1. Introduction | | Every town/municipality’s name in the province of Cebu is connoted with its roots or history. The name Daanbantayan was derived from two words: the word "Daan" (which means "old" in the Cebuano language‚ and the word "Bantayan" which refers to a place that served as a "look-out-station" for Moro raiders before the Spaniards obtained control of the Philippines. Since then‚ Daanbantayan has been growing into a progressive municipality until it becomes a first class one. It
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regarded as the concrete testament to the revolution. The province was once a hotbed of Huk and communist rebellions that helped influence the government ‘s land reform programs. Tarlac is a landlocked province situated in the heart of Central Luzon‚ known not only for its vast sugar and rice plantations‚ but is best described for its unique cultural diversity. Its richness in culture and the hospitality of its people make the province one of the best places to visit in Central Luzon. Otherwise
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those rocks were thrust up on the continental margin. Deformation‚ metamorphism and magmatism accompanied this collision and gave rise to the Taconic Orogeny. Rocks metamorphosed and deformed in this event are seen in the Blue Ridge and Piedmont provinces. This
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class province of the Philippines located on the southwestern part of Luzon in the CALABARZON region. Its capital is Batangas City and it is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north and Quezon to the east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the island of Mindoro and to the west lies the South China Sea. Poetically‚ Batangas is often referred to by its ancient name Kumintang. Batangas is one of the most popular tourist destinations near Metro Manila. The province has
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celebrates every year. In this festival‚ the Ilocano people showcase cultural shows‚ native products and the talents of the Ilocanos. Kannawidan Ylocos Festival became an annual festival that aims to create awareness on the preservation of the province’ rich cultural heritage‚ practices and traditions‚ and a showcase of the different agriculture and industry products of the province.There is a need to preserve our rich heritage and unique culture. With this in mind‚ the provincial government of
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Bengal and attaching them to the province of Assam. Similarly incorporating Chhota Nagpur with the central provinces. The government officially published the idea in January 1904‚ and in February‚ Lord Curzon made an official tour to eastern districts of Bengal to assess public opinion on the partition. He consulted with leading personalities and delivered speeches at Dhaka‚ Chittagong and Mymensingh explaining the government’s stand on partition. The new province would consist of the state of
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held annually in Malaybalay City‚ Bukidnon from the second half of February to March 10‚ the anniversary date of the foundation of Bukidnon as a province in 1917. It is held to celebrate the culture and tradition of the seven ethnic tribal groups—Bukidnon‚ Higaonon‚ Talaandig‚ Manobo‚ Matigsalug‚ Tigwahanon and Umayamnon—that originally inhabit the province.[1][2] It is the only ethnic festival in thePhilippines.[3] Kaamulan comes from the Binukid word “amul” meaning to gather.[4]Kaamulan is gathering
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favourable for French people; allowing the continual practice of the French laws in civil cases and redistributing provincial boundaries (source?). After the American War‚ the 1791 Constitutional Act was introduced; dividing Quebec into two separated provinces: Upper Canada and Lower Canada (source?). This act fulfilled both British and French desires as Upper Canada‚ which later became Ontario‚ adopted English as the official language and practiced British Common Law. Lower Canada‚ where the loyal French
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however each of these countries uses it differently. Canada uses federalism in a more decentralized manner. This means that in Canada each individual province and territory carries more power then the federal government does. In Canada most of the money which each province receives from the federal government is unconditional. This means that each province or territory is able to allocate the resources as they see fit (Trembley et al‚ 2007). The United States‚ however uses a different approach. The
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constitution * Where a province cannot or does not fulfil an executive obligation in terms of legislation or the constitution‚ the national executive can intervene by taking appropriate steps to ensure the fulfilment of that obligation including a) Issuing a directive to the provincial executive‚ describing the extent of the failure to fulfil its obligations and stating any steps required to meet its obligations b) Assuming responsibility for the relevant obligation in that province to the extent
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