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Information on the Philippines and the Filipino language

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National Anthem of the Philippines

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THE PHILIPPINES AT A GLANCE

Location – More than 7,000 islands, located in the western Pacific Ocean, east of mainland south-east AsiaNeighbours – Indonesia, MalaysiaSize – 115,831 square milesPopulation – 88,574,614 (12th)Life Expectancy – Male / Female 69/74Capital city – Manila

Potted History

Spain colonised the Philippines in the 16th century. The US took control in 1898 after the Spanish-American war. The path to independence began in 1935 but was interrupted by Japanese occupation in 1942, before finally arriving after the second world war. Mass demonstrations in 1986 ended 21 years of rule by Ferdinand Marcos and installed Corazon Aquino as president.

Political pressure points

Islamist rebels have fought a separatist insurgency in the mainly Catholic country for decades on the southern island of Mindanao. The New People’s Army, the armed wing of the Communist party, has targeted establishment officials in rural areas since 1969. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was re-elected in 2004, but is under opposition pressure over the disputed election and her husband’s alleged corruption.

Population mix

Tagalog 28.1%, Cebuano 13.1%, Ilocano 9%, Bisaya/Binisaya 7.6%, Hiligaynon, Ilonggo 7.5%, Bikol 6%, Waray 3.4%, other 25.3%

Religious makeup

Catholic 80%, other Christian 5%, Islam 5%, animist 6%, other 4%Nottinghamshire Achievement & Equality Team

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Main languages

Filipino (Tagalog), English

Living national icons

Napoleón Abueva (sculptor), Eddie Romero (film maker), Gil Portes (film Maker), F Sionil José (writer), Edith L Tiempo (writer), Corazon Aquino (first female president of the Philippines), Eugenio Torre (chess)

Website

Gov.ph



The Nottinghamshire Context

Most new arrivals from this country come to Nottinghamshire for economic reasons. They are often involved in the health industry and NHS, working in hospitals and private care homes. Often they are in skilled jobs such as nursing, especially as there have been restrictions for unskilled migrants from outside the EU.

Education in the Philippines

Education in the Philippines has a similar system to that of the United States, as the Philippines was colonised by the Americans from 1898 to 1945. Filipino children enter public school at about age four, starting from Nursery and then moving to Kindergarten. At about seven years of age, children enter a 'primary school' (6 to 7 years of study). This is followed by secondary school (4 years of study). Students then sit for the College Entrance Examinations (CEE), after which they enter collegiate school (3 to 5 years).

Primary school is called 'Elementary school'. It consists of six levels, with some schools adding an additional level (level 7). Primary education in the Philippines covers a wide curriculum. The core subjects (major subjects) include Mathematics, English, and Makabayan (a mixture of Social Studies and Filipino). Other subjects include Sciences, Music, Arts, and Physical Education. Starting at the third level, Science becomes an integral part of the core subjects.

Secondary education in the Philippines is largely based on the American schooling system. It consists of four levels. Secondary schooling is compartmentalised, meaning each level focuses on a particular 'theme or content'. Secondary school is often called 'High school'. The first year of High school includes five core subjects, namely, Algebra I, Integrated Science, English I, Filipino I, and Philippine History I. The second year of High school includes Geometry, Biology, English II, Filipino II, and Asian History. The third year of High school includes Trigonometry, Chemistry, American Literature, Filipino III, and World History, and the fourth year of High school has Calculus, Physics, World Literature, Filipino IV, and Economics. Other minor



subjects include Health, Advanced Computer, Music, Arts, Technology and Home Economics, and Physical Education.

In exclusive schools, various languages are offered together with Computer programming, Literary writing, as well as other subjects.

As of now, there is no government-sponsored entrance examination for Tertiary schools, and all schools, public or private, administer their own College Entrance Examinations (CEE). After finishing secondary education, students have a choice of either continuing their education by taking two or three years of vocational courses, or going to college or university.

Technical/ Vocational school is a school offering practical courses to enhance skills. They offer short programmes or two year courses on technology subjects e.g automotive technology, electronic technology, nursing aide, hotel and restaurant management, computer technology, drafting ,etc. In the Philippines, colleges or universities are called Tertiary schools.



Information about the Filipino (Tagalog) Language

Tagalog, with the stress on the second syllable, is the national language of the Philippines. It is the most spoken Philippine language in terms of the number of speakers. Filipino is a standardised version of Tagalog and is the principal language of the national media in the Philippines. In 1962 it was made the country’s official language and given the new name of Filipino.

