President Elpidio Quirino when he was President‚ the Philippines were marked by notable postwar reconstruction‚ general economic gains‚ and increased economic aid from the United States. Basic social problems‚ however‚ particularly in the rural areas‚ remained unsolved‚ and his administration was tainted by widespread graft and corruption. Ramon Magsaysay as president‚ he was a close friend and supporter of the United States and a vocal spokesman against communism during the Cold War. He led
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Death Penalty In Philippines During Spanish colonial rule‚ the most common method of executions were shooting by the firing squad (especially for treason/military crimes‚ usually reserved for independence fighters) and garrotte (a notable case would be the Gomburza). A prominent example is the country’s national hero‚ Jose Rizal‚ who was executed by firing squad on the morning of December 30‚ 1896. In 1926‚ the electric chair was introduced‚ by the United States colonial government. This made
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[pic] “Alay ng Pangulo‚ Turismo Para sa Pilipino!” PROJECT BRIEF I. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: In line with the directive of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to promote and safeguard the country’s eco-tourism sites through the provision of essential services for tourists‚ the Grassroots Entrepreneurs for Eco-tourism (GREET) program has been conceived to enhance the livelihood opportunities preferably for promising young entrepreneurs who can best explore the inherent tourist drawing potentials
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Commission Member be appointed or designated in a temporary or acting capacity. Currently‚ the chairperson of the Civil Service Commission is Dr. Francisco Duque III‚ former Secretary of the Department of Health‚ and was appointed by ex-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The two commissioners included are Nieves L. Osorio and Robert S. Martinez‚ who were appointed by our current President. The offices included in the commission are: (1) The Office of the Executive Director headed by an Executive
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Merchandising (FIDM)‚ Los Angeles Awards: * 2001 Glamorous Designer Award * 2002 Avant Garde Bridal Designer Award * 2003 Designer of the Year Award from the Wedding Dresses Magazine * Presidential Medal of Merit from President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo III. BIOGRAPHY * Background and education Monique Lhuillier was born of French and Cebuano descent from a prominent family in Philippine high society. The Lhuillier family owns a chain of pawnshops currently operating in
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Mother Earth By:Reynald Bautista Villagomeza Mother Earth is healthy‚ And has beauty and is wealthy; But with Global Warming on the way‚ It will take Mother Earth’s beauty away. It will become hot‚ Like a steaming pot; Leaves will become brown‚ Then everybody will frown. We need coolness‚ not hotness‚ But also happiness; Please Mother Earth don’t come to an end‚ Because we’ll be your friend. …To help you become healthy and green again!!! DDB: 1.7 million Pinoys hooked on drugs MANILA‚
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------------------------------------------------- Winnie Monsod Born | July 29‚ 1940 (age 70) Manila‚ Philippines | Nationality | Filipino | Alma mater | University of the Philippines;University of Pennsylvania | Occupation | Economist‚ Professor‚ TV Host | Organization | UP School of Economics | Known for | Television host and economist | Spouse | Christian S. Monsod | Children | Solita Noemi Toby Melissa Teresa Patricia Christian Enrique Katrina Diane Noelle | Parents | Juan D. Collas
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AMA Institute[edit] AMA Computer University‚ formerly known as AMA Computer College (AMACC) and AMA Technological School (AMATS)‚ was founded by Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V‚ who named it after the initials of his father’s name‚ Amable Mendoza Aguiluz‚ Sr. Dr. Aguiluz saw the demand for fully trained computer professionals in the country. However‚ no institution in the country offered computer education to professionals. Aguiluz founded the AMA Institute of Computer Studies with the first computer school
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TITLE: Tourism Slogan It’s effectiveness in Marketing the Country A. Introduction In the past few months‚ news of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) new slogan for attracting tourists into the country quickly spread. Apparently‚ the DOT’s replacement for “WOW Philippines” is “Pilipinas‚ Kay Ganda”. The tourism department received a lot of criticisms about the change. Critics questioned the rationale behind the change and whether using the local language will attract tourists. WOW Philippines
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CORRUPTION AS A POLITICAL CHALLENGE IN PHILIPPINES By Romil Jagunap I. INTRODUCTION Philippines held its 15th presidential election last May 10‚ 2010. The obvious winner of the said election was Mr. Benigno “Noynoy” Aguino III. He won by landslide garnering 42% from more than 36 million total votes. Noynoy won the heart of the Filipino people during the May 2010 election thru his campaign on clean government and on his fight to eradicate corruption to drive economic growth
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