AMERICAN INFLUENCES ECONOMICS

HISTORY OF AMERICA IN THE PHILIPPINES  The economic development of the Philippines under the
Americans can be attributed to free trade relations that the
 In 1898, the United States declared war on Spain, ultimately
Americans imposed upon the country. Philippine products
resulting in what is called the Treaty of Paris, in which the
were also allowed to enter American markets free of duty
Spanish agreed to give up the islands of the Philippines in
within quota limits.
exchange for $20,000,000. During first years, there were
 Submarines were used during the American period. It is
some conflicts between the U.S. and The Philippines. But
used in trading, war, and transportation to other countries
during World War I, they came together and the Filipinos
through the water.
fought alongside the Americans. After WWI ended, the U.S.
 CARRETELA - Also known as Kalesa, is a horse-drawn two-
continued to rule over the Philippines, and gradually their
wheeled cart used commonly by the ilustrados for personal
relationship became much more friendly.
travels. During the American period, the city of Manila was
POLITICS teeming with carretelas, but these declined in popularity
after the devastation of WWII
 Partisan politics (politics that is biased in support of a
 The railway trains goes to and from different points in the
certain party, group or cause) was one of the influences of
Philippines to carry people, their goods, trade and
the Americans on our government. Another effect of
livelihood.
Americans in the government is the operation of municipal
 AIRCRAFT - It was introduced by the Americans. The first
elections. But after the creation of bicameral legislature, the
use of aircrafts in the Philippines were during wars
election in the Philippines turned to be like the election of
especially against the Japanese.
the Americans. Electors began to spend a lot just to win the
 Trade and industry was developed-the cottage industry
election, and they began to think of their own personal
flourished
welfare instead of the welfare of the Filipino people. On the
 Modern agricultural method was introduced to the farmers.
plus side, Filipinos learned the intricate machinery of the
Like the irrigation system, reforestation, dredging of rivers
government and how to make and govern laws.
and buildings of dams and dikes.
 DEMOCRACY- “government of the people, by the people
 New Land Policy was issued- The acquisition of lands was
and for the people”. A government characterized by the
exclusive for Filipino citizens and majority owned Filipino
rule of the majority. BILL OF RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS OF
corporation.
THE PEOPLE EQUAL RIGHTS FOR MEN ANDWOMEN
 Equality of Social classes
 Improved the labor conditions of the workers
 Adopting the American way of life
  The progress of science and technology in the Philippines
continued under American rule of the islands. Science
during the American period was inclined towards
agriculture, food processing, forestry, medicine and
pharmacy. Not much focus was given on the development
of industrial technology due to free trade policy with the
United States which nurtured an economy geared towards
agriculture and trade.
SOCIO – CULTURAL
 Filipino people began to adopt the American fashion
statement using hats, long sleeved clothes and long sleeved
polo inside it with matching neck ties for men. Clothing that
America introduced to the Filipino culture were belts,
bonnets, hats, suspenders, high heels, polo shirts, tennis
shoes, short skirts, dresses, pantyhose and make-up.
 Social Structure -Americans introduced the three class-
models which includes the rich (wide array of elite groups),
middle class (ambiguously defined social classes) and the
poor (group that suffers from poverty)
 System of Education - Americans introduced the idea of free
education to the Philippine islands. The United States even
sent teachers to help establish schools where the Filipino
children could have a free education. A large group of these
teachers were called “Thomasites,” named after the boat
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that they came on, called Thomas. (SCHOOLS: PHIL.
NORMAL UNIVERSITY, SILIMAN UNIVERSITY, UNIV. OF THE
PHIL., PHIL. WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY, FAR EASTERN
UNIVERSITY)
 English - During this time, English began to be taught in the
schools, and this is the language that the teachers would
use.
 Communication devices like the wireless telegraph,
telephone, radios, and movies were introduced by the
Americans
 The art of Oil Paintings which is the process of painting with
pigments that are bound with a medium of drying oil.
Landscapes and scenes in the environment became the
subjects of paintings.
 American influences added yet another dimension to the
Filipino food culture – speed and convenience. Not only did
Filipinos speak English, they became consumers of
American products - prepackaged foods, canned goods and
fast foods. (Hamburgers, Sandwiches, Oatmeal, Ketchup,
Chewing gum, Apple pie, Mayonnaise, Hot dogs, Steak,
Ice cream, Corn flakes)
 Introduced American Jazz dances like: boogie-woogie and
foxtrot
 Outdoor Activities like: football, basketball, boxing,
calisthenics
 Indoor Activities: Bowling, Billiards and poke
 Movies became popular, vodavil replaced the zarzuela and
moro-moro as staged plays
 Introduced new types of concrete houses, bungalows,
chalets, and earthquake proof buildings.
 Emergence of American blood and American names
 When the United States took over the Philippines, the
people began to be free to join whatever religion they
wanted. (During the Spanish rule, the Catholic church was
established as the national religion and was strongly
enforced). Because of this new found religious freedom,
there began to be many different churches besides
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this religious diversity has become a big part of the culture.
 Filipinos were allowed to practice the Catholic religion
Reforms in religion was made, like the distribution and
reading of the bible A Filipino translation of the bible was
distributed New Christian churches were established, like
the Methodist, Baptist, Lutherans, Pentecostal, Iglesia ni
Kristo founded by Felix Manalo, the Protestants and the
Aglipayan church The Americans ordered the separation
of the church and state
 When the United States took over the Philippines, the
people began to be free to join whatever religion they
wanted. (During the Spanish rule, the Catholic church was
established as the national religion and was strongly
enforced). Because of this new found religious freedom,
there began to be many different churches besides
Catholicism.
 During the Spanish colonization, the Filipino people were
forced to convert their religion into Christianity (Roman
Catholic). But after the colonization of the Spanish,
Americans came and changed the religion into
Protestantism which was the religious beliefs of the
Americans. But later on, the Americans adopted the Roman
Catholic Christianity after its invasion in the Philippines on
July 4, 1946. Another is the establishment of the Iglesia ni
Cristo Church by Felix Manalo. And Jehovah’s Witnesses
started to preach from one house to another.

