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No trip to the Philippines could be complete without seeing the spectacular Banaue Rice Terraces. Carved from the mountain ranges about 2,000 years ago without modern tools by the Ifugao tribes, these magnificent farm terraces resemble giant steps reaching up to the sky. Locals to this day still plant rice and vegetables on the terraces, although more and more younger Ifugaos do not find farming appealing and emigrate to the cities.

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Banaue Rice Terraces

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Located on the northern coast of the island of Palawa, Puerto Princesa is a nature lover's paradise. Home to unspoiled landscapes rich in wildlife, this lovely town also lays claim to one of the world's most unique natural phenomena, an underground river known as the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River. Protected within a national park, this natural wonder is the world's longest navigable underground river. Guided paddle boat tours show intriguing rock formations and fluttering bats.

Puerto Princesa Underground River

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festival

Ati Atihan

The name Ati-Atihan

means "make-believe Atis. " It

has been known as the wildest

among Philippine fiestas. The

Ati-Atihan is a festival in

honour of the Santo Niño. The

festival is held on the third

week of January every year on

the second Sunday after

Epiphany in Kalibo in the Aklan

province on the island of Panay.

The dancing on the rhythms of

the drums makes this festival

very similar to the Mardi Gras

celebration in Rio in Brazil.

The key activity of the festival and one of the main

the island is the native dance competitions pitched to rhythmic and mesmerizing drumbeats that run nonstop for several days. Competitors rehearsed for weeks before the festival and dress in very colorful costumes, w e a r i n g m a s k s a n d headdresses, and paint their bodies with black ash to turn up like the native Ati. Dancing troupes, some numbering 40 or 50 children or teenagers, dance for local prestige and

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Pahiyas

The Pahiyas Festival's

name came from the Filipino

words “hiyas,” which means

jewel and “pahiyas,” which

means both precious offering

and decor. The locals believe that

in having this kind of celebration

and merry-making, they would

be blessed with another bountiful

harvest during the following

season. After the procession, the

townspeople enjoy a joyous

sharing the foods

Tourists visiting Lucban to witness

the Pahiyas Festival do not

consider their experience complete

without having tasted the town's

delicious specialties: the Pancit

Habhab and the Longganisang

Lucban. a

kind of noodle made from rice flour

and is sold on the streets on a piece

of banana leaf.

a local sausage made of

ground pork, paprika, oregano

extract, salt, pepper and garlic. The

Pahiyas Festival has, without

doubt, made Lucban a must-see

destination during the summer,

especially for tourists exploring the

Philippines' multicultural and

multifaceted character.

The pancit habhab is

The Longganisang

Lucban is

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Philippine education is patterned after the American system, with English as the medium of instruction. Schools are classified into public (government) or private (non-government).

The general pattern of formal education follows four stages: Pre-primary level (nursery and kindergarten) offered in most private schools; six years of primary education, followed by four years of secondary education. College education usually takes four, sometimes five and in some cases as in medical and law schools, as long as eight years. Graduate schooling is an additional two or more years.

Metro Manila has a high literacy rate of 96 percent with student population of 2,351,944. Classes in Philippine schools start in June and end in March. Colleges and universities follow the semester calendar from June-October and November-March.

“Education in Philippines”

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SCHOOL RULES/DISCIPLINE PLAN

- Flag Ceremony in the morning before school starts

- Morning Exercise

- Prayer

- haircut (4x4/3x4 for boys)

- polo shirt with school patch

- skirts with specified length (may differ per school)

School Uniform (students and Teachers)

Morning Assembly

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BEST PRACTICES IN SCHOOLS

Identification

- all faculty, staff and students

- students will have ID number picture, signature, thumbmark, blood type, emergency contact numbers and schedule at the back of ID

and the others school rules are :

· picture and other information – prevent trespassing, for emergency and parent contact

· Schedule of student at the back – prevent skipping

· Security guard in all gates ( one gate for entry and exit)

· Late Student– Flag Ceremony, clean grounds, pull weeds in garden

· Violators – Bring Parent, Suspension and Expulsion (cannot enroll in any division city schools—student is out of school for a year or can enroll in the provinces)

· Transferee – student can move to another school only after the second quarter

· Seniors cannot transfer schools

· * No bell to signify start and end of classes so teachers need to dismiss classes 3 minutes before time so students can move to the next class.

