Philippine Culture

Barong Tagalog

http://www.philippines.hvu.nl/clothes2.htm

Significant reasons why Filipinos wear Barong Tagalog and why it was made the way it was, and how it is used today. During the Spanish era, the Spanish wanted to show their dissimilarity from Filipinos and wearing the Barong Tagalog shows your social status in society; it was to be worn untucked to show superiority, made transparent so as not to conceal weapons, and made with no pockets to prevent stealing. If a Filipino became prosperous, they are commanded to wear it as well; the embroidery was integrated, because they wanted to show their opposition in some way. After achieving democracy, President Quezon, the first Filipino president, declared the Barong Tagalog as the national dress, which in turn, made it a symbol of opposition. And during President Marcos’ rule, he declared a week of wearing the Barong Tagalog so that it had further use. Now a days, most Filipinos wear a polo shirt version of the traditional Barong Tagalog and wear it during special occasions only.

Why the Filipinos wear the Barong Tagalog, it was made the way it was, and how Filipinos wear it today, is the implied main idea of what the Utrecht faculty of Education wrote. The pictures of the traditional Barong Tagalog, with the embroideries, gives you an idea what it looks like when you have never seen one for yourself. I feel that I have been enlightened of the real significance of why Filipinos wear Barong Tagalog, instead of just thinking it as a fancy shirt for special occasions. For others, they might also learn new insight if they do not know the real reason yet. The writing of the Utrecht faculty of Education is very informative with the history of the Barong Tagalog and its integration into the daily lives of people as time progressed; people who might read this, might get encouraged to learn further information about their own culture and not just stick with the basic information that they have.

Heroes(same as before, just moved and republished)

            Heroes

          

           http://www.inquirer.net/specialfeatures/thegoodnews/view.php?article=20070720-77690

Sajid Bulig, a 13 year old, is a hero for what he had done and will be remembered by many in the published textbooks for children. The book written by Ela Rose Sablaon and Lazelle Rose Pelingo, which was published by Rex Bookstore, called “Ang Lahing Pilipino sa Nagbabagong Panahon” is where we can find the story of what happened and know more about him for his bravery. His family is proud of him for what he did, and they offer prayers and flowers at his tomb and the monument made for him every July 8. While children become inspired by his story of courage and heroism.

“The 13-year-old boy who died while saving four children from drowning after a pagoda sank during fluvial festivities here on July 8, 1993, has been hailed as a modern hero in a newly published school textbook,” is the main idea of Carmela Reyes when she wrote this article on July 20, 2007. You can find his story in the book “Ang Lahing Pilipino sa Nagbabagong Panahon”, under the chapter “Mga Huwarang Filipino”, under the topic “Mga Makabagong Bayani.” You can also find a monument of him holding a small child in his arms, which illustrates how they honored him for what he did, in the barangay of Bambang, Malolos City. I feel that this message honors Sajid Bulig for what he had done, which was saving four other children which in turn took his life. To others it might seem his death was a tragedy, but when you look at it at another way, he saved four lives, lives which will always remember him and be grateful for him for what he did. Carmela’s article illustrates how much she, and others, honor Sajid Bulig for the courage and heroism he showed that day. The article is very suiting for people who want to have a mentor or hero to believe in when growing up, and it tells us that anyone, whether young or old, can be become a hero. 

Place(same as before, just moved and republished)

  Manila Ocean Park

            http://vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Manila-Ocean-Park-The-Underwater-World 

            Manila Ocean Park is a wonderful place to visit to learn fun facts and to interact with marine life. There are exhibits that teach you about a place’s wildlife and fun facts about the animals that live there. There is also a fish spa, where little fish eat away the dead skin cells while you get relaxed and tickled. And there are performances by the resident sea lions, to show how intelligent they are. Truly Manila Ocean Park is place that you should visit to learn educational facts and interact with the marine life.

The implied main idea of Kheem Caparas’ article, which was written on July 18, 2013, is that Manila Ocean Park is a good place to visit to learn and see marine life. The pictures of the some of the activities and marine life they have, are very captivating and beautiful. I feel that this article has inspired me to go visit Manila Ocean Park and see for myself what they have to offer to the public. Others might also get inspired to visit Manila Ocean Park for themselves, with all the fun activities that they have for the public. The article tells us of a fun lifestyle we will have if we go to the Manila Ocean Park. The article is very informative about they have and very inviting with all the different activities they offer; anyone who reads this article will get intrigued and might visit the park themselves, if they have not visited the park yet.

Music(same as before, just moved and republished)

Burn

               https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGyEd0aKWZE

                The song “Burn,” speaks of letting our spirits shine. We will not be needing to concern ourselves about anything, because we will let our spirit shine, which will let others see us from afar and be the guide for humanity. Our hands will be reaching up into the air because we have spirit and we are going to let it shine. We are not leaving and are going to live in the moment and everybody is just waiting for the lights to diminish so that we can shine. The music is on and I am now awake, because the waiting is now over for we now have the love and no secrets to keep. We are going to ignite our spirits so that nobody can put it out, so that when others are lost; we will shine brighter and show love to the world. In short, we are going to let our spirit shine for ourselves and for others.

               

                The implied meaning of Ellie Goulding’s song “Burn,” is to let our spirits shine for us and others, and never let it diminish. The actions in the video and the tone of the music really supports the meaning of the song. I feel that the lyrics of the music has inspired me to let myself shine and be a guide to others. Others might get inspired to do the same thing, or they might just like the song and disregard the meaning. Ellie Goulding is using her point of view and she is inspiring us to not be afraid and shine bright so that others can see us. The point of the song is to inspire others and not be afraid of others might think.

Movie

‘The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones’ Review

                http://screenrant.com/mortal-instruments-city-bones-reviews-2013-movie/

                Since the premier of Twilight, a lot of upcoming and newly released movies are being compared to it, City of Bones is different, but the quality and portrayal of book into a movie is not adequate enough and could have been done better. The only difference of City of Bones from Twilight is the quality of the eye catching effects that it has. There were a lot of scenes that were not captured properly and imagined into what was written in the book, which made the movie dull to watch by the ending and not a good entry for the other movies to come. Some of the angles of the scenes make the actors look hideous, which should not happen, because all movies should make the actors look good. Even with a well-known director, the quality of the movie seems like a home-made movie and not a Hollywood class movie. Truly the movie could have been done better to make it more enjoyable.

                The implied main idea of the review, which was written by Kofi Outlaw, is that The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is not a very time worthy movie and could have been improved. Pictures from some of the scenes of the movie was shown in the article, and the pictures justifies some of the problems that were made known. Since I read the book first before watching the movie, I feel that this review justifies my feelings and thoughts about the movie, which is not very good. For those who read the book first, they might feel the same way and felt cheated with its lack of content. And for those who watched the movie first before reading the book, they may think it as a good enough movie, and if they ever decide to read the book, they may change their perception of the movie. Kofi Outlaw’s review informs us with some of the content of the movie and his view of the movie after watching it himself. The review gives us enough insight whether to still watch the movie or not, but that depends on your choice, whether to see it for yourself or trust the review.