to define its origin‚ culture‚ language‚ religion and other characteristics that distinguish it from other groups. A typical Filipino is usually described by outsiders as dark skinned‚ flat nosed‚ short people from Philippines who speak either in Tagalog or Taglish‚ and is a Christian. Other descriptions of Filipinos are rice-lovers‚ hardworking‚ family-oriented‚ and nowadays‚ a domestic helper. The Philippines may be described as a nation in search of its identity. Because of the long preoccupation
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Mother language education in President Noynoy’s 1ST SONA (reposted from DILA Forum‚ by Sir Manny) The good news from Rep. Magtanggol Gunigundo is that he was able to talk to President Noynoy Aquino and President Aquino said he would mention in his SONA his 10 point agenda which includes MLE. President Noynoy Aquino recognizes the importance of mother tongue-based multilingual education in the formative years of children and harmonizes it with recommendations of UNESCO. Point 8 in his 10-point
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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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LIFE IN BRUSSELS RIZAL IN BRUSSELS AND MADRID (1890-1891) Jose Rizal was accompanied by Jose Albert when he went to Belgium. Rizal’s Articles in La Solidaridad Rizal’s Filipinized Tagalog Orthography Albert and Rizal momentarily stayed in a cozy house of Suzanne and Marie Jacoby at No. 38 Philippe Champagne‚ Brussels. Second Part of Calamba Agrarian Trouble Activities: Return to Madrid (1890-1891) Rizal and Panganiban * Property
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ensembles without a melodical gong rack‚ known as Agung‚ are played throughout most of the islands by indigenous groups (such as the Mangyan‚ Lumad‚ Batak‚ Tagbanwa and Aeta) as well as historically by low-land groups such as the Bisaya‚ Bicol and Tagalog‚ yet the kulintang ensembles themselves are only played by groups which were Islamized and engaged in international trade with its neighbors in Southeast Asia. The kulintang instrument itself could be traced to either the introduction of gongs to
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QUESTIONS FOR HERODOTUS’ THE HISTORIES I. Who is Herodotus’s intended audience? Why was it written? A. His intended audience was the Greeks. B. It was written to tell the story of the Pelopensisan War C. Written to cover the conquests of Cyrus as he takes over much of the known world by ruling the Persian Empire. D. Herodotus was half Greek and half Persian E. He intended his work to undermine Hellenic ethnocentricity -- to open the Greek mind to to the rich diversity of the surrounding
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lightweight and translucent. It is sometimes combined with silk or polyester. It is believed that the making of piña was born out of necessity‚ since Filipinos under Spanish Colonization were forbidden to wear imported fabrics and their barong Tagalog was required to be sheer to prevent the concealment of weapons. By the 1600s‚ piña was one of the Philippines’ main exports. The main producer of piña is Aklan‚ which has been creating it since the 16th century. The usual way of decorating this
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Greek Democracy was a revolutionary and enduring influence‚ helping to mold and shape the face of today’s democracy‚ while simultaneously subjugating women and paving the way for a male-dominated society the world over. Bolstered by the advent of democracy‚ the systematic oppression of women continued well into the 20th century in most of the developed world and arguably still persists today. During the Greek Dark Ages‚ the Greek villages were controlled by independent monarchies (Kidner et al.
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solve poverty‚” Manila Bulletin‚ (May 22‚ 2011). Ribaya‚ Rio Rose‚ “Civil disobedience won’t succeed‚” Manila Bulletin‚ (February 5‚ 2011). _______________‚ “Confidence aired by Solons‚” Manila Bulletin‚ (February 5‚ 2011). _______________‚ “House panel urged‚” Manila Bulletin‚ (January 19‚ 2011). _______________‚ “Solons thank Aquino‚” Manila Bulletin‚ (January 14‚ 2011). Sabater‚ Madel R.‚ “Palace open to dialogue‚” Manila Bulletin‚ (April 27‚ 2011). _______________‚ “Palace welcomes support
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