Philippines * Known by many names in song and story. * Before Magellan’s arrival‚ Chinese traders called it “Mai” meaning “Land of Barbarians”. Pearl of the Orient Seas * The names which modern writers give. * The most romantic name of our country. * One of the beautiful land in the Far East. Philippines * Northernmost point: Y’Ami Isle 78 miles from Taiwan * Southernmost tip: Salvage Isle 34 miles from Borneo Philippines * An archipelago of 7‚ 107 islands. 2
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PHILIPPINES‚ A THIRD WORLD COUNTRY The Philippines is known for its beautiful topography‚ wonderful culture and lifestyle‚ rich natural resources‚ many tourist destinations‚ friendly‚ hospitable and peace-loving inhabitants. It is also known for its beautiful Filipinas‚ and for its religiosity. Yet‚ we are third world country. Extreme and misguided religiosity appears to be one of the major characteristics of third world countries. We are a religious country and we have an abundance of poor
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1. Constitution of the Philippines(1973) 2. 1973 Constitution of the Philippines The Constitution of the Philippines ( Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas in Filipino) is the supreme law of the Philippines. The 1973 Constitution ‚ composed of a preamble and 17 articles‚ provides for the shift from presidential to parliamentary system of government. The Constitution vests the legislative power in the National Assembly. A Prime Minister is elected from among the members of the National Assembly and serves
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Biak-na-Bato‚ with the advent of the Spanish-American War he returned to the Philippines to renew revolutionary activities and formed a dictatorial government on May 24‚ 1898. Revolutionary forces under his command declared independence on June 12‚ 1898. On June 23‚ 1898‚ Aguinaldo transformed his dictatorial government into a revolutionary government. On January 23‚ 1899‚ he was then elected President of the Philippine Republic (Spanish: República Filipina)‚ a government constituted by the Malolos
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NOTES IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY American Period (1898-1946) April 25‚ 1898 - beginning of the US-Spain War. The Americans declared war against Spain on the allegation that Spain blew up the American warship named “Maine” causing the deaths and injuries of several Americans. May 1‚ 1898 - the Battle of Manila Bay. The Spaniards were defeated by the American naval fleet led by Commodore George Dewey. May 18‚ 1898 - Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo arrived in Cavite from Hongkong through the assistance
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The Commonwealth of the Philippines administered the Philippines from 1935 until 1946‚ aside from a period of exile in 1942 to 1945 when Japan occupied the country. It replaced the Insular Government‚ a U.S. territorial government‚ and was established by the Tydings–McDuffie Act. The Commonwealth was designed as a transitional administration‚ and it prepared the country for independence. The Commonwealth was the culmination of efforts to secure a definitive timetable for the withdrawal of American
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Issues Manuel Roxas May 28‚ 1946 – April 15‚ 1948 2nd President of the Senate of the Philippines (1945-1946) Senator (1945-1946) Secretary of Finance (Aug. 21. 1941 – Dec. 29‚ 1941) 2nd Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives (1992-1933) Member: Philippine House of Representatives (Capiz/Roxas City) (1921-1938) Governor of Capiz (1919-1921) Bell Trade Act – 800M$ rehabilitation money from US Philippine Rehabilitation Act Treaty of General Relations – PH independence‚ US bases
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The Philippine Government Structures and Powers * DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT The structure of the Philippine government is divided into three branches: * the Legislative Department (Article 6); * the Executive Department (Article 7); and * The Judicial Department (Article 8). * THE PRINCIPLE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS The powers of the government‚ by virtue of this principle are divided into three (3) distinct classes: the legislative‚ the executive
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o “The Senate was regarded as the central institution of the Roman state” (Beard and Crawford). o However during this period they did not live up to this duty to direct the Roman state. o Rather corrupt and after supremacy of the whole empire‚ using and manipulating certain power individuals in the form of PO‚ by breaking the constitution to achieve these means o It rejected and punished Caesar continually when he simply wanted equality to reach the same heights as PO. o This created monumental
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explore America’s experimentation with imperialism in the Philippines. During the Spanish-American War‚ America outright won Puerto Rico and Cuba by defeating the Spanish in each area. At the end of the war‚ the Spanish were not defeated in the Philippines‚ so America compromised with the Spanish and paid them for the area. Meanwhile‚ Emilio Aguinaldo declared independence in the Philippines. McKinley asserted that the Philippines would not be granted their independence‚ and fighting
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