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- Philippine-American Friendship Day
was designated by President Diosdado P. Macapagal to commemorate the liberation of the country by Filipino and American forces from Japanese occupation at the end of World War II. The Philippines was a United States territory from 1898 to 1941, when it
- Independence Day of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
The will celebrated on Sunday. Venezuela shares many similarities with our country. Both are predominantly Roman Catholic countries and former colonies of Spain. The relations between Venezuela and the Philippines began in 1968. Their ties have been
- Pinoy couple sues US govt for wrongful deportation
Home » Pinoy Migration By Joseph Pimentel, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau | 07/04/2009 1:17 PM Printer-friendly version | Send to friend | Post Comment A Filipino couple filed charges against the United States' Immigration for deporting them by
- FEATURE : Philippine group embarks on ambitious sea voyage
A group of Filipino adventurers is creating a stir across the Philippines, rekindling national pride as they embark on an expedition to circumnavigate the world aboard a replica of an ancient wooden sailboat. Hundreds of Filipino outdoor enthusiasts
- Philippine friendship activities held in Taipei City today
Taipei Citys Department of Labor will hold a Philippines friendship day today, giving residents a chance to share in the festive spirit of the Philippines Sandugo Festival and its rich culture. The activity is aimed at sharing the passion for life and
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After seeing its recession touching the bottom this year, Asia is likely to be the first to climb out of the global economic slowdown, said the Asian Development Banks Chief Economist. In a group interview with reporters in Manila on July 2, ADB Chief
- All-Indonesian final in Philippine Grand Prix men?s doubles
Indonesia is assured of the men?s doubles title at the US$120,000 Philippine Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament in Manila, after its players overcame Chinese opposition Saturday to set up an all-Indonesian final. Top seeds M. Ahsan and Bona Septano
- Hundreds of separatists slain: Philippine military
BANASILAN (AFP) - More than a thousand Muslim rebels have been killed in the southern Philippines over the past year, despite the recovery of only 278 bodies, a military spokesman said Saturday. Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Ponce also said he knew of only
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The Philippines were ceded by Spain to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. They attained their independence in 1946 after being occupied by the Japanese in World War II. The 21-year rule of Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986 when a widespread popular rebellion forced him into exile. In 1992, the US closed down its last military bases on the islands. The Philippines has had two electoral presidential transitions since Marcos' removal by "people power." In January 2001, the Supreme Court declared Joseph ESTRADA unable to rule in view of mass resignations from his government and administered the oath of office to Vice President Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO as his constitutional successor. The government continues to struggle with ongoing Muslim insurgencies in the south.
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