This article discusses the influence of the sea on Filipino culture and national identity, as well as the apprehension towards the sea due to low swimming abilities and poor maritime safety records.
' Filipinos ’ low swimming abilities , the country's poor maritime safety records...and misconceptions leading to fear of marine animals, created a sense of apprehension towards the sea' The Philippines is the second largest archipelago in the world. Its maritime territory is larger than its land area. It is also at the heart of the Coral Triangle, an area in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands described as the center of global marine biodiversity.
Approximately 62% of Filipinos live along the coasts. These geographic advantages shaped our culture, way of life, and national identity. demonstrates our ancestors’ knowledge of sophisticated shipbuilding practices that enabled them to conduct maritime commerce and navigate the islands. These ties to the seas paved the way for diverse customs and traditions, which influenced the nation’s culture. The influence of the seas on our national identity is evident in arts, literature, and pop culture. For instance, folklore depicts the, is believed to portray Filipino fishermen as embodiments of determinatio
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