Are Filipinos really considered in US as Pacific Islanders and not Asians?
Don’t be fooled at once by the title of the entry. The story behind that statement excludes us. Last year, a friend left the Philippines and went to the United States. In his German class, the students were international. The professor asked who the Asians were and one by one the Asian students introduced themselves. And so it went, the Chinese, the Koreans, the Vietnamese, the Singaporeans etc. all raised their hands. Finally the professor calls this Filipino and asks, Professor: Where are you from? Filipino: Philippines Professor: Oh, Filipinos are not Asians! They are Pacific Islanders! Because ASIANS ARE SMART… In the United States, it is already being taught in schools that Filipinos are not Asians—that we are Pacific Islanders. While there is a lot of reaction against it, I am surprised that many intelligent Filipinos abroad have accepted this without question. Pacific Islands are places like Samoa, Hawaii, Tahiti, Guam, Cook Islands, Mariana Islands—and their common denominator? Most of them do not possess their own national and political identities—they are islands under the jurisdiction and protection of more powerful countries like USA, France and New Zealand. Most of these Pacific Islands are still referred to as “indigenous natives.†They have very, very small populations and they have no global role or power. While they have their own unique culture and characteristics, they do not hail from any great civilization in the past. Hindi sila lumaban at tumayo para sa sarili nilang lahi. What is even sad, however, is that even Pacific Islanders do not like and do not accept Filipinos! One good example are Hawaiian tourists we met in China. When they learned that we were Filipinos, they disgustingly uttered , “You eat Balot!†and avoided us like a plague. The statement of this American guy, filled with racism obviously merits strong disapproval. In fact, our friend was so angry after having been humiliated in front of the class. The logical thing to say, is that the Philippines IS part of the ASEAN group of nations. We can also say that Japan is an island in the Pacific Ocean but is not considered a Pacific Island. But we should ask—why would no one dare to call the Japanese people Pacific Islanders? Why pick on the Philippines? Simple. Because Japan has produced cars and we have produced dried mangoes and pastillas. The Philippines has been so left behind by Asian countries that foreigners shake their heads and ask, “What happened to your country?†Let us not even compare the Philippines with the four Tiger economies, ‘cuz they’re just way way way too far ahead. What about Vietnam and Thailand? I read that for every one Filipino who has a Master’s Degree, Vietnam has 6, Thailand has 25 and Singapore has 200. But why bother to be educated when the national dream is to go abroad? We are scattered from Hongkong to Kazakhstan, from Italy to even North Korea. Thousands of our doctors are becoming nurses. Our teachers become caregivers. Our women become entertainers and prostitutes. Our young people only know one course and that is nursing. Why would foreigners respect us when we do not even respect ourselves? We are the country of Gucci Gangs—our elite own Picassos and they simply have no heart to alleviate and educate the masses, as F. Sionil Jose and Brian Gorrell—the pitiful Australian guy who was robbed by DJ Montano—sadly pointed out. I am reminded of Condoleezza Rice, the first black woman to become the United States Secretary of State. She was born in Alabama and suffered discrimination on account of her color. But she was taught from a young age by her father, that she had to be “twice as goodâ€and prove that she was deserving of advancement. Condoleezza Rice explains, “I was going to be so well prepared, and I was going to do all of these things that were revered in white society SO WELL, that I would be armored somehow from racism. I would be able to confront white society on its own terms.†(Washington Post, Lessons of Might and Right, How Segregation and an Indomitable Family Shaped National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, By Dale Russakoff, September 9, 2001) The only way to answer people, who insist that we are uncivilized tribes is not by shooting off our mouths. The only answer is to beat them by studying and working ten times harder than the rest—to beat them not just once or twice, but to do so consistently for the next 20,30, 40, 50 years. Unless we Filipinos are prepared to love our country, and sacrifice ourselves by doing the extra-mile, we really deserve to be called stupid. ~ Lipad-Lawin Source: http://www.thebrownraise.org
Other - Cultures & Groups - 8 Answers
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Most Filipinos I met are very nice peope (but not necessarily sharp/intelligent like the East Asians). Vietnamese in my opinion isn't that smart either. Koreans can be pretty dumb too. Once again, he can be classified as both I guess.
