industrial-scale cattle ranching and soybean production are increasingly important causes of deforestation‚ and in Indonesia‚ the conversion of tropical forest to palm tree plantations to produce bio-fuels for export is a major cause of deforestation on Borneo and Sumatra. Poverty is often said to be an underlying cause of tropical deforestation‚ analyses of multiple scientific studies indicate that that explanation is an oversimplification. Poverty does drive people to migrate to forest frontiers‚ where
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peninsula‚ and the government wen to Corrigor. xiv) After a tough fight‚ the Japanese finally took the Philippines xv) They also invaded Malaya after Hong Kong and took Singapore‚ then Indonesia (Dutch East Indies)‚ Java‚ Sumatra‚ Borneo‚ Celebes xvi) The moved west‚ taking
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Jose Rizal (1861-1896) Rizal was born on June 19‚ 1861‚ in Calamba‚ Laguna‚ the seventh child and the second son of the 11 children of Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso. Rizal’s parents were not only well-to-do‚ but also well educated‚ a rarity among Filipino families then. His father‚ a sugar planter and landholder‚ attended a Latin school in his native Binan town‚ also in Laguna‚ and a college in Manila. His mother‚ who had a good business sense managed some small enterprise‚ also studies at
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Malaysia‚ Truly Asia Malaysia has long been one of the world’s best kept tourism secrets. It is an ideal tourism destination in so many different aspects as it offers a wide range of diverse attraction to suit all tastes and most importantly‚ at relatively affordable prices. In addition‚ the country also offers a fascinating cultural mix with colourful festivals‚ unique arts and crafts‚ architecture‚ food and a rich array of dance forms. Malaysia has a tropical climate throughout the year‚ enjoying
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Panagbenga Festival - Baguio Flower Festival Baguio City: February 1- February 29 It’s flower season at the City of Pines -- perfect timing for an all-out fiesta in the streets. The Baguio folks take a break on these days to revel in the cool climate and the unique culture of their city. Multi-hued costumes are worn‚ mimicking the various blooms of the highland region (or any of its 11 ethnic tribes). There’s also the half-dozen or so flower beds-- disguised‚ of course‚ as the Panagbenga parade
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Sobrasaliente grade at Ateneo de Municipal. SOURCE: http://www.rizalpark.org TRIVIA: He traveled extensively and had been to the United States‚ Spain‚ Great Britain‚ France‚ Austria‚ Germany‚ Belgium‚ Switzerland‚ Czech Republic‚ Italy‚ Singapore‚ Borneo‚ Hong Kong‚ China and Japan. SOURCE: http://www.rizalpark.org TRIVIA:
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possible human interaction with the Spratly Islands dates back between 600 BCE to 3 BCE. This is based on the theoretical migration patterns of the people of Nanyue (southern China and northern Vietnam) and Old Champa kingdom who may have migrated from Borneo‚ which may have led them through the Spratly Islands.[9] Ancient Chinese maps record the "Thousand Li Stretch of Sands"; Qianli Changsha (千里長沙) and the "Ten-Thousand Li of Stone Pools"; Wanli Shitang (萬里石塘)‚[10] which China today claims refers to
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By 1980’s‚ Brunei Darussalam as an oil-producing country is the third largest oil producer in Southeast Asia. Brunei Darussalam’s oil production peaked in 1979 at over 240‚000 barrels per day (38‚000m3/d). Japan has been the main customer for Brunei Darussalam’s oil exports; other major customers include South Korea‚ Taiwan‚ United States and the countries of ASEAN. Whereas Malaysia has established a diverse and quickly-growing manufacturing sector that plays an increasing role in the Malaysian economy
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DR JOSE PROTACIO RIZAL MERCADO ALONZO Y REALONDA * was born June 19 1861 and died December 30 1896 * Father: Francisco Mercado; Mother: Teodora Alonso * was 7th among 11 children * age 9 was sent to Binan for a formal Schooling * age 11 he went to Manila to study in Letran. Being a late-comer he was denied admission * Rizal then went to Ateneo and was later accepted * on March 23 1877‚ age 16 he received the degree bachiller en artes at that time the equivalent of a
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Festivals and celebrations in Malaysia Malaysia has a number of festivals and celebrations‚ most of which are either religious or cultural in origin‚ and are swathed in traditions and rituals. Malaysia. A country where one can experience a multitude of cultural celebrations and festivals‚ as well as‚ and most importantly‚ good food(!) all year round.Almost every month of the year‚ tourists and locals alike immerse themselves in one celebration or another‚ thanks to the diverse cultural practices
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