The Philippines is an archipelago that consist 7‚107 islands with a total land area of 300‚000 square kilometers (115‚831 sq mi). The 11 largest islands contain 94% of the total land area. The largest of these islands is Luzon at about 105‚000 square kilometers (40‚541 sq mi). The next largest island is Mindanao at about 95‚000 square kilometers (36‚680 sq mi). The archipelago is around 800 kilometers (500 mi) from the Asian mainland and is located between Taiwan and Borneo. The islands are divided
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Philippines Economic Efficiency: According to a survey by the Switzerland-based Institure for Management Development (IMD)‚ Philippines strength is on the quality of human resources Based on a statistical data‚ Philippines vanted: 1st in terms of unit labor costs in manufacturing 1st in terms of availability of skilled labor 3rd for competent managers 4th in terms of skills in finance This is manifested in the fact that OFW revenues hold a major impact on Philippines’ economy Eqaulity of
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PHILIPPINE HISTORY Chapter 8 1. Explain how the British occupation of the country opened the eyes of the people in certain regions to the idea of freedom and expulsion of the Spaniards? During this period‚ the Filipinos discovered how weak Spain was when it comes to armory when the British defeated them. Eventually‚ Archbishop Manuel Rojo surrendered Manila and Cavite thus exposing them furthermore as to how vulnerable they were. 2. Why did the economic plans of Governor-General Basco fail
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“DOT’s “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” tourism campaign lauded.” I do commend the Department of Tourism for coming up with the “It’s More Fun in The Philippines campaign. They are trying to hype up the tourism in the Philippines‚ yes. However‚ In all honesty‚ I don’t see much of the advertisements around. I remember before when the Tourism in the Philippines centered around the phrase “Wow Philippines”. Along Roxas boulevard‚ flew tarpaulins and signs that had that exact phrase. As you got
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I. Introduction The Philippine population in the early 1990s continued to grow at a rapid‚ although somewhat reduced rate from that which had prevailed in the preceding decades. In 1990 the Philippine population was more than 66 million‚ up from 48 million in 1980. This figure represents an annual growth rate of 2.5 percent‚ down from 2.6 percent in 1980 and from more than 3 percent in the 1960s. Even at the lower growth rate‚ the Philippine population will increase to an estimated 77 million
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PNOY CONFERS PHILIPPINE QUALITY AWARD ON LPU BATANGAS “ We recognize Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas- educational institution that has proven the old adage‚” The more you know‚ the more you don’t know”- that success only opens our eyes to the many things that we can do better. And without doubt‚ it has continued to better itself”‚ Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III said in his speech‚ during the 15th Philippine Quality Awards‚ Malacaňan Palace‚ Dec 12. LPU is awarded with recognition
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System of the Philippines The political system of the Philippines occurs within an organized framework of a presidential‚ representative‚ and democratic republic with the president as both the head of state and the head of government within a pluriform multi-party system. The three brunches of government‚ the law-making body or the legislative branch‚ the law-enforcing body or the executive branch and the law-interpreting body or the judicial branch forms political system of the Philippines. The Constitutional
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SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLE: Development Down The Drain: The Crisis of Official Development Assistance to the Philippines By: Eduardo C. Tadem‚ Ph.D. I. WHAT IS ODA? “Flows of official financing administered with the promotion of the economic development and welfare of developing countries as the main objective…” - Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) II. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. undertaken by the official sector 2. main objective: promotion of economic development
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Philippine ILL-ection: Poor‚ Buy‚ and Off the People I. Abstract II. Introduction III. Philippine Electoral System IV. “ILLS” of Election A. Fraud/ Electoral Sabotage 1. Manipulation of Political Elites on the Results of Election B. Electoral Violence C. Vote Buying 1. Definition of Vote Buying 2. The “BOBOTERS” (Voters) V. Awareness of the Public on the so- called “ILLS” of Election VI. The Challenge (Conclusion) VII. References I. Abstract Philippines as a democratic
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Philippines The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected president and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10-year transition. In 1942 the islands fell under Japanese occupation during World War II‚ and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946
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