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As far as I know, there are no customs that Americans have adapted from the Philippines. However, in reverse, there are many customs that Filipinos have been inspired from Americans.

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One thing I learned about the Philippines that I did not know before was that the Philippines celebrates Christmas early.

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Just like in the United States, the president is determined by the number of votes. They ask people to vote by filling out ballots. That being said, President Duterte won the most recent election by a landslide.

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The current leader of the Philippines is Rodrigo Duterte.

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National Monument - Quezon Memorial Shrine

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National Monument - Quezon Memorial Shrine

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The Quezon Memorial Shrine in the Philippines is the tallest structure in the capital of the Philippines, Quezon city. This shrine was built in honor of the second Philippine president, Manuel L. Quezon, and his legacy.

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One U.S. dollar is the same as about 50 Philippine pesos.

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Kamusta Ka
"How are you?"

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In the Philippines there's a dessert called Halo Halo, which means mix mix.

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The Pull Factor for my family to move to the United States was because of the new job opportunities America had that the Philippines didn't. The Push Factor would have been the lack of great job opportunities in the Philippines.

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People in the Philippines share the same traditions, such as decorating a Christmas tree, singing Christmas carols, and giving gifts. The only differences between a Filipino and a regular American Christmas is that Filipinos usually start celebrating Christmas around September and you will find a "Filipino Christmas Star" known as a "parol" hanging in the front of Filipino homes.

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In the Philippines, when a Filipino girl turns 18 they formally become an adult. When they turn 18, they are known as the "debutante" as they are thrown a huge celebration. This celebration is known as a "debut" and consists of many traditions such as a presentation of the debutante, speeches from the 18 candles and 18 roses, and the father-daughter dance.

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The first relative to come to the United States was my aunt, Marie Arias.

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My family comes from the Philippines.