The

Contemporary
World
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on nma si na iadnsl
“No man is an island”
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hte rome, teh riermer

“The more, the merrier.”
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ibdrs iwth teh eams
eftaher, lkfsco otgethre
“Birds with the same feather,
flocks together.”
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nuited ew rae tsronegr,
devidid ew ear erwaek
“United we are stronger, divided
we are weaker.”
 What have you
observed with the
quotations?

“Unity or Oneness”
 The Power of
GLOBALIZATION
Globalization
- it refers to the growing integration of
economies and societies around the world
(The World Bank Group)
Globalization
- is the process of interaction and
integration among the people, companies,
and governments of different nations, a
process driven by international trade and
investment and aided by information
technology (Globalization101.org)
Globalization
- it is a set of economic, social,
technological, political and cultural
structures and processes arising from the
changing character of the production,
consumption, and trade of goods and assets
that comprise the international political
economy (UNESCO)
 The TYPES of
GLOBALIZATION
1. Financial Globalization
Key Features: inter-connected financial systems
Example: stocks exchange and banking
PRO: inter-connectivity and technology = fast access
to universal markets and up rise to money worth
CON: a downturn in one market can affect the whole
world
1 U.S. Dollar = 52.22 Php PESO
If the Philippines have managed to bear
with the Global demands,
and 1 Peso became equal to 1 U.S. Dollar
You can spend it into:
Php 0.02 Centavos = Candy
Php 0.18 Centavos = Transportation
Php 1.00 = 1 Regular Meal in Jollibee
Php 100.00 = 1 P5,000 worth of Cellphone
2. Economic Globalization
Key Features: before, local micro business owners were
stuck within the locality, but today, sales increase
wherein there is a market
Example: Local Products exported Internationally
PRO: Increase in customers and sales
CON: increased difference between “haves” and “have
nots” (increased social demands) and leads the
corporation to have more power than countries.
EXPORT = PRO: Increased Customers & Sales
IMPORT = CON: Presence of many imported
products that Filipinos consume
 Increased Social Demands
With the presence of such branded products in the
country, higher social demands grew

And fast-paced corporations in first-world countries

earn much more.
Increased Social Demands
For Foreign Products
(Hypebeast, a Modern Western Street Attire)
 Increased Social Demands
Jejemon, Hypebeast

High Class
Globalization had an occurring
effect to the society
MiddleasClass
branded products
were more introduced. The Hypebeast clothing
style for example, which made the symbol for being a
Low Class
“High Class” and a “Middle Class” disrupted. As a result, it angered
both classes unconsciously.
3. Technological Globalization
Key Features: the “Global Village” has expanded
to every corner of the globe
Example: communication, transaction and
entertainment
PRO: fast and efficient development and financial
growth
CON: third-world countries’ growth are slower
 With
technological
advancement,
it will be an
equal
opportunity
for Filipinos
and any
other third-
world
country to
compete and
cater their
own stories in Imagine the Philippine Mythical Creature
the global “Bakunawa” fighting with the Western’s Godzilla.
market.
4. Political Globalization
Key Features: is the uniformity of policies
Example: safety and assurance
PRO: convenience, strong ties
CON: pressure and drastic changes to third-
world countries
5. Cultural Globalization
Key Features: harmonization of world culture
Example: eventually have the same taste (in
living, in music, food, and values)
PRO: there will be equal treatment
CON: loss of world cultural diversity, western
culture can be of conflict with some traditions
or belief in religion
6. Sociological Globalization
Key Features: having a “single-world” society
Example: accepting social differences
PRO: harmony in daily interaction
CON: None
7. Ecological Globalization
Key Features: the planet must be treated as
a single ecosystem rather than separate
Example: restoration and protection of
forests and animals
PRO: global warming safety
CON: None
8. Geographical Globalization
Key Features: a borderless world
Example: no imposition of power
PRO: a peaceful and a fulfilling world
CON: Vulnerability
Even before, Filipinos experience having
no VISAs during the Pre-Hispanic Period
of the Philippines
During the Pre-Hispanic
Period, Filipinos consider no
borders. As long as there are
any sea or river, it can be
traveled upon.

