What Is This Module About?

Sometimes the world can seem like such a big place. If your community
or even your province seems very big, then you can just imagine how big the
world is! The amazing thing is, even if the world is such a big place, different
people from all over have found a way to interact with each other. People all
over the world have developed links with each other even if many countries
are separated by big oceans or very tall mountains. Even in your community,
you might be surprised to know that you are linked with other people in other
communities all over the world. That is what this module is about.

In this module, you will learn how the Philippines is connected to the rest
of the world. We as Filipinos are linked to other countries and people around
the world in many ways. The food we eat, the products we buy, the places
where we work, the shows we watch on television or at the movies, and the
sports we play are all affected by our link with other countries. In this
module, you will learn more about some of the areas where there is close
interaction between the Philippines and other countries. You will also learn
how these overseas linkages affect your daily activities. As you study this
module, you will realize just how important our link to the world is in our
daily lives.

This module is made up of two lessons:

Lesson 1 — I Am Connected to the World!

Lesson 2 — How Do These Links Affect Me?

What Will You Learn From This Module?

After studying this module, you should be able to:

 identify some familiar products and services which are

good examples of links between the Philippines and the
world;

 identify and describe the major areas that connect the Philippines
to the rest of the world; and

 explain how these links can effect your daily life and activities.

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 Let’s See What You Already Know

How much do you know about the topic of this module? Why don’t you
answer the questions below to find out.

A. Identify which of the products below are common examples of

products that link the Philippines to the rest of the world. Place a
check mark (4) in the space provided before the number.

1. Fertilizers

2. Cellular phones

3. Coconut oil

4. Tricycles

5. Electronics

6. Garments

7. Fish and prawns

8. Iron and steel

9. Bananas

10. Sugar

B. Give two statements that describe how the Philippines is linked to

the rest of the world in terms of the given areas below. Write your
answers in the spaces provided.

1. Business and Industry

2. Sports

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 3. Work

4. Media

5. Education

C. Answer the following questions briefly. Write your answers in

the spaces provided.

1. How do links between the Philippines and the world affect

the choices and quality of rice available in the market?

2. How do links between the Philippines and the world affect

the kinds of shows aired on television?

3. How do links between the Philippines and the world affect

the kinds of educational programs developed by the
Philippine government?

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 4. How can links between the Philippines and the world
determine what kinds of jobs are available for Filipinos?

5. How do links between the Philippines and the world

affect tricycle or jeepney fares?

6. How do links between the Philippines and the world affect

how much in pesos can be exchanged for another currency?

Well, how was it? Do you think you fared well? Compare your answers
with those in the Answer Key on pages 41–43 to find out.

If all your answers are correct, very good! You may still study the
module to review what you already know. Who knows, you might learn a few
more new things as well.

If you got a low score, don’t feel bad. This only means that this module is
for you. It will help you understand some important concepts that you can
apply in your daily life. If you study this module carefully, you will learn the
answers to all the items in the test and a lot more! Are you ready?

You may go now to the next page to begin Lesson 1.

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 LESSON 1

I Am Connected to the World!

Have you ever wondered about where the different products you use
every day come from? Shampoos, laundry soaps, food, drinks, electrical
appliances, plates, cups and saucers, spoons, forks, pots and pans are just
some of the products that we use every day. Many of these products are
made locally but many others come from other countries around the world.
You have probably seen many television shows or movies that feature stars
from other countries. Maybe you have even seen an NBA basketball match,
a world championship boxing fight or the Olympics. These are things that
you might be very familiar with. They are all examples of how the
Philippines is linked to the other parts of the world.

In this lesson, we shall identify some products, services and programs

that are examples of links between the Philippines and the world. These
products, services and programs have become a very familiar part of our
daily lives, and it would be hard to imagine life without them.

After studying this lesson, you should be able to identify some of the
products, services and programs that link the Philippines to the rest of
the world.

Are you ready to start? You can now begin with the first activity. Turn to
the next page.

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 Let’s Try This

Look at the pictures below. Which of the following objects are you
familiar with? Identify each of them below. How important are these things in
your daily life? Write your answers in the spaces provided.

1. 2.

3. 4.

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5. 6.

7. 8.

9. 10.

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 Were you able to identify all the objects in the pictures? Are they all
important in your daily life? Compare your answers with those in the Answer
Key on pages 43–45.

Let’s Study and Analyze

In the previous activity, you were asked to identify some objects. Which
of them were you very familiar with? Can you think of any possible
connections these things might have with other parts of the world? As you
think about this, ask yourself the following questions:
1. Who makes my shampoo or soap?
2. Where does the oil used to make gasoline come from?
3. Where are electric fans and other common house appliances made?
4. Why are there many television shows featuring foreign actresses
and actors?
5. Why is it that when I exchange dollars for pesos, the rate is never
the same?
6. How come there are many factories in the Philippines that
provide jobs to many Filipinos but are owned by foreigners?
7. Why do foreigners come to the Philippines to take pictures and go to
different places around the country?
8. Where does the medicine for my cough or cold come from?
9. Why do many Filipinos go to other countries to work?
10. What are the different sporting events that Filipinos train for?
Have you given enough thought to each of these questions? Maybe you
knew the answer to some of the questions right away. Maybe you had to think
hard about some others. The important thing is that each of these questions
helps us see that many of the things we consider important in our daily lives
are actually good examples of how the Philippines is connected to the rest of
the world. When we use some products or services, we are part of that link
between the Philippines and many other countries all over the world.

Are you curious about this connection? Do you want to find the answer to
all the questions above? Well, just keep reading and you’ll find out!

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 Let’s Learn

There are many products, services or programs that are good examples of
the links between the Philippines and the rest of the world. When you saw the
picture of the shampoo and soap, you might have thought that these were very
important products for you. You use these products when you take a bath.
There are many kinds of soap and shampoo that you can choose from. Some
of these are also sold in many other countries around the world.

