President: Manuel Acuña Roxas Vice: Elpidio Quirino Origin: January 1‚ 1892 – April 15‚ 1948 Political Party: Liberal Party Political Qualification: Achievement: Senator of the Philippines‚ Secretary of Finance‚ 2nd Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives‚ Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Capiz’ 1st District‚ Governor of Capiz Stregnth/Weaknesses: Lawyer‚ Soldier President: Elpidio Quirino Vice: None Origin: November 16‚ 1890 – February 29‚ 1956 Political
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that was introduced to the country by the Spaniards when they arrived in the 16th century. It belongs to the Maria Clara suite of Philippine folk dances. These are so named in honour of Maria Clara‚ who was the main character in Jose Rizal’s novel Noli Me Tangere‚ (’Don’t Touch Me’)‚ about the colonisation of the Philippines by the Spanish. In it‚ Maria Clara is portrayed as a noble and loyal woman‚ who after the publication of the novel in the 19th century became the female symbol of virtue for
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current status of our education? Are we capable of coping with globalization? What are the results of our struggle with globalization? DISCUSSION Dr. Jose Rizal‚ our national hero‚ used education as a weapon when he wrote the ambitious novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. He used his knowledge‚ his education‚ to let the people around the world comprehend the great abuse of the Spanish colonizers to the Filipinos during his time. This is a perfect example on how education can change
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manifesto As 2011 draws to a close‚ Jose Rizal and his selfless sacrifice continues to echo in the consciousness of every Filipino. Much as the decision to execute Rizal seemed harsh and unjust‚ it was an expected verdict since Spain was facing a difficult time in quelling the revolution in Cuba and could ill afford another rebellion in her colony in the Orient. The easy way out‚ the Spanish colonial authorities must have presumed‚ was to snuff out swiftly the leading voice of reform‚ and
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Albanians are white people. Their color demonstrates the clean soul they have and what kind of people they are. One of their characteristics is that their face can tell whether they are good or bad‚ nice or mean‚ simply or complicated‚ easy or difficult‚ intelligent or dumb‚ happy or sad‚ everything you need to know! A look in their eyes‚ their face can explain you their world! Traditional clothing consists of colorfully embroidered shirts and dresses and in some regions loose-fitting pants for
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Historical Context and Legal Basis of Rizal Day and Other Memorials in honor of Jose Rizal For over a century now‚ the nation has never failed to observe the anniversary of the martyrdom our great national hero‚ Dr. Jose P. Rizal. This year‚ the President will lead the simultaneous raising of Philippine flag at half-mast and wreath offering at the monument of Jose Rizal at the Rizal Park in Manila‚ Calamba‚ Laguna and in Dapitan‚ Zamboanga del Norte on December 30‚ 2010. The theme of this year’s
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ARCHIMEDES Archimedes‚ Archimedes was a famous Greek scientist. He also was a mathematician‚ inventor‚ and physicist. He was born about 287 BC in Syracuse‚ Sicily‚ in Greece. He grew up in Syracuse. He was also a famous inventor. As a scientist‚ he also was mathematician‚ astronomer‚ poet‚ artist‚ musician‚ politician‚ and kind of like a general. Archimedes was related to his king. He was related to his king because they were friends. He had a good education. He studied poetry
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CHAPTER 1: THE WORLD DURING THE TIME OF RIZAL * Philippines- still a colony of Spain‚ largest and richest in terms of natural resources and trade potential * 19th century reform movements are political movements such as abolitionism or temperance which played a significant role in the political life of the nineteenth century. The movements found organizational form in the United States in organizations such as the American Anti-Slavery Society. SPANISH RULE DURING THE 19TH CENTURY During
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The Kaspil life is a long road to putting yourself into another man’s life. We have spent the past 3 months learning and and understanding the life of a man‚ who happens to be our national hero. In my whole Kaspil experience‚ I was able to link myself to our national hero. I never thought I would have such a connection. Before‚ he was just someone I had to know because of school. But now‚ I am truly grateful that I have met the true Jose Rizal. Through the Kaspil experience‚ I have bonded with our
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Carlos María de la Torre y Nava Cerrada is considered the most beloved of the Spanish Governors-General ever assigned in the Philippines (1869–1871). He was the assigned Governor-General after the La Gloriosa revolution. ------------------------------------------------- [edit]Governor General of the Philippines A Carlist army officer‚ he was sent from Spain by Francisco Serrano after the ouster ofIsabel II as result of the La Gloriosa revolution. He was considered a liberal Spaniard who practiced
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