MIKAELA A.

RIVERA
BSN-3 (A)

LOGIC and REASONING MIDTERM EXAM

Kimberly Achas, a 22 year old, female and has a child who is 9 month old.
They lived in Purok 9, Publacion Sur, Don Carlos Town. Kimberly was 3 rd year
college student. She has a partner named Edson Campo Jaimsula who is now
27 years old. The couple is together and lived as a family of three.

Kimberly was stabbed to death by her live-in partner Edson Campo on

March 11, 2023, around 4:10 pm. According to sources, the original CCTV
footage and photos from this sad incident quickly became popular on the
internet. Although the video was removed by officials, many others witnessed the
brutality of the incident. Many are disturbed by the video and images of Kimberly
Achas.

Kimberly and Jamisula, according to the statement, began arguing.

Kimberly wanted to breastfeed their infant, but Jamisula protested, escalating
into Jamisula severely stabbing Kimberly with a shattered glass bottle. Before the
event, neighbors in Poblacion Sr, Don Carlos heard the couple shouting loudly
inside their home.

Kimberly was stabbed numerous times and was pronounced dead at a

hospital after being transported there by cops. Jamisula, the suspect, is known to
be a shabu addict and strong drinker who frequently becomes intoxicated.
Jamisula, on the other hand, is unemployed. He attempted to flee after the
incident, but was apprehended by regional police. The Achas family has filed a
criminal complaint against Edson, the suspect. The CCTV footage was used in
the investigation, and the culprit will be charged soon.

My take on this situation is that ladies should carefully select a suitable

partner because love does not work that way. Living together requires a great
deal of thought, such as mutual respect. Being a decent person who is not
physically or mentally addicted to substances that can ruin someone's life.
Employment that would allow them to grow and feed themselves adequately.
And patience, or the ability to bear afflictions, difficulties, or trials.

If this ever happened to you or anyone else, the first time someone hits
you should not be taken for granted. If they hit you once, there is a high
possibility they will hit you twice or more. Therefore keep that in mind at all times,
since love will not get you out of danger. Love was not always enough.

For this defendant, I would suggest a life sentence in jail. Nobody

deserves such a horrible and cruel death. A crook like him would be better off if
there was a death penalty.
MIKAELA A. RIVERA
BSN-3 (A)

POP CULTURE MIDTERM EXAM

Introduction

What makes Philippines unique from other countries? I believe that our
culture was formed by our history. We already had our own indigenous Malay
culture, having traded with Chinese and Islamic traders. The archipelago was
then inhabited for 300 years by the Spanish government and church. The
influences are profound: it shaped our native language and various dialects;
catholic religious beliefs, some servitude due to feudalism, and a hierarchical
type of governance, among other things. Then there were 50 years in America
when education was free and English was part of the curriculum, among other
things. So you have a very adaptable population who are quick to assimilate
(some argue that assimilation blurred the line between being Filipino and not
being Filipino, but that is another debate) and quickly adaptable. Still religious,
with Asia's largest Catholic population. English is the second most common
language, and it is spoken alongside and alternately with the native language
and dialects (Taglish). Obviously, the preceding has negative consequences.
Extremely resilient, it is time to rise up and rebuild after every storm and natural
disaster. We leave little time to mourn and return with a smile. For whatever
reason, Filipinos are less reserved than other Asians, preferring to laugh loudly,
sing and tell stories, and have a town mindset of being one-with-the-community.
And our food, while underappreciated, is among the best. Because it is
influenced by Asian, Malay, and European cultures. Our dining table alone
demonstrates this variation. Among Asian countries, the Philippines is the most
Westernized. Many Filipinos are Christians who speak English fluently. Except
for few indigenous groups that were never invaded, their old civilizations were
completely destroyed by Western influences. Some non-Filipinos consider
Philippines culture is strange because it is so different from their own.

Discussion

Etiquette and Custom

The French frequently greet each other with a double cheek-to-cheek kiss,
also known as fait la bise. It's as normal as a handshake that teens do when they
see buddies. But, of course, we only do it with close friends, family, and
acquaintances. We wouldn't commence faire la bise with the bank manager or
the town mayor unless they did. WHILE Filipinos perform the la bise. It's called
beso-beso and is only done on one side. This Spanish culture may have been
adopted by Filipinos. In Spanish, the term beso means kiss. People frequently do
this when they see friends or even close coworkers. It is usually introduced by
Filipino women to other women or men with whom they are comfortable. It is
unusual for Filipino males to greet each other in this manner. Instead, a bro
handshake, fist bump, or formal handshake is used. Affluent families frequently
choose to beso their relatives.

