WHY FILIPINOS ARE SEEMINGLY PRONE TO FOREIGN INFLUENCE ANGELA C. IMPERIAL MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES ROOSEVELT COLLEGE

Why Filipinos are seemingly prone to foreign influence? Philippines/Filipinos 1.LOCATION 2. PLACE 3. CULTURE 4. NORMS & VALUES

1. LOCATION ◦- strategic ◦- open door to Asia ◦- a bridge of East & West Why Filipinos are seemingly prone to foreign influence?

2. CLIMATE - Tropical(hot, humid, rainy) Why Filipinos are seemingly prone to foreign influence?

3. PLACE Why Filipinos are seemingly prone to foreign influence?

4. CULTURE ◦- diverse culture ◦- the only christian nation in Asia ◦- the most westernized of Asian countries ◦- World’s 3 rd largest English-speaking country ◦- the showcase of democracy ◦- globalization of culture Why Filipinos are seemingly prone to foreign influence?

5. NORMS & VALUES ◦- a weak sense of nationhood ◦- self-flagellation ◦- subservient attitudes ◦- liked to be influenced ◦- take pride in copying other culture & perhaps make them even better than the original ◦- 8 th most positive people ◦- happy people ◦- hospitable & friendly Why Filipinos are seemingly prone to foreign influence?