Thursday, August 26, 2010

Television's Role in a Filipino Household

Appliances that create entertainment, mainly the television set, have a particular role in the everyday life of Filipinos. Because most of the people belong to the lower class, families receive insufficient income to afford leisure such as strolling in the mall with the family and watch movies in a theater. Essentially, families resort to buying television sets instead of going to the malls to watch a movie just to save money in the long run. They don't have to buy the branded and more expensive models, as long as it serves the purpose of entertaining them.

TV Sets are considered to be a key appliance for the reason that it is the main medium of entertainment in the household. All the family members and guests, including those in the upper class of the society, gather around the living room to watch their awaited "Tele-Novela" during prime time, Noontime Show, or the evening news. In the Philippines, homes cannot be whole without the appliances that give them entertainment day in and day out. Everyone come together and gather around the living room to watch TV programs. And it is the TV Set that creates this one of a kind amusement.

TV Sets come in different types. Conventional and Flat TV, LCD TV, LED TV, Plasma TV, 3D TV and more. No matter where you belong in the society, may it be in lower class or upper class; you will enjoy the entertainment that others also experience. It is also the one thing that connects families from time to time. ENTERTAINMENT - This is the role of the television in the everyday life of a family in the Philippines. Truly, a TV Set is one of the most important appliances today.

2 comments:

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  2. That is true,Joan. As an author and business man, I can relate to how you said, "They don't have to buy the branded and more expensive models, as long as it serves the purpose of entertaining them". I hope more people discover your blog because you really know what you're talking about. Can't wait to read more from you!

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