In the Philippines, there are companies owned by foreigners who make

the products you sometimes use. Here are some examples of foreign
corporations who make products that many Filipinos consume:

Unilever makes products Procter and Gamble makes

like shampoos, soaps, detergents, products like soaps, shampoos,
deodorants, and toothpastes. detergents, baby care products and
sanitary napkins.

Dole makes products like Del Monte also makes canned

canned pineapples and pineapples as well as other products
pineapple juices. like fruit cocktails and even corned
beef.

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 All of these companies have offices here in the Philippines. They make
products that many Filipinos enjoy. However, they are owned by foreigners.

Medicine is another example of this. Many medicines you use when you
are sick are manufactured or developed by companies in other parts of the
world.

Here are other examples of things that are good examples of links
between the Philippines and other countries.

Computers help make our society

more advanced. Many computers
come to the Philippines from other
parts of the world. The Philippines in
turn has many computer students
who become good computer
programmers. These computer
programmers often go to other
countries to work.

Many television shows we enjoy

are produced in other countries like
Mexico or the United States. Many
cartoons that Filipino children enjoy
are produced in Japan. There are
many talented Filipino artists. Often,
many of them are asked to draw some
of the cartoons that we see in the
movies or on television.

Many times, Philippine athletes

go to other countries to compete in
sports events like the Southeast
Asian Games or the Olympics. Many
other countries also participate in
these sporting events.

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 Sometimes, people from other
countries come to the Philippines for
a visit. They usually want to go
around and see the different tourist
attractions around the Philippines.
Many Filipinos also go to other
countries to see different sights or
visit their relatives.

Can you think of other examples? Write your ideas on how the
Philippines has links with other countries on the lines below. Discuss your
answer with your Instructional Manager, co-learners, friends or family
members.

There are many different ways by which the Philippines is connected to

the rest of the world. The examples given here are just a few of them. They
are things that are familiar to many Filipinos and are a part of their daily lives.

Let’s Read

Read the story of Grace below. Try to identify the things that are good
examples of links between the Philippines and the rest of the world. These
things could be in the form of products, services or even employment.

Grace wakes up every morning to go to work.

Oh! I have to remember

to buy shampoo on my
way home. I still have
some
toothpasteleft...Thiswill
last me till next week.

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She rides a tricycle to get to the main highway.

Good morning, Grace!

Good Morning, Mang
Isko! What’s the latest
news?

I heard that they will be Oh, that isn’t good news! I

increasing
the prices of gasoline soon. That hope the prices of food in
the
means we will be raising our market do not go up.
fares.

Grace arrives at the factory where she works. It is located in an area

where there are many factories and offices. Many Filipinos work in these
factories. Some of them make electronics and others make other products
like garments.

Hello, Hello, Jeanette!

Grace! Good morning!

We have to arrange
the accommodations
for Mr. Fujimoto who
is arriving next week That’s right! The
from Japan to check company boss will once
how things are at the again come for a visit!
plant.

In the afternoon, Grace recieves a call from her mother. Her mother is
asking her to find out the exchange rate because Grace’s brother, Benjie,
just sent home some money from Saudi Arabia.

Grace, your Kuya

Benjie just sent
some dollars from
Saudi. How much is
that in pesos?

I don’t know, Mama. I still have to

check the
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exchange rate. You know it is always
changing.

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During break time, Grace chats with Jeanette . . .

How is your brother,

Jeanette? Is he finishing
school already?
Yes! In fact, a big
computer manufacturer in
the U.S. just donated
100 new units to his
school. He says that
when he graduates from
his programming course,
he will probably apply
for a job in another
country. I hear many
countries are hiring
Filipino computer
programmers.

After a long day at work, Grace arrives home . . .

Hello, Mama! Oh, that’s good! Just

I’m here! in time for our favorite
show, “Josaminda!”

That’s right! I
wonder
what will happen to
the
beautiful Chalia this
time—I hope her
prince
charming finally
notices
her!

Let’s Try This

Did you enjoy spending a day with Grace? Were you able to identify some
things that are good examples of links between the Philippines and the rest of
the world? Answer the following questions. Write your answers in the spaces
provided below each question.

A. Name at least five things in Grace’s story that are good examples
of links between the Philippines and the rest of the world.

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 B. Which of the products, places or activities mentioned in the story do
you think are an important part of Grace’s day?

C. Given Grace’s daily activities, do you think Grace is experiencing

a connection with the other parts of the world? Why/Why not?

Compare your answers with those in the Answer Key on pages 45–46.

Let’s Think About This

We live each day using certain products or services or doing certain

activities without ever thinking that we are experiencing a connection with
the other parts of the world. If you have a television, you might be using
something that was made by someone in another country. Likewise, when
you take part in building or manufacturing things that will be sold in other
countries, someone in that country will be using something you made.

There are many areas where the Philippines maintains links with other
countries around the world. You might have a relative who works in another
country. That relative might send you money once in a while. Someone you
know might want to take up computer science or engineering. These are jobs
that make use of technology like computers or other electronics which come
from other countries.

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 Whenever we use a product from another country or join an organization
that is also present in other parts of the world, we are making a connection
between our country and the rest of the world. We benefit from these links
by consuming products or services made by foreign companies. We also
contribute to these links by offering our ability to work in these companies or
making products for sale in other countries. These are just some examples of
the many ways we are connected to the rest of the world.

We seldom realize it but our connection to many other parts of the world
is much closer than we think it is. In fact, the links between the Philippines
and the rest of the world affect so many aspects of our daily lives.

Let’s See What You Have Learned

Answer the following questions below. Write your answers in the spaces
provided.

A. Name at least five things (products, services, organizations or

activities) that are good examples of links between the Philippines
and the other parts of the world.

