REGION 4-B MARINDUQUE

A. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
 Marinduque is considered
as the geographical center
of the Philippine
archipelago by the Luzon
Datum of 1911.
 The province is a "heart-
shaped" island with a total
land area of 952.58 square
kilometers (367.79 sq mi)
 Located between Tayabas
Bay in the north and
Sibuyan Sea to the south.
 Separated from Bondoc Peninsula in Quezon by the Mompong Pass and Tablas
Strait in the west of Marinduque that separates from Mindoro Island.

B. PEOPLE
 Marinduqueño/Marinduqueñian

C. ECONOMY/MEANS OF LIVING
 An agricultural province
 Main products: rice and coconut
 Handicrafts, fishing and tourism is their
other way of living.
D. LANGUAGE
 Marinduque Tagalog (an old version of Tagalog)

E. CULTURE
1. PRACTICE

a. Greetings/Gesture in communicating with others

 Special welcoming called “Putong” by offering a
song, dance, flowers and place crowns on the
head of the guests.

b. Way of showing respect to elder, stranger

 Showing respect by asking “Mano po” or “Pa-bless
po”

c. Courtship, marriage and other important

events
 Releasing of live butterflies in weddings.

d. Work ethics
- No information available.
2. Sign and symbols
 The upper portion is with 100. The two zero
replaced by the Philippine Flag and provincial logo
of Marinduque.

3. Costume
 “Moriones” costume characterized by Roman
costumes, painted masks and helmets and
brightly colored tunics.

4. Historical Place

a. Bathala Cave – located in Santa Cruz, Marinduque. A

cave system on the jungle clad mountain side of
Marinduque.

b. Bagumbungan – located in Brgy. San Isidro, Sta. Cruz,

Marinduque. It features amazing stalactites and
stalagmites, small waterfalls and diverse underworld
creatures.
 c. Boac Cathedral – located in Baoc, Marinduque.
One of the oldest church in Marinduque.

REFERENCES: MARINDUQUE
Geographical location: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marinduque
People: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marinduque#:~:text=very%20much
%20alive.-,Economy,important%20part%20of%20the%20economy.
Economy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marinduque#:~:text=very%20much
%20alive.-,Economy,important%20part%20of%20the%20economy.
Language: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marinduque#:~:text=very%20much
%20alive.-,Economy,important%20part%20of%20the%20economy.
Greetings/Gesture in communicating with others:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prehistory_of_Marinduque
Way of showing respect to elder, stranger: https://www.bayviewhealthcare.org/9-ways-
honor-respect-elders/
Courtship, marriage and other important events:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marinduque
Sign and symbols: http://marinduquegov.blogspot.com/2019/11/meaning-of-
marinduque-centennial-logo.html
Historical Places: https://touristspotsfinder.com/marinduque-tourist-spots/?
fbclid=IwAR3STNqsmJ4Ocx4BlQaRRWE9IQDgM2LCa3jYuWMV92JYzfOtr3lFoBNb
ujA
COUNTRY Kenya (Africa)
A. Geographical Location
 Located in East Africa.
 Its terrain rises from a low coastal plain on the
Indian Ocean to mountains and plateaus at its
center.

B. People

 A person from Kenya and/or a citizen of Kenya is

called Kenyan.

C. Economy/Means of Living
 Market-based economy with a liberalized external
trade system and a few state enterprises.
 Major industries include agriculture, forestry, fishing,
mining, manufacturing, energy, tourism and financial
services.

D. Language
 A multilingual country. Bantu Swahili language, English and Lingua Franca.
Examples:
"Hujambo" Means `Hello`
"Sijambo" Means I'am well
E. Culture
1. Practices

A. Greetings/Gesture with Communicating others

 The most typical gesture when greeting is a handshake.

B. Way of showing respect to elder, Stranger

 Supporting the right forearm with the left hand while shaking demonstrates
respect for an elder or someone of higher social status.

C. Courtship, Marriage, and other important events

MARRIAGE - has many different wedding traditions and
they vary between tribes. Dowry is often paid or the
wedding plans are gone over and negotiations are usually
done by the fathers and uncles.
COURTSHIP – dating begins at 18. Couples go to a restaurant
or cinema date. But in rural areas, socializing at home while
running errands.

D. Work Ethics - No information available.

2. Signs and symbol

 The coat of arms of Kenya features two lions, a
symbol of protection, holding spears and a
traditional East African shield.
3. Costume
 Masai people has its traditional clothing that is
also considered to be the National attaire of
Kennya it is called Masaiare dress.

4 Historical Places
1. Gedi Ruins, Malindi – features advance architectures.

2. Shimoni Slave Caves, Kwale – the last reminders of

the grim reality slave trade in East Africa.

3. Hell’s Gate National park, Naivasha - home to a variety

of unique fauna, flora and geological features, ranging from
stunning obsidian caves cut in glassy black rock to the
Lower Gorge.
REFERENCE: OF KENYA
Geographical location: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Kenya
People:https://researchmaniacs.com/Demonyms/Countries/
WhatDoYouCallPeopleFromKenya.html?
fbclid=IwAR3CqdkQKBrEGOFu8bUxYgHmJNlNCJJpcrA1xcX0ZvHePrSKd
OIxqskGuo4
Economy:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Kenya?
fbclid=IwAR39M23K6i8mYJzzDewHmXDerabAHIdg10sPa3PBmrVfbiNZwj
xzBK3ELWs
Language:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Kenya?
fbclid=IwAR3pIs6aiaSWt8rjqTf2UvH64ozGd1a-
t9GjBenWxyHF60UQIbm2rHT13Tc
Greetings/Gesture in communicating with others:
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/kenyan-culture/kenyan-culture-greetings?
fbclid=IwAR2wi28J2_iOa2CrBVV0OxCofC9hzHoQ9oQcKOUvooYm_Wd_-
qackhj_9kg
Way of showing respect to elder, stranger:
https://www.villagevolunteers.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Etiquette-in-
Kenya1.pdf
Courtship, marriage and other important events:
https://family.jrank.org/pages/1010/Kenya-Concept-Marriage-Family.html?
fbclid=IwAR3CqdkQKBrEGOFu8bUxYgHmJNlNCJJpcrA1xcX0ZvHePrSKd
OIxqskGuo4
Sign and symbols:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Kenya?
fbclid=IwAR1VN6Lj1ZjBOSW91WTGFJOkiLB-8bZ-Sy-uhPj53P2a-
Iuvn475xVdtkoE
Costume: http://nationalclothing.org/africa/20-kenya/15-national-dress-of-
kenya-%E2%80%93-easy,-bright-and-heavily-decorated-clothing.html
Historical Places: https://afktravel.com/59434/10-historical-sites-in-kenya/?
fbclid=IwAR0KTThFQcL4xA1kQfGXYMDX-zQl6OVtAgvFTMwmvLEvlqneMw5vlglmZKo
Name: Reyes, Rafael Vincent P.
Subject: Purposive Communication
Section: CBET-20-103A