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The government of the Philippines is organized as a presidential-unitary republic, where the President functions as head of state, the head of government, and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
The Philippines, along with the nation of Malta, is one of only two nations in the world where all civil marriages are for life, because civil divorce (for violations coming after the marriage) is banned, although annulment (for violations before the marriage, although it may manifest itself after the solemnization) is permitted.
The Moluccas and Sulawesi are to the south, and Palau is to the east beyond the Philippine Sea.
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 Philippines (10/06)
The Philippines is a member of the UN and some of its specialized agencies, and served a 2-year term as a member of the UN Security Council from January 2004 to 2006, serving as UNSC President in September 2005.
The Philippines has played a key role in ASEAN in recent years and also values its relations with the countries of the Middle East, in no small part because hundreds of thousands of Filipinos are employed in that region.
Philippine soldiers and police have participated in a number of multilateral civilian police and peacekeeping operations, and a Philippine Army general served as the first commander of the UN Peacekeeping Operation in East Timor.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/2794.htm   (6931 words)

  
 Philippines, The - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The Philippines extend 1,152 mi (1,855 km) from north to south, between Taiwan and Borneo, and 688 mi (1,108 km) from east to west, and are bounded by the Philippine Sea on the east, the Celebes Sea on the south, and the South China Sea on the west.
The Philippine legislature ratified the bill; a constitution, approved by President Roosevelt (Mar., 1935) was accepted by the Philippine people in a plebiscite (May); and Quezon was elected the first president (Sept.).
Philippine opposition to García on issues of government corruption and anti-Americanism led, in June, 1959, to the union of the Liberal and Progressive parties, led by Vice President Diosdad Macapagal, the Liberal party leader, who succeeded García as president in the 1961 elections.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-philipr1ep.html   (4334 words)

  
 Cabinet of the Philippines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In Philippine politics, the Cabinet consists of the heads of the largest part of the executive branch of the national government.
The listing of cabinet officials is particularly complicated during World War II, when there were two governments, the Commonwealth of the Philippines first in unoccupied areas and then in exile, and the various governments established by the Japanese.
The Commonwealth of the Philippines was restored on Philippine soil in October, 1944, and formally restored in terms of its authority in February, 1945.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cabinet_of_the_Philippines   (490 words)

  
 Philippines
The cabinet is appointed by the president with the consent of the Commision of Appointments.
The Philippines was one of the only Asian countries that was not greatly effected by the the Asain Financial Crisis, but the effects they did feel were quite bad.
Industry seemed to be one of the biggest reasons for the steady growth in the Philippines, because of the El Nino weather pattern, it made for moderate agricultural growth in 2002 until the present.
student.valpo.edu /dkabara/philippines.htm   (1836 words)

  
 Hyping Terrorism in the Philippines
The Philippines has been selected to portray the "war on terror" as a new worldwide threat to civilization by "extremists." In reality, New York was attacked in 2001 and London bombed this year by Muslim nationalists opposed to Anglo-American puppet dictatorships and US troops in their region.
The Philippine military is large, competent and Muslims rebels are a minor threat as they are limited to a few isolated regions.
The Philippines was the wealthiest nation in Asia for several years after it was granted full independence by the USA in 1946.
www.g2mil.com /phils.htm   (1646 words)

  
 Crisis in the Philippines: What does it mean for the U.S.?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Philippine military operations in the southern Philippines have been dwindling, despite persistent claims that the ASG, MILF, and Jemaah Islamiyah—all with al Qaeda connections—are training and operating there.
Although her popularity has hit rock bottom, and is the lowest of any Philippine president ever, her detractors are not taking to the streets to oust her through public protests in the same numbers as they did for Marcos in 1986 or her predecessor, Estrada, in 2001.
The Philippines is a treaty ally of the U.S., an important link in the U.S. strategy in the war on terrorism, and potentially an important trading partner.
www.heritage.org /Research/AsiaandthePacific/wm799.cfm   (1109 words)

  
 Philippines
The Philippines was a vital trading center for the Spanish from 1521 until 1898, after which it became an American colony.
The Philippines became independent in 1946, and is the third largest English-speaking country in the world.
The Philippines has pursued a policy of economic liberalization in the past decade, which has resulted in the liberalization of its retail trade, telecommunications, banking, mining, oil sector, and more recently its power sector.
www.us-asean.org /philippines.asp   (1026 words)

