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    IMPORT RICE The Philippines is currently the largest importer of rice in the world‚ importing around 1.8 million tons of rice in 2008 (World Rice Statistics). Three main factors explain why the Philippines imports rice: Land area: The Philippines has around 300‚000 square kilometers‚ of which around 43‚000 square kilometers of harvested area are used for rice production. As most of the country is very mountainous and consists of many small islands‚ suitable land is limited to expand rice production

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    several others who were minors as well. This being said‚ if people take immediate action in order to alleviate this issue‚ its occurrence will lessen in society. This must be done because children recruited as soldiers in militant groups in the Philippines are subject to long-term psychological effects. The sooner this issue is addressed‚ the more beneficial life-changing experiences will come forth. Child soldiers are commonly defined as minors who partake in any form of armed conflict. A child

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    give research support for K to 12 Author : Tarra Quismundo Philippine Daily Inquirer Article : Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Bill Tweddell and Philippine education officials opened recently the Assessment‚ Curriculum and Technology Research Centre (ACTRC). Located at the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Education building in Diliman‚ Quezon City‚ the facility will focus on research in support of the Philippines’ implementation of the K to 12  program‚ which is covered by

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    Literacy Information in the Philippines by Dr. Norma L. Salcedo T he 2003 Functional Literacy‚ Education and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS) is a national survey that gathers information on basic and functional literacy status of the population which will be used as basis of education policies and programs that will improve the coverage and quality of education and literacy in the country. It is the third in a series of functional literacy surveys conducted in 1989 and 1994. the elementary level

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    Philippine Economy at Present During 1960’s the Philippine economy has experienced repeated boom-and-bust cycles in the 5 decades since the nation achieved independence from the United States. In 1960s its economy ranked as the second most progressive in Asia‚ next to that of Japan. After 1965‚ when Ferdinand E. Marcos became president‚ the nation experienced economic problems and social unrest‚ especially from the 1970s‚ when corruption and cronyism (the practice of appointing friends to well-paid

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    CONSUMER LIFESTYLES IN THE PHILIPPINES Euromonitor International August 2012 CONSUMER LIFESTYLES IN THE PHILIPPINES Passport I LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES Consumer Habits in Context......................................................................................................... 1 Current Behaviour Within the Broader Economic Climate ........................................................ 1 Consumer Confidence ...............................................................

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    PHILAMLIFE AND BPI ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC LIFE INSURANCE JOINT VENTURE Makati City‚ August 26‚ 2009. Philippine American Life Insurance Company (Philamlife)‚ the largest life insurer in the Philippines‚ has agreed with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to acquire a 51% stake in Ayala Life Assurance Inc. (Ayala Life)‚ BPI’s majority-owned life insurance subsidiary. Ayala Life will serve as the platform for BPI and Philamlife’s strategic bancassurance partnership. The joint venture is expected

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    unlike full service restaurants. (http://manilareviews.com/2010/07/food-service-industry-philippines.html) Like every other country‚ the food industry has flourished very well in Philippines. Filipinos love to eat and that’s the reason why you will see a lot of restaurants and fast foods restaurants scattered in the cities. These restaurants and fast foods can be

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    Product (GNP)‚ literacy rate‚ and life expectancy had been secured during his lead. Let us count the ways: I. Food sufficiency A. Green Revolution Production of rice was increased through promoting the cultivation of IR-8 hybrid rice. In 1968 the Philippines became self-sufficient in rice‚ the first time in history since the American period. It also exported rice worth US$7 million. B. Blue Revolution Marine species like prawn‚ mullet‚ milkfish‚ and golden tilapia were being produced and distributed

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    Philippines The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected president and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10-year transition. In 1942 the islands fell under Japanese occupation during World War II‚ and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946

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