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You want me to read all of that? Oh no- dear. I haven't got the time...
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if the professor was asian, he wasnt a very smart asian
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too much generalizations/ stereotypes>>>>>>>>>>> >>>Simple. Because Japan has produced cars and we have produced dried mangoes and pastillas. The Philippines has been so left behind by Asian countries that foreigners shake their heads and ask, “What happened to your country?†Let us not even compare the Philippines with the four Tiger economies, ‘cuz they’re just way way way too far ahead. What about Vietnam and Thailand? I read that for every one Filipino who has a Master’s Degree, Vietnam has 6, Thailand has 25 and Singapore has 200. But why bother to be educated when the national dream is to go abroad? We are scattered from Hongkong to Kazakhstan, from Italy to even North Korea. Thousands of our doctors are becoming nurses. Our teachers become caregivers. Our women become entertainers and prostitutes. Our young people only know one course and that is nursing. Why would foreigners respect us when we do not even respect ourselves? We are the country of Gucci Gangs—our elite own Picassos and they simply have no heart to alleviate and educate the masses, as F. Sionil Jose and Brian Gorrell—the pitiful Australian guy who was robbed by DJ Montano—sadly pointed out.
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who cars really? people in this world are always trying to put a label on something
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What does it matter? The Philippines is in Asia, therefore if you're Filipino you are Asian. It's pretty simple. Being smart or not has nothing to do with anything.
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forgot to mention that Filipinos average the 2nd highest household income out of all asian groups in USA... 1st is Indians.
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OK, first of all, expecting Americans to know the least little thing about geography is expecting way too much of them. I'm married to an African, from Ghana. I have encountered hundreds of people who think that Africa is a country, not a continent; several who've asked me if I went on a "safari" when I went to Africa, and whether or not my husband and kids speak "African" (there are 45 major languages in Ghana alone, not even looking at the other 55 countries on the continent). Anyway, the point is, most Americans are going to have a blank "What are you talking about" look when you try to discuss the Philippines. My doctor is from the Philippines. And I've had previous doctors from there. They are good doctors, esp. the one I have now. MY confusion about the Philippines has to do with a sort-of-Asian look to the people, but Spanish sounding names. And Tagalog doesn't seem to be a language like Chinese and Japanese, since it's written with Latin (Roman) characters. So from that perspective, I can see it being considered as a "Pacific Island" country as opposed to being a part of Asia.
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Monday, April 28, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
Can I work in Europe
Can I work in Europe?
Here's my deal. I was born in Poland, came to Canada at like 11 so I have a dual citizenship. I want to go back to Europe. I was thinking Italy, Greece or Austria. Maybe something else. I'm not firm on anything. I just want a change of lifestyle. Does my dual citizenship help me at all to be able to work in Europe as a nurse? I have a degree. Where can I get the info on this. Thanks.
Immigration - 3 Answers
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yes the dual citizenship can help you.
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Yes, you just buy a one-way plane ticket and when you get to Europe you start looking for a job. Go to London because you speak the language already and could find a job easily, no one will hire you if you don't speak the language. London is a great city, line Toronto and NYC.
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Yes, Poland is in the EU so you can work in any EU country without a work permit. For most of them, you just need to find a job and when you have one, you apply for a residence permit which is more of a formality, just so they know that you are staying. That does not however mean that you can work as a nurse. Nurses in most countries are subject to licensing so you would have to google the association of nurses or ministry of health in the country you want to go to and find out what you need to do to get licensed. Number 2 is language barriers. It may not be very easy for you to work if you can't understand the patients but if there is a shortage of nurses in that country, they will probably take you anyway, at least as long as you are licensed to work as a nurse already.
