...Philiipine Traditional Costumes The Philippine Costumes Barong Tagalog for Men Barong Tagalog, the official national costume of Filipino men, originated from the northern part of the Philippines, and is originally made of jusi or pineapple cloth called “pina” (woven from pineapple leaves). It is worn over a Chinese collarless shirt called camisa de Chino. It exhibits the loose, long lines of its Chinese sources, the airy tropical appearance of Indo-Malay costume, the elongated effect of Hindu dressing, and the ornamental restraint of European men’s clothing. Today, barong tagalong can come from different materials and different colors. It is usually used for formal occasion and meetings Mestiza The Mestiza Dress is a formal dress made of expensive lace and fabric adorned with embroideries. It is the sophisticated version of the national costume, the baro’t saya (blouse and skirt). Made more popular by former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos, some even called it Imelda dress or terno. Mestiza dress is known for its elegance and butterfly sleeves. It is usually worn for formal occasion Maria Clara Dress Maria Clara’s dress was named after a mestiza heroine of one of the novels of the Philippine National hero Dr. Jose Rizal. Its origin was the national costume of Filipino women which is baro’t (shirt) saya (skirt). The Maria Clara gown features a floor-length paneled skirt of silk or satin and it consists of four separate pieces: the collarless...
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...Introduction to Philippines The Philippines is an UN-recognized country in Asia. It was one of the richest countries in Asia (after Japan). But, since the end of World War II, the Philippines economy faced a downward slide and now it is one of the poorest countries. The Philippines is the third largest English-speaking country in the world. The country is divided into three geographical areas: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. It has 17 regions, 81 provinces, 136 cities, 1,494 municipalities, and 41,995 barangays. The Philippines has developing economy with agricultural and service sector base. The poverty line is 40% it means 40% of the population remain be poor. The large trading partners‟ of the Philippines are the US and Japan. 1. Area: 300,000 sq km (115, 830 sq miles), 7107 islands (7,108 at low tide) 2. Population: 100,617,630 (12th rank in population) (2014 Estimate) 3. Capital city: Manila, part of the Metro Manila conurbation 4. Largest city: Quezon City 5. Languages: Official Language(s): Filipino, English National language: Filipino 6. Currency: Peso (1 Peso = 0.022 Dollar) (Mar. 2015) 7. GDP (PPP) : 29th largest economy in the world : $751.770 Billion (2015) : 6.1% growth in 2014 : 5.5% 5-year compound annual growth : $6,985.680 per capita 8. Unemployment: 6.0% (2014) 9. Inflation (CPI): 2.40% (2015) Demographic Details Geography: Philippine Location: Southern Asia, archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the south china...
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...The Philippines has gone through different colonization and occupations from other countries. The first to colonize the Philippines is Spain. The next is the United States of America and finally the Japanese occupation occurred. Spanish Colonization in the Philippines After the Spaniards succeeded in 1556 to break the last good organized resistance, a long period of Spanish influence followed. The Spaniards ruled the country, brought the Christian religion to the country and were responsible for a lot of colonial and religious buildings throughout the country. The results can still be seen in places as for instance Cebu City and Manila. According to them, they colonized us because they wanted to spread Christianity to everyone, which would be like pointing a loaded gun at someone while saying “Let’s be friends” in a really friendly way. And they didn’t waste time doing it. They used God’s awesome might to wow and befriend the people, add some military kapow into the mix and *BOOM!* we’re Spain’s colony before we even knew it. Spain was one of those countries who were thirsty for power. since the Spain was a Catholic country, it was obliged by the pope to convert the natives from places they colonized into Christianity. The contributions of the Spaniards in the Philippines: Language - some of our word adapted to Spaniards Names of the country, provinces and cities - some of our provinces named after the...
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...REACTION PAPER IN THE MOVIE JOSE RIZAL The movie tells the life story of Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines. Athree-hour epic on the life and struggles of his poet and patriotisms. It covers his life fromhis childhood to his execution at the hands of the Spanish forces occupying thePhilippines in the late 19th century. We are also thrown into the world of Rizal's novels(filmed in black and white), so we get a glimpse of how he viewed Filipino society under the Spanish heal.The film also through a series of flashback showing Rizal as a genius, a writer, adoctor, an artist, a lover, a friend, a brother and a son, thus giving a rich texture of Rizal’scharacter.The movie introduces us to the life of subjugation of the Filipino people under therule of the Spanish friars. From the execution of three Filipino priests in 1872 for allegedsubversion to the harsh and unequal treatment of Filipino students in the schools, thisfilm is a stinging indictment of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines.I also commend the film for its bravery in showing the evil tyranny of theCatholic Church during that time. Considering that the Philippines is a Catholic nationthat is like butchering a sacred cow but alas, Abaya works her magic in depicting thesuffering of the Filipinos because of the friars.This is by far the best Filipino movie that I have seen so far. I would urge anyonereading this who likes movies, to either rent it or buy it.I particularly love the last scene of...
