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Philippines

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an archipelagic country located in Southeast Asia, situated in the western Pacific Ocean.

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Geography

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consists of about 7,641 islands

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three main geographical divisions:

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Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

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Capital City

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Manila

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Most populous city

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Quezon City

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popular culture in the Philippines

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blend of traditional influences, colonial
history, and modern global trends.

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Culture

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refers to the social behavior,
norms, knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws,
customs, and habits of the individuals
in these groups.

It shapes our identity and influences
our actions and perceptions.

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social behavior

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deeply influenced by cultural values, traditions, and social norms.

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Social Behavior Examples

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Bayanihan, Hospitality, Respect for elders, Extended Family Ties, Fiestas and Festivals, Utang na loob, Pakikisama, Religious observance

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Sinulog Festival in Cebu (fiesta)

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Celebrates the Santo Niño with street dancing, parades, and religious processions.

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Ati-Atihan Festival in Aklan (fiesta)

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Honors the Santo Niño with vibrant costumes and

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Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon (Festivals)

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Celebrates the harvest with houses decorated in colorful agricultural produce.

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Simbang Gabi (Religious Practices)

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A series of dawn masses from December 16th to 24th, leading up to Christmas.

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Holy Week Observances (Religious Practices)

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Includes processions, reenactments of the Passion of Christ, and traditional fasting and
abstinence.

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Pamamanhikan (wedding traditions)

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A formal meeting where the groom’s family asks for the bride’s hand in marriage.

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Money Dance (wedding traditions)

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Guests pin money on the bride and groom during the wedding reception, symbolizing good fortune and financial support.

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Binyag:

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The baptism ceremony, usually
followed by a gathering of family and
friends to celebrate the child’s initiation into
the Christian faith.

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Eating Habits:

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Kamayan, Merienda

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Transportation and Commute:

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Jeepney Rides, Tricycles and Pedicabs:

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Social Interactions

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Use of Honorifics (po at opo), Beso-beso

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Family Bonding

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Sunday Family Day, Extended Family Living Arrangements (multiple generations to
live under one roof or in close proximity,
fostering close-knit family relationships.)

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Festive Practices

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New Year’s Eve Traditions (Includes
making noise with firecrackers, wearing
polka-dotted clothing for good luck, and
serving round fruits to symbolize
prosperity.)

Barangay Fiesta (Celebrating the local
community’s patron saint with street
parties, games, and food.)

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Popular

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Often associated with trends and mass
appeal.

Can vary across different groups and
societies.

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Popular Culture

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often abbreviated as pop culture, reflects and influences the values, attitudes, and behaviors of a society, and can include phenomena that are popular across various social and demographic groups.

It is heavily influenced by mass media
and often reflects prevailing sentiments and trends.

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Characteristics of Popular Culture

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Accessibility, Commercial, Dynamic, Influential

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Accessibility:

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Easily accessible to the
general public

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Commercial:

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Often produced for profit

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Dynamic:

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Constantly evolving with societal
changes

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Influential:

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Shapes and reflects societal
values and trends

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Framed Concepts of Culture

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Framing

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process of constructing, presenting, and interpreting information

When applied to culture, framing involves highlighting particular cultural elements or perspectives to shape understanding and interpretation.

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High Culture:

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Associated with elite society, such as classical music, fine arts, and literature.

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Folk Culture:

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Traditions and customs of everyday life, usually rural or community-based. Typically passed down through generations via oral traditions or practices.

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Mass Culture:

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Produced for mass consumption, typically through media such as television, films, and radio.

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framing culture,

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we can better understand the unique customs, traditions, and social norms that define different groups of people.

This is essential in multicultural societies and
international relations, where miscommunication
can lead to misunderstandings.

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Mutual Reinforcement

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Pop culture content drives media consumption. Media amplifies pop culture through coverage and promotion

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Media’s Influence on Popular Culture

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Media as a platform for spreading popular
culture and shapes public perception and trends

Media in the Philippines plays
a dual role as both a reflector of
society and a powerful force in
shaping trends, norms, and
even political attitudes within
popular culture.

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Branches of Popular Culture

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Music, Film and Television, Fashion, Technology, Sports, Literature

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