The Japanese occupation of the Philippines occurred between 1942 and 1945, when the Empire of Japan occupied the Commonwealth of the Philippines during World War II. The invasion of the Philippines started on December 8, 1941, ten hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor. As at Pearl Harbor, the American aircraft were severely damaged in the initial Japanese attack. Lacking air cover, the American Asiatic Fleet in the Philippines withdrew to Java on December 12, 1941. General Douglas MacArthur escaped
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This is very tragic an serious This is very tragic an serious Tacloban, Philippines (CNN) -- As the Philippines faced a long, grim path to recovery in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, the storm plowed into northeastern Vietnam early Monday, packing powerful winds and forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate. I wonder what they done with the body’s I wonder what they done with the body’s Philippine authorities warned that the typhoon may have killed thousands there, leaving behind a trail of devastation
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population of Mindanao-Sulu, the percentage of Muslims and Catholics in any jurisdiction varies greatly. Christian Aid helps 28 indigenous ministries in the Philippines that are working on islands of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago in areas where they are able to reach Muslims. Mindanao, the second largest island in the Philippines, has been the traditional homeland of Muslim Filipinos since the 15th century. The Muslim population is composed of many ethnic groups spread among the islands
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Impact of China's WTO Entry on Sino-Philippine Economic Relations and on the Philippine Economy SHEN HONG FANG impact of China's WTO entry on trade, investment and services between the Philippines and China, as well as on Philippines economic growth and development. Section I introduces different analyses of China's WTO entry from the perspectives of Philippine official, academic as well as business circles. Section 2 discusses bilateral cooperation through trade, investments, and other forms
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SAN MIGUEL CORPORATION Despite complaints, filed by consumers to the appropriate Government Agencies, the Philippines largest drinks manufacturer allegedly keeps on poisoning its national and international clientele. Established in 1890 as a brewery, the company is Southeast Asia's largest publicly listed food, beverage and packaging company with over 15,000 employees in more than 100 major facilities throughout the Asia-Pacific. Allegedly about 50 percent of the bottle caps, used by the company
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in the Philippines is one of the oldest industries in the country. Gold mining in Luzon started even in the 3rd century as reported by the Chinese merchants. Before the advent of the Spanish rule, metals—primarily gold—played an important role in shaping traditions and rituals, in indigenizing certain features of Filipino beliefs, and in developing patterns of wealth, power and authority during the period. The spirit of Spanish expansionism was at its crest when it reached the Philippines in the
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Vicente Castelo Sotto III (born August 24, 1948 in Manila, Philippines), also known as Tito Sotto, is an actor, comedian, musician, television presenter, and politician in the Philippines. He served two terms in the Senate, from 1992 to 2004; he is reelected in the Senate in 2010. Sotto is the brother of Marvic (Vic), Marcelino (Maru), and Valmar (Val) Sotto and a grandson and grandnephew of former Senators (Vicente Y. Sotto and Filemon Sotto). Vicente C. Sotto III, or “Tito” to many, was born
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Gerald Cruz Diplomatic Agenda of Philippine Presidents Diplomacy is an important instrument of all sovereign states. It is the conduct of official relations between states by peaceful means. It sometimes extends to a state’s relationship with its vassal state. The Philippines as a sovereign state make use of diplomacy in dealing with other countries. As a state with presidential system of government, the diplomatic agenda and the policy foreign of the Philippines is the responsibility of the executive
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MEDICAL TOURISM IN PHILIPPINES SUBMITTED BY – DIVYA YADAV Mba-mt (09-11) INDEX About Philippines…………………………………………………………… 3 Introduction ………………………………………………………….. 3 Geography ……………………………………………………………. 3 Climate………………………………………………………….............4 Population ……………………………………………………………...4 Language ……………………………………………………………….4 Currency………………………………………………………………...4 Religion…………………………………………………………………4 Culture and Society……………………………………………………
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DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY Graduate School of Business Master of Business Administration Business Law Case 3 GSIS vs. Court of Appeals Submitted by: Liao, Weiqin Facts of the case • National Food Authority (NFA, formerly National Grains Authority) was the owner of a Chevrolet truck which was insured against liabilities for death of and injuries to third persons with the GSIS. • On May 9, 1979, at about 7:00 in the evening at Tabon-Tabon, Butuan City, the said truck driven by Guillermo
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