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The Philippines

Geography, Politics, History, Culture, Economy, History, Colonial Influence

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Legends HERE

Myths HERE

Read in Danish HERE

Anthem

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Many version in different languages of the Philippines

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Culture & Art authorities

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is one of the agencies under the government of the Republic of the Philippines. It is directly under the Office of the President.

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The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is the overall policy making body, coordinating, and grants giving agency for the preservation, development and promotion of Philippine arts and culture; an executing agency for the policies it formulates; and task to administering the National Endowment Fund for Culture and the Arts (NEFCA) exclusively for the implementation of culture and arts programs in line with the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan for Culture and the Arts.

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How CCP is digitizing decades-old Filipino art, culture and history so it will be preserved for the future

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) has partnered with hardware storage firm EMC to digitally archive the country's nearly 50 years of historical and artistic works, as well as other old materials in its library, so it will be preserved for the future. Uploaded on Mar 7, 2011

Order of the National Artist of the Philippines

The Order of National Artists (Orden ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining) is the highest national recognition given to Filipino individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts; namely, Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, and Architecture and Allied Arts.

COMMUNITY STRUCTURE
DWELLINGS
ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
SOCIAL ORGANIZATION
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION
JUDICIAL SYSTEM
RELIGION
BURIAL AND MOURNING CUSTOMS
MODE OF DRESSING
FOOD
ARTS
MUSIC

Culture - Folklore - Etc.

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Contributions of Spanish Colonization in the Philippines

The abaniko, together with the baro't saya, was once a part of a lady's attire. Read about the various ways of using and holding the abaniko may convey different meanings.

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Si la mujer escondía los ojos detrás del abanico, estaba diciendo a su interlocutor que lo quería.

If the woman hid her eyes behind the fan, she was saying to her would-be suitor that she loved him.

Si colocaba el abanico sobre la mejilla izquierda, la respuesta era: No; y si lo posaba sobre la derecha, la respuesta era: Sí.

If she placed the fan on her left cheek, the answer was: No; and if she placed it on the right cheek the answer was: Yes.

Si la mujer se abanicaba con rapidez, significaba que estaba comprometida; y si lo hacía lentamente, le transmitía que estaba casada.

If the woman fanned herself quickly it meant that she was engaged; and if she fanned herself languidly, she indicated that she was married.

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Historical & Cultural Society

The society has been established to promote research on the history and culture of the town of Baao, Camarines Sur, so as to preserve its rich historical and cultural heritage, and to cherish the memory and legacy of its illustrious people.

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The Philippines Before Spain

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A. Society
B. Politics
C. Religion
D. Economic Life
E. Culture

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A. Society
B. Politics
C. Religion
D. Economic Life
E. Culture

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So many good informations about nearly every kind of culture

by E. San Juan, Jr.

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Familism and personalism

Familism and personalism

Like other social formations of traditional Asia and Europe, Filipino society has, in the post-Cold War era, moved from being a predominantly agricultural society to a modern one.

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COLLECTED AND EDITED
BY/FREDERICK STARR

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Symbolism in Pre-Colonial Filipino Warrior Culture

By Perry Gil S. Mallari

Mythology - Legends - Fables - Folktales

Beliefs - Superstitions

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Tausug Cultural Orientation

Making Cultural Heritage Alive in Contemporary Philippine Culture

Fr. Ted Milan Torralba

by/Elizabeth Medina

A doorway to the Past

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Bisayan Folk - Beliefs and Customs

By Francisco Demetrio

Beliefs and Practices of Muslim Women in Mindanao

by/Grace Edmar Elizar-del Prado

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Many, many Traditions, Beliefs & Practices e.g.:

PREGNANCY
DELIVERY
INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD
PUBERTY AND ADOLESCENCE
COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE
DEATH PRACTICES AND BELIEFS
PREPARING THE BODY
DURING THE WAKE: PRACTICES, TABOOS AND REASONS
THE SPIRIT WORLD

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Many, many Traditions, Beliefs & Practices e.g.:

ALBASIA (MEDIATOR)
MAIKASING/MAITANI (Parental marriage)
DAWAK (Grand Wedding Celebration)
PATIAM/ RAMBAK (Common Wedding Celebration)
BEGNAS
BURIAL PRACTICES AND BELIEFS:
LEGLEG
THE SAPANGOT
PAMUMPUNAN
OP-OPPOG AND PINALABI
DAMAAN

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• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Infancy
• Adolescence
• Courtship
• Marriage
• Death and Burial

Mamanwa tribe

Ya barang / Sorcery: Death curse

• encountering the negritos
• african asians, asian africans
• lifestyle and beliefs
• adornment and implements
• the negritos in literature and legend
• the negritos in photography

Casiguran Agta / Casiguran Dumagat

Culture, beliefs etc.
by Jesus T. Peralta

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is the Filipino equivalent of a western witch or sorcerer, the name deriving from the word kulam. Another term is brujo ('bruho' for warlocks), bruja (woman) - brujo (man) - ('bruha' for witches ). The verb kulamin (/koo-lah-min/) means "to place a hex". And a curse in Filipino is a sumpa (/soom-pah/).

