CHRISTIANITY- GOOD FRIDAY
In late March and early April, I spent 2 weeks in the Philippines. As most Filipinos are Christian, Good Friday was celebrated on March 29, 2013, just 2 days before Easter. Before going to the Philippines, I had no idea what Good Friday was. To be like the locals, I attended a long church service. I’m not much of a church or religious person, so I thought this holiday was rather boring. The main point of the church service was to take part in acts of reparation to Jesus. Also, to meditate to all of his sufferings. The part that was rather interesting to me was men reenacting Jesus getting crucified on the cross. They wore old timey clothing, like what they think they wore way back in the day. Some men even sacrificed their life and got nailed to the cross as well. I was staying at a beach, but it got to be a mad house there, on that Friday. It was probably so busy because government offices, schools and shopping complexes were all closed. I then went to a restaurant for some dinner and was given a special menu for Good Friday. There were fish and vegetables on the menu, but absolutely no meat or alcohol. Everyone wore their nice clothes that they had worn to the church service earlier. Good Friday was a good experience, but definitely not my favorite!
One day at lunch, I met a lady named Marifel. Marifel works at Integrate Microelectronics because the Philippines are a big technology/electronics company. Integrate Microelectronics is in Laguna, south east of Manila. She is the executive of the company and makes 99,000 PHP per month. She must pay 32% of her salary as income taxes. Benigno S. Aguino III is the president of the Philippines. There, they have a democratic government; it is a constitutional republic with a presidential system. Soon, on May 13, there will be more than 18,000 positions elected. This is crucial for the president to transform society.
I am now on my plane to go home to Denver. We are sitting on the runway in Manila right now. I have just exchanged my 600 PHP for $14.58 USD.
One day at lunch, I met a lady named Marifel. Marifel works at Integrate Microelectronics because the Philippines are a big technology/electronics company. Integrate Microelectronics is in Laguna, south east of Manila. She is the executive of the company and makes 99,000 PHP per month. She must pay 32% of her salary as income taxes. Benigno S. Aguino III is the president of the Philippines. There, they have a democratic government; it is a constitutional republic with a presidential system. Soon, on May 13, there will be more than 18,000 positions elected. This is crucial for the president to transform society.
I am now on my plane to go home to Denver. We are sitting on the runway in Manila right now. I have just exchanged my 600 PHP for $14.58 USD.