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America’s Influence in the Philippines Interview = Interbyu

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Rebecca Balinski Computer = Kompyuter

America has had a huge influence on the culture of the Philippines. Here’s a X-ray = Eksrey

few fun facts as well as a few specific ways in which American culture has
influenced Filipino culture. Clothing
Here are a few types of clothing that America introduced to the Filipino

History of America in the Philippines culture:

In 1898, the United States declared war on Spain, ultimately resulting in what
is called the Treaty of Paris, in which the Spanish agreed to give up the  Belts
islands of the Philippines in exchange for $20,000,000. The Philippines had  Suspenders
been ruled by the Spanish for nearly ____ years. During first years, there  Polo shirts
were some conflicts between the U.S. and The Philippines. But during World  Tennis shoes
War I, they came together and the Filipinos fought alongside the Americans.  Short skirts/dresses
After WWI ended, the U.S. continued to rule over the Philippines, and  Bonnets/hats
gradually their relationship became much more friendly. In 1934,  High heels
the Tydings/McDuffie Law was passed, making the  Pantyhose
Philippines commonwealth of the U.S. The United States agreed to give the  Make-up
Philippines 10 years to prepare for their complete independence. But because Food
of WWII and the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, that promise was not Here is a list of some of the food that Americans introduced to the Philippines
realized until 1946. On July 4, 1946, the United States declared the that have been widely adopted into their lifestyle:
Philippines an independant nation. Now, the relation between Americans and
Filipinos are very friendly and warm. Filipinos love America and Americans.  Hamburgers
They often decorate their jeepneys with american flags or “God Bless the  Sandwiches
USA.” They also enjoy American music and clothing, while still retaining  Oatmeal
their own Filipino way of life.  Ketchup
Here are some cool things you may be interested to know were adopted into  Chewing gum
the Filipino culture from America.  Apple pie
 Mayonnaise
Religious Freedom  Hot dogs
When the United States took over the Philippines, the people began to be free  Steak
to join whatever religion they wanted. (During the Spanish rule, the Catholic  Ice cream
church was established as the national religion and was strongly enforced).  Corn flakes
Because of this new found religious freedom, there began to be many different  And more. . .
churches besides Catholicism. Today, it’s remarkable to see just how many Some American restaurants that have become very popular in the Philippines
different Christian churches there are in the Philippines – this religious are:
diversity has become a big part of the culture.

 McDonald’s
Free Education  KFC
Americans introduced the idea of free education to the Philippine islands. The  Dunkin Donuts
United States even sent teachers to help establish schools where the Filipino Other American influences:
children could have a free education. A large group of these teachers were
called “Thomasites,” named after the boat that they came on, called Thomas. Jeepneys, Swing Dance, Democracy, etc.

English
During this time, English began to be taught in the schools, and this is the
language that the teachers would use. Even today, most Filipinos can’t help
but mix in English words when they speak. “Taglish” has literally become
part of the culture. In fact, English is now the 2nd national language. Lots of
English words have made their way into the Tagalog language. Often they are
pronounced the same, but the dictionary spelling is Filipino-ized. Here are a
few fun examples:

Cake = Keyk
Cookie = Kukis
Biscuit = Biskwit
Ballpen= Bolpen

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