B. Do you think your daily life is touched by links between

the Philippines and other parts of the world? Why/Why
not?

How did you do? Compare your answers with those in the Answer Key
on page 47.

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 If you were able to get all the correct answers, very good! That means
you understood this lesson very well. If you made some mistakes, don’t
worry, just review the parts of the lesson that you did not understand.

Let’s Remember

In this lesson, you learned about some products, services, organizations

and activities which are good examples of links between the Philippines and
the rest of the world. We might not realize it but our daily lives involve a
range of connections between our country and the rest of the world. Many
products made by different foreign companies have become important parts
of our daily lives. Even our jobs are dependent on the relationships and
connections between the Philippines and the rest of the world.

The more you think about it, the more you will realize that our daily lives
are very much linked with the lives of other people from other countries.
Even our daily activities are connected with the people from different parts of
the world.

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 LESSON 2

How Do These Links Affect Me?

ARCTIC OCEAN

GREENLAND
SEA

ICELAND
FINLAND

KAZAKHSTAN

JAPAN

ARABIAN PHILIPPINES
SEA
COLUMBIA

CHILE

NEW ZEALAND

You might have heard once or twice about the increasing prices of crude
oil or gasoline. You might also have heard about a young Filipino winning a
silver medal in boxing during the 1996 Olympic Games. These two news
items might seem unrelated but they are not. Each of them shows us that the
Philippines is a part of many events which happen in other parts of the world.

In the previous lesson, you learned that the Philippines is connected to

different parts of the world. We are linked to the world in many ways, most of
them involve things that are very familiar and very important to us. In this
lesson you will learn more about the different links between the Philippines
and the other parts of the world. You will also learn more about how these
links can affect your daily life.

After studying this lesson, you should be able to:

 identify and describe the major areas which link the Philippines to
the world; and

 explain how these links might have an effect on your daily life
and activities.

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 Let’s Try This

You are given some words or phrases whose letters have been scrambled.
These words are examples of some of the areas which link the Philippines to
the world. You are also given a brief description of each word or phrase.
Unscramble the letters to get the correct word or phrase. Write your answers
in the spaces provided.
1. NISSESUB NAD TRUSINYD
(This area concerns the different products we receive from and send
to other countries. It also includes the different foreign-owned
companies who have offices and factories in the Philippines.)

2. PROSST
(This involves the many athletes in the Philippines who go to other
countries to participate in certain major events. Examples of these are
the Olympics and the Southeast Asian Games.)

3. ETANDUCIO
(This involves the programs that aim to develop your skills and
knowledge in terms of science, math, social science, etc. One
example of this is the NFE A&E Program.)

4. CHENYGLOOT
(This area includes such equipment as computers, machines,
appliances and other electronics that make many tasks easier for us.
It also includes jobs and skills like computer programming and
medical science.)

5. TOPYNLEMME
(This area includes the different kinds of jobs that are available around
the world. Many Filipinos have gone to other countries in order to
work.)

Compare your answers with those in the Answer Key on page 47.

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 The words or phrases you just unscrambled are the different areas that
links the Philippines to the world. You will learn more about them in the next
activity.

Let’s Learn

In the first lesson, you learned that many things in your everyday life are
good examples of links between the Philippines and the world. Let us look
more closely at each of these links.

The Philippines is connected to the rest of the world in terms of business

and industry.

The Philippines exchanges goods and services with other countries. The
goods that are made in other countries and sent to the Philippines are called
imports. The goods that are made in the Philippines and sent to other
countries are called exports. This exchange of goods is called trade. Some
examples of goods that are imported from other countries are the following:

The Philippines imports most of

its oil from other countries. As you
may already know, oil is necessary to
make gasoline which is used by
tricycles, jeepneys and trucks.

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 Some of the fertilizers used by
farmers come from other countries.

The motorcycles and trucks that we

see on the highway are all
manufactured in other countries.

There are many kinds of rice for

sale in the Philippines that are grown
in other countries. If a country cannot
produce enough rice to feed its
people, then it has to buy rice from
other countries.

Here are some products that are manufactured in the Philippines and sent
to other countries.

The Philippines exports a lot of

fish and prawns.

There are many factories in the

Philippines that assemble electronics.
These electronics are then sent to
other countries.

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 Garments are one of the major
exports of the Philippines to other
parts of the world. However, some
of the raw materials used for these
garments are imported from other
countries.

You can find a list of the products that are imported and exported in the
Appendix of this module on pages 52–54.

Let’s Try This

Can you think of any other product that we import or export? Write your
answer in the space provided below.

Compare your answers with those in the Answer Key on page 47.

Let’s Think About This

Apart from exporting and importing goods and services to and from other
countries, there are other ways that business and industry provide links
between the Philippines and other countries. Do you have any idea on what
these links might be? Write down examples of other overseas links related to
business and industry in the space provided on the next page. Discuss your
answer with your Instructional Manager or Facilitator, co-learners, family and
friends.

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 In many cases, businesses from other countries come to the Philipines to
set up offices or factories. Because of this, they provide jobs to many
Filipinos. The Philippine government tries to encourage foreign investors to
put up businesses in the Philippines so that there can be more jobs. In order to
do this, the government sometimes creates export processing zones, where
foreign companies can set up factories to make their products. The Subic Bay
Free Port in Zambales and Clark Field in Pampanga are other examples of
places where many foreign companies have set up factories or offices. These
factories and offices have provided many jobs to the people living in these
areas.

Let’s Learn

Technology is another area which connects the Philippines to the world.

Much of the technology that we see around us is the result of the connections
we have with other countries. Computers, factory machinery, automated teller
machines, household appliances and cellular phones have all been made
available to us because of the link between the Philippines and other countries
which invented and manufacture these technologies. You can say that the
countries that have advanced technology share much of it with other countries
like the Philippines.

