Faith‚ Love‚ Time and Dr. Lazaro By: Gregorio C. Brillantes I. About the Author Gregorio C. Brillantes‚ a Palanca Award Hall of Famer and a multi-awarded fiction writer‚[1] is one of the Philippines’ most popular writers in English. Born in Camiling‚ Tarlac in 1932‚ Mr. Brillantes has finished his Bachelor of Literature degree with honors in the Ateneo de Manila University where he has edited the college literary magazine and has won top prizes in writing contests. Mr. Brillantes has worked
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´Special Relationship´ during the Presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush and the Premiership of Tony Blair Contents Introduction 3 Bill Clinton and Tony Blair 3 Kosovo 5 George W. Bush and Tony Blair 8 Afghanistan 10 Iraq 11 Resources 14 Introduction The phenomenon of the ’Special Relationship’ between the United States of America (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) was first mentioned by Winston Churchill towards Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941 and it has represented strong
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Clinton was impeached as President of the United States on December 19‚ 1998 by the House of Representatives. The charges were perjury and obstruction of justice. The Senate acquitted Clinton on both counts in a trail concluding on February 12‚ 1999. The charges arose from an investigation by independent counsel Kenneth Starr. Originally dealing with the failed land deal years earlier known as Whitewater‚ Starr expanded his investigation into Clinton’s conduct during the sexual harassment lawsuit
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[Ricaredo Demetillo (born 2 June 1919) is a Filipino poet‚ essayist and playwright. Using English and English metrics‚ he pioneered a linkage with the oral tradition which resulted in the award-winningBarter in Panay: An Epic‚ an epic about the life of Datu Sumakwel‚ the first datu and law-giver of Panay. The said epic is considered to be the first true literary epic of the Philippines. Demetillo is married to Angelita Delariarte. Their daughter Becky Demetillo-Abraham is a singer while their son
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to the mountain joined the liberating American Army. On July 4‚ 1946‚ the Philippines regained is freedom and the Filipino flag waved joyously alone. The chains were broken. Palanca awards Another inspiration for writers in Filipino was the launching of the Palanca Memorial Awards for literature headed by Carlos Palanca Sr. in 1950. (Until now‚ the awards are still being given although the man who founded it has passed away). The awards were given to writers of short stories‚ plays and poetry
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PHILIPPINE LITERATURE The Japanese Period (1941 – 1945) The Japanese occupation of the Philippines occurred between 1941 and 1945‚ when the Empire of Japan occupied the Commonwealth of the Philippines during World War II. The invasion of the Philippines started on December 8‚ 1941‚ ten hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor. As at Pearl Harbor‚ the American aircraft were severely damaged in the initial Japanese attack. Lacking air cover‚ the American Asiatic Fleet in the Philippines withdrew to
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DEKADA 70’ Manifestation and characteristics of a democratic and a republic state. 1. Existence of bill of rights 2. The observance of the rule of the majority. 3. The observance of the principles that ours is a government of laws and not of men. 4. The presence of election through popular will 5. The observance of the principle of separation of powers and the system of checks and balance 6. The observance of the principle that the legislature cannot pass irreparable laws
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the greatness of Bicol as it explores an individual’s capacity for good and evil‚ and a land’s history marked by progress and destruction.Ibalong the Musical was written by the award-winning playwright‚ Rody Vera. He is a recipient of the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature and has written more than 20 original plays‚ several of which has gained recognition from the same award-giving body. Furthermore‚ his adaptation of novels and plays similar to the Ibalong‚ has likewise been
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Ronald Reagan‚ Bill Clinton‚ and George W. Bush: Two Term Presidents with Major Impacts Ronald Reagan‚ Bill Clinton‚ and George W. Bush were all two term Presidents in the last 30 years and although their policies and the time periods in which they presided were different‚ each man had a significant impact as President of the United States. It will be argued that Reagan was a reconstructive President and “savior”‚ helping to restore faith to the Presidency as an institution after the shortcomings
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“To renew America‚ we must be bold.” William “Bill” Clinton was more than just a president he was the young‚ bold‚ and vibrant peacekeeper America needed in office. Clinton made laws to protect and benefit all Americans. Without Clinton’s ability to supply and aid foreign countries‚ American issues would’ve never been governable. No president in history has ever led a military the way William Clinton did. Despite his impeachment‚ Clinton was the greatest president to serve as Chief Legislator‚ Chief
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