The Philippines by https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines Alyssa Caparas & Angel Marchini en-us 2018-05-01 18:58:14 UTC 2026-02-25 04:00:14 UTC hello@padlet.com The Country alyssakcaparas https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257006345 -Capital: Manila (most densely populated city in the world)

-Made up of 7,000+ islands

-East of Vietnam, South of China]]> 2018-05-01 19:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257006345 The People alyssakcaparas https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257008765 -Population: 10 million +
-Language: English, Tagalog

]]> 2018-05-01 19:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257008765 Religion alyssakcaparas https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257010289 Roman Catholic: 80.6%
Islam: 5.6%
Other: 13.8%

The Philippines was under Spanish rule for over 300 years and converted most of the people to Roman Catholicism, which is still the prominent religion today.]]> 2018-05-01 19:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257010289 Food alyssakcaparas https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257010387 Regional differences: 
-North Philippines: more vegetables, more subtle flavors 

-South Philippines: spicier, incorporates more coconut milk 

-Many Filipino dishes are ones that can be cooked in large portions and use cheaper ingredients (vinegar, soy, garlic, onion are staples in many dishes)

-Fish sauce (patis) / Fish paste (bagoong) for additional salt/flavor to dishes

Dinuguan: a pork stew in a broth made from pig’s blood with pork belly
Balut: cooked, fertilized duck egg 

]]> 2018-05-01 19:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257010387 Education alyssakcaparas https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257010430 -In 2013, Philippines extended the education cycle from 10 to 12 years

-Academic Year : June-March

-performance rates have consistently dropped due to chronic under funding

Education Statistics: 
-Elementary school completion rate below 70% in 2005

-Secondary school enrollment rate 58.5%

-Participated in the TIMSS assessment, rank 34th out of 38 for Math, 43rd out of 46 for Science

-Structural changes based off of these results

-Mandated Kindergarten in 2011

-Increased per student spending ($180 in 2003 to $246 in 2013)

-Student/teacher ratios decreased: 38:1 to 29:1
]]> 2018-05-01 19:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257010430 Traditions alyssakcaparas https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257010522 -Family gatherings and practices are the number one priority regardless of how “closely” related (e.g. a cousin is treated the same as a sibling)

-Religious (Church on Sunday, sometimes 2-3 of the week)

-Very respectful (specific words “po” and “opo” used in sentences to display respect to elders)

-gestures pagmamano: raises back of hand to forehead to show respect for elder

-All celebrations are reserved for a full day (birthdays, reunions, weddings) and accompanied with a large spread of food

-LOVE to celebrate
]]> 2018-05-01 19:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257010522 Climate alyssakcaparas https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257014735 Tropical Climate with two seasons: Wet and Dry

Wet: June - Oct
Dry: late Nov - May

-April and May are the hottest months of the year (average daily temperature of 100 degrees)

-Very humid

-Boracay: Beautiful beaches, great for tourism]]> 2018-05-01 19:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257014735 History alyssakcaparas https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257017283 1600s: Spanish Rule began, influenced political, economic, social, and cultural changes

1898: United States purchased the Philippines for 20 million dollars with the intent to transition them to freedom

July 4, 1946: made independent from America

]]> 2018-05-01 19:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257017283 Bilao alyssakcaparas https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257028933 Flat, round-shaped woven object that sorts rice from unwanted objects like dirt or stones]]> 2018-05-01 20:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257028933 Music alyssakcaparas https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257029711 Music with drums, flutes, buzzers -Works songs about planting
-Ritual music: weddings, funerals, spirit deterrents

After the coming of the Spaniards, music transformed with Hispanic flair 

During American regime (1898-1946), music transformed again
-American influenced pop music (Pinoy Pop)
-Similar to popular American pop music
-Music was introduced into the curriculum

Overall, Filipinos listen to similar music as Americans rather than native music

]]> 2018-05-01 20:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257029711 Transportation alyssakcaparas https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257030514 Many families do not own a car or one car is shared among many family members.

Use Jeepneys to get around (similar to SEPTA buses in US)]]> 2018-05-01 20:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssakcaparas/Philippines/wish/257030514