Ella Mae Rowena M. Aspe En11 Evaluation Paper Mr. Roy Agustin Wrong Political Practices of Politicians in the Philippines: “Epalness” First of all‚ let me define what the word “epal” means in local Filipino slang lingo. “Epal” is defined‚ by the Urban Dictionary‚ as a very annoying person; a person who always loves to butt in other people’s conversation; attention grabber. My evaluation will mainly focus on the attention grabbing characteristics of being “epal” of most politicians or our so
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POLITICAL DYNASTIES IN THE PHILIPPINES Last 2011‚ Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago introduced the Senate Bill 2649‚ also known as Anti-dynasty bill which guarantees the Article II‚ Section 26 of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines which states that “The state shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law.” Political dynasty can be put in effect when a person who is a spouse to an incumbent official runs for an elective
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Philippine History During the Japanese Occupation On December 8‚ 1941‚ the Japanese invades the Philippines hours after bombing Pear Harbor in Hawaii. While the forces of Gen. Douglas MacArthur retreated to Bataan‚ the Commonwealth government of President Quezon moved to Corregidor Island. Manila was declared an open city to prevent further destruction. After the fall of Bataan on April 9‚ 1942 and Corregidor‚ In March 1942‚ MacArthur & Quezon fled the country and by invitation of President Roosevelt
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Elections in the Philippines has several types. The President‚ Vice President and Senators are elected for a six-year term. While the Members of the House of Representatives‚ Governors‚ Vice-Governors‚ Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members)‚ Mayors‚ Vice-Mayors‚ Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod/Members of the Sangguniang Bayan (city/municipal councilors)‚ barangay officials‚ and the members of the Sangguniang Kabataan (youth councilors) are elected to serve for
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corruption. For example‚ a senator discovered the anomalies of a congressman‚ he/she can easily cover it up because they are relatives. The other one is‚ one particular family has power all over the country thus‚ it results to injustices. In Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago’s Bill‚ it was observed that political dynasty shouldn’t exist in local elective only. While as Sen. Lacson’s‚ not only local the local but also the national position is included. I think both of them have good intentions towards this
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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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I. Introduction The Reproductive Health bill (HB 5043) or more commonly known as the RH bill was authored by House Minority Leader and Albay Representative Edcel Lagman during the 15th Congress. Senators Miriam Defensor Santiago & Pia Cayetano co-sponsored the senate’s counterpart version of the Reproductive Health bill‚ which will be the part of the country’s commitment to international covenants. The House of Representatives Committee on Population and Family
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Rep. Janette Garin‚ HB 101‚ Akbayan Representatives Kaka Bag-ao & Walden Bello; HB 513‚ Muntinlupa Representative Rodolfo Biazon‚ HB 1160‚ Iloilo Representative Augusto Syjuco‚ HB 1520‚ Gabriela Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan. In the Senate‚ Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago has filed her own version of the RH bill which‚ she says‚ will be part of the country’s commitment to international covenants. On January 31‚ 2011‚ the House of Representatives Committee on Population and Family Relations voted to consolidate
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Diplomacy and Security Introduction Diplomacy derives from the Greek verb diplono meaning to fold and referred to the folding metal plates used in Roman time as formal documents. The ability to practice diplomacy is one of the defining elements of a state‚ and diplomacy has been practiced since the formation of the first city-states. Originally diplomats were sent only for specific negotiations‚ and would return immediately after their mission concluded. Diplomats were
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Cybercrime Prevention Act‚ Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago warned on Saturday. These are some of the punishable acts prescribed by the new law that makes Republic Act No. 10175 violative of the constitutional provision on free speech‚ said Santiago‚ a former trial court judge and magistrate-in-waiting to the International Court of Justice. In addition‚ the law’s provisions are also “overbroad” and “vague‚” which makes it unconstitutional‚ she said. For these reasons‚ Santiago predicted the Supreme Court
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