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Hello! I am Cedric-Lee H. Tan, a 23 year old student and I am currently a 4th year BS Entrepreneurship student studying at Mapua Malayan Colleges Mindanao. I am currently the ENT Representative of the ATYSC (Alfonso T. Yuchengco Student Council) for SY 2024-2025 as well.

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My Interests into Philippine Pop Culture

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My Interests into Philippine Pop Culture

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1. Teleseryes (TV Dramas): Filipino teleseryes like Ang Probinsyano or Maria Clara at Ibarra sweep the audience off their feet through uplifting, heart-touching storylines promising a lot of family, love and a touch of social justice. However, these shows have since become a cultural staple, influencing conversation, reflecting what Philippine values are about family and being resiliant.

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My Interests into Philippine Pop Culture

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My Interests into Philippine Pop Culture

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2. Pinoy Hip-Hop and OPM (Original Pilipino Music): Filipino music has become diverse with genres such as hip-hop, R&B and pop, giving rise to the dynamic OPM scene. Filipino rap was pioneered by artists like Francis Magalona and artists like SB19 and Ben&Ben are doing their part to redefine modern Pinoy music. OPM speaks to the spirit of Filipino identity, of now, and of the new generation’s stories and dreams.

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My Interests into Philippine Pop Culture

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My Interests into Philippine Pop Culture

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3. The "Kapamilya" and "Kapuso" Phenomenon: The two major television networks in the Philippines, ABS-CBN and GMA Network, have cultivated strong fandoms known as "Kapamilya" and "Kapuso," respectively. These networks produce popular TV shows, movies, and music that captivate millions of viewers.

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My Interests into Philippine Pop Culture

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My Interests into Philippine Pop Culture

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4. The Rise of P-Pop: Philippine Pop music, or P-Pop, is a growing genre that combines elements of K-Pop, J-Pop, and Western pop music. Groups like SB19 and BGYO have gained international recognition.

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My Interests into Philippine Pop Culture

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5. The "Sinulog" Festival: One of the biggest festivals in the Philippines, the Sinulog celebrates the Santo Niño (Child Jesus) with colorful costumes, vibrant music, and energetic street dancing.

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Rather than just a mode of transportation, the jeepney, that distinctive, colorful, iconic vehicle symbols the Philippines, is remarkable. Jeepneys were repurposed from surplus military jeeps born of the ingenuity of Filipinos during and after World War II. They’ve become slowly evolving into multi colored, artfully painted vehicles featuring extraordinarily designed vehicles with flashy lights and intricate paintwork and religious icons. Apart from their looks, jeepneys represent the Filipino trait of inventiveness, resourcefulness and resilience. These are a products of the country's lively culture; they represent easygoing times.

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The Jeepney: A Symbol of Filipino Identity and Resilience

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The Jeepney: A Symbol of Filipino Identity and Resilience

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The Jeepney, ubiquitous mode of subsistence in the Philippines, is more than a highway vehicle. A national treasure and symbol of the nation’s history, creativity and resilience. In a Semiotics angle, the jeepney can be perceived as a multiphase sign system, with myriad meanings that connoisseurs of the jeepney attend to. Filipino artistry is beautifully represented with these vibrant colors, intricate designs, and personalized adornments.

Its functional importance is symbolized in the jeepney’s role in daily life in bustling city streets and in rural landscapes. But it’s also a mobile stage, a place for self expression, and for cultural identity. Besides its visual beauty, the jeepney represents Filipino society in micro and macro, its aspirations, challenges, cultural identity. It can pull at some nostalgic strings or cause a buzz of joy or even in spiring creativity. The jeepney has endured through the economic and social upheavals that have repeatedly forced it to remake itself as a kind of symbol of resilience that maintains its character. As a semiotic lens, analyzing the jeepney helps us appreciate the jeepney’s role in Philippine society and culture, and even now, years later.

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