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 Can you think of more examples of technologies used in the
Philippines which were developed in other countries? Write down five
technologies that are important in your daily life.

Compare your answers with those in the Answer Key on page 48.

The Philippines does not only receive technologies. There are many
Filipinos who study computer programming. When they finish their studies,
they have opportunities to go to other countries to find work.

The Philippines is also linked with the rest of the world through the
following:

Sports

Many Filipino athletes train for sporting events in other countries. There
are also times when the Philippines is the host of sporting events in which
many athletes from other countries come to participate. Here are some
examples of sports that link Filipino athletes with those from other countries.
Many Filipinos are also fans of sports from other countries shown on
television such as basketball, football and golf.

The pictures on the next page are some examples of sports that link the
Philippines and other countries.

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 Track and Field Boxing Billiards

Can you think of other examples of sports links between the Philippines
and other countries. Write your answers in the spaces provided below and
discuss your answer with your Instructional Manager or Facilitator, co-
learners, family members or friends.

Education

Some Filipinos are fortunate enough to study in colleges and universities

abroad. Students from other countries also study in colleges and universities in
the Philippines.

The Philippines maintains links with an international educational

organization called UNESCO or the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization. UNESCO has a commintment to provide education to
everyone in the world. The Philippines works closely with this organization
and other countries involved in achieving this goal.

Did you know that the NFE A&E Program won an international prize
from UNESCO? Now, the governments in other countries are interested in
learning more about the NFE A&E Program so they can implement
something similar for their own people.

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 Do you know anybody who is studying or has studied abroad? What do
you think are the advantages and disadvantages of studying in another
country? Write your answer in the space provided below and discuss it with
your Instructional Manager, co-learners, friends and family members.

Military

Have you heard about the Visiting Forces Agreement or VFA? Do you
remember that Subic Bay in Zambales, Clark Field in Pampanga and Camp
John Hay in Baguio were once operated by U.S. military? The Philippines
maintains links with the armed forces of different countries. The Philippines
also participates in the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces, which is a group
of soldiers from different countries formed to maintain peace and security in
different parts of the world.

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Currency

Have you ever had a relative who sent you money from another country?
If so, then you must have experienced exchanging that currency for pesos at a
bank or money changer. What happened when you tried to have your money
changed? Each country in the world has its own form of currency. The
currency of one country has a certain value in another country and this value
changes often. That’s why when you exchange currency like dollars for
pesos, the rate is always changing.

Media

Television, movies, newspapers and radio are all types of media. What are
some examples of links between Filipino media and that of other countries?
Write your ideas in the space provided below.

You often see news stories about people from other countries on
television. You might also read about them in the newspapers. Even the
evening television dramas that many Filipinos enjoy are all produced in other
countries like Mexico and the United States. Many television stations in the
Philippines buy these programs from other countries so they can broadcast
them to their Filipino audience. Some Philippine television companies have
also begun to broadcast some of their news and other programs in other
countries for the OFWs and other Filipinos living there. Filipino communities
in other countries have also established their own local newspapers that cover
Filipino news for OFWs and other Filipino migrants.

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Employment

Do you know someone who works in another country? Why do you think
many Filipinos choose to become OFWs? What are the benefits of
employment links between the Philippines and other countries? Many
Filipinos go to other countries because there are more job opportunities there.
These overseas jobs provide opportunities for increased income for qualified
Filipino workers. The training one receives or skills one has can help
determine the opportunities available to her or him in another country. There
are also many foreigners who work in the Philippines. Sometimes, the
presidents of some foreign corporations move to the Philippines to run their
businesses.

What do you think are some effects of such employment links on the
Philippines?

Discuss your answers with your Instructional Manager or

Facilitator, co-learners, family members and friends.

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Tourism

Have you ever visited a place away from your hometown for a vacation?
If so, then you have been a tourist. Have you ever seen or met people visiting
the Philippines from other countries? What countries were they from? Many
people from other countries like visiting other places. Sometimes, you might
meet some tourists who are on vacation here in the Philippines. They come to
the Philippines to see the beaches or go around the country and see the
different sights. There are also many Filipinos who go to other countries to
see different places. If you were ever given the chance to go and visit other
countries, what countries would you visit? Why? Write your answer in the
space provided below.

Discuss your answer with your Instructional Manager or

Facilitator, co-learners, family members or friends.

On the next page is a summary of the links between the Philippines and
the rest of the world.

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 Let’s Remember

Here are some of the links between the Philippines and the world:

 Technology

 Sports

 Military

 Education

 Employment

 Media

 Tourism

 Currency

 Business and industry

These are just some of the links between the Philippines and the rest of
the world. If you really think about it, you will realize that you interact with
these links in your daily life. Many of the things that you use or enjoy all
connect you, in one way or another, to the rest of the world. This means that
there are many people just like you all over the world who enjoy the same
products and services that you do. In fact, you might be surprised to find out
that you have a lot in common with other people all over the world.

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 Let’s Try This

Name the different areas which connect the Philippines to the rest of the
world. For each area, write down at least one example of a link between the
Philippines and the rest of the world. Write your answers in the box below.

Area Example

Were you able to remember all of the areas mentioned in this lesson?
Compare your answers with those in the Answer Key on pages 48–49.

Let’s Think About This

How do the links between the Philippines and the rest of the world affect
your daily life? Try to think how each of the following situations can affect
you. Discuss your answers with a family member, friend or your Instructional
Manager.

A. You heard that the international price of crude oil has gone up.
What do you think will be the effect of this on your daily life?

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 B. You just heard that the government is designating an area near
your community as an export processing zone or a place where
foriegn- owned companies can set up factories. How do you think
this will affect your daily life?

C. You just found out that they are building a new school near your
community. Your barangay captain informed you that this is part of
a government project that was approved in an international
education convention. How do you think this will affect your daily
life?