· Canteen/Cafeteria – Lunch of students is by class depending on schedule

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BEST PRACTICES IN CLASSROOMS1. Classroom Routines o Stand and greet teachers,

classmates and visitors with respect

o Common prayer to start the day

o Checking of Attendance: student secretary of the class will ask the different group leaders to report attendance by group. Leaders will check the members attendance per group. Secretary post the day's attendance.

o Recall for correlation

o Motivation

o Unlocking of Word Difficulties

o Lesson Proper

o Values Integration

2. Classroom Rules o raise hand and stand to

answer a question when called

o form lines outside the classrooms and when walking on hallways

o bring parent for any violation or tardy

o excuse letters for absences

3. Practices

o Use of Objective boards

o Use of proficiency chart and attendance chart

o Assignment of Groups – cleaners, experiments, bulletin board

Every country may have their own practices which may work in their countries and may not work for others. But the beauty of learning from each country's efforts to educate your minds and form young hearts in different methods from different cultural backgrounds is the purpose of this session. It helps us to realize that education is fundamental and essential to every person and every nation.

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The Roundtable Discussion (RTD) on Transportation Infrastructure for National Development, Competitiveness, and Resiliency was conducted by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) through its Engineering Sciences and Technology Division (ESTD), chaired by Academician Reynaldo B. Vea on March 6 at the Traders Hotel, Manila. The said RTD is in preparation for the 36th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), which seeks to give advice in areas of infrastructure, information, and innovation, especially in the aspects of policy and governance.

National Scientist Mercedes B. Concepcion, NAST PHL Vice President emphasized in her welcome remarks the need for providing science-based solutions to problems and challenges affecting the transportation infrastructure in the country through the formulation of policy recommendations concerning best practices and impact assessment.

The invited experts were Engr. Felicisimo C. Pangilinan, Jr., deputy director for Planning of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Dr. Hussein S. Lidasan, professor at the School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, Dr. Jose Regin F. Regidor, director at the National Center for Transportation Studies, UP Diliman, and Dr. Francis Aldrine A. Uy, dean of the School of Civil Engineering and Environmental and Sanitary Engineering, Mapua Institute of Technology.

Transportation Infrastructure forNational Development, Competitiveness,

and Resiliency Discussed at NAST PHL RTD, Philipines

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Academician Vea delivered the closing remarks and invited the participants to attend the pre-ASM conference on May 29 to draft the ASM recommendations. Academician Aura C. Matias, ESTD member, served as the moderator and master of ceremonies. The event was attended by 50 participants from the academe, different government institutions and private sectors.

During the open forum, Dr. Lidasan mentioned that there are green programs related to infrastructure development initiatives such as green highways, bicycle lanes, utilization of e-jeepneys, and the creation of a smarter city by converting and/ or creating urban agriculture. Acd. Trono asked about the status of the country in terms of using the global positioning system (GPS) for the transport units. Dr. Uy shared that there is an existing mobile application for android phones and tablets, which would provide real-time traffic information to the public. The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) recommended the need for policy instruments for the government to identify institutions that will act on specific developmental concerns instead of creating a new body in the bureaucracy for the said reason. Other recommendations gathered were the need for the modernization of ports, improvement of the RORO system, and the increased capacity in airports in preparation for the ASEAN 2015 integration.

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Engr. Pangilinan discussed transportation infrastructure initiatives of DOTC. He highlighted the developments initiated by his Department all over the country such as constructions of new airports and development of old airports and RORO system, enhancement of air navigation safety, improvement of urban railway and mass transport system. On the other hand, Dr. Lidasan presented logistics and transportation infrastructure development strategies. Dr. Regidor talked about transportation infrastructure framework and outlined a plan that would support inclusive growth and poverty reduction, foster economic development, and improve quality of life. Lastly, Dr. Uy emphasized the need for the country to create a strong organization for intelligent transport systems (ITS).

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The PeopleFilipinos are casual, fun loving, sensitive and hospitable

people. Personal and family honor are stressed, as well as dignity and pride. Education is highly valued and families make great sacrifices to educate their children. Hiya (shame) is instilled in Filipinos at an early age. To be shamed is the greatest form of

Meeting and GreetingMen and women shake hands with everyone present at a

business meeting or social occasion and when saying "goodbye." Handshakes should be friendly and informal, but limp. Men should wait for women to extend their hand.

