Philippines Essay Examples

The social, economic, and political institutions of the Spaniards were transplanted to the Philippine archipelago. The native Filipinos were required by the colonial masters to pledge their loyalty to the Spanish monarch, which was different from their previous system of village chieftains called “datus”. They were also required to adopt a new religion, as they […]

Nicomedes Marquez Joaquin (May 4, 1917–April 29, 2004) was a Filipino writer, historian and journalist, best known for his short stories and novels in the English language. He also wrote using the pen name Quijano de Manila. Joaquin was conferred the rank and title of National Artist of the Philippines for Literature. He is considered […]

A BRIEF HISTORY The ten Bornean datus who purchased Panay in 1212 from Negrito Chief Marikudo for a gold salakot (hat) and a golden necklace are said to have landed near the Siwaragan River in what is now San Joaquin, Iloilo. Datu Paiburong was given territory of Irong-Irong or what is now Iloilo. In 1566, […]

Marketing Plan – Nescafe Dictado, Louise Lejano, Mark Albert Basa, Carol Belle Magnaye, Angelica Current Marketing Situation Analysis A. Industry Study Nearly a hundred years after it first started operations in the country, Nestle Philippines, Inc. (NPI) today is a robust and stable organization, proud of its role in bringing the best food and beverage […]

Introduction December 16, 2011. Typhoon Sendong devastated the Philippines with its power as it went straight through Northern Mindanao. Infrastructures were destroyed, lives were lost, and dreams were shattered. It was a catastrophe that shocked not only the country, but the whole world. Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, cities known to be rarely hit by […]

PINA The Pineapple Fabric Introduction Many health conscious people love to have Pineapple as their favorite dessert. It’s because of many health benefits of the delicious fruit. It protects from a simple flu as well as fights off free radicals that cause cancer. That’s not all, it’s not the only kind of fiber that a […]

ERADICATING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN THE PHILIPPINES As human beings, everyone is equally entitled to human rights without prejudices. We, especially women, have the rights to protect ourselves. Women need extra attention, protection and personal affirmation. They are the most vulnerable who need to be restricted from different types of abuse. Some historians believe that […]

During an evening conversation, Jose Rizal’s mother captivated his attention by sharing the story of a moth. While she was speaking to him, he became fascinated with a moth that was fluttering near a lamp. She then proceeded to narrate the tale of a mother and son moth that were circling around the light of […]

Human Rights Violation in the Philippines “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. ” Human rights describe equal rights and freedom for everybody by the fact of being human and without distinction […]

Rizal: Return to the Philippines (MANILA) Despite being enamored by the beauty of European lands, Rizal’s love for his native land persisted. Despite warnings from friends and relatives, he chose to return to Calamba after the publication of Noli Me Tangere. Four reasons drove his decision: 1. to perform an operation on Dona Teodora’s eyes; […]

History is defined by the Oxford Dictionary of Current English as “a continuous record of events. ” As such, a country’s history encapsulates all that has happened in the country, and between it and other countries. A country, at a particular point in time, is thus the result of its history. Understanding a country’s history […]

Tom, a good and honest worker, is the slave of Gentleman Shelby of Kentucky. After losing on the stock exchange, Shelby, a kind but weak-willed man, reluctantly agrees to sell Tom and the boy Harry to the slave trader Gailey. Overhearing the conversation between Shelby and Gailey, the young slave Eliza, Harry’s mother, warns Tom, […]

“It’s more fun in the Philippines” Department of Tourism just released recently its new tourism campaign slogan, “It’s more fun in the Philippines”. It gained both positive and negative remarks. It was even said that it was just a copycat of the promotional tagline of Switzerland 60 years ago. But it seems this doesn’t affect […]

As the Spaniards were on the task of Philippine domination, keeping the Filipino uneducated & ignorant failed. The Filipino rose to a national consciousness which awakened them thus having them emerge from the Spanish rubble. Also, keeping the Filipinos impoverished also came to no avail. Living a life of destitution, the Filipino people decided to […]

Historians and laymen agree that there are multiple reasons why Jose Rizal is regarded as the national hero of the Philippines. Rizal is often praised for his nobility and dignity, which set him apart from others. What sets him further apart is his choice to use the power of writing instead of violence. By adopting […]

PHINMA’s presence in the Philippine cement industry began in 1956 when the company was founded by several Filipino investors, principally Mr. Ramon del Rosario Sr. and Engr. Filemon Rodriguez. It purchased ownership of Bacnotan Cement Co. from the government. In 1969, PHINMA constructed a second plant, the Davao Union Cement Co., under a turnkey agreement […]

The municipality of Sta. Cruz played a significant role in the histories of Mindanao and the Philippines. It was involved during the Spanish rule, American regime, Japanese occupation, independence, Martial Law, and EDSA Revolution. Originally named “Labo,” which means “marshland” in Bagobo, this town is located between two mountain streams with crystal clear waters and […]

During my elementary years, I was taught in Philippine History that the Japanese and the Spaniards were seen as terrorists, sadists, and brutal conquerors of our country. Conversely, the Americans were depicted as our saviors who helped us attain freedom and democracy. As I matured, this belief became deeply rooted in me and likely in […]

Graciano Lopez Jaena was born on December 18, 1856 in Jaro, Iloilo. Coming from a humble family, he was raised with strong values in education and religion. During his youth, he attended the Seminario Tejaro where Reverend Francisco Jayme played a crucial role in developing his public speaking skills. While he had aspirations of becoming […]

Indolence of the Filipino analysis   As what I read, to the Indolence of the Filipino Rizal describe the people in the tropical and non-tropical countries. The people in tropical areas, there do not work a lot when it’s hot especially at noon time. Because of the sun’s heat they have to rest. For instance, […]

To our teachers, for giving us the knowledge and guidance. Our family and friends, for the support that they’ve given to us and the inspiration of all the people who believed in us. The researchers would also like to thank the Chinese community in Binondo, Manila for welcoming us wholeheartedly and cooperated with us in […]

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Filipinos love to eat, which explains why practically every major global food brand is in the country; fast food brands, especially. These international franchises and their local limitations dominate. Filipino dining taste, in turn, has become very Western. It was this way, until a band of young entre-Pinoys realized, in 1996, that the […]