Philippine economy posts 7.8% growth The Philippines continues to enjoy remarkable economic development this year‚ notably the investment-grade ratings it received and increased government competitiveness index. On May 30‚ 2013‚ the Philippine Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was 7.8% in the first quarter of 2013‚ the fastest in Asia. The growth rate was the highest recorded in the Aquino Administration‚ and the 3rd consecutive quarter that registered above 7%‚ surpassing market expectations. The
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| SONA 2013 | Reaction Paper | | By: Arnold Gerard D. Lim | Gr.VIII | I. Introduction July 22‚ 2013. President Benigno Aquino III gave his fourth State of The Nation Address with the Name of “Sa Gitna ng Daang Matuwid” at Session Hall‚ Batasang Pambansa Complex‚ Quezon City. You might ask “What is SONA”‚ or “Why do we need to have this”. Well‚ SONA is an acronym for “State of The Nation Address” wherein it is annual address by the President to a joint session of the Congress of
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President Fidel V. Ramos (1992-1998) When President Fidel V. Ramos formally took over in 1992‚ his administration came face to face with publics who have lost confidence in the agrarian reform program. His administration committed to the vision "Fairer‚ faster and more meaningful implementation of the Agrarian Reform Program. President Fidel V. Ramos enacted the following laws: Republic Act No. 7881‚ 1995 - Amended certain provisions of RA 6657 and exempted fishponds and prawns from the
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How has the implementation of Martial law impact the increase in Unlawful Arrest in the United States from 1863-2015? Introduction In efforts to suppress wars‚ counter terrorism and illegal immigration‚ the declaration of martial law has been devised. Although its proclamation shows in favor of settling these major issues that the United States has faced over the years. However‚ under the assertion of martial law‚ it has played a major role in the vast amounts of unlawful arrest of citizens and
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Bryan A. Shell COMM 101 Linda Ellenstein 10-18-2012 Informative Speech Draft INTRO- The Philippines consists of 7‚107 islands. I will go into the interesting culture of the Philippines. As well as share some interesting facts. 1. Attention Getter- Back in 1934‚ the world’s largest pearl was found under the Palawan Sea in the Philippines. The Pilipino flag is the only flag that is flown upside down during a time of war. 2. Bonding- The Philippines is by far the Tuna Capital of the world
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REACTION PAPER In 1983‚ Ninoy Aquino affirmed his resolute claim‚ “The Filipino is worth dying for‚” by giving up his life for his countrymen. In time‚ they responded in similarly heroic kind‚ “Ninoy‚ hindi ka nag-iisa”—and‚ led by his widow‚ Cory‚ achieved the political apotheosis needed for Ninoy’s assassination to be transformed into martyrdom. But‚ 25 years later‚ can the now liberated Filipino also resolutely aver‚ “Ninoy‚ hindi ka namin nakakalimutan”? The youth‚ especially‚ generally have
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Life’s Greatest Paradox “It is our choices that show what we truly are‚ far more than our abilities‚” said Dumbledore of one of my favourite books‚ Harry Potter. Was my ‘direct speech’ properly-written? *stereotypical-cheerleader-giggle* Being a democratic country‚ we are given the opportunity to choose our country’s leaders in a marvel called ‘election’. But in a country where officials use their position for graft and corruption and enjoy a monopoly of political power to the disadvantage
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Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo | | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (born April 5‚ 1947) is a Filipino politician who served as the14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010‚ as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001‚ and is currently a member of the House of Representativesrepresenting the 2nd District of Pampanga. She was the country’s second female president (after Corazón Aquino)‚ and the daughter of former President Diosdado Macapagal. Arroyo was a former professor of economics
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Joscel Papas Another bank account shows Corona’s millions Chief Justice Renato Corona owns another peso account containing millions‚ a bank official testified on Thursday’s hearing. As of 2010‚ Corona’s Bank of the Philippine Islands account has P12 million‚ said Leonora Dizon‚ branch manager of BPI Ayala Avenue Branch. Senate earlier ordered Dizon to testify and bring Corona’s bank records from 2005 to 2010 to be presented as evidence for the impeachment’s Article II‚ which deals with
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LESSON 3: The Philippine MM and it Controls SELF-ASSESSMENT: 1. What is the impact of the “forced marriage” between ABS and CBN on the quality of Philippine broadcasting? The goal of balancing education and entertainment‚ as well as serving the true need of the Filipino people for information was aborted. Political influence was a big force in this forced marriage. 2. What happened to media programming when Koko Trinidad’s PBS was denied frequency by the Radio Control Office? Media
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