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  Duck Farming/Raising
 Fish Breeding
 Manufacturing farm tools and war weapons
JAPANESE INFLUENCES

HISTORY OF JAPANESE IN THE PHILIPPINES

SOCIO – CULTURAL
 The Fall of Bataan and Corregidor On December 8, 1941, the
 In Literature, Filipinos were encouraged to write on a
Japanese invades the Philippines hours after bombing Pear
condition that they would use Tagalog as medium.
Harbor in Hawaii. While the forces of Gen. Douglas
However, the writers did not fully enjoyed the freedom of
MacArthur retreated to Bataan, the Commonwealth
expressions.
government of President Quezon moved to Corregidor
 By 1946, Philippine society was practically a two-class
Island. Manila was declared an open city to prevent further
society: the upper class, to which were co-opted those from
destruction. After the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942 and
the lower class who had acquired education or wealth; the
Corregidor, In March 1942, MacArthur & Quezon fled the
lower class, which was made up of the larger sector of the
country and by invitation of President Roosevelt, the
population.
Commonwealth government went into exile to Washington
 Mongo con hielo, or red bean preserves on top of finely
D.C. American and Filipino forces surrendered in May 6,
shaved ice, is said to be a Japanese influence. So is the
1942.
practice of preserving two other beans in syrup: garbanzos
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inspired by the Japanese shaved ice dessert called kakigori.
 The Puppet Government on October 14, 1943, the
The use of udon or odong noodles in Baguio, Davao, and
declaration of the Philippine Independence was read and
other parts of Mindanao is another Japanese influence,
the “Puppet Republic” was formally inaugurated. Jose P.
thanks to "Japanese [migrant] workers, some of whom had
Laurel was declared as the President of the “Puppet
helped build the Kennon Road in Baguio City at the turn of
Government”.
the century, who went to work in [Davao's] abaca (hemp)
 Political power was controlled by the land-owning elite
plantations." Davao has a version of lasagna called haob na
either directly or indirectly by supporting a political leader. F
odong which uses udon noodles. The use of miso in sinigang
ECONOMICS sa miso is indubitably Japanese. The use of vetsin,
specifically the Ajinomoto brand, is clearly Japanese. 
 The Filipinos learned to engage in different businesses like  Removing of slippers before entering the house
buy and sell and barter trade to earn a living.  Bonsai planting
 Origami
  Martial Arts: JUDO
 Today, the most notable Japanese influence on Filipino
culture has been in technology – such as karaoke, videoke,
cameras, etc
 The Japanese also brought radio callisthenics to the
Philippines. Radio calisthenics refer to the broadcasting of
exercise music through radio stations early in the
morning in order to encourage exercise. Today, radio
calisthenics may still be seen in the form of aerobics
performed in groups.
 Kite flying is now a popular activity in the Philippines – kite
flying is now considered part of a Filipino’s childhood. It is
believed that the practice of kite flying was learned from
the Japanese. In fact, the Japanese even spend their whole
New Year’s Day while flying kites.

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