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...National Shrine and a world-renowned pilgrimage spot. SAN JACINTO DE POLONIA PARISH, Camalaniugan -The church contains the oldest bell in the Far East, forged in 1595. ST. HYACINTH CHURCH, Tuguegarao Features an elevated chapel, its construction dates back to 1604. ST. PETER AND PAUL'S CATHEDRAL, Tuguegarao Built in 1767, the church has been restored after suffering massive damage in World War 2. ISABELA AGUINALDO SHRINE, Palanan - General Aguinaldo was captured here in 1901 by American Forces, thus ending the Philippine Revolution GUIBANG CHURCH, Gamu Houses the Miraculous Lady of the Visitation of Guibang. PARISH CHURCH OF ST. MATHIAS, Tumauini An ultra-Baroque church, unique for extensive use of baked clay, both for wall finishing and ornamentation. SAN PABLO CHURCH, San Pablo Built in 1625, it features the tallest bell tower in the Cagayan Valley. BATANES RADIWAN POINT, Ivana Seaport Site of the landing by Philippine Independence fighters on September 18, 1889. SONGSONG Ruins of a village, which was destroyed by a tidal wave in the 1950's SAN CARLOS BORROMEO CHURCH AND CONVENT, Basco Completed in 1789 and still retains its centuries-old features. SAN JOSE CHURCH, Ivana Built in 1814, the church features a crenellated, fortress-like bell tower. NUEVA VIZCAYA DALTON PASS SHRINE, Santa Fe A strategic mountain pass which was the site of a major...
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...Muslims in the Philippines: The Mindanao Conflict The Philippines is composed of over seven thousand islands and islets and is the only Christian majority nation in Southeast Asia. Of these islands, Mindanao makes up one-third of the island of the Philippines and is home to twenty one million residents who represent a quarter of the Filipino population. For decades, Mindanao has experienced ethno religious conflict. The Mindanao conflict between the Muslims of the Philippines and the Christian Filipino government dates back over forty years. The Muslims believe that they have never been a part of the Philippines and that the struggle today can be related back to the war of independence from Spanish and then American rule. On the other side, the Filipino government argues that the Muslims have to obtain land that is in accordance with the law and is accepted by the community. This disagreement has been the underlying conflict between the state and the Muslim community. Among the reasons for conflict in Mindanao today, religious beliefs best represent why problems arose, not merely because it was the underlying factor for years, but because of its impact on all aspects of culture: its affect on the comminutes identity, the political roles, and the nationality of the region. The conflict in Mindanao began in the late sixteenth century when the Philippines were colonized by Spain. This colonial rule influenced the ethnic and religious structure of the Philippines, in huge part by...
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...What is RH bill? Answer: The RH Bill is controversial because the Catholic Church is vehemently opposed to any legalization of birth control or discussion of family planning. The opponents of the bill have spread a large number of myths and tried to make people afraid that the bill would make abortion legal and cause immoral behavior. I enclose a link sponsored by the bill's supporters, who believe that women in the Philippines deserve control over their own bodies, and should have the right to practice family planning or obtain birth control. Those who are opposed to the bill claim the following: 1. Sec. 17 of RH Bill could mean - Employers must provide employees free ligation/ vasectomy, condoms, pills, breast cancer treatments and information on contraceptives otherwise they are put to jail or fined or both. They also claim this bill will lead to abortion on demand, and that even criticizing the bill could result in fines or penalties. In their view, the RH Bill would thus diminish religious freedom. That is why the Catholic Church has delayed this bill from even coming to a vote for nearly a decade. RH bill now a law, Palace confirms (UPDATED Dec. 29, 11: 04 a.m.) The Philippines now has a Reproductive Health (RH) law as the highly controversial measure bagged President Benigno Aquino III's approval, the Palace confirmed Saturday. "Today, Republic Act No. 10354, or the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, has been published online...
