Philippines 1.0 Introduction The Philippines is the 3rd world country that is made up of 7,107 islands, and is located in South-East Asia, its relative between the South China Sea and the Philippine Sea (Image 1). The land area is estimated to be 300,000 sq km, making it slightly larger than Arizona in the USA. The country has a population of 105,720,644 (July 2013) that communicates through major languages such as Filipino and English. The Image 1 capital city of the Philippines, Manila, has a
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The Effects of Globalization on the Philippines and India Lloyd Wood In this paper the author will briefly look at the globalization of two nations, the Philippines and India. We will look at each country before globalization, the turning point where globalization began for each nation, and finally the effects of globalization on each country. This writer believes it can be successfully argued that the globalization of each country has improved the overall standard of living in each
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Significance of the Study B. What is Poverty? C. History of Poverty in the Philippines D. Demographics of Poverty II. Entrenched factors associated with poverty A. Colonial Histories B. Centralization of Power C. Corruption D. Warfare E. Environmental degradation F. Social Inequality III. Lethal and Long-term Effect of Poverty A. Health B. Education
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Camille Denise D. Nucum TFN 1NU03 Sir Dela Cruz “ The Role of Volunteer Nurses in the present Philippine health care situation” First question is why do nurses volunteer? a volunteer is someone who works for a community or for the benefit of the environment, primarily because they choose to do so.” Im likely see that this definition closely matches why I chose nursing in the first place. There are some reasons why nurses do this voluntarily and without their profits involve only just
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Introduction: Every parent wants the best for their children. They want their children to finish their studies. But unfortunately, there are many poor families cannot provide for the education of their children. Some families can only afford to eat one meal a day and they can’t even send their children to school. Sometimes the parents encourage their children to work and earn for their living, so that they can have something to eat. But we can’t blame them, because sometimes it is better to have
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of the economic status of a country. This social phenomenon continues to exist both in developed and developing countries. The Philippines as one of Newly Industrializing Countries, also encounters the same (C. Diaz, personal communication, December 7, 2009). Child labour is rampant in this country due to poverty. It deprives basic right to education and health (Philippine Star, 1993). Many child labourers are forced to stop schooling due to the necessity of contributing to family’s income. Child
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Famously known to be ranked as the “number one” pound-for-pound best boxer in the world by several sporting news and boxing websites, Emmanuel (Manny) Pacquiao, also stands as a dedicated political icon. Although his boxing career is well in affect and taking up the main spotlight, Pacquiao’s political duties are well underway and are in full action. To gain better knowledge of Pacquiao, it is crucial for one to note of his personal background, political development and influences, along with his
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fully inadequate regulatory structure relatively unpredictable and nontransparent political environment in addition to domestic insurgencies, terrorism, and security issues negatively impact the business with underdeveloped capital markets and the Philippines’ ability to attract much-needed foreign investment. * The likelihood that government or bureaucratic inefficiencies, societal tensions, inadequate legal system or international tensions will cause adverse developments for an insurer. Political
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healthy and the temple in which they pray contributes in a holistic way. This provides the family with some good structure contributing to there over all health. Family B is a family with originations from the Philippine islands. The parents of this family originated from the Philippines and the family currently resides in Gilbert, AZ. The family previously lived on the Island of Luzon in the city of San Fernando. Luzon is considered the rice bowl of all the islands (personal communication 10/26/2011)
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SUBMITTED BY: PROF. MICHAEL CABRA PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY DISTANCE EDUCATION IMPORTANCE OF LIFE INSURANCE TO FILIPINO SOCIETY ABSTRACT This research and study is intended for future researcher’s reference and insights of the importance of life Insurance in the Philippine Society. the first part contains the history of Insurance in the Philippines, Statements of what Life Insurance is, the types
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PHILIPPINE COUNTRY REPORT ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH EFFECTS Presented By: THEODORA CECILE G. MAGTURO MD. MHA NCDPC-DOH ENGR. JEAN ROSETE EMB-DENR MR. NINIO RELOX PAGASA-DOST DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Republic of the Philippines COUNTRY DESCRIPTION •7107 Islands •No land boundaries Taiwan- north Vietnam –west China – northwest Malaysia and Indonesia–South 3 major islands •Luzon •Visayas •Mindanao DEPARTMENT OF
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The Philippines did not give much thought to children in conflict with the law until 2006 when RA 9344 or “Juvenile Justice and Welfare” act was passed. Prior to that the juvenile justice system in the country is considered a grey area, an area that needs to be revisited and improved. In 2009, the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) reported a total of 11,000 CICL accused of committing petty crimes. And in that same year the National Statistical Coordination Board reported a total of 481
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Due to multiple market failures, the poor households are led to behave differently in such a way that reinforces their poverty state. The curve shows the equilibrium for both the poor and non-poor households given the threshold (Barrett et al., 2016). Figure 1 shows the asset endowment and the existence of single or simultaneous poverty trap in households in the Philippines. The horizontal axis A0 shows the baseline period asset holdings and the vertical axis A1 is the 2nd period asset holdings
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SouthEast Asia notes Population top 4 Indonesia, 12 mill people Longest river 10th largest Mekong Mekong delta good for rice No deserts Tyland need undies Philippines fly flag In peace In war differently Deforestation in Cambodia highest in world Deforestation biggest environmental issues Tyland all men required to be monk People drink beer to protect against disease in... Against law to use pockets in hochee men Vietnam funeral music good money Angerwat biggest temple Vietnam
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Canada, France, UK and Australia • Time of great prosperity due to a booming economy • 70% of families living in homes rather than farms • Advances made in Technology, Urbanization and Infrastructure • Unemployment rapidly increased, leading to poverty • Stock Market crashed, leaving stock owners in debt • Contributed to WW2 because Hitler and the Nazi party gained power, Hitler seeked revenge, fueled by the Treaty of Versailles • Based in Geneva, Switzerland • Task was insure that war never
