The contributions of Corazon Aquino President Aquino made a number of really important contributions to the Philippines: She oversaw changes to the constitution that limited the powers of the president She promoted human rights and civil liberty She attempted to broker peace with various political factions and insurgents She pushed the Filipino economy in a more healthy and responsible direction She guided the country through difficult times She promoted national identity and the Filipino
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Contributions and Achievements of Fidel V. Ramos * during his time‚ the Philippines was cited as Asia’s Next Economic Tiger because he brought back economic growth * the Philippines celebrated Centennial Independence in 1998 * he’s the only Filipino who received British Knighthood from the United Kingdom‚ bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II (Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George) * he led the 4th APEC Summit held in the Philippines * his “Philippines 2000” vision
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1. Why was the 1973 Constitution amended? 2. What is martial law? 3. Why did President Marcos declare martial law? 4. How did the people show their discontent during the Marcos administration? 5. What problems did the country confront during the Marcos dictatorship? The 1973 Constitution basically changes the ‘presidential system’ of government into a ‘parliamentary system’ that puts the President into a purely symbolic statue. Therefore the president didn’t actually hold any power and wasn’t allowed
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The Economy of the Philippines is the 43rd largest in the world; according to 2011 World Bank statistics and it is also one of the emerging markets in the world; according to the CIA Fact book‚ the estimated 2011 GDP (purchasing power parity) was 391.1 billion. Goldman Sachs estimates that by the year 2050‚ it will be the 14th largest economy in the world; Goldman Sachs also included the Philippines in its list of the Next Eleven economies. HSBC projects the Philippine economy to become the 16th
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92. COMELEC Employees’ Walk-Out. technicians of the Commission on Elections walked out of their jobs after they were ordered to cheat the election returns in favor of President Marcos. 93. Military mutiny. February 23‚ 1986. Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile and AFP Vice Chief People administration. administration soldiers. Two days after‚ President Marcos went on exile to Hawaii. 94. Oath-taking of Corazon C. Aquino‚ the senator’s widow‚ and Salvador H. Laurel as President and
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Centralization is said to be a process where the concentration of decision making is in a few hands. All the important decision and actions at the lower level‚ all subjects and actions at the lower level are subject to the approval of top management. According to Allen‚ “Centralization” is the systematic and consistent reservation of authority at central points in the organization. The implication of centralization can be :- 1. Reservation of decision making power at top level. 2. Reservation of
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thirty years ago‚ then exiled Senator Benigno ’Ninoy’ Aquino’ decided to return to the country then gripped in the claws of a dictator. On August 21‚ 1983‚ as he stepped down in the Manila International Airport tarmac‚ he was shot and killed‚ crimson blood staining his white suit. Historical accounts said several people had warned Ninoy that death awaited him‚ yet he was not deterred‚ even as he said these words‚ now immortalized‚ " Filipinos are worth dying for." Indeed‚ with his death
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REACTION PAPER Francis Angelo C. Erigbuagas The “Tuwid na Daan” is a phrase by President Benigno S. Aquino III‚ repeatedly mentioned on his 3rd SONA last July 23‚ pertaining to his governance and direction for the country. The basic concept of “Tuwid na Daan” is the battle cry “Kung Walang Corrupt‚ Walang Mahirap.” He vows to end culture of ‘wang-wang’ as also the end of the corruption. His administration believes that corruption is the root cause of the country‘s grief‚ and eliminating
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The Political Economy of Corruption: A Philippine Illustration Abstract This research paper explores the nature‚ causes‚ and consequences of corruption as it pertains to entire regimes. Grand corruption is modeled as a type of unproductive rent-seeking at the highest levels of government. The economic costs of corruption are assumed to increase in the decentralization (and relaxation) of its governance‚ increase convexly in the percentage extracted‚ and decreasing in the opportunities for
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Spanish Colonial Period Chapter Review Arch 117 Abegail Imee R. Enriquez 2012-68836 Spanish Colonial Period How does Spanish Colonial architecture reflect Filipino identity? Discuss the various building types and their relationship to pre-colonial architecture in your arguments. Spanish colonial architecture reflects Filipino identity mostly through the Religious Architecture. As what the world knows‚ Philippines is the only Catholic country in Southeast Asia; thus‚ most of our structures all
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