  
 WOW Philippines :: Discover Philippines :: About the Philippines :: Goverment
The new Philippine Constitution was ratified in early 1987, signalling the country's return to democracy.
Cabinet appointed by the president with the consent of the Commission on Appointments
Supreme Court (justices are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the Judicial and Bar Council and serve until 70 years of age)
www.tourism.gov.ph /discover/goverment.asp   (128 words)

  
 The Philippines
The Philippines is the north-eastern part of the Malayan Archipelago.
During the first half of the 20th century the Philippines became of great strategic importance to the defence of the United States.
The President of the Philippine Commonwealth, Sergio Osmena, with members of his Cabinet, went with the American forces and already has established the seat of government on Philippine soil.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /2WWphilippines.htm   (2589 words)

  
 Fishery Country Profile - THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
In 1997, the commercial fishing effort in the Philippines, at 2.09 million hp, was estimated to be 192% of the optimum level of 1.14 million hp.
The state of demersal stocks in the Philippines is clearly shown by the decline in trawlable biomass during the past five decades.
The Philippines – one of the world’s 40 largest fish-producing nations – is also among the 10 low-income, food-deficit countries of the world (Green et al., 2003).
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 Department of Tourism - WOW Philippines
The West discovery of the Philippines in 1521 facilitated the growth of Christianity and emergence of new culture.
In 1898, the Philippines won independence after 327 years under Spanish rule, but found themselves controlled by the Americans from 1900-1942 and the Japanese from 1942-1945.
With the end of the Japanese occupation in 1946, the Philippines regained democracy as a Republic.
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 Support for Philippine President Crumbles
Despite her effort to present a business-as-usual approach, Arroyo appeared to be barely holding on, with prospects rapidly fading for anything other than a peaceful handover of power to Vice President Noli de Castro, who leftist groups said must show that he’s not tainted, too.
A third of her Cabinet quit Friday, telling a news conference that Arroyo has been crippled by allegations that she rigged last year’s presidential race and has lost the ability to lead.
Two major business groups, the Makati Business Club and the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines, also jumped on the bandwagon, as did a coalition of nongovernment groups that backed her ascension to the presidency during the 2001 “people power” revolt that ousted predecessor Joseph Estrada.
www.sacunion.com /pages/world/print/5350   (679 words)

  
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Cabinet is composed of sturdy poly resin and imported from the Philippines.
Cabinet is 67.5" tall x 25.5" long x 16.5" w.
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 WENR, November/December 2004: Education in the Philippines
A number of colleges and universities were established primarily to train teachers, although in 1908 the University of the Philippines was chartered as the nation’s first comprehensive public university.
The number of years of formal schooling in the Philippines is one of the shortest in the world.
The Philippine Education Placement Test (PEPT) is a national examination designed to evaluate the grade level of students returning to the school system or seeking admission to college based on knowledge and skills gained through formal and non-formal methods.
www.wes.org /ewenr/04Nov/Practical.htm   (3296 words)

  
 CBC News Indepth: Philippines
The commander of the Philippines marines, Maj.-Gen. Renato Miranda is removed from command.
He is the 11th member of the cabinet to leave since the Arroyo election scandal erupted.
July 12, 2004: The Philippines agrees to withdraw its troops from Iraq "as soon as possible," to try to meet the demands of the kidnappers of Filipino truck driver Angelo de la Cruz.
www.cbc.ca /news/background/philippines   (1559 words)

  
 E-Commerce News: Global: The Philippines: The New Outsourcing Hot Spot   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The Business Processing Association of Philippines estimates the industry will chalk up 57 percent growth this year with total revenues of $3.3 billion, and is on track to deliver nearly 48 percent growth in 2007 to $4.9 billion.
OfficeTiger is looking at Philippines operations to provide 40 percent to 50 percent of its total annual revenue growth over the next three to five years.
Cabinet Secretary Saludo says the government is focused on developing human capital through education and training to keep a steady supply of talent for the outsourcing sector.
www.ecommercetimes.com /story/global/53192.html   (1509 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Blasts in Iraq kill 3 U.S. soldiers, Iraqi civilian   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Meanwhile, the Philippines government rejected an insurgent group's ultimatum to pull its small peacekeeping force out of Iraq.
Militants from a group calling itself "The Iraqi Islamic Army-Khaled bin Al-Waleed Corps" gave the Philippines a Sunday night deadline to agree to withdraw its 51-member peacekeeping force by July 20 — a month ahead of schedule.
Philippine negotiators were working through mediators Sunday to try to free dela Cruz, a diplomat in Baghdad with knowledge of the situation said.
www.usatoday.com /news/world/iraq/2004-07-11-marines-killed_x.htm   (844 words)