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to view Filipinos with such visceral hatred? The essential causes of the Philippine-American War can be found in the U.S. government's quest for an overseas empire and the desire of the Filipino people for freedom. In other words, this war was a conflict between the forces of imperialism and nationalism. After centuries as a Spanish colony, a revolution led in part by Emilio Aguinaldo broke out in 1896 in the Philippines. After fighting a savage guerilla war for two and a half years, the Filipinos
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THE PHILIPPINE TOURISM INDUSTRY ANALYSIS I. SCANNING OF THE EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT A. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT 1. ECONOMIC INDICATORS Income, employment, balance of payments and investments are all the positive impacts of the tourism industry. The industry generates income through salary, wages, loan and interest. The amount spent by tourists though their currency in the accommodation, food and beverage and other tourism services and products,once they visited in our country, becomes our tourist
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4th in the Philippine Market with the most number of stalls with 804 stalls. Aside from their wide reach in the Philippine market, they are also known for the taste and quality of their food. Which the Filipinos look for – an opportunity for
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French East India Company. Vietnamese waterways of the Mekong Delta French Polynesia- French is the main language 14 island Society Islands Tahiti Moorea Bora Bora Philippines- Immigrants from Vietnam in 5,000 BCE Immigrants from Malay Peninsula 300 BCE Islam arrived in the 15th century Islam- Malaysia, Indonesia, Southern Philippines they celebrate Rami dam Meats are avoided due to religious observances thus soy is used as a source of protein Fruits and vegetables are plentiful Breadfruit, mango
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from civilization energy in their home and community. The energy source will be by line extensions or solar panels. The research questions are as follows: 1. where in the Philippines be considered poor or poverty? 2. Why is it important that people in these remote areas have energy when they cannot afford it? 3. Would the poverty level consist of males or females or both? 4. Is the research hands on with the community? What is used to find out certain outcomes of change onto the communities? The insights
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increased from ten million to 30 million in a matter of years. In addition to the population increasing it made it harder to provide basic needs such as street cleaning, garbage collection, and schools. People were also working towards decreasing the poverty population. They established settlement houses so that government officials could study the local conditions of poor people so they could work on a plan to end it. These homes also provided a place for the people to have meetings And discuss these
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one of his friends when Typhoon Halyan hit the Philippines (Plan). As Jednel spoke about the difficulties he deals with, the ruins of what used to be his city and school can be spotted behind him. All over the world there are thousands of children who are living in poverty have no hope of recovering from the endless cycle poverty. Plan International is a company that works to promote child rights and life millions of children out of poverty through education, health, water sanitation, protection
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relation problems, differences between urban and rural areas, and the intellectual reforms. Each of the issues took a significant role in the shaping of the United States at this time. Money became a problem throughout the 1870s-1900s. Many lived in poverty and at the beginning most still relied of trading, rather than paper money. Lears states “…most could merely dream of quick profits, and only a handful could make money beget mony.” (Lears 51) This handful quickly adopted a laissez-faire mindset.
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Introduction In economics, "economic growth" or "economic growth theory" typically refers to growth of potential output, i.e. production at "full employment," which is caused by growth in aggregate demand or observed output. It is conventionally measured as the percent rate of increase in real gross domestic product, or real GDP ( ). Often, the concern about economic growth focuses on the desire to improve a country's standard of living—the level of goods and services that, on average,
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in Cuba threatened to spiral into a civil war 11. Roosevelt sent warships to patrol the coastline and special commissioners and troops to restore order and peace and public confidence 12. Dominican Republic suffered from unstable governments and poverty 13. United States took over the collection of customs in the republic 14. US intervened in Guatemala and Nicaragua where American bankers controlled nearly 50 percent of trade 15. Roosevelt created a policy where if countries were doing what they
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also investigates claims that foreign diplomats are among the worst offenders. The dispatches’ study says it is also extremely difficult to prosecute diplomats for treating their workers as slaves. Marissa Begonia left three young children in the Philippines when she came to Britain as a domestic worker 16 years ago. She works for the Head of Justice 4 Domestic Workers organisation (new campaigning organisation run by and for migrant workers). Begonia says most of their clients are forced to
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A CASE STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF READING REMEDIATION INSTRUCTION TO THE NON-READER PUPILS OF SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: AN ASSESSMENT A Research Paper submitted to the College of Education, De La Salle University Dasmarinas, Cavite In partial fulfillment of the requirements in Issues and Trends in Education To Dr. Ayuk A. Ayuk ARLITA P. VELOYA December 2012 Background of the Study "Any kind of education is a matter of training the brain. When poor readers are learning to
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1901 Assassination of the President The assassination of American President William McKinley occurred on the 6th of September 1901 and proved a major incident at the turn of the 21st centaury. William McKinley was the president shot by an anarchist, Leon Czolgosz at the Temple of Music on the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, shown on this picture by the red cross. Although the assassination took place on the 6th of September with two bullets fired, the president passed
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an inspiration for me. My mother had a difficult childhood and only received a portion of her elementary education. She basically had other responsibilities that were thrown upon her unfairly. My grandmother was a single mother in a poverty-stricken area of Philippines, and since she had to work to provide the basic necessities for her children, my mother, as the oldest, had many responsibilities. She sacrificed her own education because she had to ensure that her brothers and sisters were clothed
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