I am Filipino “ Can they smell that aroma in me?” Every race around the world has different culture and beliefs and in that difference sometimes they even fight because of that contrast. One of the races known around the world is the Filipino. The Filipino people (Filipino: Mamamayang Pilipino) or Filipinos are an ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. According to the 2010 Census‚ there were 92‚337‚852 in the Philippines and about 10-12 million living outside the Philippines. There
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The search for Filipino Philosophy Is there a Filipino Philosophy? I read an essay titled “Doing Philosophy in the Philippines” by Dr. Afredo P. Co and his answer to this question can be summarized this way: Since the Philippines is a melting pot of cultures brought about by invasions‚ missionaries‚ trade etc. the Philippines has no distinctive and native philosophy to speak of. He goes on to say that the Philippines is a Spanish creation and an amalgam of east‚ west‚ north‚ south‚ Christian‚ pagan
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Nearly twenty percent of the population of the Philippines is working abroad. This drain of qualified‚ intelligent‚ hardworking people has deep social ramifications in Philippine society. "Why stay here and earn nothing?" asked Ben‚ one of my classmates at EMT/Paramedic school‚ in Manila. In the States‚ paramedic is not a particularly well-paid job. Most American paramedics would be shocked to find out that Ben already graduated university with a BS in nursing. "Nursing
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government agencies and Political leaders in the Philippines | 1/29/2011 | Different Government Agencies * The Civil Service Commission of the Philippines (CSC) is a government agency which deals with civil service matters and conflict resolution. It is tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the integrity of government actions and processes. The commission was originally founded in 1900 through Act No. 5 of the Philippine Commission and was solidified as a bureau in 1905.
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SEEDS OF THE PHILIPPINE CULTURE The "Pearl of the Orient Seas"‚ more famously known as the Island Philippines‚ has its share of rich and colorful history and cultural background‚ which dates back to as early as 100 million years. During this time‚ it was mainly the Philippine land and habitat that evolved and there were no human inhabitants on the land. Nevertheless‚ it was during these years that the Philippines started to develop its resources and become what would soon be a region of abundant
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Globalization deeply affects the values and structure of Philippine society. The State has a responsibility of protecting its citizenry and environment to the possible effects of it. Globalization is not the cure-all answer for our economic woes. There are more things to life than a competitive market or liberalization. It does automatically lead to economic growth‚ much less societal development and progress. There are other dimensions and considerations in the development of a nation. There needs
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Filipino Americans The 2000 Census reported 2‚364‚815 Filipinos in the United States. -- The Asian Population: 2000 (Census 2000 Brief)‚ February 2002. Long Beach‚ CA is 48.9% white and largest Asian/Pacific population is Filipino (4%). In San Diego County‚ Filipino Americans are the largest Asian Pacific Islander group. Filipino Americans have been a quiet voice in promoting contributions to American society. I am Filipino American‚ born in the Philippines and want to be able to tell that “Our
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Why many Filipino people are forgiving? Giving offenders a “second chance” rather than punishing them is inherently Filipino. Let’s take for example the apology offered by the Magdalo mutineers which comes as no surprise in light of the Filipinos forgiving nature. Despite the very good laws we have here in the Philippines‚ we don’t think settlement of it will still be possible. We rarely condemn people‚ we just require them to change their ways. Ms. Arroyo’s granting of amnesty towards the Magdalo
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Jose Rizal published Sobra la Indolencia de los Filipinos on July 15 to September 15‚ 1890 in five installments through the La Solidaridad‚ the official newspaper of the Philippine ilustrados(“enlightened ones”) – those who hoped to have a representation of the Filipinos in the Spanish Courts. This essay is also the longest among his essays. Through Rizal’s deep insights of social anthropology‚ he was able to analyze the factors causing the Filipinos’ indolence. According to him‚ that was not due
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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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