What is the geography and climate like in the Philippines?

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Bisaya

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Lived in Iligan City

The Philippines is an archipelago of more than 7,100 islands situated between the South China Sea and the Philippine Sea in Southeast Asia. The country is roughly divided into three central geographical regions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Luzon is the largest island and home to the capital city of Manila, as well as other major cities such as Quezon City, Caloocan, and San Juan. The Visayas region comprises around 7,107 islands and is known for its beautiful beaches and coral reefs. Mindanao is the southernmost region and home to most of the country's Muslims. The Philippines has a tropical climate characterised by hot weather and high humidity levels. The rainy season typically runs from June to October, while the dry season lasts from November to May. Typhoons are also a common occurrence during the rainy season. Despite these challenges, the Philippines is a beautiful country with a rich history and culture. It is also home to some of the most welcoming and hospitable people in the world. Thanks to its natural beauty, diverse landscape, and friendly locals

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 , the Philippines is a popular tourist destination for travellers from all over the globe.

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Why are Filipinos unaware of the noise they make?

 

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One reason Filipinos may be unaware of the noise they make is because of the high value placed on being hospitable and accommodating. Filipino culture

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 considers it rude to do anything that might disturb or inconvenience others. As a result, Filipinos may be more likely to make noise in public without realizing it since they are not used to being asked to keep their voices down. Additionally, the Philippines is a very loud country overall. Car horns blare, music plays from all directions, and people shouting can be heard at all hours of the day. In such an environment, it can be difficult for Filipinos

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 to gauge what level of noise is appropriate in any given situation. With so much noise in daily life, Filipinos may be accustomed to making and hearing a lot of noise regularly.

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What is one word you would use to describe your country (the Philippines)?

 

Bisaya

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What other words would you use to describe other countries that you have visited or lived in before?

Passion. It's the one word I would use to describe my home country, the Philippines. Passionate about our families, friends, work, and hobbies. Passionate about life itself. You can see it in the way we sing and dance, the way we laugh and love. Passion

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 is at the heart of everything we do. And it's this passion that makes the Philippines such a special place. Sure, other countries have unique charms, but there's something about the Philippines that feels different. Maybe it's the fact that we're always striving to make things just a little bit better. Or perhaps it's because we know that, no matter what life throws at us, we'll always have each other to lean on. Whatever the reason, I'm proud to be Filipino. And I can't wait to see what the future holds for my country and its people.

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What are Filipinos like?

Bisaya

Proud Bisaya Ko

Filipinos are some of the most friendly, hospitable people you will ever meet. They are always quick to help out a stranger, and they love to celebrate. There are few things that Filipinos enjoy more than a good party, and they are always ready to dance, sing, and eat. Filipinos are also incredibly proud of their culture and heritage.They are quick to tell you about their country's history, and they are happy to share their traditions with anyone interested. If you want to experience the genuine warmth and hospitality of the Filipino people, there is no better way than to visit the Philippines yourself. You will quickly see why Filipinos are known as some of the most welcoming people in the world.

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Why do most Tagalogs not understand Bisaya?

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Ryan Fernandez

B.A. in Visual Arts, Fordham University (Graduated 2006)

Bisaya is the colloquial term for Cebuano, a Philippine language originally spoken in Cebu, but now used as a lingua franca in Central Visayas and many parts of Mindanao. As such, speaking Bisaya/Cebuano and being an ethnic Cebuano are not mutually exclusive. Nearly 20 million or 1 out of 5 Filipinos speaking Bisaya as their first language.

A bit confusing is that Bisaya/Cebuano also belongs to a wider family of languages known as Visayan languages which includes Hiligaynon, Waray, Capizon, Aklanon, Boholano, Surigaonon, Tausug, and many more. The archipelagic (island) nature of the Philippines is responsible for the variety of forms.

Bisaya and other Visayan languages are still sometimes erroneously labeled as dialects with the root language being Tagalog. This is false. Bisaya and Tagalog are sister Philippine languages.

Most Tagalog native speakers don’t comprehend or use Bisaya for the simple reason that there’s no compelling reason to learn it. The Tagalog homeland consists of Southern Luzon, parts of Central Luzon, and the National Capital Region or Metro Manila. Combined they contribute to more than 50% of the Philippines’ GDP in 2019[1]. The business and finance sectors, heavy industries, shipping, top universities, media networks and seat of government are all in Metro Manila. Tagalog is the dominant language of business, governance, and education. The bulk of the population leans heavily towards these regions as well[2].

A close parallel would be the role of English in the world today. People from Anglophone countries like the UK, US, and Australia often speak a single language - English. The universality and prominence of English globally means Anglophones don’t need to master French or Spanish or Mandarin or Hindi. Rather, it’s the other way around.

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[1] Dissecting Data: What 2019 Regional GDP tells us about the pandemic, PH economic resilience

[2] https://psa.gov.ph/population-and-housing/node/120080