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Name: Makiko A. Motoki

Section: 1BSA-ABM2
Assignment no.: Module 4 Assignment 1
Professor: Prof.

Using both printed and electronics media, research on the current relationship between
China and the Philippines. Consider the economic, political, and social factors. Discuss the
impact of Chinese culture on contemporary Philippine society and compare it with the
impact of Chinese culture on 19th century Philippines. (Use PDF file)

In the nineteenth century, Chinese mestizos formed a significant part of Philippine

society. They were crucial in the growth of the Filipino middle class, reform movements, the
1898 revolution, and the establishment of what is now known as Filipino nationalism (Tan,
2016). Before Spanish colonialism, Chinese traders sailed to the Philippines between the 10th
and 16th centuries. They brought porcelain and silk in exchange for the beeswax, deer horn, and
trepang (sea slug). The trade with China was the start of a huge influence and contribution to
Filipino culture. Culinary skills were one of the Chinese's major cultural contributions. Among
the culinary techniques taught to Filipinos like Pancit were sauteed dinners, rice cakes, and
noodle dishes. Furthermore, the Chinese way of life had a profound impact on the traditional
Filipino family structure. The traditional Filipino structure is authoritarian and based on Chinese
terminology. The eldest son is referred to as Kuya, and the eldest daughter is referred to as Ate.
Both Kuya and Ate are in charge of and have power over their siblings.

Under the leadership of our two presidents of state, China-Philippines relations have
flourished in recent years. Visitors to the Chinese Embassy library have expressed interest in the
historic scene of Premier Zhou Enlai and then-Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos signing the
Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the People's Republic
of China and the Republic of the Philippines when our two countries formally began diplomatic \
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relations. China and the Philippines had developed an unshakable alliance years before. Many
cargo ships travelled from Fujian to Southeast Asia hundreds of years ago, arriving first in the
Philippines during the Ming Dynasty.

President Xi Jinping and President Duterte have met in person eight times to herald in the
new era, laying out strategic blueprints for the future growth of China-Philippine relations. In
terms of practical cooperation, China and the Philippines have made great progress across the
board. In 2019, China's non-financial direct investment in the Philippines totaled $140 million,
up 1.36 times over the previous year. In the first quarter of this year, bilateral trade reached 16.49
billion dollars, and China's non-financial direct investment in the Philippines was 27.36 million
dollars, increasing 34.7 percent and 85.2 percent, respectively. China remains the Philippines'
most important trading partner, largest importer, third-largest export market, and second-largest
foreign investment. On their dinner tables, more and more Chinese homes are offering tropical
fruits from the Philippines, such as bananas and avocados. The best example of China and the
Philippines' alliance is our united fight against the COVID-19. During China's conflict with
COVID-19, the Philippine government and citizens from all walks of life provided vital support
and assistance to China.

In the aftermath of the pandemic disaster in the Philippines, China has offered the
Philippines all of its assistance and support to the best of its capacity. They swiftly supplied
much-needed medical supplies to our country, offered their hard-won knowledge, and dispatched
a medical expert team to combat the pandemic. China was the first country to send test kits to the
Philippines, the first and only country to send an anti-pandemic medical expert team to the
Philippines, and the first country to grant a special permit for Philippine military aircraft and
ships to land and dock in China for medical supplies transit. Sinovac, a Covid vaccine created in
China, was the first to arrive in the Philippines, and it is now the most popular and trusted Covid
immunization among Filipinos, thanks to both government-to-government donation and
commercial acquisition (Michaela,2021).
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The South China Sea issue is neither the main point nor the sum total of our bilateral
relationships. Under the leadership of our two leaders, China and the Philippines have dedicated
themselves to resolving concerns through friendly dialogues and consultations. China will
commemorate the centennial of the Chinese Communist Party. China has achieved historic
achievements in a multitude of disciplines, notably after the CPC's 18th National Congress was
convened, with Comrade Xi Jinping at the helm of the CPC Central Committee. China will
continue to defend the goal of constructing a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind in
the post-pandemic period, according to an article headlined "Jointly Embracing a Better Future
of China-Philippines Friendship and Partnership." They encourage neighboring countries,
including the Philippines, to seize opportunities and benefit from China's development by
expanding cooperation and pushing high-quality Belt and Road projects together in order to
achieve long-term economic recovery and progress. Because actions speak louder than words,
true friendship would stand the test of time. Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and
President Duterte, and with concerted efforts from both governments and peoples, the two
countries will forge an even closer China-Philippines comprehensive strategic partnership,
despite global challenges such as the changing international situation and the COVID-19
pandemic.
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Kasaysayan at Kulturang Pilipino

