The Philippines Essay

Over the years, Palawan has become one of the most sought destinations in the Philippines. Boasting its immaculate beaches, translucent water, vast limestone and breathtaking underworld, Palawan has been a regular in the list of the best islands in the world. But where will you go first? Which is better and which should you prioritize in your itinerary? El Nido or Coron? The answer depends on your personality. Are you the romantic beach bum or the adventure-filled junkie? Do you prefer a laid…

In the late 19th century, the United States acquired both the Philippines and Guam; however, this proved to be unbeneficial for the native inhabitants of those territories due to the effects of colonialism. In Colonial Pathologies, Warwick Anderson discusses the ways in which colonialism complicates health initiatives by marginalizing the Filipinos and conducting sanitary “experiments” that proved ineffective. Similarly, Leilani Ganser’s article, “In Guam, the Gravest Threat Isn’t North…

America is in The Heart by Carlos Bulosan: A book Review America is in the Heart is classical memoir by Carlos Bulosan, a Filipino poet, that was first published in 1943. It describes his boyhood in the Philippines, his expedition to America, and his year of struggles and despair as a young laborer harvesting farms in the rural West. Carlos is the fourth oldest son in his family, and he lived with his father while his mother lived in the city of Binalonan with his brother and sister. He has…

"Jose Antonio Vargas". O'Connor, began to trust Vargas is a hero not a liar by accomplishing the American Dream. As O'Connor mentioned, “this guy really did get it! Quick, articulate, savvy and full of energy, the 27-year old immigrant from the Philippines had already been part of a Pulitzer Prize-winning team at the Post” (15). At first, he felt that Vargas is a smart and successful guy who truly endeavored to accomplish his objective. . O'Connor was…

even if I move back to Korea, I’m still going to be shamed for being a fatherless “half-breed” . . . so I told myself, “maybe we should stay a little longer until we find my Dad.””Jeong Mi and her mother left Korea and moved to Olongapo City, Philippines because they were told…

of the world can create an international security issue that impacts the entire international system. The South China Sea debacle has been rife with conflict for not only the claimants involved. China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines are all tangled up in a dispute of territorial and jurisdictional claims over a vital and influential expanse of sea. Cooperation has been attempted, but a resolution has yet to be found. The South China Sea issue provides a perfect example of…

reading skills. I was born in the small town called Pateros in the Philippines and moved to New Jersey when I was around nine years old. Like I stated before, because of my background, I have some sort of insight on all the units. For example, the first unit “Colliding Spaces” introduces how two separate spaces can cause a separation or a border; the essay I wrote on this topic described the distinctions between America and the Philippines which caused a split between the two. On the second…

become and remain one of the greater nations. For example when the United States decided to adopt the Philippines, America refused to allow Filipino leaders to form their own government. Essentially it was not only to better the lives of the Filipinos but to ensure that the Philippine legislature would not pass any laws that could hurt American business. Much like the domination of the Philippines when America decided to claim Hawaii as a territory it was mainly because Hawaii was at a…

Impact on schooling & education. As Filipino American’s are more likely to speak English, their successful access to and achievement within the U.S. education system is greater than that of Mexican American’s. Important Traditions Filipino American traditions. Many Filipino American traditions center on family and Catholicism such as Misa de Gallo (series of nine Christmas mass) and Noche Buena (grand family Christmas Eve dinner after midnight mass). Other traditions and cultural themes…

The Philippine-American War concluded five years ago, and the United States’ promise to free the Philippines has failed. When America first decided to engage in battle against Spain, the Philippines were fully supportive, for they believed they would gain freedom. The United States pledged the Filipinos that they would gain independence after Spain was defeated. First we promise the Philippines independence, then we kill around 20,000 of their people. The United States had no right to take the…