have gone viral on social networking sites showing their pitiful condition. In an article by Philippine Star columnist Alex Magno‚ he discussed the indecisiveness of the Aquino government from the Luneta fiasco that resulted in the deaths of eight Hong Kong tourists up to the fighting in Zamboanga… and why until now‚ President Aquino didn’t bother to declare Zamboanga in a state of emergency when that was the right thing to do (philstar.com). “Although it did not occur to the President to ask why‚
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President Elpidio Quirino when he was President‚ the Philippines were marked by notable postwar reconstruction‚ general economic gains‚ and increased economic aid from the United States. Basic social problems‚ however‚ particularly in the rural areas‚ remained unsolved‚ and his administration was tainted by widespread graft and corruption. Ramon Magsaysay as president‚ he was a close friend and supporter of the United States and a vocal spokesman against communism during the Cold War. He led
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made the supreme sacrifice and laid their lives to get the nation free from the foreign yoke. Now‚ we will never feel thirsty for freedom. We will never bleed and cry in frustration. For at last we are one sovereign state. As our late senator Noynoy Aquino had said‚ “Filipinos are really worth dying for.” Our country’s independence is our greatest treasure. It symbolizes our ancestor’s heroic power and brave hearts. It shows the love we have had for our country‚ that we are always ready to splatter
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Abigail Aquino‚ a Confidant Against Trolls This year is only in its third month but for Senator Antonio Trillanes‚ no time is too early to blare their stance in countering another worldly issue of this time: the spread of fake news and social media trolls. The senator has already filed two Senate resolutions‚ one in January and one just this month‚ seeking to probe the spread false information and accounts in the country and their impending effects. However‚ this seriousness does not quite fit
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language education in President Noynoy’s 1ST SONA (reposted from DILA Forum‚ by Sir Manny) The good news from Rep. Magtanggol Gunigundo is that he was able to talk to President Noynoy Aquino and President Aquino said he would mention in his SONA his 10 point agenda which includes MLE. President Noynoy Aquino recognizes the importance of mother tongue-based multilingual education in the formative years of children and harmonizes it with recommendations of UNESCO. Point 8 in his 10-point Education
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know Helen of Troy? She is a character in Homer’s famous Iliad and described by Dr. Faustus in Marlowe’s play as “the face that launched a thousand ships.” Helen of Troy is the woman who started the Trojan Wars. How about the late President Corazon Aquino? I bet we are all familiar with her as she is fondly called as “Tita Cory” and Filipinos regard her as the Mother of Democracy. Ever heard of H-21? H-21 is the code of the most famous spy in history and she is a woman. H-21 is the code name used
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September 28‚ 1910 Family: Father - Urbano Macapagal Mother - Romana Pangan Wife 1 - Purita de la Rosa Wife 2 - Evangelina Macaraeg Daughter - Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Situations of the country: ~There were many uprisings against the Aquino administration ~Widespread of poverty ~Corruption throughout the country Main Problems ~Low living standards of the masses ~Lack of economic stability ~ Unemployment Achievements / Laws: ~Opened Malacanang to the Public; however it
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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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campaign by scuba divers and environmentalists‚ and with the endorsement of the Provincial Government of Palawan‚ then President Corazon Aquino declared Tubbataha as a national marine park – the first of its kind in the country. Reef Manta Rays Philippines’ first record of Manta alfredi In 2012‚ using data collected by research volunteer consultant Dr Terry Aquino‚ marine scientist Dr Will White confirmed that the Manta Rays in Tubbataha are Manta alfredi‚ a reef based
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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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