Ateneo de Manila University Essays

  • Of Jose Rizal and His Moustache

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    Only a few took note of Rizal having a suave physique. He is usually described of what he virtually was perceived through different sources. Of all those different sources, some have shown discrepancies. This de facto notion was inculcated by the movie Bayaning Third World, directed by Mike de Leon. Descriptions of Jose Rizal nonetheless lack of what truly is suave of him. Little disputes are made in debunking what he usually have worn and what he was irked by. For scant information are being gathered

  • Perceptions & Experiences of the Practicumees in the Ateneo de Davao University College Unit

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    (Garthwait, 2010). Students and teachers recognized the crucial role it plays in the application of what is learn from the classroom to the real situations, problems, and concerns of the world. Most professional courses offered by the schools and universities include practicum as part of the curriculum. In the Philippines, The Commission on Higher Education released the Memorandum Order 23 which states the guidelines for student practicum program subject (www.ched.gov.ph accessed on 2014). These guidelines

  • Negative Effects of Political Dynasties in the Philippines

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    Many argue that one factor why the Philippines is underdeveloped in the dominance and perpetuation of political dynasties. The 1987 Philippine constitution, Article 2, Section 26 declares that, “The State shall guarantee equal access to public service and prohibit political dynasty as may be defined by law (Dannug and Campanilla 497).” A few politicians have tried to pass laws that would put an end to spread and persistence of political dynasties in the country. In 2004, Senate Bill 1317, an anti-dynasty

  • Jose Rizal National Hero Of The Philippines

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    “Creative genius does not manifest itself solely within the borders of a specific country;it sprouts everywhere; it is like light and air; space,life, and God.”That is what Dr. Jose Rizal said. Jose Rizal is widely known as the national hero of my country, the Philippines. Dr. Rizal is a very special man. He is the man that brought freedom to the Philippines. The Spanish friars had kept the country misruled for about 333 years. A country is for people, for everyone, it is to be cared and not mistreated

  • A Man For All Season And Machiavelli's Doctrine: Reiteration Of History

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    Student Resource Center. Thomson Gale. 23 March 2005 Jalic LCC, The Literature Network: The Prince, Copyright: 2000-2004 RAUL J. BONOAN, S.J., is the president of the Ateneo de Naga, a Jesuit-sponsored university in Naga City, Philippines, and editor of The Rizal-Pastells Correspondence, published by the Ateneo de Manila University Press in 1994.

  • Do you think the Philippines is becoming an oligarchic nation?

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    certainly make sure that they level whatever accomplishment one family has or to a greater extent, obtain much higher position than the other. This rivalry is continual and that there are ev... ... middle of paper ... ... University of Wisconsin-Madison and Ateneo De Manila University Press, n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2014. http://books.google.com.ph/books?id=fawaNZu-yqUC&pg=PA1&lpg=PA1&dq=An+Anarchy+of+Families%E2%80%9D:+The+Historiography+of+State+and+Family+in+the+Philippines&source=bl&ots=DnC0CkUcx5&sig=

  • The Influence Of Coffee On The Human Body

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    Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Coffee has been a part of the lives of humans actively living in the society for at least 1200 years. Because of this it is also known as the second most valuable produce worldwide next to oil, which has become a regular part of the daily life of people worldwide (Bonita, Mandrano, Shuta & Vinson, 2007 as cited by Bae, Park, Im, & Song, 2014). One of its best known constituents is caffeine, but it also contains carbohydrates, lipids, nitrogenous compounds, vitamins, minerals

  • The National Language, The Unifying Factor Of The Philippines

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    Language and Unity Filipino, the national language, is the unifying factor of the Philippines. It allows citizens to communicate with one another in many remote areas that in turn, assimilates their native language to the national language and will be united. The pressure in English can cause a tendency to miseducate and misinform the Filipino people that English is the only language for international and academic purposes only. The animosity also increases when the masses and elite are not able

  • Nurturing cultural heritage tourism in the Philippines: Inspiration from Vigan, Filip + Inna, and Fundación Santiago

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    I. What is the significance of heritage tourism? The Philippines has an exceptional history, spanning pre-colonial era to Spanish, American, and Japanese occupations. These periods left their marks in various forms evident in the country’s culture. For example, the City of Vigan in Ilocos Sur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the few Hispanic towns reflecting a unique fusion of Philippine, Oriental, and colonial European architecture. In a country where history is kept alive, cultural heritage

  • Jesuit Education

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    Introduction The Jesuit mission from its very beginning has been oriented by a global vision. In the 16th century, Saint Ignatius and his diverse group of companions from the University of Paris became involved in the educational apostolate to aid students, “…to the knowledge and love of God and to the salvation of their souls." . The early Jesuits experienced how a profound a conversion of heart can occur when one’s love of God leads one to engage suffering and injustice. Furthermore, they understood

  • The Pursuit Of Happiness In Plato's Search For Happiness

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    From the moment of birth, men have already embarked on the journey of finding happiness. We always avoid suffering but goes miles away to search for happiness. Because of its fundamental role in our lives, many philosophers and theologians have tried to get their hands dirty in finding the definition and way to happiness. And one of them was Plato. According to Plato, the soul consists of three basic parts: reason, spirit, and appetite. Reason is the rational part of the soul responsible for the

  • Le Chatelier's Principle

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    CoCl4 2- Equilibrium Demonstration Sheet. Retrieved November 20, 2013, from http://chemed.chem.purdue.edu/demos/demosheets/12.10.html Gross, R., Abenojar, E. C., & Tan, J. A. (2010) Modern experiments in general chemistry II (3rd ed.). Ateneo de Manila University.

  • Analysis Of Bok Love

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    THERESE MARIE VILLARANTE: THE GIRL WITH A HEART OF ART BY SAMANTHA JANE V. GOMEZ 11- BOCOBO Ever since she was a little, her parents would already buy her books to read. She would sometimes pretend that she had written a story even before she could ever learn how to write. When she went to college, she once lost her own path. She took up a course which she never really wanted. It was like being in a crowd trying to fit in. Or like forcing a wrong key to open a door. She was at lost. But when Therese

  • The Definition Of Child Labor: What Is Child Labor?

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    What is Child Labor? Child Labor is one of the reasons why children stop schooling or do not study at all. But first, what is child labor? Not all child work is considered child labor. According to Aldaba, Lanzona and Tamangan (2004), one must incorporate both national and international definition regarding child labor considering 3 factors which include the type of activity the child is engaged to, their age and parental supervision. Basically, children who are engaged to any work which is considered

  • Debts of Good Will and Interpersonal Justice

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    Debts of Good Will and Interpersonal Justice ABSTRACT: A debt of good will (utang na loob in Filipino) is incurred when a person becomes the beneficiary of significant assistance or favor given by another. Usually, the beneficiary is in acute need of the assistance given or favor granted. This provides an opportunity for the giving of help to serve as a vehicle for the expression of sympathy or concern. The debt could then be appreciated as one of good will because, by catering to another person's