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by Carlo Francia

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The role of women in the Philippines is explained based on the context of Filipino culture, standards, and mindsets. The Philippines is described to be a nation of strong women, who directly and indirectly run the family unit, businesses, government agencies and haciendas.

Philippines has long been known as a matriarchal society. Women don't just lead on the domestic front here but, as history tells, they have also led and changed communities and the country. ExPat InSights, as produced and hosted by Raju Mandhyan, is proud to profile and bring forth two very successful and powerful Purpose Driven Filipinas. Watch and be inspired by their stories!

The video has been made for Student Leadership Conference July 2009 for ACSI Philippines. Look more about ACSI HERE

Jejemon is a pop culture phenomenon in the Philippines. According to Urban Dictionary a Jejemon is a person "who has managed to subvert the English language to the point of incomprehensibility." The Philippine Daily Inquirer describes Jejemons as a "new breed of hipster who have developed not only their own language and written text but also their own subculture and fashion."

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• The Philippines Then and Now
• Filipinos Unique Traditions
• History of the Filipino Language
• Philippine Wedding Culture & Superstitions
• Philippine Fiestas & Holidays

Rogelio C. Serrano and Ernesto A. Cadaweng

Religion, Culture and Politics in the Philippines

by/Paul-François Tremlett

Proper Manners, Etiquette, Customs, Protocol  & Do's and Don't's

This site demonstrates the difference between eastern and western culture. Filipinos are known to be much more conservative than European and American, they are more promiscuous. This site illustrates the right and wrong way about:

Social, Business, Dining etc.

The Code of Muslim Personal Laws is a special law for Muslims enacted through a Presidential Decree at the height of the Moro rebellion in the 1970s. All of the other national laws, including criminal law, apply to Muslim Filipinos along with the rest of the population.

by Rene Agbayani

Tiana Pyer-Pereira

Many good links about nearly everything to introduce Philippine culture

Cultural Heritage in Philippine Society

by

Aurora Roxas-Lim

University of the Philippines

Chinese Influences in Philippine Culture

Maningning C. Miclat

TALINHAGA

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Hidden in the Heart

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The Culture of Basilan are derived from the Yakan, Tausug and the Chavacano tribes in the southern Philippines.

So many good informations also about the culture, wedding, languages, dresses and the whole life in the Philippines

Gallery of Photographs from Mindanao e.g. Rituals and Ceremonies

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People, Culture and Arts

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This web site is dedicated to the peoples of the Royal Sultanates of Sulu, Ranao Area and Maguindanao, the goal of it is to show history, flags and symbols sometimes unknown of these glorious Kingdoms.

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Welcome to the Royal Hashemite Sultanate of Sulu & Sabah Official Website

Royal Panji - Flags and symbols of the Royal Sultanates of Sulu, Ranao Area and Maguindanao

The Power of Sulu

Beyond the Currents - The Power of Sulu

by/The Yuchengco Museum

The Gift - It's Polite to be Late - The Ritual Gesture - Getting Accepted -  Gastronomically - Bagoong and balut - Eyebrow Talk - Evil Eye - When you're smiling - Awkward Situation in Smiling - Dating Etiquette - Curfew - Permission - Kissing - Matchmaking - The Filipino English Accent

De La Salle University (DLSU) Web Development Team, Manila

Filipino Names

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with On-Line Dictionaries - English - Cebuano - Tagalog - Hiligaynon

Influence on the languages of the Philippines

NOTES ON CEBUANO - BISAYAN ETHNIC IDENTITY

IN THE PHILIPPINE MULTILINGUALISM

Yoshihiro Kobari

Sexuality in Philippines

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Other nationalities culture - Cultural centers in the Philippines - Etc.

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recently opened its new office at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig and invited Kpop and K-drama fans to check out the building and see what it has to offer. EJ Bautista, KCC's program coordinator shares with us the center's programs and the activities that they have in store for the year 2011. Taken at the Hallyu Experience: KCC Opening Celebration last July 30 2011

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Korean Pop Culture in the Philippines

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Its main objective is to deepen the global understanding of Japan and enhance mutual cooperation through the promotion of various cultural activies like lectures, film festivals, exhibitions and performances.

The Philippine Institute of Japanese Language & Culture

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The Bontoc Igorot

by/Albert Ernest Jenks, Manila 1905

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If you see anything that makes you uneasy or raises your suspicions you must call the authorities. They will carefully investigate the situation and act if a crime is being committed.

CALL (+632) 117

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Human Trafficking, Sex tourism, Prostitution & Pornography in Philippines

General informations & Law - Codes & Rules

In De Olde Worlde: Views of Filipino Migrants in Europe

Written mostly by Filipinos based in Europe, the 26 articles contained in the publication trace the history and trends of Filipino emigration to different countries in Europe.

Exploring Transnational Communities in the Philippines

The volume chronicles the history and emerging trends of South Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese influx and settlement in the Philippines, and describes how these foreign resident populations compare with early foreign inflows into the country.

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