The reason Filipinos before are

really considered “Taga-ilog”

(Tagalog)
The Advantages of
GLOBALIZATION
1. Globalization helps the
world to focus on progress.
Having presence of a global need, any
economy may fulfill these needs by
participating and joining the global market
in production of goods, services or programs
for development.
2. It would stabilize global
currencies to create an equal
playing field.
Meeting the needs of a country equally, may help
create more equal playing/ earning field for
everyone.
1 Kuwait dinar= U.S. $3.30 (both from
1 Bahraini dinar = U.S. $ 2.65 middle-east)
3. We can use our resources as
one planet instead of one
nation with globalization.
It costs $30 Billion per year to solve the
world problem for hunger.
It is only 5% of what the United States
currently spends on defense.
World Wide Hunger
U.S. Defense Modernization
4. Globalization could reduce
human trafficking and labor
exploitation.
Work opportunities across borders that are
open for Filipino workers will decrease the
rate of unemployment and increase their
standard of living.
Unemployment
5. It could prevent
governments from creating
repressive legislation.
Equality is peacefully served through
globalization. Many country is now given their
equal rights to participate and enjoy the global
world.
The Trace on how Filipinos Enjoy
Living in the Global World
6. We can communicate better
because of globalization.
Because of the Internet, it is easier to
communicate with other people all over the
world today. This has also created new
business opportunities even with a time-zone
that is 12 hours away.
ACADSOC
7. Globalization create more
opportunities for trade.
If the global world will offer fewer borders or
obstacles for trade such as lesser taxes and
tariffs, then everyone will have more access to
unique goods and services that are available in
various regions of the globe. It could make some
items to be potentially cheaper also.
Unique Products around the
world
The Disadvantages of
GLOBALIZATION
1. Globalization can leave
some cultures behind.
It is not the wealthiest countries who are
solely affected by this problematic issue. The
developing world may get left behind if they
isolate instead of integrate as the world moves
forward.
Integration Vs Isolation
Japan Even with Japan’s
isolation, since it was
rich in economy,
culture and tradition,
its isolation with other
countries made their
country more
developed. But for
third-world countries
such as the
Philippines, isolation
would be difficult.
Japan (reopened)
North Korea in isolation
Let’s know more about
NUCLEAR TESTS in

North Korea
2. It could create adverse
impacts for the global
environment.
The countries that have gone through the
industrial revolution have created the issues with
greenhouse gas emissions that 90+% of scientists
around the world believe are a significant
contributor to the processes of global warming.
The Bi-products of Industrial
Revolution
Let’s know more about our
ENVIRONMENT

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3. Each culture could be
asked to change how they
define themselves.
National borders are not the only boundaries that
humans set for themselves as they go about the business
of daily life. We also set limits on our cultural identity,
ethnicity and family environment. But, with the
presence of globalization, the mark of being a “Filipino”
may already have been lost or have been just the same
with the neighboring countries and culture.
 What is the true mark of
being a Filipino?

Hospitality Strong-family
ties
Smiling even
With problems Courage
If it is about being HOSPITABLE,
it is being a Filipino NO MORE!
 Let’s watch
a Malaysian Airport
Commercial
Is there still a true
mark of being a
Filipino?
Then what is it?
4. Globalization would
temporarily reduce high-
paying jobs.
As there would be a surge of employment in the places
of the world where the cost of living is lower, it will be a
threat to employees with high paid income versus low-
income applicants. Since some corporations may choose
to hire low-income applicants (but with the same skills)
for their workforce as part of saving.
5. There is also the chance
that globalization would only
help the wealthy.
The people who have the power today are the
ones who will drive the emphasis for globalization
to become a reality. They are the ones who will
create policies, legislation, and frameworks that
will bring the world closer together.
6. It could create health issues
for human populations.
Imagine a world anyone can travel at any time to
whatever location they choose. The lack of borders
would certainly promote a level of freedom in our
world that we have never seen before in history. It
could also create problems with disease transfers
that could impact the entire society.
Communicable Diseases
African Pig Disease
7. Globalization could reduce
the availability of social
protection programs.
There will be a reduction on the available
supportive services on high developing countries
since it does not exist much in the lesser developing
countries where income level is low. Wherein,
adjustments of the high developing countries are
really needed to reach equality.
The METAPHORS of
GLOBALIZATION
1. SOLIDITY
Refers to the barriers that prevent or
make difficult the movement of things
Natural Solids – landforms and bodies of water
Man-made Solids/Barriers – Great Wall of China
– Nine-dash line
The Great Wall of Nine-dash
China Line

If old beliefs are to be asked,

The Philippines have an even older
Basis for the ownership of the seas
and islands in debate.

China’s old belief about their

claims of the islands and seas.
2. LIQUIDITY
Refers to the increasing ease of movement of
people, things, information and places in the
contemporary world.
CHARACTERISTICS
2.1 It changes quickly. (Financial changes)
2.2 Their movement is difficult to stop. (Youtube, Fb)
2.3 Tends to melt whatever stands in its path. (China)
 Let’s watch a story of a
VIRAL VIDEO

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Issues with China
3. FLOWS
Are movement of people, things, places, and
information brought by the growing penetrability of
global limitations.
Flows that are observed today:
➢ Virtual flow of legal & illegal information around the world
(fake news and pornography)
➢ Immigrants recreating ethnic territories (Filipino Communities
abroad, and Chinese Community in the Philippines)
Chinese in the Philippines
OFWs in Foreign Countries
 Cybercrime

Pornography and Online

Prostitution