The locals of the Philippines are called Filipinos. Their primary ancestors are the Malays who came from the southeastern Asian country or what is now called Indonesia. Before the Europeans discovered the country‚ Filipinos have had connections with China that resulted to a mixed Chinese-Filipino descent. Spanish-Filipinos came out during the colonial period and Filipino-Americans added a few percentages as well during the American occupation. They are easily distinguished by their fairer color‚
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PROJECT IN PHILTOUR REGION IV-B History of Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) Executive Order No. 103‚ dated May 17‚ 2002‚ divided Region IV (Southern Tagalog) into Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and Region IV-B (MIMAROPA). President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo issued Executive Order 103 on May 17‚ 2002 which subdivided the Southern Tagalog provinces which comprised Region IV into two regions – Regions IV- A and IV-B‚ to promote efficiency in the government‚ accelerate social and economic development and improve
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The Underlying Causes and Failures of the Philippine Revolts Against Spanish Rule During the Spanish colonization of the Philippines‚ several revolts against Spain were undertaken for various reasons. However‚ it can be agreed upon that the common underlying cause of these revolts were the generally repressive policies of the Spanish colonial government against the native Filipinos. Many of these revolts though have failed. The specific underlying causes of these revolts have distinct circumstances
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the Bikol regions‚ Leyte‚ cantral Visayas‚ and northern Mindanao This was the reaction to GOVERNOR DIEGO FAJARDO’s offer of shifting recruitment of the irksome polos y servicios personales from Luzon to Visayas for the first time‚ to relieve the Tagalogs in building galleons and warships in Cavite. The Visayans vehemently reacted to this kind of forced labor in Luzon which separated them from their beloved families and their farms. The revolt was expeditiously contained by using the Christian
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everyone the‚ participants were not based on social or economic class and therefore was on a much larger scale. It is believed that the notion of direct democracy was first proposed by Ephialtes in 462 BC followed by Cleisthenes in 508/7 BC and lastly Solon in 594 BC. It is debated on whether the system of democracy used in Athens and the surrounding territory of Attica was effective and progressive. Many of the higher classed citizens thought it ludicrous to allow people of lower class any control over
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of whom was governed separately and differently than one another. In the following I will answer a few questions posed regarding Greece‚ Sparta and the various city-states. Athens Early on only men who owned land could hold public office. Later Solon changed the rules dividing the citizens into 4 groups. The two richest could hold office and all citizens sat on the assembly. The assembly elected the officials. Later Cleisthenes changed the rules again and divided Athens’ citizens into 10 tribes
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The Rise Of Filipino Nationalism -Nationalism was said to have a rooted from a strong feeling among populace that they belong to the same race. such sentiment has not yet existed in the philippines prior to the 19th century. although the cultural traits of early filipinos had striking similarities‚ their linguistic differences as well as the local autonomy of each political unit in archipelago barely yielded to the development of this national sentiment. The following have been regarded in history
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“EL FILIBUSTERISMO” CHARACTERS Simoun - Crisostomo Ibarra in disguise‚ left for dead at the end of Noli Me Tangere‚ has resurfaced as the wealthy jeweler‚ Simoun‚ sporting a beard‚ blue-tinted glasses‚ and a revolver. Fueled by his mistreatment at the hands of the Spaniards and his fury at Maria Clara’s fate. Basilio - Son of Sisa. A graduating Medical Student who befriended Simoun. This is the same Basilio introduced in Noli Me Tangere. Isagani Villamor - Basilio’s friend‚ ex-beau of Paulita
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Many Americans believe that we live in a society that allows everyone the same opportunity for success. This however‚ is not the case. According to the article and many studies‚ this opportunity is decreasing and if nothing is done‚ the very ideals on which our country stands could no longer exist. Income inequality is growing and there are less chances for social advancement‚ especially for those who are in the lower classes. The United States is running the risk of turning into class-bases society
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microcarpa) is native to the Philippines Photo: Michelle C. Lyles Calamansi‚ calamondin‚ Philippine lime – this versatile citrus fruit is the secret ingredient to many mouthwatering Filipino delicacies such as pancit palabok‚ Leyte kinilaw‚ beefsteak Tagalog‚ and arroz caldo. One of the most basic Filipino dipping sauces is made with soy sauce and calamansi juice‚ called toyomansi; and a simple‚ yet flavorful marinade is a blend of soy sauce‚ calamansi juice‚ vinegar‚ pepper‚ and garlic. While many growers
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