Is There A Filipino Identity? A glimpse of our historical past will surely reveal who the Filipinos really are‚ the Filipino identity as it is called. Yet‚ due to external factors like technological advancements and colonial influences‚ the true essence of being a Filipino now reaches the point where it is slowly degrading. Evidently‚ our colorful history truly defines our identity as a Filipino‚ but as I said earlier‚ changes threatened this identity. Now‚ despite of these changes‚ “Is there
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At the end of the Cold War‚ a new phenomenon arose characterized by massive intensification of economic‚ political‚ social and cultural linkages across borders and continents. People call it many different names to the confusion of the common men and women. Some spoke of liberalization‚ while others started a discourse on internationalization-all these refer to rapid and large-scale changes in global trends that have significantly altered traditional views‚ standards and even practices. The good
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The LEGACY of a HERO “lagi ninyong pakatandaan‚ na ang kadahilanan ng ating pagbuwis ng buhay ay upang makamit ang matagal na nating minimithing kalayaan mula sa paglustay at pagka-alipin.” Gat Andres Bonifacio Andres Bonifacio‚ known as the “Ama ng Katipunan”‚ had a rebirth with one of the famous indie actor‚ Alfred Vargas. Alfred Vargas portrayed Andres’ life in the film entitled “SUPREMO”. This film enables the Filipinos to realize how much pain Andres’ suffered and how
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Nationalism is a devotion of love for one’s country. A country’s identity is seen through its culture‚ traditions‚ religions‚ beliefs‚ and even the unity or togetherness of the people in it. The history of the Philippines reflects the kind of nationalism the Filipinos have. Their heroes stood and fought to preserve the Filipino identity and attain freedom and independence. Respect the Philippine flag and value the Filipino identity Being Filipinos‚ we should respect our Philippine flag and its
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1. Apolinario Mabini y Maranan (July 23‚ 1864 — May 13‚ 1903) was a Filipino political philosopher and revolutionary who served as its first prime minister until May 1899. In Philippine history texts‚ he is often referred to as "the Sublime Paralytic"‚ and as "the Brains of the Revolution." To his enemies and detractors‚ he is referred to as the "Dark Chamber of the President." 2. Believing that the Reform Movement still had a chance to achieve success‚ Mabini did not immediately support the Philippine
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Philippine history is a very rich and interesting topic. The Philippines can really have many ways to be proud‚ from the colorful variety of the local cultures to its natural geography. It boasts different cultures and traditions that came from different places all over the areas of the Philippines. Upon reading the article given‚ I have put in mind new knowledge that I have never encountered before. I have learned some of the variations of Filipinos like those who like to wear four-inch shoes
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Filipino Customs and Traits Every nationality has its own customs‚ traits‚ characteristics‚ values‚ attitudes‚ and beliefs that were inherited from their great ancestors. They have the possessions of uniqueness as a nation. Filipino people are one of the sole nations in the world. They have their own norms and manners. Until now‚ those traits are still alive and most of it is continuously transferring to the next generations. Filipinos are best well-known for being hospitable. One good example
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History of Paper Money in the Philippines The first paper money circulated in the Philippines‚ Pesos Fuertes‚ were issued in 1852 by El Banco Espanol Filipino de Isabel II‚ the first bank established in the country. The banknote‚ "Strong Pesos" in English‚ had denominations of 5‚ 10‚ 25‚ 50 and 100. The American authorities issued silver certificates series dated 1903 to 1918‚ then later replaced these with treasury certificates. The liberation of the Philippines in 1944 gave rise to
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A sample of men’s clothing from Mindanao during the late 19th century or early 20th century. The clothing style and fashion sense of the Filipinos in the modern-day era has been influenced by their native ancestors‚ the Spaniards (the Philippines was a colony of the Spanish Empire for around 300 years)‚ the Americans (the Philippines was a territory of the United States for about 50 years)‚ and even the Japanese (Japanese soldiers occupied the Philippines during World War II)‚ as evidenced
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Historical Background The Americans returned in 1945. Filipinos rejoiced and guerrillas who fled to the mountain joined the liberating American Army. On July 4‚ 1946‚ the Philippines regained is freedom and the Filipino flag waved joyously alone. The chains were broken. Palanca awards Another inspiration for writers in Filipino was the launching of the Palanca Memorial Awards for literature headed by Carlos Palanca Sr. in 1950. (Until now‚ the awards are still being given although the man
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