Indigenous People
The indigenous groups in northern Luzon's mountains are known as
Igorot, whereas the groups in Mindanao's southern island are known as Lumad.
In the central islands, there are smaller communities known as Mangyan, and
even smaller and more scattered groups in the central islands and Luzon,
including many tribes of hunter-gatherers in transition. The Philippines'
indigenous peoples have preserved most of their pre-colonial culture, social
organizations, and lifestyle customs. They typically reside in physically isolated
places with little access to basic social services and few opportunities for large
economic activity, education, or political participation. In contrast, commercially
significant natural resources such as minerals, woods, and rivers are found
mostly in their territories, making them constantly vulnerable to anti-development
and land-grabbing aggression. WHILE THE MORI are New Zealand's indigenous
people (New Zealand). Despite New Zealand's adoption of the United Nations
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Maori population's rights
remain unfulfilled. Furthermore, New Zealand has not ratified ILO Convention
169, an international legal instrument that covers Indigenous and tribal peoples'
rights.

The Igorots
Igorot, (Tagalog for "Mountaineer") any of several ethnic groups in the
highlands of northern Luzon, Philippines, who all practice or have practiced their
traditional religion and way of life. Some live in the tropical woods of the foothills,
while the majority inhabit higher up in the harsh grassland and pine forest zones.
In the early twenty-first century, the Igorot totaled around 1.5 million people.
These languages are part of the Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian) family, which
includes the northern Luzon subgroup of Philippine languages. Metalworking in
iron and brass, weaving, and animal sacrifice are cultural characteristics shared
by all Igorot peoples. They believe in spirits, including ancestors, and have
elaborate ceremonies to appease them. Whereas the Pangals are a small
Manipuri-speaking community with roots in Manipur's valley. Ac, India has a
population of approximately 3 lakh people. Manipuri Muslims, Meitei-Pangal, and
Panggan are other names for the community. The native Bengali people refers to
them as Moglai in Barak Valley. Historians have proposed several explanations
about the origin of Pangals. The Pangals share many rituals and traditions with
the Meiteis. The majority of them are related to households, such as eating
habits, clothing, and living arrangements. The ladies of the group adopted
Khudei, phanek, and khwangnam phi as their traditional attire, whilst Pangal
males wear kurta and lungi.
The Bontoc House and Villages 
The Bontoc (or Bontok) ethnolinguistic group is found in Mountain
Province, Philippines, in the central and eastern parts. Although some Natonin
and Paracelis Bontocs identify as Balangaos, Gaddangs, or Kalingas, linguists
and anthropologists use the term "Bontoc" to distinguish speakers of the Bontoc
language from neighboring ethnolinguistic groups.[2] They often used practice
head-hunting and had distinctive body tattoos. According to oral tradition,
Lumawig taught the Bontoc people five great lessons: (1) a man must not steal;
(2) one must not gossip; (3) men and women must not commit adultery; (4) one
must be temperate in eating and drinking alcoholic beverages; and (5) all people
must live simple and industrious lives.

The Isneg Culture

The Isneg's forefathers are thought to be proto-Austronesians who arrived from
South China thousands of years ago. Later, they came into contact with jar burial
cultures and adopted the practice. They later encountered Chinese traders
sailing the seas south of the Asian mainland. They purchased the porcelain
pieces and glass beads from the Chinese, which are now part of the Isneg's
valuable heirlooms.

Conclusion

One of the most important reasons we should be proud is that we live in a

democratic country. If you have the will and the power, you can say whatever you
want, express whatever you feel, and question anybody you want in this country.
There aren't many countries that have true democracy. Unlike us. But is this the
democracy we want to control our country for the rest of our lives? Perhaps it
isn't.
Beyond our resilience, adaptability, and courage in the face of adversity,
Filipinos have demonstrated that we are also the most compassionate, selflessly
enthusiastic, and always ready to serve anyone in need.