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INTRODUCTION
Jason:Hi everyone, I’m Jason.
Mayumi:And I’m Mayumi!
Jason:And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Filipino Vocabulary, Lesson 10! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to Society &Culture. These are five well-known Filipino Historical figures. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at FilipinoPod101.com
FIVE KEY VOCABULARY ITEMS
Jason:Mayumi, what’s our first word?
Mayumi:Jose Rizal
Jason:Jose Rizal
Mayumi:(slow) Jose Rizal (regular) Jose Rizal
Jason:Listeners, please repeat:
Mayumi:Jose Rizal
[pause - 5 sec.]
Jason:Jose Rizal is the national hero of the Philippines. He was a patriot and advocated reform in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. -
Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Mayumi:(normal) Si Jose Rizal ay pinatay ng mga sundalong Kastila sa Bagumbayan, na ngayon ay kilala bilang Luneta Park sa Maynila.
Jason:Jose Rizal was executed by the Spanish army in Bagumbayan, now known as Luneta Park in Manila.
Mayumi:(slow) Si Jose Rizal ay pinatay ng mga sundalong Kastila sa Bagumbayan, na ngayon ay kilala bilang Luneta Park sa Maynila.
Jason:Okay, what’s the next word?
Mayumi:Ferdinand Marcos
Jason:Ferdinand Marcos
Mayumi:(slow) Ferdinand Marcos (regular) Ferdinand Marcos
Jason:Listeners, please repeat:
Mayumi:Ferdinand Marcos
[pause - 5 sec.]
Jason:Ferdinand Marcos is the tenth president of the Philippines. He’s known for being a dictator because he imposed martial law and his administration was marked by corruption. -
Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Mayumi:(normal) Si Ferdinand Marcos ay kilala din bilang "Iron Fist."
Jason:Ferdinand Marcos is also known as "Iron Fist."
Mayumi:(slow) Si Ferdinand Marcos ay kilala din bilang "Iron Fist."
Jason:Okay, what’s the next word?
Mayumi:Ninoy Aquino
Jason:Ninoy Aquino
Mayumi:(slow) Ninoy Aquino (regular) Ninoy Aquino
Jason:Listeners, please repeat:
Mayumi:Ninoy Aquino
[pause - 5 sec.]
Jason:Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" was a Filipino senator and a former Governor of Tarlac. He was assassinated at Manila International Airport, which is now known as Ninoy Aquino International Airport in honor of him. -
Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Mayumi:(normal) Ang anibersaryo ng pagkamatay ni Ninoy Aquino ay isang pista opisyal sa Pilipinas na tinatawag na Araw ni Ninoy Aquino.
Jason:The anniversary of Ninoy Aquino's death is a national holiday in the Philippines known as Ninoy Aquino Day.
Mayumi:(slow) Ang anibersaryo ng pagkamatay ni Ninoy Aquino ay isang pista opisyal sa Pilipinas na tinatawag na Araw ni Ninoy Aquino.
Jason:Okay, what’s the next word?
Mayumi:Erap Estrada
Jason:Erap Estrada
Mayumi:(slow) Erap Estrada (regular) Erap Estrada
Jason:Listeners, please repeat:
Mayumi:Erap Estrada
[pause - 5 sec.]
Jason:Joseph "Erap" Estrada was the 13th president of the Republic of the Philippines. He gained popularity as a film actor and became known for corruption before being impeached. -
Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Mayumi:(normal) Si Erap Estrada ay ang pangalawang pangulo na isinakdal ng mga Pilipino.
Jason:Erap Estrada was the second president impeached by the Filipino people.
Mayumi:(slow) Si Erap Estrada ay ang pangalawang pangulo na isinakdal ng mga Pilipino.
Jason:Okay, what’s the last word?
Mayumi:Imelda Marcos
Jason:Imelda Marcos
Mayumi:(slow) Imelda Marcos (regular) Imelda Marcos
Jason:Listeners, please repeat:
Mayumi:Imelda Marcos
[pause - 5 sec.]
Jason:Imelda Marcos is a Filipino politician and the widow of dictator Ferdinand Marcos. She is known for her extravagant lifestyle during her husband’s regime. -
Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Mayumi:(normal) Si Imelda Marcos ay kilala din bilang "Iron Butterfly."
Jason:Imelda Marcos is also known as the "Iron Butterfly".
Mayumi:(slow) Si Imelda Marcos ay kilala din bilang "Iron Butterfly."
QUIZ
Jason:Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Mayumi will give you the Filipino – please repeat it out loud! Are you ready?
Mayumi:Jose Rizal
[pause]Jason:Jose Rizal
Mayumi:Ferdinand Marcos
[pause]Jason:Ferdinand Marcos
Mayumi:Ninoy Aquino
[pause]Jason:Ninoy Aquino
Mayumi:Erap Estrada
[pause]Jason:Erap Estrada
Mayumi:Imelda Marcos
[pause]Jason:Imelda Marcos

Outro

Jason:There you have it – five Historical figures in the Philippines! We have more vocab lists available at FilipinoPod101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks everyone, see you next time!
Mayumi:Paalam

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