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Here's my deal. I was born in Poland, came to Canada at like 11 so I have a dual citizenship. I want to go back to Europe. I was thinking Italy, Greece or Austria. Maybe something else. I'm not firm on anything. I just want a change of lifestyle. Does my dual citizenship help me at all to be able to work in Europe as a nurse? I have a degree. Where can I get the info on this. Thanks.
Immigration - 3 Answers
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yes the dual citizenship can help you.
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Yes, you just buy a one-way plane ticket and when you get to Europe you start looking for a job. Go to London because you speak the language already and could find a job easily, no one will hire you if you don't speak the language. London is a great city, line Toronto and NYC.
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Yes, Poland is in the EU so you can work in any EU country without a work permit. For most of them, you just need to find a job and when you have one, you apply for a residence permit which is more of a formality, just so they know that you are staying. That does not however mean that you can work as a nurse. Nurses in most countries are subject to licensing so you would have to google the association of nurses or ministry of health in the country you want to go to and find out what you need to do to get licensed. Number 2 is language barriers. It may not be very easy for you to work if you can't understand the patients but if there is a shortage of nurses in that country, they will probably take you anyway, at least as long as you are licensed to work as a nurse already.
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Monday, April 7, 2008
Is this the correct forum in Italian that would mean the same thing in English
Is this the correct forum in Italian that would mean the same thing in English?
Italian Forum: Ciao, il mio nome è l'inseguimento di Julie. Sto cercando un lavoro come c'è ne di quanto segue: Posizione del responsabile del ~ in qualsiasi unità Pediatria del ~ Infermiera della scuola materna del ~ Donne del ~ ed infermiera appena nata Infermiera del ~ NICU ~ che insegna a OB ed o che nutrisce il laboratorio di abilità Ho una laurea nella formazione e la direzione e un BSN. Ho 15 anni di esperienza di professione d'infermiera. Sono disposto a funzionare il turno di notte o di giorno in tutto l'ospedale intorno a Roma o affatto dove altrimenti in Italia. Grazie molto per il vostro tempo. Speri di funzionare con voi presto. English Forum: Hello, my name is Julie Chase. I am looking for a job as any of the following: ~ Manager position in any unit ~ Pediatrics ~ Nursery Nurse ~ Women and New Born Nurse ~ NICU Nurse ~ Teaching OB and or Nursing Skills Lab!! I have a masters degree in Education and Leadership and a BSN. I have 15 years of nursing experience. I am willing to work day or night shift in any hospital around Rome or any where else in Italy. Thank you very much for your time. Hope to work with you soon. Thank you very much for your help. I'm glade you told me that this is not correct!
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no, the italian is full of very strange mistakes, as if translated by google or some other piece of garbage online translator.
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Buongiorno, il mio nome è Julie Chase. Sto cercando un lavoro qualsiasi tra i seguenti: Direttore di reparto ~ Pediatria ~ Infermiere (if male) Infermiera (if female) pediatrica ~ Infermiere (if male) Infermiera (if female) ginecologica o nido ~ NICU (anachronism for?) ~ insegnate OB (anachronism for ?) e/o infermiera di laboratorio Ho un diploma/ una laurea in Educazione e Direzione e un BSN (anachronism for ?). Ho 15 anni di esperienza come infermiera professionale. Sono disposto (if male)/disposta (female) a lavorare in turni diurni e notturni in qualsiasi ospedale della zona di Roma o d'Italia. Grazie per il vostro interessamento. Spero di poter lavorare presto con voi.