Cultural ettiquete on Philippines

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Dress· Filipinos are some of the smartest dressers in Asia.

Dress well for most occasions.

· Speak softly and control your emotions in public. Make requests, not demands.

· Don't be offended by personal questions. These are asked to show interest. Feel free to ask the same questions in return, especially about family.

· Verbal assault is a crime for which you can be charged.

· Never bring shame to a person. This reflects on his family. Personal goals are sacrificed for the good of the family.

· Never directly criticize anyone, especially in public. Never offer insincere comments or compliments.

Helpful Hints

· Filipinos are relaxed about time. Meetings and appointments often begin late. Foreigners are supposed to be on time.

· A personal introduction by a mutual friend or business associate makes business arrangements much smoother.

· Establishing a personal relationship is important to the success of a business relationship. Trust and loyalty are central to developing relationships. Insincerity is easily detected and can ruin the relationship.

· Filipinos often have a "take it or leave it" attitude when it comes to selling prices. They may also may place less stress on the absolute selling price and place more emphasis on percentages, unit cost or rounded figures.

· Casual conversation may precede business discussions during meetings.

· Negotiations and business deals move slowly. A third-party go-between may be a good idea to relieve tension or give criticism. Do not allow meetings to go too long. Filipinos love to eat and their enthusiasm wanes when they are hungry.

· Communication is indirect, truth is diplomatically presented, manner is gentle, and the perception of the recipient is considered in all communications. All communication should be courteous, regardless of its content. The Filipino attempt to please may result in many unfinished projects.

· Filipinos find it difficult to say "no," disagree, reject or be confrontational, especially when a superior is involved. Expect an ambiguous or indirect answer -- not to deceive, but rather to please and avoid confrontation.

· Face-to-face meetings are preferred. Written communications might not be answered. Communication by mail or telephone is unreliable at best.

· Small bribes are occasionally used to cut through bureaucracies. This is illegal, but done quietly and often. Participate with caution.

Corporate Culture

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· Most business entertaining is done in restaurants or clubs, preferably a good restaurant in an international hotel. During business entertaining, you may be asked to sing. Try to join in.

· A dinner invitation to counterparts and their spouses is appreciated before you leave the country. Don't bring your spouse to a business lunch. Lunches are generally for business discussions.

· Filipinos may view a dinner/party invitation as just a passing thought. They may answer "yes," but not take an invitation seriously. Phone to re-invite and remind. An R.S.V.P. may not be answered. It must be reiterated to be taken seriously. Don't accept an invitation unless repeated at least three times.

· People who have not been invited may turn up at dinner. They should be included graciously.

· Punctuality is appreciated but not demanded when attending social affairs.

· Getting drunk is considered greedy and rude.

· Toasts are common in the Philippines, especially at business meetings. Usually the host or lead of the visiting party initiates a toast.

· It is polite to decline the first offer of seating, food, drink, etc. Accept the second offer.

· Keep your hands above the table during dinner.

· Leave a small amount of food on your plate when you are finished eating. When finished eating, place your fork and spoon on your plate.

· The person who invites pays the bill.

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Dining and Entertainment

Adapted from material compiled by Window on the World, a cross-cultural training and consulting firm. Originally based on material contained in the "Put Your Best Foot Forward" series of books by Mary Murray Bosrock .

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· If Filipinos don't understand a question, they open their mouths. Raised eyebrows signify recognition and agreement.

· Laughter may convey pleasure or embarrassment; it is commonly used to relieve tension.

· "Yes" is signified by a jerk of the head upward. "No" is signified by a jerk of the head down. Since the Filipinos rarely say no, the non-verbal sign for "no" is sometimes accompanied by a verbal yes, which would still indicate "no."

· Staring is considered rude and could be misinterpreted as a challenge, but Filipinos may stare or even touch foreigners, especially in areas where foreigners are rarely seen.

· To Filipinos, standing with your hands on your hips means you are angry.

· Never curl your index finger back and forth (to beckon). This is an insult.

· To indicate two of something, raise your ring and pinkie fingers.

· To beckon, extend arm, palm down, moving fingers in scratching motion. Touch someone's elbow lightly to attract attention. Do not tap on the shoulder.

· "Eyebrow flash" -- a quick lifting of eyebrows -- is a Filipino greeting.

Body Language