1. “Philippine National Railway” It’s role in nation’s mass transportation 2 INTRODUCTION Transportation has been used since man knew how to walk. As time passed‚ it grew to not only having one way to travel but a variety of means‚ from cars to planes‚ and from highways to railways. A great example of how transportation has grown and adapted through time‚ can be seen through the Philippine National Railway. “The PNR carries a significant role in the future
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The historical events in the Philippines History: Return of democracy (1987 to present year) 1987 • In a bid to fully restore the democratic form of government‚ President Corazon Aquino appointed 48 members of the constitutional convention that drafted a new constitution restoring the presidential form of government and abolishing the Batasang Pambansa. The 1987 Constitution replaced the 1973 Constitution which was amended twice in 1981 and 1984. • The Reform the AFP Movement (RAM) led by Gregorio
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Contribution of American to the Philippines 1. Independence - America helped the Philippines to eliminate the Spaniards in the country thus helping the Filipinos to end the suffering from the Spanish reign. This was the first step of the country to stand on their own and start a new beginning. 2. Government -we adapted and patterned some of our constitution with the Americans’. 3 Sports - Filipino favourite sport had been basketball‚ and other foreign sports instead of the national sports which
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PHILIPPINE HISTORY Chapter 8 1. Explain how the British occupation of the country opened the eyes of the people in certain regions to the idea of freedom and expulsion of the Spaniards? During this period‚ the Filipinos discovered how weak Spain was when it comes to armory when the British defeated them. Eventually‚ Archbishop Manuel Rojo surrendered Manila and Cavite thus exposing them furthermore as to how vulnerable they were. 2. Why did the economic plans of Governor-General Basco fail
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MEDICAL TOURISM IN PHILIPPINES INDEX About Philippines…………………………………………………………… 3 Introduction ………………………………………………………….. 3 Geography ……………………………………………………………. 3 Climate………………………………………………………….............4 Population ……………………………………………………………...4 Language ……………………………………………………………….4 Currency………………………………………………………………...4 Religion…………………………………………………………………4 Culture and Society……………………………………………………..4 Tourism in Philippines ………………………………………………………
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The History of Philippine Architecture The history and culture of the Philippines are reflected in its architectural heritage‚ in the dwellings of its various peoples‚ in churches and mosques‚ and in the buildings that have risen in response to the demands of progress and the aspirations of the people. The arrival of the Spaniards in 1571 brought in Antillian architecture. Though not specifically suited for the hot tropics‚ European architecture was transposed via Acapulco‚ Mexico into a uniquely
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TERRITORIAL CLAIMS BY THE PHILIPPINES 1. Sabah / North Borneo A majority of Filipinos everywhere are wondering what this Sabah claim is all about. The Philippine history books‚ Malaysian’s probably too‚ have not mentioned about the Philippines’ stake on the northern part of the island of Borneo. On the other hand‚ the Malaysians maybe furious that there are a lot of attention now being focused to that part of the Malaysian federation to which they believe was theirs since
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PHILIPPINE SOCIETY AND REVOLUTION Amado Guerrero Originally Published in Mimeograph by the Revolutionary School of Mao Tsetung Thought 1970 TABLE OF CONTENTS AUTHOR’S INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 1 CHAPTER ONE .......................................................................................................... 2 A REVIEW OF PHILIPPINE HISTORY .......................................................................
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President Elpidio Quirino when he was President‚ the Philippines were marked by notable postwar reconstruction‚ general economic gains‚ and increased economic aid from the United States. Basic social problems‚ however‚ particularly in the rural areas‚ remained unsolved‚ and his administration was tainted by widespread graft and corruption. Ramon Magsaysay as president‚ he was a close friend and supporter of the United States and a vocal spokesman against communism during the Cold War. He led
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The Philippine Legislature created the Commission of Independence in November 1918 “for the purpose of studying all matters related to the negotiation and organization of Philippine Independence.” This Commission was composed of eleven senators‚ and forty congressmen‚ majority coming from the Nacionalista Party. One of the most important undertaking of the Commission was the dispatch of the Independence Missions to the United States and alongside this‚ conducted a publicity campaign through the
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