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    The Philippines isn't a very common vacation spot for most people, but that makes Mindanao, the Philippines so much better having experienced something most people haven't. There are many things that people can't see going to places like Florida, but Mindanao has magnificent beaches and islands not too far away. Mindanao has some important facts like many small islands make up just the one island of Mindanao. The beaches near the islands of Hinatuan are gorgeous and very relaxing, taking the crazy

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    Late spring of 1898, The United States went to war with Spain in Cuba and the Philippines. We attacked the Spanish in the Philippines who had a large military presence there. The United States had an easy victory and suddenly became a major world power. The reasoning for this attack was because of the bad treatment of the Cubans by their Spanish masters. But the real question was, What should we do with these newly acquired lands? At this time, it was unclear if we had gone there to rescue or to

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    reputation. Due to the nature of the country at that moment in time, the American government wanted to prove their superiority among other emerging nations and in doing so chose to colonize and annex nations such as the Philippines. Primary resources indicated that the annexation of the Philippines was indeed motivated by the lack of masculinity that was felt by the American government at the time (Hollitz, 2010). Gender roles in the United States were at a point where their stereotypical reputations were

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    in an offensive manner. This is why cultural awareness is a huge deal within our world. No matter where one is, generations and sacrifice created the regions we know today. One of those regions that catches my attention is the Philippines. The terrain of the Philippines is very interesting to say the least. These islands are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire which gives them the origin of being mountainous and volcanic. The land of the islands are mainly composed of swift-running streams and very

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    to John Hollitz, in the 20th century the US became an imperialistic leading global player that emphasized the need to spread “civilization” and build an empire in areas such as the Philippines. (pg. 83). In line with Hollitz, Kristin L. Hoganson argues that during the twentieth century, US annexation of the Philippines became essential for its commercial and geographically advantageous position in Asia. The US also felt it was their “God-given duty” to “guide” Filipino savages, who were “unfit” to

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    Teleseryes’ crews, Differentiation is needed in order for the local Teleseryes in the Philippines to improve its products and services. Differentiation can be achieved through designing meaningful differences in order to distinguish the local Teleseryes to other foreign telenovelas which are being offered in the market. Specifically, Product Differentiation which pertains to improving the product that the Philippine Telenovela Industry is offering-Teleseryes should be performed. Furthermore, the following

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    Friendly Status? Cultural enlightenment of The Republic of The Philippines. SSG Michael Morrissey 13F40 SLC 507-17 Friendly Status? Cultural enlightenment of The Republic of The Philippines. For hundreds of years the Republic of The Philippines has had a long and prosperous history. For one to truly analyze the culture of the Philippines, one would have to look at the components of what makes their culture. The Philippines has a rich and illustrious culture which involves language, integration

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    DATE: March 25, 2016 SUBJECT: Preparation for Contract Negotiations in the Philippines The purpose of this memo is to inform you that next month you will be visiting the capital city of Manila in the Philippines to represent this highly esteemed organization. As such, this memo is intended to help you in your preparation for the series of preliminary contract negotiation sessions in the foreign country. Summary Philippines is an Asian country in South East Asia made up of a series of islands, totaling

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    The Philippines is a tropical country that is rich in one of a kind, stunning, land and sea forms alike, so it is no surprise that the official slogan of the Department Of Tourism, or DOT, is “It’s More Fun in the Philippines”. Tourism plays a major role in our economy, making up a whopping 8.6% of the total gross domestic product (TGDP) in 2016 alone. Now incase 8.6% does not seem impressive enough to you, that actually translates to Php 1,243,500,000,000 or 1,243.5 billion Pesos. So basically,

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    Cultural Immersion Project: Philippines Jesse Starkey Soc 3214 August, 27, 2014 Virginia College Cultural Immersion Project: Philippines Introduction: 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

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