The Philippine Islands are located in the western North Pacific Ocean‚ just off the southeastern portion of the Asian continent. The Philippines consists of more than seven thousand islands‚ having an area of about three hundred thousand square kilometers. The Islands are grouped into three primary island groups‚ Luzon in the north (composed of Luzon Island and small islands in its vicinity); the Visayas (composed of many islands near the center‚ the largest being‚ Palawan‚ Mindoro‚ Panay‚ Masbate
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HISTORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES THE COURT-MARTIAL OF THE BONIFACIO BROTHERS Immediately upon the arrival of the prisoners in Naic‚ the investigation began. Conducted by COL. JOSE LIPANA – judge advocate & COL. JOSE ELISES – fiscal( prosecuting attorney). On the 3rd day (MAY 1)‚ the investigation was transferred to that town on account of the approaching Spanish attack launched by GOVERNOR GENERAL FERNANDO PRIMO DE RIVERA(MARQUES DE ESTELA) successor of GENERAL POLAVIEJA. Judge
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PROJECT IN ENGLISH 11 Prepared By: Raymond Joseph E. Belgica 11 W5-St. Martin De Porres Prepared for: Ms. Annie D. Manzo English 11 Facilitator TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE Lesson 10 I. Formal Essay High school should be extended to five years 1 II. Narrative Essay Biggest Disappointment 2 Lesson 11 I. Expository Essay Business and Finance: Generate Money 4 II. Persuasive Essay School
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PAMPANGA Brief Description Steeped in history and blessed with natural and man-made scenery‚ Pampanga offers several sight-seeing options for visitors. Pampanga has always enjoyed the title "The Culinary Center of the Philippines". It is populated by resourceful hardy folk who are justifiably proud of their famous Kapampangan cuisine. The capital‚ City of San Fernando‚ is world famous for the annual Lenten re-enactment of the crucifixion of Christ. It is also famous for its Giant Lantern Festival
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when the Philippines was under the American colonial rule and it is impressive that Amorsolo consistently painted pictures reflecting the true Filipino soul despite the colonization. Next is Carlos Modesto Villaluz Francisco was a most distinguished practitioner of mural painting for many decades and best known for his historical pieces. He was one of the first Filipino modernists along with Galo Ocampo and Victorio C. Edades who broke away from Fernando Amorsolo’s romanticism of Philippine scenes
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PHILIPPINE REVOLTS AGAINST SPANISH COLONIAL RULE Name of Revolt Date Place Cause Leader Result Lakandula 1574 Tondo‚ Navotas Failure of Gov. Lavezares to fulfill Legazpis’ promise to Lakandula Lakandula Failed Pampanga 1585 Pampanga Abuses of Spanish Encomienderos Failed. A woman betrayed the revolt. Todo 1587-1588 Tondo‚ Cuyo‚ Calamianes Desire for Independence Magat Salamat‚ Martin Pangan‚ Juan Banal‚ Pedro Balingit Failed because the plot was discovered. Leaders were executed
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Sinulog Festival Date of Celebration: 3rd week of January Place of Celebration: Cebu City Description: The Sinulog Festival is distinguished by its unusual two-steps-forward-and-one-step-backward shuffle‚ thus simulating the Holy Child of the shores‚ the Sinulog is a century-old tradition observed in the part of Visayas region. The prayer-dance is harmonized to the beat of drums and shouts of "Pit Señor! Viva Sto. Niño!”. Ati-atihan Festival Date of Celebration: 3rd week of January Place of Celebration:
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Ilocos Norte She was well-known Filipino advocate of women’s right of suffrage and founder of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines. She was also acknowledged as a heroine-martyr during the World War II. Josefa became the first National Executive of GSP. She served in this capacity until she was captured by the Japanese occupation army. During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines‚ she and her husband helped Filipino and American prisoners in several concentration camps. On August 27‚ 1944‚ she
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Country Report: Philippines Paul Handerhan Chris Frazier Florida Atlantic University April 25‚ 2015 Contents Executive Summary 5 Institutional Legacy 6 Spanish Colonization 6 World War II and Japanese Occupation (1941-1945) 8 Post World War II 8 Relief Web‚ UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs‚ 2013 10 PESTEL Analysis 10 Political 11 Political Structure 11 Political Stability 11 Freedom of Press 12 Freedom of Elections 12 Economic 12 Fiscal policy 12 Monetary policy 13 Economic
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SPANISH PERIOD During the Spanish colonization in the Philippines‚ the government was composed of two branches‚ the executive and the judicial. There was no legislative branch on that time since the laws of the islands were coming from Spain. The only laws created in the Philippines are those who were ordered by the Governor General. The government on that time was lead by the Governor General. He was considered as the representative of Spain and the King himself. He is the highest officer in
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