False Democracy: Political Dynasty The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines dynasty as a powerful group or family that maintains its position for a considerable time. In the Philippines‚ according to a research by the Center for People Empowerment and Governance‚ we have about 250 political families who have dominated Philippine politics at the national and local level. This is 0.00001667 % of the country’s 15 million families (CENPEG‚ 2007). They comprise a little‚ among the represented Filipinos
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Philippine Coffee - Barako (Coffea arabica & Coffea canephora or robusta) About Coffee Coffee has two main varieties or species‚ Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora or more popularly known as Robusta. Arabica (Coffea arabica) was originally cultivated in the Arabian Peninsula‚ hence its name. While Robusta (Coffea canephora) is grown in many regions where Arabica would not grow but Robusta has less flavor and contains more caffeine than the Arabica. However‚ Robusta contains more antioxidants
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PHILIPPINE POLITICAL THOUGHTS Political Thinkers Ideas are meant not to immortalize history but rather to make sense of it. The manufacture of such ideas is influenced by circumstances that shape it and also‚ the vital thoughts of their authors. If we are to analyze our history‚ we could see that ideas are not only important for their interpretation of our history but also for their contribution to changes in our nation. Groundbreaking ideas have moved our nation to change. It is thus valuable
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LEGAZPI CITY‚ Albay - Teenage pregnancies in the Philippines surged by 70 percent over one decade‚ a ranking official of the United Nation Population Fund Agency (UNFPA) said on Monday. Ugochi Daniels‚ UNFPA country representative‚ said the rising number of teenage pregnancies in the country is an area of concern that the agency is giving serious attention to‚ exposing as it does adolescent girls (10 to 19 years old) to high risk. Daniels said a strong advocacy campaign is needed to educate
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Church is one of the few surviving coral churches in the country that has withstood the test of time‚ in particular earthquakes. Originally named Church of St. Augustine‚ the church was built in 1704 and was inaugurated in 1896‚ according to the Philippine Historical Commission plaque found here. The Paoay Church is famous for its “earthquake baroque” design due to its 24 buttresses supporting the massive 1.67-meter thick walls. Having been located along the Pacific Ring of Fire‚ the buttresses and
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Economic Problems of the Philippines Economic problems of the Philippines are very similar to those being battled by other underdeveloped and developing nations. After a long tryst with colonization‚ the nation is now grappling with increased imports and a mixed economy that is still to stabilize. The Republic of the Philippines is located in Southeast Asia and Manila is its capital city. The country comprises 7‚107 islands and ranks as the 12th most populous country in the world. Like most other
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PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENT CODE Presidential Decree No. 1152 OVERVIEW • Enacted on June 6‚ 1977 in the City of Manila by President Ferdinand E. Marcos • The Philippine Environmental Code is a body of laws settling forth management policies and prescribing quality standards for the environment in its totality. • Provided a comprehensive program of environmental protection and management. The Code established specific environment management policies and prescribes environmental quality standards. AIR
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1. Francisco Alonso Liongson - Outstanding Philippine playwright in Spanish and founding president of Circulo Escenico‚ Pampanga’s Spanish theatrical group that became nationally renowned. 2. Aurelio Tolentino - one of the mystics of the Katipunan‚ a compadre of Andres Bonifacio‚ a nationalist writer in both Kapampangan and Tagalog. He coined the worddula for drama and ironically became known in history as the Father of Tagalog Drama for his anti-US colonial masterpiece Kahapon‚ Ngayon at Bukas
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nowadays when numerous issues are colouring the taxation system of the country. With these‚ today‚ its importance seems to be overlooked and is viewed more negatively as a burden to the people. Currently‚ the individual income tax rate in the Philippines stands at 32 percent‚ which is third highest in the entire Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) region‚ next to Thailand and Vietnam. A number of the country’s lawmakers already have their hands on this matter and encourages the government
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Republic Acts of the Philippines Republic Act No. 10143 an Act Establishing the Philippine Tax Academy‚ Defining its Powers and Functions Lapsed Into Law on June 30‚ 2010 Republic Act No. 10142 An Act Providing for the Rehabilitation or Liquidation of Financially Distressed Enterprises and Individuals Lapsed Into Law on June 30‚ 2010 Republic Act No. 10141 An Act Converting the Sta. Catalina - Pamplona-Tanjay City Provincial Road in the Province of Negros Oriental Into a National Road Approved
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