This article is about the history and culture of expressive culture. I became aware of the
relevance, meaning, and relative significance of expressive culture and history as I listened to the
discussion. The conversation indicates that when studying and interpreting history, there are
several elements to consider. "Kasaysayan ay isang salaysay na may saysay," they say as they
define history in the first half of the podcast. It's made up of two words: salaysay, which means
"narrative" or "story," and saysay, which means "meaning."

Dr. Vicente C. Villan also offers a workable definition of "kasaysayan," or history, as a

narrative (written, graphic, or oral, or a combination of all three) about historical events that
have meaning for a particular group of people in a certain time and location. In "kasaysayan,"
the phrases "salaysay" and "saysay" are intrinsically intertwined; we can't have true history
without them. He also prefers the term "kasaysayan" to the Western term "history," because
"history" might simply be a recounting of previous events, whereas "kasaysayan" is more than
just a story or a "salaysay" - it has a meaning or "saysay." "Saysay," on the other hand, gives us
a Filipino viewpoint on the world, one that molds our perceptions of the past, present, and,
ideally, future events. History, in my opinion, has the ability to influence our lives if we find
meaning in it.

The discussion also emphasizes expressive culture as a foundation for understanding

history, with expressive culture referring to the processes, emotions, and ideas that are linked in
the social production of creative forms and performances in everyday life. It's a way of using
sensory experiences like dance, music, literature, and visual media to represent and embody
culture. It is also an important component of history education since it emphasizes the
boundaries and limits of historical knowledge. Expressive culture, I've discovered, is a human
emotion that reveals historical realities. In order to comprehend past events, it is necessary to
study history in order to get fresh knowledge and to build clear opinions, approach techniques,
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and pragmatics. The program also looks into how we should approach historical writing.
Historical writings, in my opinion, should be founded on archival sources with an expressive
setting that includes photographs, paintings, sculptures, architecture, oral interviews, statistical
tables, and even geography.

The episode also goes into social theory, its definition, and the connection between social
theory and historical understanding. According to my interpretation of the podcast, social theory
is associated to both formal cultural and literary studies and non-academic or journalistic
writing, and it functions as "social critique," "social commentary," or "culture criticism." It's a
collection of theories, arguments, hypotheses, thought experiments, and explanatory guesses
regarding how and why human societies or their features or structures form, adapt, develop, and
expire over time. It's also an analytical framework or paradigm for studying and comprehending
social events that are tied to historical debates about the validity and reliability of various
approaches, as well as the relationship between contingency and necessity. I learnt a lot of good
information from the podcast that will help me better understand history and expressive culture,
both of which are vital in understanding our own past.

References:
A.S., Tan, (2016). The Chinese Mestizos and the Formation of the Filipino Nationality.
https://www.persee.fr/doc/arch_00448613_1986_num_32_1_2316#:%7E:text=The%20Chinese
%20%20mestizos%20were%20an,known%20as%20the%20Filipino%20nationality
China-embassy.org, (2020). China-Philippines Relations Shine Brighter in the Tempering of
Time.
http://ph.china-embassy.org/eng/sgdt/t1882350.html
Michaela, (2021). In August China will deliver 10 million vaccination doses to the Philippines.
https://dabigcnews.org/2021/08/19/in-august-china-will-deliver-10-million-vaccination-
doses-to-the-philippines/
Purdue Filipino Association, (2018). Filipino History.
https://purduefilipino.com/filipino-history