market‚ an economy that is substantially export-orientated such as Singapore would not be able to function. The global market plays a vital role in the economic development strategies that Singapore implements. Globalization plays a major role in the concerns all over the world‚ and this is clearly shown in Singapore. Singapore is the economic‚ financial and technological capital of South-East Asia. The country has a highly developed trade-oriented market economy. Singapore’s economy has been ranked
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The USA learned from its predecessor’s mistakes and‚ as its first effort‚ established a public school system‚ based on English language. Consequently‚ the literacy rate rose rapidly‚ and first fictional texts written in the language of the new rulers were published shortly after the change. Already during the 1920s the former elite language was replaced by English‚ soon also practiced as a medium of fiction. In the 1940s‚ some authors writing in English‚ such like Jose Garcia Villa and Carlos Bulosan
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Bryan Francis P. Rodriguez‚ Nathalie Gabrielle A. Tatualla Muslims In The Philippines‚ Cesar Adib Majul; 56-84. ISLAMIZATION OF SULU Tuan Masha’ika Tuhan Maqbalu Karim ul-Makhdu Rajah Baguinda Sharif ul-Hashim Mohadum‚ Alawi Balpaki A. Tuan Masha’ika //Badjaos moving from the Johore area‚ to Sulu (14th century) B. Tuhan Maqbalu - Mentioned in a tombstone found in Bud Dato‚ the hill of rulers (710 A.H.‚ 1310 C.E.) - Muslim who died far away from his land of
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Poverty in the Philippines can be described in many ways. There are numerous stories that I have observed‚ researched‚ and heard about that paint a clear picture on how “poor” people in our country live their lives. I think that I should first mention my own perspective of what poverty is and who the poor people are in our country. I am confident that I can give at least a brief and general description of poverty because I come from Cubao‚ a place packed by multiple informal settlers and street
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Taiwan is a small island bordering the East China Sea‚ Philippine Sea‚ Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea. With a population of 22‚858‚872 (from July‚ 2007) Taiwan is about the size of Maryland and Delaware combined. Eighty four percent of Taiwan’s people are of Taiwanese and Hakka decent. Fourteen percent of the people are made up of main land Chinese and two percent of the people are aborigine. Taiwan’s government is a multi party democratic regime headed by a popular elected president. Those
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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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Aguinaldo’s Worst Enemies by Manuel L. Quezon‚ III ...I. for my part‚ have done everything possible to avoid it‚ although at the cost of many rights uselessly sacrificed... My government can not remain indifferent in view of [the] violent and aggressive seizure of its territory by a nation which has arrogated to itself the title champion of oppressed nations. Thus...my government is disposed to open hostilities [if America attacks the Visayas]. Upon their heads be all the blood which may be shed
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Festivals in the Philippines 1. BULAKLAKAN FESTIVAL January 01 / Muntinlupa City‚ Metro Manila (45 minutes from Manila) Annual procession‚ parade of flowers and costumes. 2. COCONUT FESTIVAL January 11-15 / San Pablo City‚ Laguna (2 hours from Manila by land) A grand mardi-gras celebration which pays homage to Laguna Province’s most ubiquitous crop. 3. CARACOL FESTIVAL January 19 / Glorietta 4 Park‚ Makati City‚ Metro Manila (30 minutes from Manila ) "Caracol" is Spanish for
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gone. I should have tried to explain But my tongue-tied I was For I could clearly see That I won’t be lucky. And it really pleases me much That my love for you know So I swear and promises you That my life is just for you. Philippine Literature 1.Cactus (Tita Lacambra) 2. The Quarrel (Andres Cristobal Cruz) 3. People of Consequence (Ines Taccad Camayao) 4. The Rural Maid (Fernando M. Maramag) 5. Frustrated Wish (Carolina Arceo) 6. Ridiculous Welcome (Carolina Arceo)
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The Planned Economy Key Characteristics What to Produce: Central Planning Committee (CPC) determines national priorities and implements 1 and 5 year plans How to Produce: CPC allocates resources to production managers so as to meet targets. Production carried out to meet the national interest‚ not profit. For Whom to Produce: Influenced by income levels but the CPC often determines those income levels as it also offered incentives for workers to do the more demanding jobs. Most often a sense of moral
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