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To Philippines: An Essay
10/17/2016

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Say Philippines and for sure, you will think of astonishing destinations, rich culture, amazing delicacies
 
Philippines is a sovereign archipelago country in South East Asia situated in the Western Pacific Ocean. The co
Visayas, and Mindanao. These group of islands houses picturesque and breath-taking views. We have the perfe
waters of Maria Cristina Falls in Iligan, the man-made stairway to heaven of Banaue Rice Terraces, the route to
the powder-white sand of Boracay in Aklan, and the bumpy Mt. Pinatubo trek in Sta. Juliana, Capas. Who wou
examples. We h
 
The Philippines also boasts an exceptional culture! Prior to Spanish colonization in 1521, Filipinos already had a
like China and Japan. The mixture of different traditions and influences made the Philippine culture dynamic
witnesses to this legacy: the 500-year-old Magellan’s cross in Cebu, the 400-year-old foundation of faith in Quia
the world’s longest Christmas celebration lasting four
 
Our greatest treasure perhaps is our people. We Filipinos are well-known for our hospitality. We value new conn
We have the age-old tradition of pagmamano, a way of honoring our parents and elders through speech and sym
persevering people. No typhoon can drag us down. No earthquake can tear us apart. We face the calamiti
 
Welcome to the Philippines. Welcome to the family.

AuthorS

Alice, Edgil and Mark are 11th grade IHHELPP volunteers/writers from Cristo Rey High School, Capas, Philipp
it. They see writing for IHHELPP as an opportunity to serve their fellow Filipinos. 
 Edgil Rotarla Mark Reyes Alice Rodejero

3 Comments

PAUL STAPLESLINK
10/17/2016 06:51:27 am

I love the article by the students, this is wonderful!

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JOVENCIO ILAGAN
10/17/2016 09:46:17 am

These three 11th graders are amazing writers. Their blog is well written and very informative.
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LAYLALINK
2/26/2020 10:20:47 am

i used it for my project lmao!

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