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Includes: Intro. to Contemporary Issues, Environmental Problems, and Economic Problems (namely Unemployment & Globalization)

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Climate Change Act of 2009 o R.A. 9729

Refers to the legislation in the Philippines that addresses climate change and its impact on the country.

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DPWH

Stands for Department of Public Works and Highways, the government agency responsible for the construction and maintenance of infrastructure in the Philippines.

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Role of social media in climate change action

To promote environmental advocacy and raise awareness about climate change.

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One Geographical Factor in the Flooding in Metro Manila

Refers to the frequent occurrence of flooding in Metro Manila due to its low-lying geography.

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Problem

A matter or situation regarded as harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.

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Urbanization and Modernization

Challenge faced by provinces in terms of increased pollution in air and water due to urbanization and modernization.

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Refers to the focus of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (NDRRM) plan on improving infrastructure to withstand future calamities.

Mitigation

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Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture

Negative effects of climate change on food security and the quality of arable land.

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Which of the following is best to do before a typhoon or heavy rain?

Knowing the location of possible evacuation centers before the arrival of storms or heavy rain.

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Effect of Siltation on the Sea

Reduces the nutrition available for coral reefs.

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One (or some) Form/s of Mitigations Human can Implement to Reduce Risks Associated with the Flooding

Improving waste management systems and using reusable items instead of disposable ones.

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One example of mitigation measures in Japan

Use of teflon to provide balance and stability to buildings during earthquakes in Japan.

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Effects of Urbanization in the Environment

The effects of pollution in air and water are amplified.

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Issue (Isyu)

An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

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What is one example of a common calamity in Cavite?

Flooding due to heavy rainfall.

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Commission of Small Island State and International Law

An organization that takes collective action to protect and preserve the climate system, including the marine environment, through the promotion, progressive development, and implementation of rules and principles of international law concerning climate change.

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Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

Refers to the government agency responsible for handling the dimension of Risk Mitigation in the Philippines.

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Purpose of mitigation

To adapting to environmental changes, a long-term solution.

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One factor in the importance of mitigation in the Philippines.

Spending on other themes of the NDRRM Plan is smaller and development is more attainable.

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Importance of studying contemporary issues

Refers to the critical analysis of national issues to strengthen nationalism in the country.

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Impact of Climate Change on Women

They own little property and earned money because of the norms on their role in society.

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Department of Interior and Local Government

Refers to the government agency responsible for conducting earthquake drills and developing evacuation plans.

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What is the first step during rising floodwaters?

Go to higher parts of the house or designated evacuation centers during rising floodwaters.

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Importance of Preparedness Strategies

Refers to the strategies and actions taken to ensure the safety and survival of individuals during calamities.

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True or False: Does buying and storing essential items that can be used for personal safety during calamities a way to value preparedness during disasters?

True

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Cyclical Unemployment

Refers to the type of unemployment that occurs due to fluctuations in the business cycle, resulting in a decrease in demand and loss of jobs. This follows the law of supply and demand.

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Frictional Unemployment

Refers to the type of unemployment that occurs when individuals are transitioning between jobs due to competition in the labor market or for self-interest.

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Impact of imported products on the local industry

Has a negative effect on the local industry and agriculture due to the acceptance of imported products.

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Marxist unemployment

Refers to the loss of jobs experienced by workers due to the lack of productivity caused by the exploitation of capitalists.

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Goal of International Policies

Refers to the need for international policies to have balanced provisions that consider both national and international interests.

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Classical Unemployment

Refers to the type of unemployment that is based on the wage levels of workers in the labor market.

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Joblessness

Refers to the number of unemployed individuals in the labor force (15-64), may it be eligible or not.

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Unemployment

The percentage of unemployed individuals in a state within the eligible labor force population.

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Factors that make the Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) eligible to Work

  • Highschool or Higher Graduates

  • Skilled

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Globalization

Refers to the rapid movement and flow of people, goods, information, and products across different parts of the world due to the development of trade and technology.

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EDCA (Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement)

A military alliance between USA and Philippines.

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Solution/s to Frictional Unemployment

Increases in capital in the labor market (to increase jobs).

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Impact of Multinational Companies Entering the Market

Increase in competition in the labor market.

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Objective of Bilateral and Multilateral Talks

The establishment of international policies for a certain issue, comparative advantage, etc.

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Solution to Structural Unemployment

Strengthening and improving of short courses for skills-based and technical courses.

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Origin of Globalization and Collaboration

For individuals to have a better and more comfortable life through collaboration with others by preventing and monitoring wars and int’l disputes.

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Transnational companies

Refers to companies from other countries that provide basic needs in the local market and does not have a “home county” or “country headquarters”.

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Multinational Companies

Companies that have a “home country” or “country headquarters”, and do not change their prices or products/services offered in a respective country.

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Solution to the Influence of China in the West Philippine Sea

Refers to defending the interests of Southeast Asia through bilateral talks with ASEAN and other countries to not support the Chinese economy.

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Structural Unemployment

Refers to the type of unemployment that occurs due to a mismatch between the skills of workers and the needs of industries and services.