Schools in the Philippines are currently mandated to use the national languages (Filipino and English) as the medium of instruction in primary and secondary schools even if that is not the predominant language in that region/area.

You are an up-and-coming esports player that has been offered a contract from two different esports organizations. One offer is to play for a tier C esports organization for Game X, a popular tactical FPS shooter centered on rewarding skill and precise gunplay. The other offer is to play for a tier A esports organization in their attempt to expand the fledgling esports scene in Game Y, which is a newer FPS shooter that is relatively more RNG-based (based on randomness) and centered on rewarding fast-paced reflexes. Examples similar to Game X may include shooters like CS Go and Valorant, and examples similar to Game Y may include battle royales such as Apex Legends and Fortnite.

The 'Escape the Corset' movement is in response to strict feminine beauty standards imposed by the South Korean society. Women who are part of the movement choose to combat beauty standards by cutting their hair short or opting not to wear makeup. Some of the women who are a part of this movement have also joined protests and shared their participation in the movement on their social media accounts.

“Utang na loob” pertains to a debt of one’s inner self, and pertains to a debt of gratitude. This often applies to the obligation one feels to repay a person who has helped them.

Gain-of-function (GoF) research is a type of research that modifies a biological agent so that it confers new or enhanced activity to that agent. For example, viruses are modified to enhance transmissibility and/or virulence, which are likely to make them more dangerous to humans. Some applications of GoF include understanding fundamental nature of human-pathogen interactions and assessing the pandemic potential of emerging infectious agents.

Big Agriculture is the practice of large-scale agriculture (e.g., use of new technologies, professional management, etc.) on farms owned or greatly influenced by large companies.

Chaebols are South Korean conglomerates managed by wealthy families and other relatives related to the bloodline (e.g Samsung, LG, CJ). Usually, there is a designated heir next in line with other members of the family who own subsidiaries, shares, and hold other significant positions of power in the company.

The South China Sea Code of Conduct is an initiative from the ASEAN to conduct negotiations to establish a regional framework to promote regional peace and stability in light of the territorial dispute in the South China Sea. The aim is to finish negotiations by 2022, and only the Single Draft Negotiating Text has been finalized.

The South China Sea Code of Conduct is an initiative from the ASEAN to conduct negotiations to establish a regional framework to promote regional peace and stability in light of the territorial dispute in the South China Sea. The aim is to finish negotiations by 2022, and only the Single Draft Negotiating Text has been finalized.