Poverty in the Philippines can be described in many ways. There are numerous stories that I have observed‚ researched‚ and heard about that paint a clear picture on how “poor” people in our country live their lives. I think that I should first mention my own perspective of what poverty is and who the poor people are in our country. I am confident that I can give at least a brief and general description of poverty because I come from Cubao‚ a place packed by multiple informal settlers and street
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The USA learned from its predecessor’s mistakes and‚ as its first effort‚ established a public school system‚ based on English language. Consequently‚ the literacy rate rose rapidly‚ and first fictional texts written in the language of the new rulers were published shortly after the change. Already during the 1920s the former elite language was replaced by English‚ soon also practiced as a medium of fiction. In the 1940s‚ some authors writing in English‚ such like Jose Garcia Villa and Carlos Bulosan
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Section 1. The Philippines is a democratic and republican State. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them. a. The basic principles underlying the 1935‚ 1973 and 1987 Constitutions. b.Manifestations of a republican state. c. Define “state” COLLECTOR VS. CAMPOS RUEDA‚ 42 SCRA 23 d. Elements of a state. Define each: 1. people 2. territory 3. sovereignty 4. government e. Different meanings of the word “people” as used in
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Mexico‚ two men boarded Joseph’s train and seized his money‚ leaving him broke and without the funds to continue on with his trip or return home to Michigan. These men who committed this seemly unjust crime‚ were federal employees who according to the "civil-asset forfeiture" law‚ were well within their bounds to do so. (Friedersdorf‚ n.p.). The federal employees were DEA agents who upon entering the train‚ singled out and questioned Joseph. They asked where he was going and what he was carrying and with
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MARTIAL LAW in the PHILIPPINES (1972-1986) - the declaration issued under Proclamation 1081 suspended the civil rights and imposed military authority in the country. - Signed on September 21‚ 1972 by Ferdinand Marcos - Pres. Marcos ruled as a supreme leader of the armed forces OBJECTIVES: - to save republic - to reform the social‚ economic‚ and political institution. . In accordance with the two objectives‚ President Marcos issued general orders and letters of instruction to that effect:
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Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Senate President Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Senate President Pro-Tempore Chairman - Labor‚ Employment & Human Resource Development Committee Sen. Vicente C. Sotto III Majority Leader Chairman - Rules Committee Sen. Alan Peter “Compañero” S. Cayetano Minority Leader Chairman - Ethics and Privileges Committee Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Chairman - Science and Technology Committee Sen. Joker P. Arroyo Sen. Pia S. Cayetano Chairman - Health and Demography
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Festivals in the Philippines 1. BULAKLAKAN FESTIVAL January 01 / Muntinlupa City‚ Metro Manila (45 minutes from Manila) Annual procession‚ parade of flowers and costumes. 2. COCONUT FESTIVAL January 11-15 / San Pablo City‚ Laguna (2 hours from Manila by land) A grand mardi-gras celebration which pays homage to Laguna Province’s most ubiquitous crop. 3. CARACOL FESTIVAL January 19 / Glorietta 4 Park‚ Makati City‚ Metro Manila (30 minutes from Manila ) "Caracol" is Spanish for
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gone. I should have tried to explain But my tongue-tied I was For I could clearly see That I won’t be lucky. And it really pleases me much That my love for you know So I swear and promises you That my life is just for you. Philippine Literature 1.Cactus (Tita Lacambra) 2. The Quarrel (Andres Cristobal Cruz) 3. People of Consequence (Ines Taccad Camayao) 4. The Rural Maid (Fernando M. Maramag) 5. Frustrated Wish (Carolina Arceo) 6. Ridiculous Welcome (Carolina Arceo)
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HISTORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES THE COURT-MARTIAL OF THE BONIFACIO BROTHERS Immediately upon the arrival of the prisoners in Naic‚ the investigation began. Conducted by COL. JOSE LIPANA – judge advocate & COL. JOSE ELISES – fiscal( prosecuting attorney). On the 3rd day (MAY 1)‚ the investigation was transferred to that town on account of the approaching Spanish attack launched by GOVERNOR GENERAL FERNANDO PRIMO DE RIVERA(MARQUES DE ESTELA) successor of GENERAL POLAVIEJA. Judge
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There is a significant amount of court cases that show the system is corrupt when it comes to civil forfeiture‚ but is it a procedural issue or is it “policing for profit?” In 2014‚ Tan Nguyen left the casino with $50‚000 in winnings. He was pulled over by a Nevada Deputy Lee Dove for speeding‚ and after a search of his vehicle his money was confiscated for no drug related reason‚ except for the amount of cash. Nguyen had to file an “innocent owner” claim to get his winning back from the county.
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