Corruption in the Philippiness In the early 1960s‚ the Philippines was an economic power. In fact‚ during the era‚ the archipelago nation boasted one of the largest economies in Asia‚ behind only Japan. Today‚ while it remains an important part of Asean and the world community at large‚ it’s safe to say that those glory days are long over. When most outsiders think of the Philippines today‚ it is political instability‚ economic struggle‚ crime and corruption that often come to mind. hen
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of the mainstream industry (Makuha‚ 2010). The emergence of new and highly-advanced cameras in the market and the advancement of technology have spawned the growth of indie films. This allowed anyone to create his or her own film in accordance to his or her own style without the influences of mainstream movies‚ which indeed have good effects on the film industry‚ especially in the Philippines. These films became more noticed and more important and they have saved the slowly dying film industry
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The Political Environment of the Philippines Historical Facts: The Philippines overcame many obstacles in history that reshaped the political environment of modern times. The Philippine islands have a strong Spanish influence. Records in history date back to 1521 where Ferdinand Magellan colonized the islands in the name of Charles I of Spain. The Spanish objectives focused Philippine society toward the spread of Christianity‚ colonization in the name of Spain‚ and acquiring key positions
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served as the 4th President of the Philippines from 1944 to 1946. He was Vice President under Manuel L. Quezon‚ and rose to the presidency upon Quezon’s death in 1944‚ being the oldest Philippine president to hold office at age 65. A founder of Nacionalista Party‚ he was the first Visayan to become President of the Philippines. Prior to his succession to the Presidency in 1944‚ Osmeña served as Governor of Cebu from 1901–1907‚ Member and Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives from 1907–1922
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Filipinos are known for being close family oriented. Every weekend‚ members of the family gather together to share experiences‚ problems and successes in their daily activities. Our family is not an exemption‚ we usually have a small "salo-salo" every Sunday and talk about memorable events that transpired during the week. One occasion‚ my grandmother shared an exciting experience to us. She told us that when she was still young her place was very beautiful. She lived in Tanay‚ Rizal where the heavily
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the brand image as more - May encounter resistance from mothers of target audience - May have to raise price → may not be able to meet sales target - May confuse consumers with the identity of J&J (J&J doesn’t carry cosmetic products in the Philippines) 3) Johnson’s Face Powder as Toiletry • Promote as a convenience product that reduces facial moisture • Use different packaging (not compact+puff but plastic bottle+puff) • Distribute to
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Lecture Notes XIII Selected Topics on Philippine Taxation I. Sources of Revenue from Internal Revenue Tax Internal Revenue Taxes are taxes that are specifically provided by R.A 8424- The National Internal Revenue Code of the Philippines Section 21 of the NIRC provides the following taxes‚ fees and charges that are deemed to be National Internal Revenue Taxes: 1. Income tax is the right to earn an income by engaging in an occupation‚ the basis of which is the net taxable income. 2. Business
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Hinagdang Palayan (Rice Terraces) Hinagdang Palayan (Rice Terraces) Hinagdang Palayan (Rice Terraces) The Banaue Rice Terraces are 2‚000-year old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to by Filipinos as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". Maria Cristina Falls Maria Cristina Falls Maria Cristina Falls Maria Cristina FallsMaria Cristina Falls Maria Cristina Falls is a waterfall
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Philippine Identity and Language by Niña Isabel S. Cabañero To define the identity of a group of people is to define its origin‚ culture‚ language‚ religion and other characteristics that distinguish it from other groups. A typical Filipino is usually described by outsiders as dark skinned‚ flat nosed‚ short people from Philippines who speak either in Tagalog or Taglish‚ and is a Christian. Other descriptions of Filipinos are rice-lovers‚ hardworking‚ family-oriented‚ and nowadays‚ a domestic
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Historians’ Articles About Jose Rizal as the National Hero of the Philippines STUDENTS’ VIEWS ON FILIPINO HISTORIANS’ ARTICLES ABOUT JOSE RIZAL AS THE NATIONAL HERO OF THE PHILIPPINES A Paper Submitted to: Dr. Minerva V. Apita In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in: Philippine History with Politics and Governance Laylo‚ Anelle Nica M. September 7‚ 2011 Premium6774 Words28 Pages my home by jose rizal se Rizal‚ Liberator of the Philippines In the early morning of December 30‚ 1896‚ 35 year old Jose’
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