Philippines

All: I like to think that I am a Filipino, that I am as Good, a Filipino as Anyone.

Girls: My heart thrills, when, I Hear, the National anthem, being played.

Boys: And my Blood Rises, when, I see our flag, Fluttering in the breeze.

All: And Yet, I find myself asking, How Filipino Am I, Really?

Boys: My First Name is American.

Girls: My Last Name Is Chinese.

Boys: When I' am with Girlfriends or more correctly, when, I' am with my Friends, who happen to be girls

- I talk to them in English.

Girls: If they are thirsty, I buy them, a Bottle of American coke.

Boys: If they are hungry, I treat them, to an Italian Pizza pie.

All: And when, I have the money, I give them a real Chinese Lauriat.

Boy (solo): Considering all these, considering my taste, for many things foreign, what right do I have, to call myself,

a Filipino?

Girls (solo): Should I not call myself, a culture orphan? the illegitimate child of many races?

All: Rightly or wrongly, whether we like it or not, we are the end products, of our history, fortunately or

unfortunately, our history is a co-mingling, of polyglot influences.

Boys: Malayan and Chinese.

Girls: Spanish and British.

Boys: American and Japanese.

All: This is historic fact, we can not ignore, a cultural reality we can not escape, form to believe otherwise is to

indulge in fantasy.

Boy (solo): I must confess, I' am an extremely confused, and Bewildered young man. Wherever I' am, whatever I may

be doing, I' am Bombarded, on all sides, by people who want, me to search for my national

identity.

All: Tell me the Language I speak should be replaced, by Filipino; they urge me to do away with things foreign

to act and think, and buy Filipino.

Girl (solo): Even in art, I' am getting bothered and Bewildered.

All: The Writer should use Filipino, as his medium, the nationalists cry.

Boys: The Painter should use his genius, in portraying themes purely Filipino, they demand.

Girls: The Composer should exploit, endless Possibilities, of the haunting kundiman, they insist.

All: All these sound wonderful. But Rizal used Spanish, when he wrote, Noli and Fili.

Boys: Was he less of a nationalist, because of it? Must the artist, to be truly Filipino, paint with the juice of the

duhat?

Girls: And must he draw picture of topless Muslim women or Igorot warriors in G-String?

All: And if the composer, desert, the kundiman, and he writes song faithful to the spirit of the Youths of today,

does he become Unfilipino? We are what we are today, because of our History.

Boys: In our veins, pulses blood with traces of Chinese and Spanish and American, but It does not stop, being a

Filipino, because of these.

Girls: Out culture, is tinges with foreign, influences, but it has become rich therely.

All: This mingling, in fact could speed us on the road, to national greatness, look at America, it is a great

country , and yet it is the melting pot of Italian, and German, British, and French, or Irish and swedish.

Boy (solo): Filipinism, after all, is in the heart.

All: If that heart beats faster, because the Philippines is making progress, if it Fills, with compassion because its

people are suffering, then it belongs to a true Filipino, and it throbs, with pride, in our past, if it

pulses with awereness, of the present , if it beats with a faith in the future, then we could ask, for

nothing, more all other things are Unimportant.

Boys: I have, an American First Name.

Girls: And I have, a Chinese Last Name.

The Philippines during the pre-colonial period was composed of various independent barangays or small communities, each led by a chieftain or datu. These barangays were organized into loose alliances or confederations, and decisions were often made through consensus among elders. The political system was decentralized, with a focus on local autonomy and a hierarchy of leadership based on kinship and social status.

The Spanish colonial era in the Philippines began with the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 and ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1898, which ceded control of the Philippines to the United States. During this period, the Spanish imposed their governance, culture, and religion on the Filipino people, leading to a long history of resistance and rebellion against Spanish rule.

In Tagalog, love is "pag-ibig." In Cebuano, it is "gugma." In Ilocano, it is "ay-ayam." In Waray, it is "higugmaon."

It is estimated that there are around 250,000 street children in the Philippines. Many of these children face challenges such as poverty, abuse, and lack of access to basic necessities. Various organizations and government agencies are working to support and protect these vulnerable children.

The English translation of the Filipino word "baduy" is "tacky" or "unfashionable." It refers to something that is considered outdated, gaudy, or lacking in style.

In Cambodian, you say "ក្តាម" (pronounced kteahm) to refer to a grandma.

Davao City is not a state because it is a city within the Philippines, which is a unitary state with a centralized system of government. It does not have the characteristics or autonomy to be considered a separate state on its own.

A Philippine president is in office for 6 years if he or she serves one term.

Desirable Filipino values refer to positive traits and characteristics that are valued and celebrated within Filipino culture, such as respect for elders (pagmamano), strong family ties (close-knit family relationships), hospitality (pakikisama), and perseverance in the face of challenges (pagtitiis). These values play a significant role in shaping Filipino identity and societal interactions.

In the Philippines, "mom" is commonly referred to as "ina" or "nanay" in Filipino.

Pinatubo is a name of a volcano in the Philippines. Literally, Pinatubo means "brought up."

Special Education (SPED) in the Philippines has evolved over the years, starting with the establishment of the Philippine Education for All (EFA) 2015 Plan which aimed to provide equal access to quality education for all. In 2004, the Special Education (SPED) Act was passed, ensuring the integration of children with special needs into the educational system. Today, SPED programs in the Philippines continue to strive for inclusive education and support for students with disabilities.

1. "Pag may usok, may apoy." - Where there's smoke, there's fire.
2. "Kapag ang alak ay dumapa, ang lalim ay nahuhulaan." - The depth of the wine can be surmised from its taste/character.
3. "Walang matimtimang birhen sa matinis na linga." - No virgin is without her thorn.

the answer is

walang ano man = to thank u

maligayang pagdating=welcomin guest (hello)

Ang "bahala na" ay isang salitang Tagalog na nagpapahiwatig ng pagtitiwala sa Diyos o kapalaran sa pagharap sa mga hamon o problema sa buhay. Ito rin ay maaaring magpahayag ng kagustuhang tanggapin ang mga bagay na hindi na kayang kontrolin o baguhin. Ang konsepto ng "bahala na" ay nagpapakita ng pagiging maluwag o mapayapa sa mga pagbabago o sitwasyon na hindi maaring kontrolin.

Some Filipino children are stubborn. But not all, they are humans too that some are good and some are bad. A typical stubborn Filipino children spend their money on cellphones, not necessary needs.

The Philippines holds national elections for the President, Vice President, Senators, and members of the House of Representatives. There are also local elections for governors, mayors, and other local officials. Additionally, there are barangay (village) elections for barangay captains and councilors.

As of September 2021, the chairman of PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) in the Philippines is Dr. Vicente B. Malano.

Tagala is a slang Illongo word for Tagalog speaking women. Women who are born in Metro Manila capital of the Philippines or surrounding areas who speaks Tagalog. Tagalog is the National Language of the Philippines

The Filipino values that pose obstacles to the value formation are being respectful and selfless. This is an obstacle especially to some of the cultures of the west.

we can stop the graft and corruption in the Philippines if the people that lives in this country Lind their ears and try to understand the the real problems that ours country pacing about corruption today