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Communication is a crucial daily activity for all human, no one in this world who would not communicate with each other. Various types of communication can be used in daily life to communicate with others. One of the types of communication that is often used is verbal communication. According to Aquino (2008) stated that, verbal communication involve talking and also listening. The most important is that the tone or inflection we used during the conversation. The concept of attitude is another…

As I see the sun rises up, hear the birds’ chirps, and hear the chickens utters a loud, harsh noise. It’s a new day and another day in the farm in Oriental Mindoro. As I got up from bed, I thought of how I should spend my last day here with my family. I then decided to head downstairs and I could immediately overhear loud conversations and then I saw my brothers and sisters as they prepare the table and gather around the table. As I sat down at the corner of the table, we started recalling our…

The collective narrative of the United States, albeit still being written, is fascinating. Nowhere in human history can one find another example of a nation being born purely out of ideology and belief. Margaret Thatcher effectively conveyed this reality with her iconic statement “Europe was created by history. America was created by philosophy.” The United States is not often viewed from this perspective, but the nation's experimental nature is undeniable after careful consideration. There are…

March 21 2010 I migrated to the United States of America from India. August 21 2010 was my first day of high school. I was enrolled at the STMHS (Science and Technology Magnet High School) it was located in New London. I was exhilarated to start the year. STMHS was a “pubic school” meaning it was funded by the public and the students were not required to pay fees to attend the school. I found everything poles apart from the school I attended back in India. From the infrastructure to the…

Eat Bulaga can be tagged as the nation’s official noontime show to date, with 35 years and still running under its belt. It is a lunchtime tradition to the Filipino’s who just can’t get enough of our Dabarkads ( Tito, Vic, Joey and the rest of the gang). The Show first graced our television screens on July 30, 1979, since then it had survived many challenges as time goes by. The show entertained many viewers here and abroad, until it was franchised also by our neighboring country, Indonesia. The…

SS014: Thinkpiece No. 2 JOSE RIZAL AND THE 1896 REVOLUTION Bicomong, Patricia Anne B. 2015101919 History tells us that Dr. Jose Rizal became the Philippine national hero as he fought for freedom using a pen as a sword. Rizal is well-known for his two novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Unlike other national heroes who fought aggressively and through violent means, Rizal believed that independence could be achieved peacefully. All Filipinos and even non-Filipinos who study the history…

growth of 14%, overtaking Thailand and Australia to become the airport’s third largest source market. Changi’s top five routes by passenger movements remained unchanged with Jakarta leading the list followed by Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Manila. Asia's busiest international air hubs are each moving forward with major expansion projects as competition between them intensifies. Hong Kong, meanwhile, has finally decided to move ahead with building a third runway too. Transport Secretary…

The Philippines is a country located in western Pacific Ocean and with nearly one hundred million population. My country was invaded and conquered by different countries, including Spain, the United States and Japan. The impact of the invasion of these countries can still be seen nowadays. The Spanish reached my country in the 16th century and it became a colonial island of the Spain. Under the Spanish rule, the church held the strongest power in the country and the governor need to obey the…

“Family albums help to define a personal identity and locate its place within the social order and to connect person to others”. This quote by Gary Okihiro does not simply describe the functions of a photo album, in many ways, it describes the underlying purpose of Asian American literatures. Asian American literatures serve as “verbal snapshots” which allow the readers an intimate entry into a world “suffused with optimism”, a world imprinted with “despair”, and, most importantly, a world which…

and Mindanao regions since these areas are the main producer of sugarcane molasses. Sales by volume in the Visayas and Mindanao regions accounted for approximately 52% and 39% of TDI’s gross sales by volume, respectively. Sales by volume in Metro Manila and Luzon accounted for 6% and 4% of TDI’s gross sales by volume, respectively. The core consumer base for its products are lower-income consumers in the standard and economy markets with the industry approaching maturity, major players compete…