Were you able to discuss your answers with a family member, friend or
your Instructional Manager? Did it become clear to you how each of these
situations can affect your daily life? Read on to find out.

Let’s Learn

We don’t usually see the connection but the links between the Philippines
and the world can affect our daily lives. For example, the Philippines imports
oil from other countries. When the price of oil goes up or down or when the
exchange rate changes, then so does the price of oil. That means the prices of
gasoline will also change. If the price of oil goes up, the price of gasoline will
also go up. If the price of gasoline goes up, then the prices of many goods will
also increase. The amount you will pay for a jeepney or tricycle ride will also
increase.

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 Here are other situations where the links between the Philippines and the
rest of the world will affect your daily life:

 If the government attracts foreign companies to set up factories

or offices near your community, there will be more jobs
available.

 Because of the involvement of the Philippines in such organizations

as UNESCO, there is more cooperation between countries with
regard to bringing educational programs to the people. The
Philippines and other countries try to work together to bring
educational programs to their citizens. This means there will be more
opportunities for you to go to school or to learn. This will increase
your knowledge and skills and give you more opportunities for
employment.

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 Let’s Try This

Let’s look at other links between the Philippines and how they affect
your daily life. Try to think about how each of the following situations will
affect you. You can discuss your ideas with your Instructional Manager or
Facilitator, co-learners, family members or friends.

1. You go to the city hall in your area and you find that they are
installing new computers. Your friend who works there tells you that
they are implementing a computerization program in the city hall.
How will this affect your daily life?

2. Your family enjoys watching a drama show on television which

features foreign actors and actresses. You enjoy the show so much
that you become sad when the show finally ends. Three months
later, you see a commercial for a new foreign drama show on
another channel. How will this affect your daily life?

3. A relative of yours regularly sends you money from Japan. One

day, while you are walking past a money changer, you notice that
the exchange rate for the dollar and the yen are higher this week
than last week. How will this affect your daily life?

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 4. You hear a group of farmers in your area talking about their low crop
yield this year. The next day, a friend of yours from the National
Food Authority tells you that they are estimating that they will need
to
import tons of rice from Thailand this year. How will this affect your
daily life?

Were you able to discuss your answers with a family member, friend or
your Instructional Manager or Facilitator? Did it become clear to you how
each of these situations can affect your daily life? Read on to find out.

Let’s Learn

Here are more examples of how the links between the Philippines and
other countries affect our daily life:

 Technology is an important link between the Philippines and the

rest of the world. For example, the technology that has been shared
with the Philippines by other countries has brought us conveniences
like telephones, which we use to communicate with other people.
Other forms of technology like the Internet is helping many
Filipino businesses grow. Other forms of technology like the
computer make work more efficient. This has speeded up
applications in many government offices so you don’t have to wait
that long anymore for what you need.

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 Television networks in the Philippines have many links to other
stations around the world. They usually buy programs like drama or
comedy shows from other countries and show them to the Philippine
audience. When many people enjoy watching a foreign show, other
television stations will also try to get similar shows from other
countries. They also get news clips from other countries which they
insert in the news programs they broadcast. Because of this, you have
a wider choice of programs to choose from. This means that when
you want to be entertained, you will have more choices.

 When someone sends you money from another country, the amount
you can get for the money sent you in pesos will change from day
to day. Trade between the Philippines and the rest of the world help
determine how much in pesos you can get from the money you
were sent.

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  If the Philippines cannot grow enough rice, it must buy from other
countries that produced more than enough rice. This means you
will find more rice from other countries being sold in markets or
supermarkets.

As you can see, links between the Philippines and the rest of the world
affect your daily life. These links can determine the prices of the food you
buy or the kinds of jobs that are available in your community. They also
determine the kinds of television shows that you can enjoy watching. These
links also affect many people like you all over the world in the same way.
The more you think about it, the more it becomes clear that we live in one
world and we are all connected to each other. Many people around the world
enjoy many of the things that you also enjoy. Indeed, we are connected to the
world in many ways.

Let’s See What You Have Learned

Did you enjoy studying this lesson? Why don’t you test yourself to see
how much you learned. Answer the following questions.
A. Identify at least five areas which link the Philippines to the rest of
the world. Give an example for each area based on your daily life.
Write your answers in the spaces provided below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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 B. Describe how each of the following links between the Philippines
and the rest of the world has affected your daily life. Write your
answers in the spaces provided below.
1. How has technology developed in other countries affected
your daily life?

2. How can the price of crude oil in the world market affect
your daily life?

3. How can the constantly changing exchange rate affect your

daily life?

How did you do? Compare your answers with those in the Answer Key
on pages 49–50.
If you were able to get all the correct answers, very good! This means you
understood this topic very well.
If you made some mistakes, don’t worry. Just review the parts of the
lesson that you did not understand.

Let’s Remember

In this lesson, you learned more about the different links between the
Philippines and the rest of the world. You learned more about the different
areas in which the Philippines is connected to other countries around the
world. You also learned that these links can affect your daily life. The price of
oil is one good example of this. The fact is, these links have the same impact
on many people from different countries. This means that you have a lot in
common with many people around the world. Many of them enjoy the same

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television programs you or do have similar educational programs in their
community. Indeed, the links between the Philippines and the rest of the world
only means that you are connected to many others like you around the world.

Let’s Sum Up

In this module, you learned about the links between the Philippines and
the rest of the world. You learned that the Philippines is connected to the rest
of the world through business and industry, technology, education, media and
sports. These are only some examples of the many areas in which the
Philippines is connected to other countries. You learned that there are many
products that you use in your daily life that are good examples of these links.
You also learned that these links can affect your daily life in terms of the goods
you buy or the jobs and educational opportunities available to you in your
community.

