EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
cronyism, patronage system...
resistance (electrical)...
resistance...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
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FIL: Isang sistema kung saan ang pag-unlad o pagkuha ng pabor ay nakabatay sa impluwensya, koneksyon, o personal na ugnayan sa halip na sa merito o kakayahan.
EN: cronyism, patronage system
This is the infamous 'backer system.' When someone gets a promotion not because they're competent, but because the boss is their buddy. It's the art of pulling strings and using connections. 'It doesn't matter if you're not qualified, as long as you have **palakasan**.' It's a national sport, unfortunately.
ROOT MEANING: strong; strength, power, loud
Carries a strong negative connotation related to corruption and unfairness.
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🇵🇭 Laganap ang palakasan sa maraming ahensya ng gobyerno.
🇺🇸 Cronyism is rampant in many government agencies.
🇵🇭 Dahil sa palakasan, hindi nakuha ng mas kwalipikadong aplikante ang trabaho.
🇺🇸 Because of the patronage system, the more qualified applicant did not get the job.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.