Pinoy Essays

  • How Does Pop Culture Influence Popular Culture

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    For the ones that joined the gangs, they joined it to just identify with a group and have a sense of belonging. They joined it because they felt that they needed to fit in with a group that was Filipino or Pinoy, which gives them the sense of Pinoy Pride. Also, the Pinoy gang is not associated with crime and law enforcement. They spend most of their time partying, nightclubbing, and doing recreational activities. For them, doing things like that is a way of life. The crew formation indicates

  • Cultural Characteristics of the Philippines

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    Cultural Characteristics Overview The Philippines has a population of about 104 million people. It is located in Southeast Asia in the Western Pacific ocean. It is composed of 7,107 islands with 3 main geographical divisions- Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The different divisions of the Philippines have differences in tradition. The Philippines has a tropical climate and a mountainous terrain; earthquakes and typhoons happen frequently. Both dry and rainy reasons occur, which makes year round agriculture

  • Subjugation of Filipino-Americans to Hip-Hop/Rap and R&B and Their Role as Performers

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    In its current state, the perceptions of Asian Americans in mainstream media show little progress over their perceptions of the past. From the derogatory remarks made about the Chinese when they first migrated from China in the 1820s to the offensive, yet subtle, comments made about the Asian minorities in the United States even to this day, there is a blatant correlation to why these thoughts are still present in this society. Although these have been issues that have lasted for as long as the

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    Last night’s choir show at the Luce Auditorium was indeed a magnificent night. The Manila Concert Choir was singing. And due to my ineptness with choirs, I was surprised that the Manila Concert Choir’s members were almost old-aged. Nevertheless, when they were performing, you can’t really tell that old-aged was upon them. There was the oldest in the group but still singing great, and I’m not even a tiny bit of her voice (which is why I am taking my seat and she is standing at the stage). The stage

  • Essay About Filipino Culture

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    My research findings, and data analysis concluded that education is one of the most important factors for Filipino Americans. The Philippines is an extremely impoverished country that lacks the social and economic structure to support all of the educated, and English speaking workers. Therefore, an education is ones best ticket to new opportunity and success. In Filipino culture, parents will do their best in order earn their child an education, and it is deemed one of the greatest accomplishments

  • The Philippines And The Population Of The Philippines

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    The Philippines Population The Philippines population is made up of over 100 million people, which makes it the twelfth most populated country in the world. The Philippines has a two percent growth rate increase each year, which makes it one of the fastest growing countries in the world. Languages Filipino people have over 120 to 175 different languages that are spoken in the 7000 small islands that make up the Philippines. Out of the 175 languages that are spoken in the Philippine’s, there are

  • Aloha and Mabuhay: A Look Into Filipino Hawai‘i

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    Filipinos are the second largest ethnicity group in Hawai‘i, right after White or Caucasian. The Filipino race and culture have become a very big part of Hawai‘i’s diverse society. In the 20th century Filipino ancestors took the risk, a gamble taken by many around the world to travel 5,445 miles from the Philippines to Hawai‘i. Hawai‘i’s elite haole were in need of laborers in the rapidly growing sugar industry, because sugar was king. The Filipinos were the last race group to arrive in Hawai‘i

  • Case Study: 10 Standout Mountaineering/Outdoor Brands For Pinoys

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    10 Standout Mountaineering/Outdoor Brands for Pinoys In as much as we like to buy Salomon, Merrell, Patagonia or North Face, some enterprising Filipino outdoormen and women are also building their own brands of moutaineering gear and recreational equipment, which we all can be proud of. These products are made locally, and are priced within the budget range of many of our mountaineer kababayans. Although we may have a long way to go to compete with American or European brands, these local mountaineering

  • Danica Patrick Research Paper

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    Name of Role Model: Danica Patrick Insert Picture here: Biography: Danica Patrick was born on March 25, 1982 in Beloit, Wisconsin. Her parents are T.J. and Bev Patrick. She dropped out of high school so that she could pursue her love of racing. She first started her career in England. In England, she was the first woman who placed second in the Formula Ford Festival event. She was also the first American to place this high in the event. In 2005, Danica Patrick became the fourth woman to race

  • Research Paper On Alessandra Ambrosio

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    Alessandra Ambrosio Bio, Net worth, Wiki, career, Affair, Boyfriend, Children, Dating Short Bio The daughter of Luiz Ambrosio and Lucilda Ambrosio, Alessandra Ambrosio was born on 11 April 1981 in Erechim, Brazil. Her parents named her Alessandra Corine Maria Ambrosio. She grew up with her sister Aline Ambrosio who is a lawyer. She holds a Brazilian nationality. Her parents are of Polish and Italian ancestry and a white ethnicity. Currently, she is 36 years old and her birth sign is Aries. She rose

