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Thirty-six years ago on September 21, 1972, then Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos signed the declaration of martial law. He then announced the deed on television on September 23, 1973. The proclamation ensured Marcos’ grip on power, in defiance of theconstitutional 2-term limit for Philippine presidents. The declaration alsomarked the darkest age in Philippine history. It…

Carinosa Carinosa is a romantic coquettish common people dance set to a waltz-like 3/4 beat. A twosome expresses their feelings for each other with demure moves including playing hide-and-seek behind a hankie or a fan. Carinosa is known throughout the Philippines. Carinosa ( ‘kah-reehn-YOH-sah’ ) means fond. loveable or good-humored. With a fan or hankie….

Eliza Daval-Santos, my rofessor in this Tourism Research Methods and Techniques subject, for the guidance and lessons she taught us about all of the research principles and procedures that I learned and applied in our research proposal. Our thankfulness and appreciations also go to our classmates and friends in developing the project and people who…

The documentary “Legacy: Philippine World Heritage Sites” mainly focuses on obviously, the most prominent and prolific spots in the country. Toti, an architect, who manifested great interest towards historical structures and landmarks, traveled around the country to resuscitate Filipinos’ awareness regarding the maintenance of our beloved wonders, namely, the admirable Tubbataha Reef located at the…

Cases occur every second, whether in the country or worldwide, causing people to question justice and bringing problems and suffering, particularly for victims. The death penalty is carried out using an electric chair, where proven suspects or criminals are executed by electricity within seconds. Being predominantly Catholic, the Philippines strictly upholds moral standards. As a…

In 1975 the business of the ice cream company Jollibee’s has begun. The Chinese-Filipino Tan family had managed it within three years to diversify into sandwiches and eventually to incorporate as Jollibee Foods Corporation. With its particular philosophy such as the “Five Fs” that stands for friendliness, flavorful food, fun atmosphere, flexibility and focus on…

The Philippines had been colonized by Spain for 300 years. Within three centuries, the Spaniards had greatly influenced the country. Though indirect, major events in the West, particularly in Europe, had affected Spain. Because of this, there was a huge impact and major changes in the Philippines, as Spain’s colony. At around 18th and 19th…

One of the issues that the Philippine government is still trying to solve until today is the issue on education. Based on what is happening right now in the Philippines, the educational system has not reach to its fullest. In fact, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO, the Philippines…

As this present days the rates of crimes are Increasing Like kidnapping, murder, rape, car-napping, riding In tandem, drug smuggling and many more. This gruesome crimes has been done by the criminal without any hesitation. Why? Because they know that the capital punishment of the Philippines was light. Criminal knows that If they committed a…

Ilocos Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in Luzon. Its capital is Laoag City and it is located at the northwest corner of Luzon Island, bordering Cagayan and Apayao to the east, and Abra and Ilocos Sur to the south. Ilocos Norte faces the South China Sea to the…