ENGLISH 8 4Q

• The Republic of the Philippines has more than 300,000 square kilometers of land
• The Republic of the Philippines is composed of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao island groups
• A Spanish explorer named the Philippines after a Spanish king during his 1542-1546 trip to the islands
• The Republic of the Philippines

  A sovereign state in archipelagic Southeast Asia, with 7,641 islands
• Throughout its history, the Philippines has been subject to a number of foreign invasions. These invasions have shaped the Filipino people's history, culture, traditions, and beliefs
• Mayon Volcano


  2,462 meters tall, one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, with around 50 eruptions over the past several decades
• Mayon Volcano


  The most recognizable volcano in the Philippines (Albay, Bicol) due to its beautiful cone shape
• Chocolate Hills


  A collection of oddly shaped hills in the Philippines (Bohol)
• It is unknown how many chocolate hills there are. There are a confirmed minimum of 1268 hills, however other estimates place this number as high as 1776
• Taal Volcano


  The world's smallest active volcano in Batangas, with an inexplicable shape and placement on an island within a lake within an island
• While the Taal volcano is one of the smallest in the world, it is the second most active in the Philippines. In the previous 450 years, at least 34 eruptions have been documented
• Hospitality


  One of the most popular qualities of Filipinos, where foreigners find themselves falling in love with the warm hospitality they are shown
• Hospitality


  • When a person visits a friend's house, the host greets him or her with a very warm welcome, prepares a meal or snack plus drinks, and insists the visitor not leave with an empty stomach
  • People offer their guest room to visitors if they're going to spend the night
  • Meals offered to guests are very special, with the host always finding a way to prepare great tasting food that the visitor wants to eat
• Respect


  A tradition in the Philippines, observed not just by younger people but also by people of all ages
• Respect


  • Po and Opo - words spoken when talking to elders or persons in authority, meaning "yes"
  • Pagmamano - greeting elders by putting their hands on one's forehead
  • Filipinos show respect at work by making a bow to their employers
• Strong family ties & religions


  Filipinos value their family so much that they tend to keep families intact through generations, and the majority of the population are Catholics who pray together and make religion the center of their lives
• It is a value system of the Filipinos to pray before eating, going to bed, before the start of meetings, conferences, or programs, and on weekends most Filipino families make sure to have quality time together
• Generosity & helpfulness


  Filipinos are well known for being generous, sharing what they have with people around them even when they only have little, and always willing to assist or lend a hand to those in trouble
• Strong work ethics


  Filipinos are hardworking people, always willing to work almost the whole day to provide for their families, and find creative ways to look for other sources of income
• Loving & caring


  Filipinos are found to be the sweetest and most loving people, with Filipino men being very sweet and romantic, and Filipino women being very caring and faithful in relationships
• Fatalism ("Bahala na" attitude)


  When facing difficulties, Filipinos have the attitude of leaving it up to God to sort things out, accepting bad news or circumstances without trying to stop or change them
• Mañana habit (procrastination)


  Filipinos have the attitude of causing delays in accomplishing things or making transactions, waiting or reserving until tomorrow or the next day to finish what they are doing or meet their obligations
• Crab mentality


  The attitude of some Filipinos where they tend to push each other down to clear the way for their own gain
• Ningas cogon


  Most Filipinos are very good at the start of doing something, but then lose that excitement and become too lazy to finish what they have started
• Tardiness (Filipino time)


  The tendency of Filipinos to be late or keep others waiting, causing conflicts and discouraging others from getting involved in productive activities
• Gossiping


  Filipinos' fondness for talking about others' business, often exaggerating and causing more damage
• Blaming


  Filipinos' tendency to not take responsibility for their mistakes and instead point fingers at others
• Selfishness


  Filipinos' insensitivity to the needs and situations of others, often focusing on their own needs first
• Disobedience


  Some Filipinos' inability to observe and follow laws and ordinances, contributing to rising crime, accidents, and poverty
• Attention taker


  Filipinos' tendency to do embarrassing things to attract attention, especially among politicians
• Being onion-skinned


  Filipinos' tendency to be overly proud and sensitive, unable to accept constructive criticism
• Living beyond their means


  Filipinos' tendency to overspend and engage in social climbing in order to maintain an elite lifestyle, contributing to poverty
• Grab attention that will bring them more chance of winning in the next election
• Being onion-skinned


  Being too proud which usually results to being oversensitive
• If we think highly of ourselves, then we have the tendency to put a wall around us and that a signboard to our forehead saying, "I must be respected"
• When someone makes a joke or a not so positive comment about us, we feel like we are not respected and we get offended
• If all people in the country do not know how to accept constructive criticism, then we can never expect unity
• Living beyond their means

  Overspending, social climbing, living an elite lifestyle beyond one's means
• Some Filipino woman give birth at the early age 16 (Teenage Pregnancy)
• Some just don't mind their own business