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• PoliticAL DYNASTY

  A family in which several members are involved in politics, particularly electoral politics. Members may be related by blood or marriage.
• Alliance

  Connection or union of individual family members that demonstrate an affinity for one another and are joined by mutual interest.
• Padrino system or patronage in the Filipino culture, business and politics is the value system where one gains favour, promotion or political appoinment through family affiliation or friendship as opposed to one’s merit.
• Political acitivism

  Intentional involvement in activities aimed at influencing social or political change. It involves advocating for specific causes through actions like protests or campaigns.
• utang na loob A Filipino term that roughly translates to a sense of debt or gratitude. In the context of kinship, it refers to the cultural expectation of reciprocating favors or kindness.
• hiya in Filipino culture refers to a sense of shame of modesty, and its impact on the politics of kinship is substantial. Hiya can influence kinship dynamics by discouraging confrontational behavior or dissent within family circles.
• pakikisama A Filipino cultural concept that involves harmonious social interaction, getting along with others, and maintaining smooth relationships within a community. It emphasizes the importance of fitting in, avoiding conflicts, and being part of a cohesive group.
• palakasan A Filipino term that refers to a system of favoritism, patronage, or playing favorites. Palakasan often involves the exchange of favors or privileges within a kinship network.
• Spousal Ties: Marriage establishes a direct network between spouses creating a new family unit with its own dynamics
• In law Relationships: Marriage creates connections with the extendeded family of each spouse, resulthing in comlex and diverse in law relationships influenced by family dyamics and culture norms.
• Extended Family Networks: Marriage expands an individual’s social circle connecting them to wider networks of relaatives, providing the potential for a broader support system
• Friendship Networks: As individuals marry, their social circles often merge. They introduce each other to friends and form joint friendships, expanding their social network.
• • Couples’ Networks: Married couples oftem engage in social acitivities with other couples, forming a network of shared experiences and mutual support.
• Community Networks: Marriage can inspire greater participation in community events and oranizations, facilitating connections with like minded individuals and expanding social networks within the community.
• Social Media: Online platforms provide married couples with the opportunity to connect with a broader network of friends, family, and individuals regardless of geographical bounadries.
• Support Groups: Online communities and support groups specifically designed for married couples ffer a platform for sharing experiences seeking advice and accessing resources that can enhance marital relationships.
• Dating Apps and Websites: Although primarily used for finding certain partners, certain dating apps and websites can also be utilized to connect with like minded individuals, potentially leading to the formations of new networks beyond marriage itself.
• Career Opportunities: The availability of jobs in their respective fields can heavily influence where they decide to settle down.
• Safety and Security: The safety and crime rates in an area might be a priority for some couples.
• Family and Social Support: Being close to family and friends might be a priority for some, especially if they're planning to start a family soon.
• Commute and Accessibility: Accessibility to transportation, proximity to work or schools, and ease of commute can significantly impact the choice of residency.
• Cost of Living: Affordability of housing, utilities, and overall expenses in a particular location can play a significant role in the decision-making process.
• The solar system is approximately 4.6 billion years old
• Components of the solar system

  • Sun
  • Eight planets
  • Five dwarf planets
  • Numerous moons
  • Asteroids
  • Comets
• The Sun contains more than 99.8% of the total mass of the solar system
• The solar system is located in the Milky Way galaxy, about 27,000 light-years from its center
• The planets orbit the Sun in elliptical paths, with the Sun at one focus of the ellipse
• The solar system formed from a giant molecular cloud composed mostly of hydrogen and helium, along with traces of heavier elements
• Mercury


  • The closest planet to the Sun
  • Has no atmosphere and experiences extreme temperature variations
  • Smallest planet in the solar system
  • Has a very slow rotation period, completing just about 1.5 rotations for every orbit around the Sun
  • Named after the Roman messenger god
• Venus


  • Often called Earth's "sister planet" due to its similar size and composition
  • Has a thick atmosphere primarily composed of carbon dioxide with clouds of sulfuric acid, causing a runaway greenhouse effect
  • Has the hottest surface temperature of any planet in the solar system, reaching up to 471°C (880°F)
  • Rotates in the opposite direction to most planets (retrograde rotation)
  • Named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty
• Earth


  • The only known planet to support life
  • Has a diverse range of ecosystems, climates, and geological features
  • Atmosphere is composed mostly of nitrogen and oxygen, with trace amounts of other gases
  • Fifth largest planet in the solar system and the third planet from the Sun
  • Has one natural satellite, the Moon
• Mars


  • Often called the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface
  • Has the tallest volcano and the deepest canyon in the solar system - Olympus Mons and Valles Marineris, respectively
  • Has polar ice caps composed of water and carbon dioxide
  • Has a thin atmosphere primarily of carbon dioxide
  • Has two small moons, Phobos and Deimos
• Jupiter


  • The largest planet in the solar system, more than twice as massive as all the other planets combined
  • Has a strong magnetic field and more than 75 moons, the largest being Ganymede
  • Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a massive storm that has been observed for more than 300 years
  • Primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, similar to the Sun
  • Named after the king of the Roman gods
• Saturn


  • Known for its prominent ring system, composed mostly of ice particles with some rocky debris
  • Has the second-largest moon in the solar system, Titan, which has its own atmosphere and liquid methane lakes
  • Less dense than water, meaning it would float if placed in a large enough body of water
  • Has a hexagonal-shaped storm at its north pole
  • Named after the Roman god of agriculture
• Uranus


  • An ice giant planet with a pale blue-green appearance due to the presence of methane in its atmosphere
  • Rotates on its side, with its axis tilted almost perpendicular to its orbit around the Sun
  • Has a ring system, although it is much fainter and less prominent than Saturn's rings
  • Has a total of 27 known moons, named after characters from the works of William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope
  • Named after the Greek god of the sky
• Neptune


  • The farthest planet from the Sun in the solar system
  • Similar in composition to Uranus, being an ice giant with a bluish appearance due to methane in its atmosphere
  • Has the strongest winds of any planet in the solar system, with wind speeds reaching up to 2,100 kilometers per hour (1,300 miles per hour)
  • Has six known rings and 14 confirmed moons, including Triton, which is the seventh-largest moon in the solar system
  • Named after the Roman god of the sea