Philippines Essays

Arnis, as a martial art, was spawned in Philippine soil. It was known in ancient Philippines as kali, an ancient Malayan word that implies a large bladed weapon longer than a knife. This art was practiced primarily for self-defense by the pre-Spanish Filipinos who were noted for their friendly nature …

Communication Problems between Filipinos and Koreans in the aspect of using English as their language. Communication is not a one-way street. To have others open up to you, you must be open yourself. Bear in your mind when you begin to talk too much try to pause and get yourself …

Clothing refers to a covering for the human body that is worn. The wearing of clothing is exclusively a human characteristic and is a feature of nearly all human societies. The amount of and type of clothing worn depends on functional considerations and social considerations. A feature of nearly all …

La Solidaridad (English: The Solidarity) was an organization created in Spain on December 13, 1888. Composed of Filipino liberals exiled in 1872 and students attending Europe’s universities, the organization aimed to increase Spanish awareness of the needs of its colony, the Philippines, and to propagate a closer relationship between the …

Filipino Colony – the Asosacion Hispano – Filipina and the Liberal Spanish Newspapers ( La Justicia, El Globo, La Republica, El Resumen, etc. ) M.H. del Pilar – acted as the lawyer of Dr. Jose Rizal Dr. Dominador Gomez – secretary of the Asosacion Hispano – Filipina Señor Fabie – …

Mobile phone industry started to emerge in the Philippines during the 1990’s. Before the 90s, telecommunications was a business for only fixed line operators which majority is owned by PLDT. Majority of mobile communications then rely on unsecured frequency-band walkie talkies. A little later, mobile phones the size of a …

Mt. Apo is one of the famous national parks in Davao City, Philippines. Apo is the language of the people there are “Ancestors” is a layered plateau area with mountain peaks in the limit of the crater that has a width of 500 meters, Mount Apo has a small crater …

In 2011, Ayala began building its renewable energy portfolio, beginning with a joint venture with Mitsubishi for solar power, the purchase of the iconic Northwind farm for wind power, and its joint venture with Sta. Clara Power for run-of-the-river hydro power. Ayala will contribute 1000 MW to the Philippine power …

There are few signs today of the Philippines’ once sprawling rainforests. With a growing trend in human population, it is hoped that the country’s marine environment will not suffer the same fate. Overfishing and destructive fishing Fishers in the Philippines are increasingly coming home with pitiful catches. Of a number …

1st Filipino National Artist in Theater and Film (1976) 1st Filipino Filmmaker who directed Kandelerong Pilak, the 1st Philippine film ever shown at the Cannes International Film Festival Founder of the first Philippine theater group, the Barangay Theater Guild (1939) 1st Filipino to use the motion picture camera to establish …