“Excuse me, Ma’am-Sir.” Travel the Philippines
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“Excuse me, Ma’am-Sir.” Travel the Philippines

The Philippines has had a tumultuous history, rarely having its own sovereignty. It has been ruled by Spain, Japan, and America. Spanish and American influences are prevalent. Many Spanish phrases are used alongside Tagalog, the indigenous language, and English education begins in the first grade. The predominant religion is Catholicism, first brought over by the…

Hello from AJET: October 2014
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Hello from AJET: October 2014

    Hey there good people of Hyogo, Chris Goodman here, your friendly Hyogo AJET helper guy, type, thingy… to help you welcome October with open arms and big smiles!!! Now, if you ask your students “What’s special about October?” many of them may start looking around at each other, freaking out thinking that you…