After studying this module, you might have a better idea on how much
you are connected to other people around the world. You might be involved
in making products that people in other countries will use. You might also use
products that were produced in other countries. The most important thing to
remember is that there may be many different kinds of people in the world but
if you really think about it, no matter where you live or who you are, there is
a connection between you and the rest of the world.

What Have You Learned?

How much have you learned from this module? Answer the test below to
find out.

A. Look at the list of products below. Put a check mark (4) before the
product that links the Philippines with the rest of the world.

1. Gasoline

2. Banana leaves

3. Soap and shampoo

4. Fertilizer

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 5. Barong Tagalog

6. Lechon

7. Garments

8. Fish and prawns

B. Identify at least five different areas in which the Philippines is linked

to the rest of the world. Give a short description of each. Write your
answers in the spaces provided below.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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 C. A close friend of yours asks you if there was any connection
between the oil produced in other countries and the price of his
favorite fish at the market. How would you explain to him that this
link has an effect on his daily life? Write your answer in the space
provided below.

D. You now know that the links between the Philippines and the rest
of the world can affect your daily life. Of the links mentioned in
this module, which links have the biggest impact on your daily
life? Choose at least three areas that you feel have the biggest
effect on your daily life.

How did you do? Compare your answers with those in the Answer Key
on pages 50–51.

If you got all the correct answers, that’s very good! This means you
learned a lot about this topic. You now know more about the links between
the Philippines and the rest of the world. You may have also realized at this
point that you are connected with the many people around the world in many
ways.

If you made some mistakes, don’t worry. Just review the parts of the
module that you did not understand.

You are now finished with this module. You can now go on to the next
BNFE A&E module that you are interested in. Congratulations! You have
been an excellent student!

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 Answer Key

A. Let’s See What You Already Know (pages 2–4)

A. 4 1. Fertilizer

4 2. Cellular phones

4 3. Coconut oil

4 4. Tricycles

4 5. Electronics

4 6. Garments

4 7. Fish and prawns

4 8. Iron and steel

4 9. Bananas

4 10. Sugar

All the products listed above are good examples of the links
between the Philippines and the rest of the world.

B. Here are some examples for each of the five areas

mentioned: Business and industry:

 Products like toothpaste or shampoo which you use

everyday

 Crude oil which is made into gasoline

 Fish and prawns which are sent to other countries

Sports:

 Billiards  Track and Field

 Basketball

 Boxing

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 Work or employment:

 Filipinos who work in other countries

 Foreign companies who set up factories in

the Philippines and employ Filipinos

Media:

 Foreign television dramas that are shown in

the Philippines

 News programs and other shows that are shown in other

countries for the Filipino communities there

Education:

 Filipinos who go to other countries to study

 The Philippine government participating in

international educational organizations like UNESCO

You could have thought of other examples for each area not
listed here. Discuss your answers with your Instructional
Manager for additional feedback.

C. Here are some possible effects that the links between

the Philippines and the world can have on your daily
life:

1. If the farmers in the Philippines cannot grow enough rice,

the Philippine government and the private sector will
usually buy rice from other countries and sell it in the
Philippines. This means that when you buy rice, you might
see many kinds of rice from other countries being sold.

2. There are many television shows that you enjoy. Some of

these shows might be produced in other countries.
Television stations in the Philippines often buy shows from
other countries so they can show them here. Because there
are connections between the Philippines and other countries
in terms of media, we are able to watch many different kinds
of shows. We are also able to learn what’s going on in the
different parts of the world through the news from other
countries.

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 3. The Philippines is connected to the rest of the world in
terms of education. The Philippine government participates
in the programs of UNESCO. The Philippines works with
many other countries in providing educational programs to
many people including you.

4. Many times, foreign-owned companies will set up offices

or factories here in the Philippines. If a company builds an
office or a factory near your community, there will be more
jobs available for the people in your community.
Sometimes, the government will create special places for
factories or offices. If many companies are attracted to
these areas, then this means more jobs for the people in
your community.

5. The Philippines imports oil from other parts of the world.

Oil is very important in transportation or in generating
electricity. When the price of oil goes up, the price of
gasoline also goes up. This means that jeepney or tricycle
fares will become more expensive. The prices of many other
goods will also increase.

6. The value of money from another country depends on the

links between that country and the rest of the world. When
someone sends you money from another country, you
usually exchange it for pesos. For example, the amount of
pesos you can get for 50 US dollars will change from day to
day. The changes are the result of the Philippine links with
the rest of the world.

B. Lesson 1
Let’s Try This (pages 6–7)

Shampoo and soap are probably

important to you because you use
them every day when you take a
bath.

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 This is a gas pump. Gasoline is
very important to you because it is
used to make cars and trucks run.
Whenever you ride a tricycle or
jeepney, you are using something
that runs on gasoline.

This is a computer. You may or

may not use this in your daily life.
Computers are important, however,
because they help speed up certain
tasks. If you deal with a bank or
government agency, you might
notice that the people who work
there use computers. This helps
reduce the time you wait to be
served.

This is a television. You probably

enjoy watching television programs
during the day or before you sleep.
The television brings us
entertainment in the form of televison
shows that make us laugh or cry.

This is currency from another

country. If you have a family
member or relative who works in
another country, she or he might
send money to you once in a while.
This is important because you can
buy the things you need with this
money.

This is a factory that is owned by

foreigners. You might have
something like this located near your
community. This place can provide
jobs to many people. This might be
very important to you if you work in
a place like this.

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 These are tourists. You may or
may not have seen or met someone
from another country who is visiting
the Philippines. Many times, you can
become friends with people from
other countries. Tourists also help a
community because they spend
money for the goods and services
like food, accomodations, souvenirs,
etc. being offered in that community.

These are medicines. When you

are sick, you usually drink medicine,
so it is very important to your daily
life. Many medicines come from
other places, so they can be very
expensive.

This is a Filipino who works

overseas. You might know someone
who works in another country. Many
times, he or she will go there
because there are better opportunities
for work in that country.