Tagalog is an Austronesian language with about 57 million speakers in the Philippines, particularly in Manila, central and southern parts of Luzon, and also on the islands of Lubang, Marinduque, and the northern and eastern parts of Mindoro. Tagalog speakers can also be found in many other countries, including Canada, Guam, Midway Islands, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, UK and USA.

Tagalog uses the Latin script. Tagalog is the mother tongue of about 15 million people, most of whom live in southern Luzon in an area that includes Manila. Its study has been strongly encouraged by the government and it is estimated that over 75 percent of the population at least understands the language. It is the primary language of public education. As Filipino, it is, along with English, a co-official language and the sole national language. Tagalog is widely used as a lingua franca throughout the country, and in overseas Filipino communities. However, while Tagalog may be prevalent in those fields, English, to varying degrees of fluency, is more prevalent in the fields of government and business.

The three centuries of Spanish rule in the Philippinies left a strong imprint on the vocabulary. Mesa (table), tenedor (fork), papel (paper), and asero (steel) are only a few of hundreds of Spanish words in Tagalog.

Here is an example of Filipino Literarure.

Sample text in Filipino

Ang lahat ng tao'y isinilang na malaya at pantay-pantay sa karangalan at mga karapatan. Sila'y pinagkalooban ng katwiran at budhi at dapat magpalagayan ang isa't isa sa diwa ng pagkakapatiran.



Translation

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.



Words and Phrases

Filipino English

Magandang umaga po. Good morning.

Magandang hapon po. Good afternoon.

Magandang gabi po. Good evening

Kumusta po kayo? How are you?

Mabuti po naman. I'm fine.Tuloy po kayo. Please, come in.

Salamat po. Thank you

Maraming salamat po. Thank you very much.

Wala pong anuman. You are welcome.

Opo Yes.

Hindi po/ho No.

Hindi ko po/ho alam. I don't know.

Anong oras na po? What time is it?

Saan po kayo papunta? Where are you going?

Saan po kayo galing? Where did you come from?

Ano po ang pangalan nila? What is your name?

Ako po si ________

I am ______ (name).

Ilang taon na po kayo? How old are you?

Ako po ay _______ gulang na. I am _______ years old.Nottinghamshire Achievement & Equality Team

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Saan po kayo nakatira? Where do you live?

Taga saan po sila? Where are you from?

Principal/ namumuno Headteacher

Estudiante student

Eskuela school

leksiyon lesson

Recess break

Klas class

Tutor Tutor

Taon/ anong year year

Libro/aklat books

Ballpen pen

Lapis Pencil

Home work Homework

Kamag-anak Relatives

nanay mother

Tatay Father

Kapatid Na lalki brother

Kapatid Na babae sister

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Msaya happy

Malungkot (Nag-iisa) Lonely

Malungkot sad

basa Read

sulat Write

Salita or usap Speak

making Listen

Naiintindihan mo ba? Do you understand?

Hindi ko Naiintindihan I do not understand

Mayroom bang bagay na naka-istorbosa iyo iniisip?

Is there anything worrying you?

Gusto mo bang mag-usap tayo na walang ibang nakakading or Gusto mong Kansapin ako tayo lang dalawa?

Would you like to talk to me in private?

Puede akong kumaha ne marunong magsalita ng philipino

I can ask for an interpreter?

Ako/Tayo I/We

Ikaw You

Sila They

Siya He/She

Ano? What?



Kailan? When?

Saan? Where?

Sino? Who?

Bakit? Why?

Paano? How?

Ilan? How many?

Magkano? How much?

Ano Ang tunay na pangalan Mo?

What is your real name?

Ano sa Tagalog ang .....? How do you say .... in Tagalog?

Ano ang ibig sabihin nang ....? What is the meaning of ....?

Saan po kayo galing? Where did you come from?

Saan ka galing? Where did you come from?

Kabayo horse

Silya chair

Umpisá start

Kotse car

Sabón soap

Relós watch

Litrato picture

Sapatos shoes



arina/harina flour

Bisikleta bicycle

piyesta/pista celebration

Kuya older brother

ate (/ah·chi/) older sister

Bwisit annoyance

Hikaw earrings

Kanan right

Tulong help

Tanghalì afternoon

Luwalhatì glory

Durian durian

Saráp/masarap delicious

Asa hope

Salitâ speak

Balità news

Bagay thing

Salamat thanks

Bakit why

Huwág don't



Lunes Monday

Martes Tuesday

Miyerkules Wednesday

Huwebes Thursday

Biyernes Friday

Sabado Saturday

Linggo Sunday

isa one

dalawa two

tatlo three

apat four

lima five

anim six

Pito seven

Walo eight

Siyam nine

sampu ten

Useful guidance is available from:



New Arrivals Excellence Programme Guidance (2007) Ref 00650 – 2007BKT- ENwww.nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.ukThis resource is for primary and secondary schools and contains guidance on admission and developing classroom practice.

