Abby Go Polisci Paper BATAS MILITAR Exactly thirty-nine years ago‚ Ferdinand Marcos‚ the infamous dictator‚ signed the declaration of Martial Law. He ruled the country with an iron hand for about 20 years. The declaration under Proclamation 1081 suspended the civil rights and imposed military authority in the country. It ensured Marcos’ grip on power‚ in defiance of the constitutional two-term limit for Philippine presidents. The declaration also marked the darkest age in Philippine history. It
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?Influential Women of Philippine Politics “As I came to power peacefully‚ so shall I keep it.” -Corazon Aquino I. Introduction: Women are undoubtedly the most talked about being in this world. It had inspired many writers‚ orators and artists to be used as a topic of their masterpieces. According to George A. Malcom‚ an unbiased judge or jury would hand down a verdict based on overwhelming evidence that the greatest blessing of the Philippines is the Filipino women. Nor would a judgement
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The Life of Ninoy Aquino By: Alyssa Marie C. Narvadez Rizza L. Macabinguil English 1023 Prof. Ian Kent Guiritan December 12‚ 2012 Topic Outline Thesis Statement: Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino‚ Jr. is one of the most influential people in the Philippines even until the present because of his heroism. I. Introduction II. Early Life A. His life B. His family III. Political Career A. Significant event during his time B. Contribution to the government IV. Imprisonment A. Reason why he
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with the “private part of a male” nailed on his head with a rosary dangling from it. A lot‚ most especially the Christian and Catholics‚ were offended. They felt that their religion was scandalized and desecrated. The former First Lady Imelda Marcos found it offending after seeing Mideo’s works. She called the exhibit “shameful”. Even the President‚ Ninoy Aquino‚ had his own say on the works of Mideo. Being a devoted Catholic himself‚ he found the need to defend his religion and criticize
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the Junior Red Cross Magazine. * In 1949‚ she had married Juan Capiendo Tuvera‚ a childhood friend and fellow writer‚ with whom she had 10 children. Between the years 1966 to 1986‚ her husband served as the Executive Secretary of then President Marcos. Her husband’s work drew her into the charmed circle of the Marcoses. * Her 1952 short story‚ (the widely anthologized) “The Virgin”‚ won two first prizes: of the Philippines Free Press Literary Awards and of the Palanca Awards. In 1957‚ she
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Philippines: A Renaissance in Art and Culture. Manila: Office of Media Affairs‚ 1982. 53-58. Print. Manila Metropolitan Theatre. Inauguration of the Manila Metropolitan Theatre‚ December 17‚ 1978. Manila: Manila Metropolitan Theatre‚ 1978. Print Marcos‚ Imelda and Ileana Maramag "Agenda Setting." Fresno State University. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 21 Mar. 2014. . Senate Resolution 700 (2006). [Online]. URL: http://www.senate.gov.ph/lisdata/88688097!.pdf. 20 Feb 2014.
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Europe – Marko Polo The Venetian Marco polo is not only one of the most renowned travellers in world history‚ but he and his book also generated more speculation than almost any other or volume in world literature. The travels and discoveries of Marco polo were well appreciated in the medieval times and of great significance. Marco Polo travelled to China and Mongolia and brought back many important useable goods that were then copied and used back in Medieval Europe. Marco Polo brought back many things
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Women are known to be great fans of shoes. At last count‚ Philippine Politician Imelda Marcos had over 2‚500 pairs of shoes. Although Mrs. Marcos’ love for shoes is extreme‚ it is a very good example of how women love their shoes. Since most women have about one percent of the money Mrs. Marcos’ has‚ they must deal with enjoying their measly fifteen or twenty pair of shoes. One desire a woman of Imelda’s wealth and most other women share is quality. Some shoes are bought at big name stores like
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INTRAMUROS For almost four centuries‚ the Walled City of Intramuros was the seat of Spanish colonial rule in the East and was the center of commerce‚ education‚ government and religion. With World War II‚ however‚ Intramuros lost its old grandeur and glory. The post-war years were witness to the gradual neglect of Intramuros. It became a den of squatters and warehouses. Cargo trucks passed through the old streets‚ parking their container vans at vacant lots. Weeds and other growth filled the
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Originally intended by the former first lady Imelda Marcos in 1979 as a guesthouse for Ronald Reagan‚ which was the California Governor at that time – who never arrived. The name was changed to People’s Park in the Sky after the People Power Revolution in 1986‚ which toppled the government of the late President Ferdinand Marcos. The mansion was built on the highest place of point of Tagaytay City. Having cooler winds and magnificent sceneries‚ this has become one of the tourist attractions of
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