LESSON 1-2 1.

Philippines is the 4th longest coastline in the world, while United States is the 8th longest coastline. Philippines advantage of having a long coastline is that importation, exportation and other international transaction is much easier than United States. Philippines will attract many investors from around the world because suppliers can ship their supplies or materials faster. The disadvantage of Philippines is that sometimes the imported or exported goods are not properly scanned. The Philippines have many entrances and exits so the security system is not good. Importers can easily enter the country so they will be tempted to import illegal goods. 2. On my opinion, it is important to understand history so that I can practice how to analyse the current news. Without basic knowledge about history it will be difficult for someone to know the reason, cause and effect of some events so he/she will repeat the same mistake again. In history subject, we knew more about the stories of our national heroes, they can inspire students like us. History is important also because it helps us to understand the other culture. 3. (a) hiya, Politics in the Philippines have a bad image because of corruption and political dynasty. Politicians that exercise political dynasty and also proven to be corrupting the budget for the people, dont show a little of shame instead they became more pride. In Japan, prime ministers or other high officials in their government resign from their position if they made a small mistake even though its not their fault. Politicians in the Philippines should lessen their pride and show some shame so that they will show a good example for others. 4. Yes. Today the Philippine Stocks Exchange is decreasing, if the Philippines will become an industrialized country, we will become a

supplier and export our products to other counties and earn money. By opening different factories, they will create many jobs and the unemployment rate will decrease, if each employee will have their own savings account in bank, the bank will use their money for investment in stock exchange so the economy of the Philippines will increase, if we will have a high economy, we will have a better life. 5. I am a Chinese Mestiza. Chinese culture have a great effect to Philippine culture until today because Filipino-Chinese communities preserve and practice this culture, this belief is being pass down from generations to generations. As a part of this community we celebrate different occasions all year round, all members of the family will gather for a meal to have stronger family ties, we believe in different lucky charms for our self and family and also in karma.