A language in common: assessing English as an additional languageQCA (2000) (QCA/00/584). http://www.qcda.gov.uk/resources/6200.aspxThis document sets out steps used in assessment of EAL, linked to English National Curriculum levels. It provides guidance and exemplifications.

Aiming High: guidance on supporting the education of asylum seeking and refugee children (DfES 0287 – 2004)www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/ethnicminorites/links_and_publications/AH_Gdnc_AS_RFG_Apr04?asylumguidance.pdf This guidance helps explain the value of an inclusive ethos and curriculum to all pupils.

Aiming High: meeting the needs of newly arrived learners of EAL (DfES 1381 -2005) www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/primary/publications/inclusion/newarrivalsInformation on working with newly arrived isolated EAL pupils in settings that have little or no access to EAL support.

Excellence and enjoyment: learning and teaching for bilingual children in the primary years (DfES 0013 – 2006PCK- EN)

Key Stage 3 National Strategy: Access and engagement in English:teaching pupils for whom English is an additional language (DfES 0609 – 2002)

Publications/Catalogues are available from:


http://www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/primary/publications/inclusion/newarrivals

http://www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/ethnicminorites/links_and_publications/AH_Gdnc_AS_RFG_Apr04?asylumguidance.pdf

http://www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/ethnicminorites/links_and_publications/AH_Gdnc_AS_RFG_Apr04?asylumguidance.pdf

http://www.qcda.gov.uk/resources/6200.aspx

http://www.nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/


MUNDI Tel: 0115 8546418MundiGlobal Education CentreFoxhall LodgeFoxhall RoadNottinghamNG7 6LHwww.mundi.org.uk (under construction/Aug 2010)Mundi loan resources to schools in Nottinghamshire free for up to half a term e-mail: [email protected]

GRANT AND CUTLER Tel: 0207 734 201255-57 Great Marlborough Street, London'England W1F 7AYWeb: http://www.grantandcutler.com/index.htmlA one-stop shop for foreign language resources including language-learning material, reference books, technical dictionaries, literature, history, politics etc.

MILET PUBLISHING Tel: 0207 603 54776 North End ParadeLondon W14 0SJEngland Web: http://www.milet.com

Milet publishers a wide range of bilingual picture dictionaries, including board books for use in early years settings.


http://www.milet.com/

http://www.grantandcutler.com/index.html

http://www.mundi.org.uk/


TRENTHAM BOOKS LTD Tel: 01782 745567Westview House,734 London Road, Stoke on Trent,UKST4 5NP Web: http://www.trentham-books.co.uk

Trentham publishes 'a wide range of titles plus seven professional journals, mainly in the field of education and social policy.

MANTRA LINGUA Tel: 0208 44 55 123Global House303 Ballards LaneLondonN12 8NPUKWeb: http://www.mantralingua.com .

Mantra Lingua creative learning resources Audio CDs, Big Books, e-books, fun tales, folk tales, friezes, games, language learning, packs posters, story props, toys videos and so on.


http://www.mantralingua.com/

http://www.trentham-books.co.uk/


Classroom Resources are available from:

Interactive video clips showing children teaching their home languageswww.newburypark.redbridge.sch.uk/langofmonth

DLTK's Crafts for Kids features a variety images that can be used for creating pupils own subject-specific dictionaries.http://www.dltk-kids.com .

Activities for ESL Students can be adapted for EAL pupils in primary and secondary schools. Has bilingual quizzes in large number of languages, available at; http://a4esl.org.

Omniglot writing systems and languages of the world available at http://www.omniglot.com

EMA Online resource base for teachers has been developed by Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester LAs with funding from the DfES, available athttp://www.emaonline.org.uk .

Racist bullying, Advice designed for schools to dip in and out as appropriate for them and offers discussion topics and activities to stimulate debate and spark activity involving everyone in the school community, available at; http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/behaviour/tacklingbullying/racistbullying.

Teachernet states that a successful home–school relationship can be a key element in making a school stronger and more effective. In particular, it can make a real difference to groups of underachieving pupils and their families, available at; http://www.teachernet.gov.uk.


http://www.emaonline.org.uk/

http://www.omniglot.com/

http://www.dltk-kids.com/

http://www.newburypark.redbridge.sch.uk/langofmonth

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