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For a multi-ethnic society such as Southeast Asia, ethnic conflicts and political instability are inevitable. In the course of nation building when homogeneity is aimed out of heterogeneity, each ethnic group struggles to assert not only their rights to equality and autonomy, but also their sense of uniqueness and identity. This provokes many of them…

De Guzman, M. (2007 March). Integrity of Civilian Review: A Contemporary Analysis of Complainants’ and Police Officers’ Views in the Philippines. Police Practice & Research. (8) 1. pp. 31-45.             Guzman’s study on the civilian review board in the Philippines, known as the People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) that helps to investigate the actions of…

Rizal’s bold return to Manila in June. 1892 was his 2nd homecoming. his first homecoming from abroad being in August. 1887. It marked his reentry into the risky run for reforms. He steadfastly believed that the battle for Filipino autonomies had assumed a new stage ; it must be fought in the Philippines non in…

Rizal or Luneta Park is a must-see tourist spot in Manila, Philippines. It holds historical significance as it is the location where Jose Rizal, the national hero, was martyred during Spain’s occupation of the country in the 19th century. Known worldwide since ancient times, Rizal Park features various attractions such as the Chinese and Japanese…

The focal point of my thesis is about the “It’s more merriment in the Philippines” Campaign Slogan. I will discourse to you about why is it more fun in the Philippines. There are already several tourers who proclaims that it is more merriment here in the Philippines. Have you been inquiring why? Well possibly you’re…

Introduction Gone were the days when washing of clothes was considered a burden not only to the person cleaning, but also to the environment; this is mainly because of the chemicals in some of these laundry detergents tend to break down the skin’s natural barrier and the water after being rinsed on is already considered…

Introduction: In January 2012, the Department of Tourism introduced a new slogan for the Philippines: “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” The purpose of this slogan was to increase awareness among both locals and tourists about the beauty of the country. This led to comparisons with the previous slogan, “Pilipinas kay Ganda,” and its effectiveness…

“In the Philippines, the term gay has been used loosely to include homosexuals, bisexuals, transsexuals, crossdressers, and effeminate men. Filipino gays are mostly stereotyped as effeminate, crossdressers, hairdressers, camp and ridiculed. Bakla or Bading, a derogatory Filipino word for gay, is commonly used. Tibo or tomboy has a similar function, and refers to lesbians, usually…

Bataan peninsula is located southwards from the western shores of central Luzon, forming the enclosed and well-sheltered Manila Bay to the east that is nearly cut off from the open China Sea in the west. The narrow outlet separates the peninsula from Corregidor Island and Cavite to the south. The provinces of Zambales and Pampanga…

This addresses unplanned teenage pregnancy from a human-rights-based perspective. Many programs focus only on the negative aspects of young people’s sexual and reproductive health; putting rights at the centre of teenage sexual health avoids treating adolescents as a homogeneous collection of discrete problems. Taking a rights-based approach to adolescent sexual and reproductive health encompasses the…