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The text2teach program was adopted the idea from Brazil, where a department of the state of health ministry called the Health Vigilance Foundation (FVS) started monitoring the spread of Dengue Fever. They develop the Nokia Data Gathering (NDG) to conduct household surveys, interviews in local populations and monitor stagnant water, which would help the foundation…

In the article of Dr. Ruben Encarnacion on “How do Filipinos define and experience happiness,” it constituted of five factors such as meeting expectations, transcending family interests, family stability and sustenance, social comfort and secure future. Filipinos find happiness in family, friends, immediate community, even strangers. For them, happiness isn’t material, it’s social. Filipinos often…

The Philippines has been under Spanish rule for over five centuries, resulting in a highly centralized, bureaucratic, and hierarchical system of government. This has also led to a cultural inclination towards dependency and a disregard for local-level institutions. While centralized governments have their advantages, the flaws in this system are particularly evident in the Philippines’…

When Mr. Wright became civil government, he dwelt upon the need of industrial development and of transportation especially railroads and urged that encouragement and friendliness to be shown to those who desired to enter the islands for their legitimate development. He wrote in policy that should be one of “equal opportunities to all”. Mr Wright’s…

Graft and Corruption is a rampant and malpractice among government agencies whether in the national, local government-owned, or controlled cooperation’s. It is a part of our culture, bad habit and foremost among others. It is deeply rooted and embedded among the Filipinos. In 1988, graft and corruption in the Philippines was considered as the “biggest…

Jollibee established itself as the leading fast food chain in the Philippines by embodying the five elements known as the “Five Fs”: friendliness, flavorful food, a fun atmosphere, flexibility in catering, and a focus on customer needs. This approach resonated well with Filipino consumers and aligned with their preferences. Additionally, being a local brand gave…

The literature of the Philippines is written in various languages including Filipino, English, Spanish, and Philippine languages such as Cebuan, Ilocano, Tagalog, Hiligaynon, Pampangan, Hanunuo-Mangyan, and Bontok. It has been shaped by colonization, economic and social systems, religion, and political movements. The country’s oral tradition continues through epics, riddles, poems, and legends that originate from…

1. ) What are the many explanations about the origin of our land? There are many explanations about the origin of our land. As Christians, we believe that the land forms were made by God as part of God’s creation of the world. After the Great flood in the time of Noah, many continents and…

Nichols Field (now Villamor Airbase) – First Test Broadcast Originated Here The First Radio Station in the Philippines There is a debate on what exactly was the first radio station in the country. In 1924 an American established the first AM radio station KZKZ. But an archive of radio broadcast histories revealed that in 1922,…

Background of the study For the past four decades, the proportion of households living below the official poverty line has declined very slowly and unevenly. Poverty and inequality have been occurring again to challenge the Philippines since poverty reduction has been much slower than in neighboring countries such as the People’s Republic of China (PRC),…