This is a picture of an NBA

match. Many Filipinos like watching
basketball games on television. There
are also many Filipino basketball
players who compete in events in
other countries.

Let’s Try This (pages 13–14)

A. Here is a list of things in Grace’s story that are good examples of

links between the Philippines and the rest of the world. You
could have chosen five of the following:

Toothpaste
Shampoo

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 The price of gasoline
The factory where Grace works
The money sent by Benjie from Saudi Arabia
The computers donated to the school of Jeanette’s brother
The programming course Jeanette’s brother is finishing
The television show “Josaminda”

B. Shampoo and toothpaste are important to Grace because she

uses these things when she bathes and brushes her teeth.

The tricycle fare is important to Grace because she rides a

tricycle every day on her way to work. She is also very
concerned about the gasoline prices because they can affect the
price of food sold in the market.

The foreign-owned factory where Grace works is very important

because that is where Grace earns money from. Fixing the
arrangements for the visit of their Japanese boss is also
important to her because she wants to do very well in her job.

The money that Benjie sends from Saudi is important to

Grace because it helps them with their expenses. With the
money sent by Benjie, they can buy the things they need.

The television show, “Josaminda,” is important to Grace

because it provides her with entertainment and a form of
relaxation after a long day at work.

C. Yes, Grace is participating in the connection between the

Philippines and the rest of the world. Grace might use
toothpaste or shampoo that are manufactured by a foreign-
owned company. She rides a tricycle that runs on gasoline
imported from other countries. Her work and form of relaxation
also connect her to the world.

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 Let’s See What You Have Learned (page 15)

 Here are a list of things that are very good examples of the links
between the Philippines and the rest of the world. You might
have answered any of the following:

Fertilizers Cellular phones

Toothpastes Shampoo
Textile yarns Coconut oil
Gasoline Bananas
Fish and prawns Electronics
Garments Dollars or
currency Export processing zones Television shows
Tourism Sports

 You may not notice it but you are linked to the rest of the world
through your daily activities. Many of the products you use are
either manufactured by foreign-owned companies or are
manufactured with raw materials imported from other countries.
Even just by riding a jeepney or tricycle, we are connectiong
with the rest of the world.

C. Lesson 2
Let’s Try This (page 18)

1. Business and industry

2. Sports

3. Education

4. Technology

5. Employment

Let’s Try This (page 21)

For a full list of the different products that the Philippines imports
and exports, see the Appendix on pages 52–54. The tables in it list all
the products that are sent from the Philippines to other countries as
well as the products that are sent from other countries to the
Philippines.

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Let’s Learn (page 22)

Here are some examples of technologies developed in other

countries which might be important in your daily life:

Washing machines Gas stoves

Televisions Refrigerators

Radios Traffic lights

Computers Telephones

You might have thought of other examples of these technologies.

You can discuss your answers with your Instructional Manager or
Facilitator, co-learners, family members and friends.

Let’s Try This (page 30)

AREA EXAMPLE

Business and industry Shampoo and toothpaste

Technology Computers

Sports Boxing, billiards

Education NFE A&E Program

Media Foreign drama shows

Health and medicine Drugs that are manufactured

in other countries

Military Participation of the

Philippine Armed Forces in
UN peacekeeping missions

Currency U.S. dollars sent by someone

working in another country

Employment Foreign-owned factories which

employ Filipinos

Tourism Foreigners who come to the

Philippines for a vacation

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You might have thought of other examples for each area which were
not mentioned here. You can discuss your answers with your
Instructional Manager or Facilitator, your co-learners, family members
and friends.

Let’s See What You Have Learned (pages 36–37)

A. Here is a list of areas in which the Philippines is connected to

the rest of the world. You could have answered any one of the
following:

Business and Industry Technology

Sports Education

Media Health and medicine

Military Currency

Employment Tourism

You might have thought of other areas which were not mentioned
here. You can discuss your answers with your Instructional
Manager or Facilitator for additional feedback.

B. 1. Technology has brought us many conveniences. It has

given us such things as telephones, which we use to
communicate with others. Other forms of technology like
computers help speed up work and certain tasks thereby
saving you time. If you deal with a bank or a government
office, the use of technology can help shorten the time it
takes for you to get what you need from the said agency.

2. You know that the Philippines imports oil from other

countries. When the price of oil goes up or down or when
the exchange rate changes, then so does the price of oil. This
means the price of gasoline will also change. If the price of
oil goes up, the prices of gasoline will also go up. If the
prices of gasoline go up, then the prices of many goods will
also go up. The amount you will pay for a jeepney or
tricycle ride will also increase.

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 3. Because of the involvement of the Philippines in such
organizations as UNESCO, there is more cooperation
between countries with regard to bringing educational
programs to people. The Philippines and other countries try
to work together to bring educational programs to their
citizens. This means there will be more opportunities for you
to go to school or to learn. This will increase your
knowledge and skills and give you more opportunities for
employment.

D. What Have You Learned? (pages 38–40)

A. You should have checked the following items:

4 1. Gasoline
2. Banana leaves
4 3. Soap and shampoo
4 4. Fertilizers
5. Barong Tagalog
6. Lechon
4 7. Garments
4 8. Fish and prawns

B. Here is a list of areas in which the Philippines is connected to

the rest of the world. You might have answered any of the
following:

Technology: Much of the technology that we see all around us is

the result of the connections we have with other countries.
Computers, automated teller machines and cellular phones
have all been made available to us because of the links
between the Philippines and other countries which
invented and manufactured this technology.

Sports: Many Filipino athletes train for sporting events in other

countries. There are also times when the Philippines hosts
sporting events in which many athletes from other countries
come to participate.

Education: The Philippines maintains links with an organization

called UNESCO. The Philippines works closely with this
organization and other countries involved in it to provide
education to everyone.