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...independence against Spanish rule. Mendoza’s military pursuits and motivational contributions as a soldier and organizer in the Filipino Revolution help to demonstrate the ultimate transformation of the Philippines and its sense of national identity. Although Spain made its positive socio-economic influences such as promoting Roman Catholic religion, improving economic development, and organizing rule, Mendoza’s journey with the growing organization and bonding culture of the Filipino country and community to fight for independence prove that the journey of the Filipino Revolution still brought this greater transformation of national identity in Philippine history. With issues such as continued control by the US and gaining no initial recognition from the Spanish and the US after the Philippine Declaration of Independence, the immediate aftermath of the Revolution may not have necessarily correspond to their desired goals of establishing independence as a nation. However, the path towards the end of the Revolution in 1898 in essence demonstrates the main focus – the turning point of developing more national sense of pride in being a Filipino. Before this phase of Filipino revolution and nationalism development, which can be primarily dated as 1892 to 1898, the Philippines actually started forming a sense of national identity through Spanish colonization, which went on from...
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...for three years and just gave birth to my first child. My mother was born in the United States and her grandmother emigrated from Ireland. My father was born in Canada, and just recently obtained his United States citizenship. I have been raised on the typical American diet: meat and potatoes. As a result, I have started a drastic lifestyle change to avoid the obesity and diabetes that is prevalent throughout my family. It is very important my husband and I to teach our son different eating habits that focus on portion control, vegetables, and adequate hydration avoiding sodas. I try to lead an active lifestyle going to spin class and yoga. Activity is the stress-reliever I need to live a happy life. I am an active member of the Catholic Church going weekly as a family. My professional heritage is a career in nursing which began 5 years ago. After earning an Associate’s Degree from a local community college. I am a third generation nurse taking after my mother and grandmother. I have worked in a cardiac critical care unit for the last six years. The second...
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...the Philippines. I spent the whole summer there experiencing what it was like to live there again. I was born in the Philippines but I moved to America when I was just 6 years old for better opportunities for my family. During my time there I saw the differences in the values they had compared to what I see in America, especially in the way they see religion, I had seen where I learned my thoughts on religion came from. I was emerged in a whole new way at looking at what is going on around me. Filipinos are majority Catholic, they incorporate their religion into almost every aspect of their lives--even in school--by praying as often as they can and using what the bible says ad life lessons. In America my family just tries to go to church as often as we can, that is the majority of how we incorporate the religion into our lives but still had a sense even with the little amount it can still affect my life. Since my grandparents are missionaries they take their religion very seriously, I have always been open to believing in something higher up--like a god--to turn to when a tough situation arises. I like the idea of...
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...PHILIPPINES, ARE YOU READY FOR DIVORCE? Panel Discussion Manila Business College April 26, 2013 4-5 PM Moderator: We will begin in a minute please settle on your seats. I am Justine Toleran and I am your moderator for today's panel discussion. Before we begin, I would like to make a few announcements: Please turn all cell phones off or to vibrating modes, so as not to disrupt the event. If you have a question, please raise your hand. We will start the question and answer portion after all the panelists have spoken. Philippines, are you ready for divorce?! Our first panelist is Dr. Elainee Menor, she received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and was one of 7 Magna Cum Laude and was adjudged Most Outstanding Graduate for 1973 by the U.P. Alumni Association. She was elected into membership of the International Honor Societies of the Phi Kappa Phi and Pi Gamma Mu. What is remarkable despite all these achievements is that she is a good listener and extends to everyone regardless of shape, status of virginity, economic class, ethnicity, gender and all. She never stops learning, understanding and sharing. No amount of educational training alone could develop the intelligent heart she possesses. Please welcome Dr. Elainee Menor. Elainee Menor: Good day everyone. First, failed Marriages are at a ALL-TIME high in the Philippines today. It is prevalent in ALL sectors of society. Rich, middle class & poor, Catholics & Non-Catholics...