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Italian Forum: Ciao, il mio nome è l'inseguimento di Julie. Sto cercando un lavoro come c'è ne di quanto segue: Posizione del responsabile del ~ in qualsiasi unità Pediatria del ~ Infermiera della scuola materna del ~ Donne del ~ ed infermiera appena nata Infermiera del ~ NICU ~ che insegna a OB ed o che nutrisce il laboratorio di abilità Ho una laurea nella formazione e la direzione e un BSN. Ho 15 anni di esperienza di professione d'infermiera. Sono disposto a funzionare il turno di notte o di giorno in tutto l'ospedale intorno a Roma o affatto dove altrimenti in Italia. Grazie molto per il vostro tempo. Speri di funzionare con voi presto. English Forum: Hello, my name is Julie Chase. I am looking for a job as any of the following: ~ Manager position in any unit ~ Pediatrics ~ Nursery Nurse ~ Women and New Born Nurse ~ NICU Nurse ~ Teaching OB and or Nursing Skills Lab!! I have a masters degree in Education and Leadership and a BSN. I have 15 years of nursing experience. I am willing to work day or night shift in any hospital around Rome or any where else in Italy. Thank you very much for your time. Hope to work with you soon. Thank you very much for your help. I'm glade you told me that this is not correct!
Languages - 2 Answers
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no, the italian is full of very strange mistakes, as if translated by google or some other piece of garbage online translator.
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Buongiorno, il mio nome è Julie Chase. Sto cercando un lavoro qualsiasi tra i seguenti: Direttore di reparto ~ Pediatria ~ Infermiere (if male) Infermiera (if female) pediatrica ~ Infermiere (if male) Infermiera (if female) ginecologica o nido ~ NICU (anachronism for?) ~ insegnate OB (anachronism for ?) e/o infermiera di laboratorio Ho un diploma/ una laurea in Educazione e Direzione e un BSN (anachronism for ?). Ho 15 anni di esperienza come infermiera professionale. Sono disposto (if male)/disposta (female) a lavorare in turni diurni e notturni in qualsiasi ospedale della zona di Roma o d'Italia. Grazie per il vostro interessamento. Spero di poter lavorare presto con voi.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Registered Nurse Going Abroad
Registered Nurse Going Abroad?
I am currently working on a BS for Psychology and I plan on entering an accelerated program to become a registered nurse afterwards. After this, I intend to pursue a Doctorate degree (most likely in Psychology). While I'm getting my doctorate I want to study abroad, perhaps in Italy or somewhere else in Europe. Is it possible to do this? And would I be able to maybe get a part-time nursing job while I am overseas?
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it seems to me that you don't have enough information to make the decision. Nursing school is more demanding than you might think. It takes more than book knowledge. You may have not seen the course requirements. Having a psych background helps with only one of the requirements. There is anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, chemistry, microbiology, nutrition, to name a few. Beware of accelerated programs, especially if you really don't know what it takes to be a nurse. As for being a travel nurse most companies want you to have at least 2 years experience working in a hospital. you'll have to pass the NCLEX test here, and depending on what country you travel to you may have the opportunity to take their test or have to take a refresher course. They use only Celsius and metric. They use different names for their drugs too. The generic name of course will be the same in most cases, but you will have to familiarize yourself with their brand names. You can get a very agreeable contract, and travel as well. As for part time,for myself it's been almost impossible. There is a nursing shortage globally, and I guess you know we are in a crisis.
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I am currently working on a BS for Psychology and I plan on entering an accelerated program to become a registered nurse afterwards. After this, I intend to pursue a Doctorate degree (most likely in Psychology). While I'm getting my doctorate I want to study abroad, perhaps in Italy or somewhere else in Europe. Is it possible to do this? And would I be able to maybe get a part-time nursing job while I am overseas?
Health Care - 1 Answers
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it seems to me that you don't have enough information to make the decision. Nursing school is more demanding than you might think. It takes more than book knowledge. You may have not seen the course requirements. Having a psych background helps with only one of the requirements. There is anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, chemistry, microbiology, nutrition, to name a few. Beware of accelerated programs, especially if you really don't know what it takes to be a nurse. As for being a travel nurse most companies want you to have at least 2 years experience working in a hospital. you'll have to pass the NCLEX test here, and depending on what country you travel to you may have the opportunity to take their test or have to take a refresher course. They use only Celsius and metric. They use different names for their drugs too. The generic name of course will be the same in most cases, but you will have to familiarize yourself with their brand names. You can get a very agreeable contract, and travel as well. As for part time,for myself it's been almost impossible. There is a nursing shortage globally, and I guess you know we are in a crisis.
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