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Meralco also questioned how a syndicated estafa case can arise when it has already announced and committed that it will be refunding to customers who paid meter deposit principals plus interest months ahead of the ERC prescribed schedule and has allocated enough funds for the said refund. Meralco is also involved in the GSIS-Meralco bribery case.
Filipino values are social constructs within Filipino culture which define that which is socially considered to be desirable. The Filipino value system describes "the commonly shared and traditionally established system of values underlying Filipino behavior" within the context of the larger Filipino cultural system. [ 1 ]
Meralco was so large that many Filipino businessmen believed that its acquisition by a Filipino was nearly impossible. By 1960, Meralco was worth $66 million and served more than 360,000 customers. In 1961, Fortune Magazine cited that the company's operations and equipment were comparable to the best US power firms. [citation needed]
Filipino American cultural values contribute to a strong sense of community but may also lead to nuanced challenges when navigating depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation.
The change was enacted by Manuel M. Lopez, the chairman and chief executive officer of Meralco, and was designed to prolong the vision of Lopez’s father, Eugenio Lopez, Sr. (first Filipino owner of Meralco), and is in line with the company's policy of securing the welfare and well-being of its personnel. The change also put into use a new ...
According to Filipino historian Renato Constantino, cultural imperialism has hindered nation-building in the Philippines, leading to a loss of historical continuity and a Filipino sense of collective becoming. The emphasis on modernity and progress, often influenced by Western ideas, has contributed to a "colonial mentality" that perpetuates ...
Different cultural values held by an American physician may become a barrier in providing proper care to a Filipino American patient, especially for those who are recent immigrants. Filipino values of sensitivity and concern for an individual's limitations may clash with American values which tend to side on openness and frankness. [20]
The move came after years of American reluctance to affirm commitments, which led to numerous Filipino politicians to push for review of the 68-year-old security pact between the Philippines and the U.S. The Filipino foreign affairs secretary welcomed the U.S. commitment, adding that there is "no need to review" the pact anymore. [93] [94] [91 ...