THE IMPLICATIONS OF CHINA’S NAVAL MODERNIZATION AND GROWING PRESENCE IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA ON PHILIPPINES-CHINA RELATIONS A PHILIPPINE PERSPECTIVE By Martin S. Adalem III Tom Lance G. Angeles March 2013 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study China’s economy is currently the second largest in the world. With its continued economic growth and development‚ some people believe that there is a possibility for China to overtake the United States as the world’s largest economy. However‚ because
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2010 The attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese on December 7‚ 1941 remains a clear memory for both nations. Everything seemed to have played in favor of the Empire of Japan; from planning‚ to gathering the necessary resources‚ the silent 3‚300 nautical mile journey of the task force and ultimately the attack itself. From a tactical standpoint the attack was one of the most ingenious naval operations in history. With the loss of four U.S. battleships‚ 180 Aircraft‚ and 2‚400 sailors the attack
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What is the Marine Ecosystem? Marine ecosystems are among the largest of Earth’s aquatic ecosystems. It covers almost 70% of the earth’s surface. They include oceans‚ salt marsh and intertidal ecology‚ estuaries and lagoons‚ mangroves and coral reefs‚ the deep sea and the sea floor. They can be contrasted with freshwater ecosystems‚ which have a lower salt content. Why is the Marine Ecosystem important? Marine ecosystems are very important in to the overall health of both marine and terrestrial
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navigational aids and harbour surveillance facilities‚ but usually excludes the costs of providing pilot and tow services which are charged by separate tariffs. Conservancy is a port charge which is levied for the utilization of general nautical facilities in the approaches to the port (i.e.‚ outside the port area)‚ whereas port dues are levied for the services or utilization of facilities within the port‚ including channels‚ vessel traffic service‚ emergency fire services‚ breakwaters
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Determinants of the Delayed Shipboard Embarkation of MAAP Class 2010 -2013 Cadets 1CL Jean Dale H. Dizon 1CL Witt Cecil M. Vergara Section Tokyo Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific Author Note 1cl Witt Cecil M. Vergara‚ College of Marine Engineering‚ section Tokyo‚ the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific‚ General Santos City‚ Philippines; 1cl Jean Dale H. Dizon‚ College of Marine Engineering‚ section Tokyo‚ the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific‚ General Santos City
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STEALTH TECHNOLOGY ABSTRACT: Stealth technology also known as LOT (Low Observability Technology) is a sub-discipline of military electronic countermeasures which covers a range of techniques used with aircraft‚ ships and missiles‚ in order to make them less visible (ideally invisible) to radar‚ infrared and other detection methods. The concept of stealth is not new: being able to operate without giving the enemy knowledge has always been a goal of military technology and techniques. However‚ as the
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University of the Philippines System Website >> UP Forum >> Managing the West Philippine Sea* Managing the West Philippine Sea* Posted on August 28‚ 2013 by Carlos L. Agustin‚ Lauro Baja Jr.‚ Leticia Ramos-Shahani‚ Aileen S.P. Baviera‚ et al. in UP Forum http://www.up.edu.ph/managing-the-west-philippine-sea/ 1 This white paper was prepared by the WPS Informal Expert Group‚ and dowloaded from the UP Asian Center’s foreign policy website (http://philippinesintheworld.org/?q=node/164). An abridged
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The Sepoy Rebellion of 1857 is also known as the Indian Mutiny of 1857 and India’s First War of Independence. There are several contributing factors to the spirit of rebellion that inspired the Indian Sepoys to rise up against their British Officers‚ the most famous of which is the lubricated cartridges in the Sepoy’s rifles. This failed rebellion marks a significant change in the social and political relationship between The United Kingdom and British Controlled India that would create the long
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Organizational structures recognized since the prehistoric eras of hunters in tribal organizations through highly royal and clerical power structures to industrial structures and today’s post-industrial structures. Organizational structure involves activities‚ namely coordination‚ supervision‚ and task allocation‚ which were focused towards the achievement of organizational goals. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the statement that “organizational structure reflects and reinforce an unrealistic
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alike are attracted to the chain’s charming blend of low prices‚ tasty treats‚ and laid-back but enthusiastic customer service. Shopping at Trader Joe’s is less a chore than it is immersion into another culture. In keeping with its whimsical faux-nautical theme‚ crew members and managers wear loud tropical-print shirts. Chalkboards around every corner unabashedly announce slogans such as‚ “You don’t have to join a club‚ carry a card‚ or clip coupons to get a good deal.” “When you look at food retailers
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