  
 Philippines Cabinet Members
Leader of the opposition after the murder of her husband Ninoi Aquino in 1986, 1998 among the senior advisors of the new President Estrada.
Between 1990-92 Ambassador and Secretary General of UNESCO National Commission in the Philippines and Member of the Executive Board in Paris.
1987-90 Chairperson of the Cabinet Commission of Immigration and Deportation Maria Defensor Santiago
www.guide2womenleaders.com /Philippines-Cabinet.htm   (690 words)

  
 Philippines, Republic of the: Internet Resources. Southeast Asia Guide. Memorial Library, UW-Madison.
Philippines: A Country Study Federal Research Division, Library of Congress.
Chiefs of State and Cabinet, Philippines Washington, D.C.: Central Intelligence Agency.
Center for Philippine Studies, University of Hawaii (Manoa).
www.library.wisc.edu /guides/SEAsia/internet/Phil.html   (165 words)

  
 Cabinet Members of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo - Mukamo Philippines
Informal Survey: Gian is the 1st Philippine Idol
Philippines’ early exit from the Amazing Race Asia
Just in case your social science teacher asks you who are the cabinet secretaries or cabinet members of the Philippines.
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 Embassy closure angers Manila - theage.com.au
The Philippines Government has accused Australia of breaching diplomatic protocol and acting as an unfriendly nation by abruptly closing the Manila embassy and warning Australian travellers to avoid the country.
National Security Adviser Roilo Golez said yesterday that Philippines authorities had no evidence of a serious terrorist threat that would justify the decision by Australia, Canada and the European Union to shut their diplomatic missions.
Claims from the Philippines that the closure was prompted by a man videotaping the embassy were incorrect, sources said.
www.theage.com.au /articles/2002/11/29/1038386312029.html   (517 words)

  
 GUIDE TO LAW ONLINE: Philippines
Republic of the Philippines / Republika ng Pilipinas
Constitutions of the Republic of the Philippines (Past and Present) (Chan Robles Virtual Law Library) includes the present 1987 constitution, and its 1973, 1935 and 1899 predecessors; in English
Country Profile of Philippines (U.S. Dept. of Labor) from By The Sweat and Toil of Children: A Report to Congress, Volume I (July 15, 1994)
www.loc.gov /law/guide/philippines.html   (401 words)

  
 Philippines
Philippines, the negotiations with the Philippines were among the
Philippines is a party to the Paris Convention for the Protection
The Philippines is not a signatory of the OECD Convention on
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 State Visit of the Philippines, May 19, 2003
State Visit of the Philippines, May 19, 2003
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and President George W. Bush hold a joint press conference in the East Room Monday, May 19, 2003.
"The Philippines and the United States are strong allies in the war on terror," said the President.
www.whitehouse.gov /president/statevisit20030522/06.html   (77 words)

  
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Militants from a group calling itself "The Iraqi Islamic Army-Khaled bin Al-Waleed Corps" gave the Philippines a Sunday night deadline to agree to withdraw its 51-member peacekeeping force by July 20 -- a month ahead of schedule.
In a video purportedly from the militants broadcast Sunday on the Arab television station Al-Arabiya, a masked man holding a sword said that if the Philippines gives in to their demand, dela Cruz will no longer be a hostage but will be held as a protected prisoner of war.
After Filipino troops leave, he would be released, the man said.
www.11alive.com /news/usnews_article.aspx?storyid=49070   (842 words)

  
 Governments on the WWW: Philippines
Honorary Consulate of the Philippines in Potsdam, Germany
Philippine Mission to the European Union in Brussels
Philippine Permanent Delegation to the UNESCO in Paris
www.gksoft.com /govt/en/ph.html   (309 words)

  
 Political Resources on the Net - The Philippines 2:3
Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments: Philippines by Central Intelligence Agency
The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates
The Philippine Embassy - Washington, DC The Philippine Embassy in Japan
www.politicalresources.net /phil3.htm   (90 words)

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