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POPSRotary International The Philippine Rotary Centennial stamp is a joint project of the Rotary Club of Makati Central (RCMC) and the R.I. District 3830.The Centennial Stamp bears the Bayanihan design which was chosen because it also symbolizes Rotary's Ideal of Service, pa
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POPSCentral Philippine University Central Philippine University is a non-stock, non-profit Christian institution of higher learning, where a well-rounded program of education is offered under influences that strengthen faith and build up character. It was founded in 1905 as the Jaro Industrial School by missionaries of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society.
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POPSFilipino-Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Inc During its existence before the year 1950, the chamber enjoyed recognition by the whole Chinese population as their omnibus agency on one hand; while on the other hand, it was the representative agency of the local Chinese in the eyes of our government.
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POPSBaguio Teachers' Camp a trivia about Baguio Teachers' Camp, the Baguio Teachers' Camp is a celebration of the history of Philippine Education which has become the symbolism of the Filipino people's emancipation and freedom from the tyranny of colonialism.
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POPSKennon Road The largest contingent of foreign workers recruited to construct the Kennon Road in 1903 were the Japanese. Based on the 1903 census, there were 921 Japanese migrants. Of these, there were 800 Japanese workers from Okinawa Prefecture.
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POPSFilipino Migration to Hawaii trivia about Filipino Migration to Hawaii,Filipino migration to Hawaii is said to have paved the way for the continued migration of Filipinos to the United States of America.
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POPSThe Year 2000 as the Year of OFWs Trivia about the year 2000, the year 2000 was considered as the year of the Overseas Filipino Workers or OFW's, they were reagrded as the country's modern day heroes not only because of their contribution to the country's economy but by the way they project the Filipinos as a world class workforce. By virtue of Proclamation No. 243 signed by President Joseph Ejercito Estrada proclaimed the year 2000 as the year of OFW's
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POPSMillennium Stamps Series III Trivia about the different maritime vessels used by the philippines in the olden times, The earliest ship mentioned was the balanghai which was estimated to be 80-palm lengths and was used for trade. another vessel is the vinta, a ship with multicolored square sails which is often depicted in backgrounds of Philippine seas. The Caracoas which is another type of vessel was mainly used for warfare could carry as many as 100 fully armed warriors
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POPSBattle of Pulang Lupa A trivia about the battle of Pulan Lupa, a battle that is acknowledged as one of the most singular events in the history of the revolution. Filipinos under the leadership of Lt. Colonel Maximo Abad engaged the americans led by Captain Devereaux Shields and successfully made the latter surrender.
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POPSPhillppines-Thailand Diplomatic Relations Philippine relations with Thailand are among the oldest and most fruitful in Philippine history. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties on 14 June 1949, relations between the two countries have been characterized by cordiality, harmony, and dynamism.
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POPSLearn to Rescue Yourselves I'd liked to have seen FEMA issue a release like this before hurricane season. We still want to believe a magical white stallion will rescue us no matter how little we do to help ourselves. FTA: "“Within 72 to 98 hours from the time of impact of a disaster, you only have each other to depend on for help,” Cruz told The STAR in an interview. “People are so reliant on (hotlines like) 911, thinking it’s (rescue) going to happen (soon). The fact is it’s not,” he added.
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POPSTop 10: Customs and Rules of Etiquette in the Philippines The handshake is the universally acceptable way of greeting acquaintances, with the older or higher ranking party offering his hand first. Men should wait for female colleagues or friends to initiate a social kiss so as not to look too aggressive or forward
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POPSHow to Read the Bible, Part 1: Beginner We suggest that you buy a highlighter in a color you like. Don’t be afraid to underline passages that speak to you. Switch to another color when you start your second year of reading the Bible. It would help you track the kinds of verses that spoke to you at a certain parts of your life.
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POPSDo Filipinos Speak In Spanish During Spanish Times Though we all live with the everyday hustle and bustle we may sometimes find ourselves having no time to enrich our learning and do whatever we desire like picking up a second language. "Now I have to know Spanish" she said. See full details on Do Filipinos Speak In Spanish During Spanish Times lipinos Speak In Spanish During Spanish Times
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POPSHindraf trio, 10 others freed from ISA Damage control after the Ipoh affair? Regardless, this is indeed good news. FYI - the ISA (Internal Security Act) allows for detention without trial for up to 2 years, with renewable 2-year detention orders, indefinitely. It has been a continuing blot on Malaysia's human rights record.
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POPSOffshore Outsourcing Philippines Philippines is one of the top English outsourcing destinations in theworld. 72% of all Filipinos speak English as a second language. Do better business and save money by outsourcing to the Philippines.
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POPSWall Street Con Robs Friends Of Billions In Historic Swindle
In the Seattle area, a mortgage broker preys on fellow Filipinos at their church, helping them "buy" homes that, in fact, were kept in someone else's name. A black preacher runs a scam -- the "Church Funding Project" -- that steals almost $3 million from over 1,000 African-American churches. The congregants thought the funds were being invested. In Los Angeles, two Korean "money managers" defraud Korean immigrants of about $4.5 million. In the last case, the con artists paid off early investors with the dollars coming in from new investors. As word spread in the Korean community that these guys were financial wizards, more people handed them their hard-earned savings. Though on a far grander scale, Madoff's pyramid scheme contained the identical elements. Madoff swindled major European banks and famous hedge funds of many billions. But the affinity-fraud centered on cheating old friends at the mostly Jewish Palm Beach Country Club.
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