Republic of the Philippines

CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE

San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur 4418
ISO 9001:2015 www.cbsua.edu.ph
TÜV-R 01 100 1934918

POST-COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT:
(Introduction to the Study of Globalization)

The Contemporary World (GEC 7)

1st Semester, S/Y 2020-2021

Name: De Los Santos Jessa I. Yr. and Sec: BSED 1B

How Globalized is my Home?

Instructions:

1. Go to your room, kitchen, and living room. Do an inventory of everything you

have in your possession. e.g. footwear, clothes, computers (if any),
cellphones, books, newspaper, school supplies etc.
2. Organize your inventory into two types using a table:
 Made in the Philippines
 Foreign Brands
3. Afterwards, attach a short essay as to why certain products are made in the
Philippines while others are produced abroad. Essay should not be more than
300 words.

Write your answers here:

FOREIGN BRANDS
MADE IN THE PHILIPPINES
Lenovo
Tupperware
Toshiba
Boardwalk
Huawei
Human nature
Oppo
Kopiko
Panasonic
Nescafe
Nike
Bench
Bath and body works
Globe
H&M
TM
Lacoste
Tabo
Dove
Banig
Magnum
Walis tambo
Milo
 Republic of the Philippines
CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur 4418
ISO 9001:2015 www.cbsua.edu.ph
TÜV-R 01 100 1934918

Essay:

Our country has a lengthy history of exporting a wide range of goods. It was
previously regarded as one of the top exporters due to its robust commerce
business. The Philippines continues to be a major manufacturer of commodities for
the worldwide market today.

Certain things are manufactured in the Philippines for a variety of reasons, while
others are manufactured elsewhere. The availability of raw resources is one of its
most essential aspects. The Philippines has an abundance of natural resources,
making it a suitable location for manufacturing. Furthermore, the country has a vast
supply of skilled personnel. Workers with the requisite abilities as well as knowledge
to make high-quality items can be found by manufacturers.

Another crucial consideration is accessibility. The Philippines is situated in a strategic

location that allows manufacturers to easily ship products to major markets in Asia,
North America, and Europe. Additionally, the country has a developed infrastructure,
which makes transportation and logistics relatively easy and efficient.

There are also a number of financial incentives that make the Philippines an
attractive destination for manufacturing. The government offers a number of tax
breaks and incentives to manufacturers, which can help reduce the overall cost of
production. Additionally, labor costs in the Philippines are relatively low when
compared to other countries in the region.

Overall, the Philippines is an attractive destination for manufacturing due to its

location, resources, skilled labor force, and financial incentives. While there are
some products that are produced abroad, the Philippines remains a major player in
the global manufacturing market.