Philippines Essays

From the moment she arrives at Malawig, a remote, impoverished village a bus ride from the Philippines bustling capital of Manila, Melinda Santiago realizes she has her work cut out for her. A young and optimistic graduate of Manila’s City University whose family wishes her to repatriate to America where …

When people ask me where I got my “accent” I would simply smile casually, and sometimes sheepishly reply “I came from an English speaking school”. I came from an English speaking school, that’s why I’m fluent in English. English is generally noted as one of the languages commonly used in …

The easiest way to train an individual is to begin at a very early period in order to shape the person. The family, most especially the parents are responsible for shaping a child’s personality. When a child grows up he or she can contribute to the welfare of the society, …

The Ilonggo’s prehistory is based primarily on the Maragtas, a document that tells of the arrival in Panay of Malay datus and their families from Borneo in 1250. As the narrative goes, the Bornean Malays came into contact with the Atis or Negritos, the inhabitants of the island at that …

The Economy of the Philippines is the 43rd largest in the world; according to 2011 World Bank statistics and it is also one of the emerging markets in the world; according to the CIA Fact book, the estimated 2011 GDP (purchasing power parity) was 391.1 billion. Goldman Sachs estimates that …

Incorporated on January 15, 1960, SM Investments Corporation (SM) is the holding company of the SM Group of Companies. SM is engaged in five core businesses through its subsidiaries, namely, shopping mall development and management (SM Prime Holdings, Inc.), retail (SM Department Stores, SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket and SaveMore Stores); …

In the early 1960s, the Philippines was an economic power. In fact, during the era, the archipelago nation boasted one of the largest economies in Asia, behind only Japan. Today, while it remains an important part of Asean and the world community at large, it’s safe to say that those …

Ristorante delle Mitre (Restaurant of the Mitre) is the first Catholic-themed restaurant in the Philippines. Opened in 2010, it aims to bring the church closer to the people. It has become especially relevant when controversies arose that may have alienated some of its followers. It offers the following features: * …

Executive Summary No law, executive order or proclamation has been enacted or issued officially proclaiming any Filipino historical figure as a national hero. However, because of their significant roles in the process of nation building and contributions to history, there were laws enacted and proclamations issued honoring these heroes. Even …

Ailyn is a single mother of 6 years old boy. The father of her son died after she gave birth, they are not married because her partner is married to another woman. Ailyn is the eldest among her brother and sister. The father of Ailyn died when she is in …