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...there are many more reasons as to why dating sites have impacted the Philippine society. By following and looking at the current Filipino youth, we can see that it is the glorification of relationships and these sites that have normalized sexual thoughts and ideas bordering on hedonism. These sites have definitely changed the society's formerly traditional way of romantic relationships as a whole; whereas it was normal to know each other first, these sites have and continue to inspire hook-up and relationships of the sexual but not romantic nature.

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According to the Uses and Gratification theory...

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According to the Uses and Gratification theory...

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...users of a media, both cultural and non-cultural, use said media as long as they feel that their needs were gratified or met by the product or media they were using. Romantic relationships have long been glorified and romanticized by Filipino society. Thus, users of these dating sites seek to gratify their lack of a romantic partner by expanding their pool of choices while introducing themselves to the online dating market.

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Dating sites have an immense impact on society, specifically the Filipino society. Slang like 'swiping right' have been normalized in conversations with friends e.g "I would totally swipe right for him.". Ignoring the linguistical impact, Dating sites have also affected the traditional view on romance as these sites have given rise to a culture where Filipinos go and actively look for 'hook-ups' rather than actual romantic partners. 

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...applications or websites where people can connect and meet new people, or so they say. These apps allow individuals to form connections as easily as "swiping right". Through 'profiles' where users create and advertise their description, dating sites allow for an easier way for people to play matchmaker. Popular dating sites include Tindr, Facebook Dating, Grindr, and Bumbler. 

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There's one part of Philippine culture that I want to talk about more:

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There's one part of Philippine culture that I want to talk about more:

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Rap in the Philippines is a popular past time among the male demographic. Notable rappers include Gloc-9 and Francis Magalona

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Milk tea is a popular Filipino drink. It became popular somewhere past the year of 2018. Now, there are thousands, if not, millions of shops serving their own variations of Milk tea. It has become a culture in of itself to take a picture of Milk Tea and post it in social media.

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Alongside 'Teleseryes', Filipinos have found entertainment in local game shows which were often inspired by American counterparts. Shows like ABS-CBN's 'It's Showtime!', 'The Voice', and 'Big Brother's' have found a big audience and has inspired the discovery cultural figures across the country.

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Filipino 'Teleseryes' have become the usual past-time of a household's daily life. Popular genres in a usual 'Teleserye' include drama-filled love triangles, rich family drama, or action-filled shows with undying leads.

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The term "Hugot" refers to both the cheesy pick-up lines and melancholy retorts Filipinos use and joke about. Usually, these are brought on about by lingering feelings towards a romantic interest or partner. For example: "Ang pag-ibig ay parang araw, diyan pa hinahanap pag nawala na." which translates into "Love is like the sun, you only look for it when its gone."

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Philippine Pop Culture is a mixing pot from societies across the globe. Namely, cultures from the U.S, Japan, China, and Spain, have influenced the Filipino culture immensely. Personally, I've found interest in five specific culture points:

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My name is Christian Angelo S. Ygoña, an irregular Computer Science sophomore in Mapua Malayan Colleges of Mindanao. I am 20 years of age and an enthusiast in matters regarding history, culture, and literature of the European side of the world.  