SMALL-SCALE MINING (Lives at risk in the Philippine Gold Mines) INTRODUCTION Gold is the number one mineral produced by the Philippines in value terms. Although total local production was low relative to world production‚ it ranked 2nd to Africa in gold production per unit land area in 1988 and ranked 29th as top gold producer in 2002(Israel and Asirot 2002). In the year 2002–2007‚ the Philippines’ gold production increased by 8.2%. This contributed an average of 2% gross domestic product (GDP)
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CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM Rationale Reproductive Health Bill is one of the hottest issues now in our country. Is it good or bad? Will it benefit us? Or is it really us that will be benefited? Does it actually answer or satisfy the need of the country? Or it is just another way of the government to make money? Whatever the answer is‚ the decision still lies on the people. The House Bill No. 4244 which states “An Act providing for a national policy on reproductive health‚ responsible parenthood
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Anti-Money Laundering Act R.A. 9160AMLA‚ As Amended by R.A. 9194 Subject: Business Laws and Corporate Practices Colegio de San Juan de Letran- Graduate School Submitted by: Michelle Ann G. Espisua Submitted to: Atty. Kriden Balgomera AMLA- Anti-Money Laundering Act R.A. 9160Anti-Money Laundering Act‚ As Amended by R.A. 9194 These Rules shall be known and cited as the "Revised Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 9160” (the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 [AMLA]
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Functionally Literate Filipinos: An Educated Nation Philippine Education for All (EFA) 2015 National Action Plan Implementation And Challenges I. General Introduction Filipinos have deep regard to for education. Education occupies a central place in Philippine political‚ economic social and cultural life. It has always been strongly viewed as a pillar of national development and a primary avenue for social and economic mobility. A clear evidence of the value placed on education
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most common crimes committed in the present. As for the Philippines‚ one can find vital statistics to certain crimes at the Bantay Bata 163 website (http://www.abs-cbn.com/bantaybata163). According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)‚ 6‚494 cases of child abuse were reported for the year of 2006 alone. Indeed‚ the government and certain non-government organizations must deal with these incidents of child abuse particularly the mass media. This paper examines the role
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SCIENTFIC LITERACY We live in an age of constant scientific discovery — a world shaped by revolutionary new technologies. Just look at your favorite newspaper. The chances are pretty good that in the next few days you’ll see a headline about global warming‚ cloning‚ fossils in meteorites‚ or genetically engineered food. Other stories featuring exotic materials‚ medical advances‚ DNA evidence‚ and new drugs all deal with issues that directly affect your life. As a consumer‚ as a business professional
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1. Public health systems are operating within a context of ongoing changes‚ which exert a number of pressures on the public health system. These changes include all of the following‚ except: A. Health reforms B. Existing and emerging environmental hazards C. New technologies for health care D. None of the above 2. In response to the changes of the times‚ the UN General Assembly adopted a vision of poverty reduction and sustainable development. This is exemplified
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Caraga From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia For the municipality in the province of Davao Oriental‚ see Caraga‚ Davao Oriental. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (January 2008) Region XIII Caraga Region Map of the Philippines showing the location of Region XIII Country Philippines Island group Mindanao Regional center Butuan City Area
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CHAPTER 1 The problem and its background Introduction Understanding how drugs act upon the human‚ mind and body is a critical component to the resolution of issues concerning drugs abuse and understanding of basic pharmacology is requisite for informed discussion on practically of every drug related issue and controversy one does not have to look far to find misinformed debate‚ much of which surrounds the basic lack of knowledge of how drug works. With the assistance of board‚ the secretary
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CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE Rationale Gender role is one of the crucial top issues of today in politics‚ workplaces‚ institutions‚ and even in the world of religion. They determine how males and females should think‚ speak‚ dress‚ and interact within the context of society. Basically‚ the problem is deep-set values and opinions buried under the surface of our society. Mead (1963) proved it to be true. He carried out groundbreaking research on gender. He studied the three societies in
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