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 Media: Many television stations in the Philippines buy television
programs from other countries so that they can broadcast
them to the Philippine audience.

Military: The Philippines maintains links with the armed forces

of different countries. Filipino soldiers go to other countries
for training or they conduct excercises with soldiers from
other countries.

Currency: Each country in the world has its own form of

currency. The currency of one country has a certain value in
another country and this value often changes. This is why
when you exchange currency like dollars for pesos, the rate
constantly changes.

Employment: Many Filipinos go to other countries because there

are more job opportunities there. There are also many
foreigners who work in the Philippines. Sometimes, the
presidents of some foreign corporations move to the
Philippines to run their businesses.

Tourism: Many people from other countries like visiting other

places. Sometimes, you might meet some tourists who are on
vacation here in the Philippines. There are also many
Filipinos who go to other countries to see different places.

Business and Industry: The Philippines trades goods and

services with other countries. The Philippine government
also tries to encourage foreign investors to put up businesses
in the Philippines so that there will be more jobs for
Filipinos.

C. You could explain to your friend that when the price of oil goes
up or down or when the exchange rate changes, then so does the
price of oil. This means that the price of gasoline will also
change. If the price of oil goes up, the price of gasoline will also
go up. If the prices of gasoline goes up, then the prices of many
goods your friend buys will also go up. The amount your friend
will pay for a jeepney or tricycle ride will also increase.

D. You might have mentioned the links in business and industry or

media as being very important in your daily life. Other links
between the Philippines and the rest of the world might not be
as important to you. You should discuss your answer with your
Instructional Manager or Facilitator for additional feedback.
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 Appendix
Here is a list of goods that the Philippines imports and exports:
PHILIPPINE EXPORTS BY COMMODITY GROUP

Total agro-based
products Agro-based
products Coconut
products
Copra
Coconut
oil
Desiccated coconut
Copra meal/cake
Others
Sugar and products
Centrifugal and
refined Molasses
Others
Fruits and vegetables
Canned pineapple
Pineapple juices
Pineapple concentrates
Bananas
Mangoes
Others
Other agro-based products
Fish, fresh or preserved of
which: Shrimps and prawns
Coffee, raw, not
roasted Abaca
fibers
Tobacco
unmanufactured
Natural rubber
Ramie fibers, raw or roasted
Seaweeds, dried
Rice
Other
s
Forest
products
Logs
Lumber
Plywood
Veneer sheets/Core
stocks Others
Mineral products
Copper
concentrates
Copper metal
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Gold
Iron ore agglomerates
Chromium ore
Nicke
l
Other
s

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Petroleum products
Manufactures
Electronic equipment and parts
Garments
Textileyarns/fabrics
Footwear
Travel goods and
handbags Wood
manufactures Furniture
and fixtures Chemicals
Nonmetallic mineral
manufactures Machinery and
transport equipment Processed
food and beverages Iron and
steel
Baby carrage., toys, games and sporting goods
Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles of plaiting materials
Miscellaneous manufactured articles
Others
Special
transactions Re-
exports
————————————————————— -

PHILIPPINE IMPORTS BY COMMODITY GROUP

Capital goods
Power Generating and specialized
machines Office and EDP machines
Telecommunication equipment and electric
machines Land transport equipment excluding
passenger
Cars and motorized cycles
Aircraft, ships and boats
Professional Science and Cont. Inst., photographic equipment and
optical goods Raw materials and intermediate goods
Unprocessed raw materials
Wheat
Corn
Unmilled cereals excluding rice and
corn Crude materials, inedible
Pulp and waste paper
Cotton
Synthetic fibers
Metalliferous ores
Others
Tobacco,
unmanufactured Semi-
processed raw materials

Feeding stuffs for animals

Animal and vegetable oils and
fats Chemical
Chemical compounds

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Medicinal and pharmaceutical chemical
Urea
Fertilizer excluding urea

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 Artificialres
ins Others
Manufactured goods
Paper and paper products
Textile yarns, fabrics and made-up
articles Nonmetallic mineral manufactures
Iron and steel
Nonferrous metals
Metal products
Others
Embroideries
Materials/Accessories for the manufacturing of electrical
equipment Iron ore, not agglomerated
Mineral fuel and
lubricant Coal, coke
Petroleum, crude
Others
Consumer
goods
Durable
Passenger cars & motorized
cycle Home appliances
Miscellaneous
manufactures Nondurable
Food and live animals chiefly for food

Dairy products
Fish & fish
preparation Rice
Fruits and vegetables
Others
Beverages and tobacco manufacture
Articlesofapparel,access.
Special transactions
Articles temporarily imported and exported
Others

Source: TradeStatisticsDivision,
NationalStatisticsOffice Republic of the
Philippines.

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 Glossary

Computer programming Creating or writing code to make a computer

run and perform tasks

Connected Joined together; united

Currency The money used in a certain country. This can be exchanged

for other currencies in other countries at a certain rate.

Exchange rate When you exchange one currency for another, the
exchange rate determines how much of one currency you can get for
another.

Exports The goods and services that are manufactured in the Philippines
and then sent to other countries

Export processing zone A place designated by the government where

factories can be built. Export processing zones have special
incentives for companies who set up factories in these special areas.

Imports The goods and services that are manufactured in other countries
and then sent to the Philippines

Links/Linkage A connection; to be joined

OFWs Overseas Filipino workers. These are Filipinos who go to other

countries to work.

UN United Nations. The United Nations is a group of 189 countries that

are commited to preserving peace through international cooperation.

UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural

Organization. UNESCO seeks to contribute to peace and security in
the world by promoting links and teamwork among nations through
education, science, culture and communication.

VFA Visiting Forces Agreement. The VFA is an agreement between the

United States and the Philippines in which the armed forces of both
countries will conduct military excercises together.

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