  • How Filipino Celebrate Christmas Essay

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    The Filipino Way of Celebrating Christmas Christmas is just around the bend. We know it. We feel it. We hear it. We smell it. We see it. Pinoys are perhaps the only people who celebrate Christmas the longest, and uniquely at that. To other cultures, Christmas is just a two-day or one-day affair, but for Filipinos here and abroad, it's the most wonderful time of the year indeed – an occasion fit to last for several months and worthy of coming home to regardless of the circumstance. So how do Filipinos

  • Consumer Preference Essay

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    brands. A buyer is seemingly triumphant if it can buy a foreign-branded ukay-ukay product at a very low price which considers it as a pot luck. The marginal utility of the consumers increases in search for a pot luck. This could also explain that some Pinoys who previously experienced finding a pot luck in halukay got hooked with ukay-ukay that it is already becoming a habit, or worst,

  • Slang Words And Phrases In The Philippines: Slang Words And Philippines

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    life and speech. Between this and the distinct Filipino ability to play with and create from existing words, Pinoy slang has truly evolved into an aspect of linguistics worthy of an undergraduate thesis. Here are some of the most common slang words and phrases used by Filipinos today so that you won’t become a clueless person once you heard these. 1. Beh It is resurfacing as the Bekinese/Pinoy version of “BAE,” which supposedly means “Before Anyone Else” as a reference to your significant

  • Hardships of Filipinos and Filipino-Americans in the United States

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    Americans” (1998), Marina Claudio-Perez states that “The child of a Filipino immigrant is referred to as second-generation Filipino American” (par. 1). Claudio-Perez continues and says, “Filipino Americans are often shortened into Pinoy. Some Filipinos believe that the term Pinoy was coined by the early Filipinos... ... middle of paper ... ...ipinos: Forgotten Asian Americans. Kendall/Hunt Publications: Dubuque, Iowa, 1963. Print. Lapid, Jacquilin Magat. Personal Interview. 03 April 2014. Min, Pyong

  • Reflection Paper About Christmas

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    The way Filipinos celebrate Christmas is different from how other countries would celebrate it. Being a Catholic country, Christmas is considered as the most important holiday for us Filipinos. We always put much effort in following traditions like Noche Buena, Caroling, and Simbang Gabi. Although most Filipinos see it positively, I believe that Christmas in the Philippines has molded us Filipinos to be materialistic. At a young age, I was raised as a child who’s exposed to the idea of excessive

  • Reaction Paper on The Challenge of the Filipino Artist

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    The term “Filipino artist” is taken literally in this paper in the context that “Filipinos are the cumulative result of their past history”, meaning that we are the product of our colorful past dating from our indigenous ancestors to the Spanish regime and the American influence to our culture, and “artists including all creative people such as painters, poets, dramatists, cinema directors, and other creative types”, implying that artists are those people who craft objects of beauty as a result of

  • The Filipino American Tennis & Golf Association

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    dictated most of my life, but I lived life and it made me who I am. Many of the people in my life are connected by our shared heritage. Filipinos tend to be very close to one another other, no matter where they are. This sense of community is dubbed ‘Pinoy Pride.’ My family is part of the Filipino American Tennis & Golf Association, which gave me most of my extended family and life-long friends as well as my habits and much of my beliefs. My heritage has taught me to be kind, tolerant and has helped

  • Emerging trends in digital travel

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    I. What does rapid information technology adoption bring? The importance of technology in tourism has amplified over the years. With the acceleration of Internet usage, the tourism industry must align its marketing strategies to reflect recent realities such as availability, interactivity, and search capabilities (Nath & Menon, n.d.). Stakeholders must be swift in adjusting to the progression of technologies, the surfacing of pioneering advertising schemes, the changes in consumer preferences, and

  • The Filipino Magic: People on the Rise

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    was an outstanding example of “grace under pressure”. Her calm demeanor sheltered the strong f... ... middle of paper ... ...out its hands for them to expand their horizons, hone their craft, and realize their full potentials. They have given Pinoys a reason to truly believe in the Filipino’s abilities and skills. These Filipino personalities are just some of our nation’s contributions to the myriad of gifted minds, artists, and leaders of humanity. All of these make up just the tip of the

  • Essay About Visit To The Philippines

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    INTRODUCTION Spend a few weeks with family, loved ones or friends in The Philippines. This is the best place to visit because of the attractions, activities, history and food. You’ll absolutely love it and keep looking for it when you leave the country. You will notice everyone in The Philippines will smile at you when they see you around. Filipinos are known as very friendly and humble and will make your trip memorable. The Philippines, officially known as The Republic of The Philippines, is a