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...movie Jose Rizal is a great explanation of the Philippine tragic history. I didn’t suffer the 3-hours-movie long. It shows nationalism and heroism in a nonviolent manner, though, there were instances that the characters speak in Spanish and it’s hard to appreciate unless I will read the subtitles. I couldn’t see that Cesar Montano and other characters were having difficulties in reciting their Spanish lines. The plot was full of twists and turns yet still not difficult to follow but it is so confusing to watch because there were too many flashbacks and you won’t even know if it is still in flashback or not. Apparently, some scenes are brutal, and some scenes are unsuitable for young kids such as the bed scenes in the first part wherein the Spanish priest with the used of his power tried to rape the Filipino woman. The amusing surprise was the dedication of Cesar Montano to his role and matched with the good actor Jhong Hilario, played as his servant and a great actor Jaime Fabregas as Rizal’s defense attorney, Lt. Taviel de Andrade, they made the story of Rizal’s life easy to understand. Anyway, it is a very good movie with the combination of a professional movie director Marilou Diaz-Abaya and multi-awarded actor Cesar Montano with the help of other actors and actresses that made the movie more pleasurable. After watching this film documenting Rizal’s life I couldn’t help but to feel the sense of pride being him as the Philippine National Hero. I recommend this movie to people...
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...Modern Philippine Society Vs 19th Century Europe While the Philippines is deemed to be a “developing” country, one can easily presume that the country has reached some sort of plateau in terms of social growth and progress. In fact, one may even argue that Philippine society still closely resembles 19th Century Europe. Political Alfred McCoy and Ed de Jesus iterate that the Philippines as a society was essentially “political” in nature. Restrained by traditional values of reciprocity, the Filipino lived in a state of cultural, political, and economic “undevelopment” that served as a positive barrier to “modernization”. While the economy faltered, politics boomed. Channeling all their conflicts and aspirations through the political system, the Filipinos were unified through and electoral-cum-bureaucratic structure. Much like the uprising in 19th century Europe, which was founded on the citizens’ dissatisfaction of economic and political state. Economical As far as social class is concerned, modern-day Philippine society can still see a very huge and apparent gap between social classes, even with the existence of the middle-class. While luxury stores were popping up like mushrooms in the central business district, the average monthly income per family was pegged at Php10, 750 . Clearly foreign luxury brands would not even consider setting up shop locally without a readily available market. Religion The church and the state although technically and ideally...
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...Gender: Female Civil Status: Single Age: 2O years old Height: 5’1” Weight: 49 kls. Date of Birth: March 18, 1993 Place of Birth: Butuan City Religion: Roman Catholic Citizenship: Filipino Father’s Name: Juanito A. Villocino Occupation: Farming Mother’s Name: Juanita P. Villocino Occupation: BNS Educational Background Elementary: Mambusao Elementary School High School: Compostela National High School – Compostela Valley College: University of Southeastern Philippines – Compostela Center, Compostela Valley Course: Bachelor of Secondary Education Character References: Mr. Margarito A. Alcos Jr. Barangay Captain of Barangay Ngan Compostela, Comval Contact Number: O9485112349 CHESELLE C. GOC-ONG Valma, Ngan Compostela, Compostela Valley Character objective: Personal Background Gender: Female Civil Status: Single Age: 19 years old Height: 5’2” Weight: 42 kls. Date of Birth: October 2, 1993 Place of Birth: Ngan, Compostela, Comval Religion: Roman Catholic Citizenship: Filipino Father’s Name: Cornelio T. Goc-ong Occupation: Driving Mother’s Name: Maribeth C. Goc-ong Occupation: Housekeeping Educational Background Elementary: TH Valderama Elementary School High School: Compostela National High School - Compostela Valley College: University of Southeastern Philippines – Compostela Center, Compostela Valley Course: Bachelor of Secondary Education Character References: Mr. Margarito A. Alcos Jr. Barangay Captain of Barangay...
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...PASIG CATHOLIC COLLEGE College Department Course Syllabus Course No: History 1 Course Title: Philippine History Credit Units: 3 I. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course deals with the history of the Philippines from the ancient past to the present scene to the pro-Filipino point of view. It aims to enrich the students’ knowledge of our history and character as a people thus, instilling in them the spirit of Filipinism. The students’ learning of the history of our country will be facilitated thru the use of the interpretative method because in history interpretation is more important. Similarly, it aims to give the students the knowledge, values and skills with the integration of PCC core values and religion as the core of the curriculum to effectively deal with the reconsideration of the facts of our history as a people. II. OBJECTIVES At the end of the course, the students should be able to: a. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the facts of our history as a people from the point of view of the Filipinos for excellence thru classroom participation and academic achievements; b. Apply knowledge of Philippine History interpreted from a Filipino standpoint in their daily life toward efficient and effective respect for human dignity, Christian discipleship and responsible stewardship thru life witnessing; and c. Express gratitude and appreciation of the heroic deeds of the great men and women of the Philippine History as...
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