Introduction The Philippines proudly boasts to be the only Christian nation in Asia. More than 86% of the population is Roman Catholic‚ 6% belong to various nationalized Christian cults‚ and another 2% belong to well over 100 Protestant denominations. In addition to the Christian majority‚ there is a vigorous 4% Muslim minority‚ concentrated on the southern islands of Mindanao‚ Sulu‚ and Palawan. Scattered in isolated mountainous regions‚ the remaining 2% follow non-Western‚ indigenous beliefs
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The Philippines is home to more than 90 million people as of 2013. Overpopulation and industrialization could perhaps be the major contributors to environmental problems being experienced in the country. With overpopulation and industrialization‚ our natural resources have a higher demand than supply. Our country is rich in natural resources. We have abundant gold‚ copper‚ sulphur‚ and nickel reserves. We are also surrounded by waters due to our archipelagic state which makes us one of the top fish
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THE PHILIPPINE DALLAS If the Americans had Dallas‚ we had many parallels of it as well. Dallas‚ an American prime time television soap opera‚ aired on CBS from April 2‚ 1978 to May 3‚ 1991 on CBS. Anna Liza was produced by GMA Network. Like its American counterpart‚ GMA Network started out as a radio station. Anna Liza was Philippine television series‚ or so to say a teleserye‚ in slangspeak. 1980 was the year it was launched. It ran for 6 years‚ ending with the untimely death of its lead actress
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conceptualize and understand the private lives of the rich and the cultured (Arthur Wheelock‚ Encyclopedia Britannica). Johannes Vermeer is praised for his masterful use of lighting‚ and one piece which captures his lighting greatness is Girl with a Pearl Earring.
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poverty in the philippines always been aware of the gap that exists between theory and practice. Way back in my grad student days‚ Big Theory was the rule (see Reflections on Globalization for an example of the syndrome). Indeed‚ I suppose I was somewhat unusual in that I made the transition from the theoretical disciplines of political science and economics to the practical level of hands-on development work. (I also never managed to finish my dissertation and never quite made it to the big Ivory
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in order to prevent anyone from gaining too much power. In effect‚ they say that the presidential system we have right now is just fine. In reality‚ there have been few objective discussions regarding this topic. As a result‚ the citizens of the Philippines are left in the dark as to what the real pros and cons of a parliament are. Shifting to a parliamentary system might not be the best move at this time because of the flaws of a parliament‚ the political nature of the country and the character of
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Democracy in the Philippines This is the moment in the history of society where technology is at its highest point and it continues to move forward. This is also the occasion when democracy in the Philippines faces one of the greatest challenges in its existence after it has been restored several times. A new round of scandal has brought democracy in the Philippines to another challenging point. If democratic revival is possible it can only come from the people themselves‚ and from the higher power
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Philippine Education: Child Labor in Relation to Education Gabrielle Campos Veloso Dr. Elineth Suarez Coomunication in English II 23 January 2009 Gabrielle Campos Veloso Dr. Suarez Communication in English II 23 January 2009 Philippine Education: Child Labor in Relation to Education The Philippines faces the issue of child labor because the state has failed to exercise the proper actions in order to take control of the situation. It has‚ like the US‚ set a minimum age of
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Philippine Literature How My Brother Leon Brought A Wife Submitted by: Ishmael E. Evangelista Submitted to: Score: _______ Content I. Title II. Author III. Setting IV. Characters a. Plot b. Exposition c. Complication d. Climax e. Denouement f. Resolution V. Reaction I. Title How my Brother Leon brought a Wife In the story‚ Leon arrived with his wife‚ Maria in the rural meeting Leon’s brother‚ Baldo for the first time. They took a surprising route home for Leon‚ but it was meant as
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The nationalism in the Philippines By Paolo Codilla Laquian In one of the most stunning display of nationalism in the world‚ the revolution known as the “People Power Revolution”‚ a series of popular demonstrations against the Marcos regime began in 1983 and culminated in 1986‚ set a new standard for displaying love of country whose example would be followed by multitudes of people all desiring change in their country. Nationalism is defined by Duhaylugsod (1999) is love of country with the advocacy
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