URL ADDRESS: http://www.scribd.com/doc/25384981/Magna-Carta-for-Filipino-Seafarers-Draft DATE: MAGNA CARTA FOR FILIPINO SEAFARERS INTRODUCTION One of the most expected outputs of the Filipino Seafarers National Convention (FSNC) is to draft a Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers to consolidate the seemingly disordered laws relevant to seafarers as well as to enhance the rights‚ benefits and privileges accorded to Filipino seafarers. In view of that objective‚ a drafting sub-committee was
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Filipino Traits Hiya (shame) Negative‚ because it arrests or inhibits one’s action. This trait reduces one to smallness or to what Nietzsche calls the "morality of slaves"‚ thus congealing the soul of the Filipino and emasculating him‚ making him timid‚ meek and weak. Positive‚ because‚ it contributes to peace of mind and lack of stress by not even trying to achieve. Ningas-cogon (procrastination) Negative‚ by all standards‚ because it begins ardently and dies down as soon as it begins. This
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and increasing throughout most of this archipelago of some 7100 islands‚ and is compounded by the prevalence of intestinal parasites and gastrointestinal diseases which health workers estimate deprive youngsters of at least 5-10% of the nutritional value in food they do consume. This problem is particularly prevalent in rural villages and city slums where many people eat with their fingers. According to the Philippine Ministry of Health‚ nearly 1/2 of all reported deaths are among infants and children
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THE LARLY FILIPINOS The earliest Filipinos of whom we have historical record are the little black men whom the Spaniards called negrillos or negrito. They‚ however‚ called themselves simply dwellers‚ or lords of the lands; itself as indication of the antiquity of their settlement. When this was cannot say exactly‚ but it may we’ll have been when land bridges still connected the Philippines with the continent of Asia. It is reasonable to assume that their way of life has not changed much
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There is a sense of patriotic pride surging within us to know that Mrs. Arroyo was the first Philippine President‚ the first Asian leader‚ and the first female head of state to preside over a United Nations Security Council Summit. We at The Filipino Express take pride in that achievement. At the same time‚ we also believe that sometimes‚ the patriotic thing to do is to expose and oppose abuses‚ neglect and ineptness of the government‚ especially if one strongly believes that these are harming
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School of Languages‚ Humanities and Social Sciences Mapúa Institute of Technology A Research Draft on “Vulgarized Filipino Identity: Development of Filipino Profanity” Introduction Vulgarity of Language Humans express their feelings in many different ways physically‚ mentally or verbally. Vulgar words‚ also known as swearing or cursing exists in all human languages that perform certain functions. One study found that swearing is not merely a common reaction to pain; it actually functions
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An Adventure in American Culture & Values Studying in the United States of America can be a wonderful learning experience. Both in and out of the classroom you will learn and practice the English language. You will also learn much about American life and its sometimes confusing culture. As you prepare to come to the U.S.‚ it may help to know something about the values that shape U.S. Americans’ attitudes and behaviors. As you consider these values it is important to remember that: 1.
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Kabanata 1 BAKGROWND NG PAGAARAL Introduksyon Money is the thing that puts food on the table and a coat on your back (as in Iceland). For Filipinos‚ money means what brings food to the table. For Bill Gates‚ former wealthiest man in the world‚ money can mean his cash‚ assets or wealth. Money can be defined as anything that people regularly use to buy goods and services from other people. It can be anything accepted as a means of paying for goods or services or for paying debts. Money
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FILIPINO FARMERS Jose Rizal (march 25‚ 1889) We applaud the efforts of the minister of colonies to foster agriculture in the Philippines. Proofs of these are the boards‚ commissions‚ and committees and numerous projects. We suggest‚ however‚ that the farmer be consulted also‚ the one in direct contact with the land‚ who makes the land productive with his capital and labor and puts into practice the measures that science and experience suggest. And not only must he not
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------------------------------------------------- Winnie Monsod Born | July 29‚ 1940 (age 70) Manila‚ Philippines | Nationality | Filipino | Alma mater | University of the Philippines;University of Pennsylvania | Occupation | Economist‚ Professor‚ TV Host | Organization | UP School of Economics | Known for | Television host and economist | Spouse | Christian S. Monsod | Children | Solita Noemi Toby Melissa Teresa Patricia Christian Enrique Katrina Diane Noelle | Parents | Juan D. Collas
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