Philippines

Subtopic 4 Cultural

Universals

Contents1.Transportation2.Clothing3. 4.Glossary

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Transportation As mentioned in

subtopic 3, the Philippines is a very mountainous area.

So to make due of this, the best way to get to a place that is in short distance around the city is by Jeepney or Tricycle. (if you do not own a personal vehicle)

Although in some areas of Luzon, the best way to get around is by elevated railway. What's a better way than over?

Transportation The theory on how

Philippines was made is from a volcanic nature, meaning a separation of islands. So what do you do when you need to get across them?

If you are planning on traveling from island to island, the most efficient and most comfortable way to get there is by plane at one of the 266 gateways available.

But, if you are one of those low class citizens without enough money for a plane, the other option is by a slow moving boat.

Clothing Clothing in the

Philippines is all based on their climate. Also because of the fact that they were a former colony of the United States of America.

Year round, it is hot and humid wherever you go. So in the Philippines, during the hot season you would normally see the children frolicking around in shorts, a t-shirt and tsinelas. At school, it is mandatory that you are in a standard uniform.

Food Although Philippines is a

mix of western and oriental , the Filipinos still enjoy their Asian lifestyle.

The main “staple” food

of the Philippines is rice. The reason is because

they have the right climate for growing rice (hot + rainy). And has enough fertile land to make miles of crops.

But in some areas of the Philippines, the climate is not suitable for the growth of rice, so they resort to maize (corn) as a staple food.

Food Rice is also enjoyed with

other things such as fish & other seafood, chicken pork and goat ( if they are a descendant of the Muslim religion)

For dessert, the Filipinos enjoy frozen treats and goodies. One example is Halo-Halo, meaning mix-mix. It is called this because there are a mix of fruit, corn, beans, variant flavors of ice-cream and other things that can be grown in the climate they live in.

GlossaryJeepney: a form of transportation similar to

a bus started and created in the PhilippinesTrycycle: a motorcycle with an attached side

car which can hold 5 people normallyLuzon: Philippines richest and most

sophisticated islandHalo-Halo: a popular dessert served after

meals.Tsinelas: The Filipino word for Flip-flops or

sandals