Introduction The Philippines proudly boasts to be the only Christian nation in Asia. More than 86% of the population is Roman Catholic‚ 6% belong to various nationalized Christian cults‚ and another 2% belong to well over 100 Protestant denominations. In addition to the Christian majority‚ there is a vigorous 4% Muslim minority‚ concentrated on the southern islands of Mindanao‚ Sulu‚ and Palawan. Scattered in isolated mountainous regions‚ the remaining 2% follow non-Western‚ indigenous beliefs
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JANUARY 1. FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE - Quiapo Church‚ Manila - January 9 People go to Quiapo Church‚ Manila to honor the miraculous wooden black statue of Jesus Christ carried by male devotees during the procession. 2. BINIRAY – Romblon - January 9 A festival parade in the sea followed by a celebration in Romblon 3. LINGAYEN GULF LANDING - Lingayen‚ Pangasinan - January 9 Held in Lingayen Pangasinan‚ it commemorates the landing of General MacArthur’s Allied Forces in Luzon in 1945
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THE PHILIPPINE DALLAS If the Americans had Dallas‚ we had many parallels of it as well. Dallas‚ an American prime time television soap opera‚ aired on CBS from April 2‚ 1978 to May 3‚ 1991 on CBS. Anna Liza was produced by GMA Network. Like its American counterpart‚ GMA Network started out as a radio station. Anna Liza was Philippine television series‚ or so to say a teleserye‚ in slangspeak. 1980 was the year it was launched. It ran for 6 years‚ ending with the untimely death of its lead actress
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in order to prevent anyone from gaining too much power. In effect‚ they say that the presidential system we have right now is just fine. In reality‚ there have been few objective discussions regarding this topic. As a result‚ the citizens of the Philippines are left in the dark as to what the real pros and cons of a parliament are. Shifting to a parliamentary system might not be the best move at this time because of the flaws of a parliament‚ the political nature of the country and the character of
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Democracy in the Philippines This is the moment in the history of society where technology is at its highest point and it continues to move forward. This is also the occasion when democracy in the Philippines faces one of the greatest challenges in its existence after it has been restored several times. A new round of scandal has brought democracy in the Philippines to another challenging point. If democratic revival is possible it can only come from the people themselves‚ and from the higher power
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Philippines’ Untold Genocide During my elementary years when Philippine History was first introduced to us‚ it was only the Japanese and the Spaniards who were marked as the terrorists‚ sadists and brutal conquerors of our country. The Americans on the other hand were introduced to us as more of the saviors who helped our country from achieving freedom and democracy. Growing up‚ that was my belief or perhaps the beliefs of most Filipinos. But now‚ as I become more aware of the social
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The nationalism in the Philippines By Paolo Codilla Laquian In one of the most stunning display of nationalism in the world‚ the revolution known as the “People Power Revolution”‚ a series of popular demonstrations against the Marcos regime began in 1983 and culminated in 1986‚ set a new standard for displaying love of country whose example would be followed by multitudes of people all desiring change in their country. Nationalism is defined by Duhaylugsod (1999) is love of country with the advocacy
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Taxation in the Philippines From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation‚ search This article needs more links to other articles to help integrate it into the encyclopedia. Please help improve this article by adding links that are relevant to the context within the existing text. (May 2013) Taxation An aspect of fiscal policy Policies[show] Government revenue Tax revenue Non-tax revenue Tax law Tax bracket Tax threshold Exemption Credit Deduction Tax shift Tax cut Tax holiday Tax
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Education in the Philippines is managed and regulated by the Department of Education‚ commonly referred to as the DepEd in the country. The Department of Education controls the Philippine education system‚ including the curriculum used in schools and the allocation of funds. It also regulates the construction of schools and other educational facilities and the recruitment of teachers and staff. Before Philippine independence in 1946‚ the country’s education system was patterned on the system of its colonial
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on the Philippine Court since July 27‚ 2010 and is now a pending case in the House committee on revision of laws. For more than two years now‚ there has been an ongoing debate by lawyers‚ journalists‚ politicians and even religious leaders whether or not this Bill should be passed and be included in the Family Code of the Philippine Constitution. This unsettled issue has lead ta a debate in the class of E04-2013 last 11th of March 2013 with the motion‚ “This house believes that the Philippine Government
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