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Globalization is a phrase that describes how the world became the setting of
phenomenon that no one causes. And the dimensions of Globalization often include
After examining this article, I have learned that Globalization is a complex issue
because it develops new systems and impacts an individual or the people of the country
phenomena caused by Globalization, and its effects on people or a country can either
grow or mitigate.
maintaining good relationships and ties between countries to help each other. In this
action-driven, and anyone can be responsible for it. The Philippines and the U.S.A. had
agreed to establish diplomatic relations in 1946. The country's relations with the United
States of America are linked to the history that both countries have shared. The U.S.A.
is committed to helping the Philippines achieve the democratic powers of the country
and the human rights of every individual. The United States and the Philippines
continued to be great partners for accumulating $18.9 billion in the trade of goods and
services back in 2020. The U.S. has given the Philippines financial assistance, such as
the $60 million for the humanitarian funding after the Marawi siege and donating over
STATE, 2022).
And the last thing that I have learned was that Globalization needs to be overlooked
through indexes. Indexes involve the numbers of countries and years and the
dimensions of Globalization. And this type of tool helps assess the effects of the
Globalization.
There are some concepts I still do not fully grasp. First, I cannot imagine how the
exports added up by imports and divided by GDP, the frequently used quantity-based
integration measure, can be utilized. Rather, I am confused about how this measure
acknowledging the nature of Globalization during that time and how it was recognized
and defined. Furthermore, Globalization is said to have begun before 1880 or so.
According to the National Geographic Society (2020), Columbus' voyages or the Silk
Road, the archaic network of trade routes, served as globalization events for goods,
products, services, and ideas were exchanged during the visits. It is confusing whether
the author addresses the origin of Globalization or perhaps the time when the
help them build up ties with other countries and develop mixed or homogenous cultures.
watching TV shows or movies from the United States of America. Moreover, it can also
be related to the preference of most Filipinos for foreign/global brands over local
brands. This phenomenon is called "cultural imperialism," where people usually adopt a
culture that they think is better than others or even their own national culture. "Cultural
that happens to everyone. And it is inescapable; thus, no one is spared from it no matter
what they do. Therefore, I thought that countries and individuals could not do anything
Furthermore, I thought that Globalization only occurs in the economy, culture, and
technology. From these dimensions, I have always thought of Globalization that way.
And I did not know that it had anything to do with politics and ecology. I reflected that
our country is an independent state in which we create our nature of politics, and the
influences of other countries had nothing to do with it. And I viewed that we are also
responsible for our ecology. I believe that our human activities are accountable for the
country's ecology. Thus, no other country is involved but our own. From these
conceived notions, it seems that my ideas of Globalization are still flawed and
incomplete.
I intend to ask these questions after reading the article for further discovery. First
is “When will the issue of globalization be resolved in the academic communities?" The
extensive literature on Globalization still does not conclude with a single meaning or a
common approach.
Secondly, "Will globalization be permanent?". It seems as if Globalization will always be
a part of our lives. But this question raises the possibility of eradicating Globalization
participates with the ties from other countries or restricts free trade from international
And lastly, "what does the future hold for a world without globalization?" What are the
countries' active participation. And since the world is growing every day with new
changes and phenomena, the academic communities still must explore new
mechanisms and processes, causes, and effects, especially in the economy. Therefore,