My Journey In The Philippines

The first organized religion that came to the Philippines was Islam. This created one of the first great cultural chasms among the islands. When the Spanish landed on the shores, Roman Catholicism spread like wildfire. As “adopted” as it was, Catholicism was much more on the influential in the north, while the southern islands still mostly practiced Native religions or Islam. During this time, the languages used to promote these various religions varied from the indigenous languages, Spanish, Latin, Arabic, and hundreds more. This only served to drive wedges between the population. Topping off the list for fissures in communication, a universal language was never imposed on the Philippines. This meant that the majority of Filipinos never learned a word of spanish, even at the height of the empire. This arguably caused a collapse in tradition and cultural

My answer to African American and Filipino Activists looking for a "double victory" in the U.S. would be to stop trying. Although their cause is just, and maybe even winnable, it would potentially lead to a situation that must be avoided. Assuming victory is attained, what happens next? What would even constitute "victory?" What would be the positions of various races in America if victory is acquired?

This paper is about the time I went to the Dominican Republic and Nassau, Bahamas with my family and the wonderful lessons I learned or thought about even more. I learned a lot when I was in those two places because there were a lot of examples of the lessons I learned. Both places are very large and there are multiple people who show the lessons in their everyday life.

Unfortunately the journal that has my detailed notes and observations was lost in the airplane that was transporting me from Haiti to Puerto-Rico, or probably was confiscated. However it was possible for me to give this observations and show some photographs concerning the beautiful forest of Pins des hauts plateau of Morne des Commissaires. The notes and photographs may have scientific interest, for very little is written on the phytography of the Hispaniola island. EKMAN, who have fully traveled the island, has not written a “Journal de Route”, and died with all its secrets.

For this mission trip I will be traveling to Puerto Nuevo, Mexico with nine other people to help fill a small orphanage with the necessary supplies they will need. While doing this we want to spread the Word of God to the children and workers of the orphanage. We will be focusing on those are eighteen and younger, and will be making sure we give them an abundance of supplies, so the orphanage can use the supplies we give them for years. Once we fully supply the orphanage, we will be there for the children. We want to make them feel safe in an unsafe environment and introduce God into their lives to let them know that he will always be watching over them.

I've already met a Filipino-American coworker, who start learning Tagalog. She was fluent in it when she was a child, before immigrating to the States, but gradually lost her ability to speak it

We walk out of the airport and stop, frozen in sheer amazement at the picturesque view of Bermuda. This sheer amazement occurs when one is so astonished at what his eyes lay upon that his body forgets all functions, as if each muscle and organ is in envy of what the eyes are rewarded with. (Definition) As if on cue, the aroma of peppers comes upon us as we look upon the clear, turquoise water waving back and forth in front of us between the immaculate palm trees swaying in the light breeze. We follow our taxi driver to his car and enter, only to hear music that would never be played in America. It sounds like an upbeat Caribbean or Jamaican tune, which clearly represents the mood of everyone who lives in Bermuda, and soon us as well. This drive to the resort is one of the most exquisite 15 minute journeys I will ever undergo, and I already know that this trip will be an unforgettable experience.

My parents first went to Guatemala in March 2014. Then my dad went with a men's team in March 2015. When he returned from that mission, he really felt God calling our family there, but for a longer time, not just one week. He was thinking about six months. When I first heard this, I will admit, I was completely opposed to the idea. There was no way I was going to live in another country for that long, especially when I had never been there, and wasn’t even sure if I would like it. Then in August 2015, God provided the opportunity for my whole family to go together for a one-week mission. That week changed my life. Returning home, I knew God wanted us there, and I was excited to see what God had planned for our family in Guatemala.

Within the Philippines, multiple languages are spoken, due to the very tribal attributes that the Philippines has. Thus, before I begin on my journey, I would have to learn and relearn some of the languages including, but not limited to, “Tagalog, Ilocano, and Bisaya…”(Major Languages of the Philippines) so that I may be able to communicate on my own without the need for an interpreter, to be somewhat self sufficient. Another barrier will be the weather, for the Philippines tends to have more humidity and rain than Texas, thus may cause my body to take time to adapt to the climate, since there is also a slight decrease in the average elevation between the Philippine and Texas. Also, transportation will be an issue when I am hopping from island to island, for the Philippines is a chain of dormant and inactive volcanic Islands. For the four main forms of transportation I will most likely use while I am in the Philippines will be a Jeepney, which is a twin-benched jitney bus, seating about a dozen passengers, “As American troops began to leave the Philippines at the end of World War II, hundreds of surplus jeeps were sold or given to local Filipinos. Locals stripped down the jeeps to accommodate several passengers, added metal roofs for shade, and decorated the vehicles with vibrant colors and bright chrome hood ornaments” (History of the Philippine Jeepney ) A second form of transportation

My great-great grandfather came from a family of 7 (immediate): his mom, dad, three brothers, a sister and himself. And his mother and father came from a fairly large family as well. My great-great grandfather’s family name, Celeste, has a long history within the northern part of Philippines (Luzon) and a little bit on Mindanao. During the Spanish Colonial Period, which occurred from 1521 to 1898, it was hard times. To survive and live a good life, they married the women off to Spanish men, and from this the men would take care of the woman’s family. My family for example did this and married to many Spanish men for money, to survive, and during that time, rarely, for love.

There are numerous diverse cultures that reside on this planet, each display their own uniqueness, and significance to this world we live in. The Philippines are a great illustration of how many individuals of different cultures work together to create an astounding community. Much like the United States we are comprised of all varieties of ethnicities, and this essay will describe what it is like to live in the Philippines, but also what it is like for them to come to America, from personal research. It is vital that we have contrastive cultures on this earth, there are various ideas, discoveries, and resourceful, sharp citizens, which come from each one of these cultures. It is important to be different, and every person, no matter what culture, brings something exceptional to nature 's table.

For my fifth and final visit for this project I got to talk to two individuals Gregorie and I believe the others name was Hassan (I’m not 100% sure since he told me it once and very quietly). Gregorie had told me that he had told two Africans to come to the ICA English class one Ethiopian (who ended up working with Hayden) and Hassan who I believe is from Kenya. Hassan at first did not believe me when I told him I was Somalian for the fact that I speak “perfect” English and that I didn’t act like a “typical” Somali woman. However, as soon as I started speaking Somali his eyes widened and it was like a gate had opened and I couldn’t get him to stop talking.

The Republic of the Philippines has a blend of different languages. Starting of course with Spanish being the official language for about 300 years during Spain’s occupation of the Philippines (Williams, 2015). After the occupation of America in the early 1900s, English took hold of the island and became the predominate language (Williams, 2015). Despite both English and Spanish being named the official language in 1935, the original local languages which are approximately 175 different ones have survived and continue to be used in the Philippines (Williams, 2015). With 13 indigenous languages, classified as Malayo-Polynesian languages (Williams, 2015), over one million people still speak at least one of these languages. With such a diverse mix of languages, the Philippines

Korean Towns brought by Korean diaspora in the Philippines provided additional jobs for Filipinos. Also, Koreans seek to learn English in Philippines. Since the Philippines is an English-speaking country, anyone could teach basic English to them.

She was also a guitarist and violinist of the Trozo Comparsa Band. Gregoria de Jesus was the wife of Andres Bonifacio. Segunda Katigbak was childhood sweetheart of Jose Rizal.