usage
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BCOM 275 October 13‚ 2014 Among American women half of pregnancies are unintended‚ and four in 10 of these pregnancies end in abortion. Most abortions that are performed are just out of convenience. When people hear debates about abortions they usually just ignore it‚ thinking that is something that they will never have to deal with. Thousands of babies are being killed on a daily basis‚ we need to help take action for the unborn babies who don’t have a choice in what
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When is a life considered a life? According to dictionary.com‚ abortion is defined as “the removal of an embryo or fetus from the uterus in order to end a pregnancy.” People often debate whether or not abortion is morally right. They often dispute if aborting an embryo or fetus is considered taking a life. Abortion is legally allowed during any time of a pregnancy‚ but is at least risky during the first trimester (3 months) of pregnancy. So‚ when is a life considered a life; is it when that baby
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Teenage Abortion After reading another essay on teen abortion‚ I started to think‚ and eventually decided to write out my thoughts on the subject. I’m offering a different point of view‚ not an attack. Their essay was truly touching‚ and even a bit disturbing. I couldn’t help but shake my head at the thought of a parent forcing their child; a fellow human being‚ a life that they created‚ to make such an important and life changing decision like having an abortion‚ and yet‚ in a strange
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SCIENCE Boado‚ Denniele Yvet O. PS1313 Sir Agnes 1. Discuss elitism in the Philippines in the context of Patron-Client or Bossism framework. Use concrete data from other references to support your discussion. Elitism is the rule of the minority in whose hands power‚ wealth or privilege is concentrated in a society‚ justifiably or not‚ regardless of the political system (Heywood89). Elitism in Philippine politics started during the Spanish colonial era‚ but wasexacerbated and cemented
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