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Davide was appointed as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court on January 24, 1991. From January 2, 1996 to August 30, 1997, in a concurrent position, he sat as a member of the Senate Electoral Tribunal overseering the protest filed by former Senator Aquilino Pimentel Jr. and Rodolfo Biazon. The protests were dismissed in 1998 when petitioners gained the Senate seat in the May 11 election but the case against election officials were upheld in 2004. He was also the Working Chairman of the Court’s Third Division from January 2, 1996 to Septe ...

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Hilario Davide Jr., Hilario Davide Jr. - Early life and career, Hilario Davide Jr. - Legislator and Constitutionalist, Hilario Davide Jr. - COMELEC and the 1989 coup, Hilario Davide Jr. - Supreme Court, Hilario Davide Jr. - Personal life

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Diliman, located at the center of the southern part of Quezon City, is where many government offices are located, including the City Hall. Diliman is also home to the main campus of the University of the Philippines. And Far Eastern University's Institute of Technology now (FEU-FERN College). At Diliman's center lies the Quezon Memorial where Pres. Manuel L. Quezon is interred. The monument, encased in marble, is the highest structure in that part of the city. Running around the monument is the 2-kilometer Quezon Memorial Circle, also ...

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Quezon City, Quezon City - The city, Quezon City - Diliman, Quezon City - Quezon City Barangays, Quezon City - Commonwealth and Balara, Quezon City - Tandang Sora, Quezon City - Loyola Heights, Quezon City - Cubao, Quezon City - Libis, Quezon City - Timog area, Quezon City - Novaliches, Quezon City - Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City - San Francisco Del Monte, Quezon City - Galas-Santol, Quezon City - Commerce and economy, Quezon City - Transportation, Quezon City - Communications, Quezon City - Education, Quezon City - Educational Institutions, Quezon City - Government, Quezon City - History, Quezon City - Mayors, Quezon City - Congressional District Representatives, Quezon City - Councilors

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Manila has been the capital of the Philippines for about 500 years, as well as of Spanish Asia, and for this reason, Metro Manila, has a lot to offer, in terms of interesting areas and places. Metro Manila - Parks and Recreation Areas. Located west of Metro Manila, Rizal Park is the reference point for all kilometer points in the island of Luzon and the Philippines. Rizal Park features the statue of the Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal, as well as several Philippine flags, a gigantic relief map of the P ...

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Metro Manila, Metro Manila - Orientation, Metro Manila - Political Divisions, Metro Manila - People, Metro Manila - Ancestry, Metro Manila - Languages, Metro Manila - Religions, Metro Manila - Education, Metro Manila - Places, Metro Manila - Parks and Recreation Areas, Metro Manila - Malls and Markets, Metro Manila - Business Centers, Metro Manila - Dining and Nightlife, Metro Manila - Wealth Extremes, Metro Manila - Police and Security, Metro Manila - Public Utilities, Metro Manila - Electricity, Metro Manila - Water, Metro Manila - Communications, Metro Manila - Transportation, Metro Manila - Roadways, Metro Manila - Railways, Metro Manila - Airports, Metro Manila - The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Metro Manila - History, Metro Manila - International Events and Expositions held in Metro Manila

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Los Baños is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Anos Bagong Silang Bambang Batong Malake Baybayin¹ Bayog Lalakay Maahas Malinta Mayondon Putho-Tuntungin San Antonio Tadlac Timugan¹ ¹Forms the town proper of Los Baños ...

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Los Baños Laguna, Los Baños Laguna - Barangays, Los Baños Laguna - Places of interest

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Iloilo city, like any other major cities in the Philippines such as Manila and Cebu, has a higher than average amount of tourists as Iloilo is the midway point between two international tourist destinations, Boracay and Palawan, and the local airport is used to avoid extended travel times and also to see the sights that would be missed if one were to travel direct. As with other cities there is a small population of foreign expatriates from Australia, Britain, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, and the United States that have ta ...

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The ten radial roads serve the purpose of conveying traffic in and out of the city of Manila to the surrounding cities of the metropolis, and to the provinces. R-1 begins as Del Pan in San Nicolas district. Del Pan becomes Bonifacio Drive after crossing the Pasig River. Bonifacio Drive is the major road of the Manila South Harbor, and of Intramuros, the walled city. It then continues on as President Manuel Roxas Boulevard, formerly known as General Dewey Boulevard, which is famous for its grand hotels, exquisite yacht clubs, em ...

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Major Roads in Metro Manila, Major Roads in Metro Manila - Radial Roads, Major Roads in Metro Manila - Circumferential Roads, Major Roads in Metro Manila - Other Major Roads

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The teams that qualified for the 2005 UAAP Playoffs are: Far Eastern University Tamaraws De La Salle University Green Archers Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles University of the East Red Warriors The eliminated teams after two rounds of elimination are: University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers Adamson University Soaring Falcon ...

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2005 UAAP Basketball Playoffs, 2005 UAAP Basketball Playoffs - Men's Tournament, 2005 UAAP Basketball Playoffs - Individual Awards, 2005 UAAP Basketball Playoffs - Semi-Finals, 2005 UAAP Basketball Playoffs - Finals, 2005 UAAP Basketball Playoffs - Bracket, 2005 UAAP Basketball Playoffs - Juniors Tournament, 2005 UAAP Basketball Playoffs - Final Team Standings, 2005 UAAP Basketball Playoffs - Semi-Finals, 2005 UAAP Basketball Playoffs - Finals, 2005 UAAP Basketball Playoffs - Women's Tournament

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To hasten economic development, President Marcos implemented a number of economic programs. These programs helped the country to enjoy the period of economic growth from the mid-1970s until the early 1980s. The farmers were given technical and financial aid and other incentives such as "price support". With the incentives given to the farmers, the country's agricultural sector grew. As a result, th ...

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Ferdinand Marcos, Ferdinand Marcos - Early Life, Ferdinand Marcos - Military Career, Ferdinand Marcos - Early Political Career, Ferdinand Marcos - As President, Ferdinand Marcos - Martial Law and the Marcos Dictatorship, Ferdinand Marcos - Return of formal elections and the end of martial law, Ferdinand Marcos - Economic changes under the Marcos Administration, Ferdinand Marcos - Downfall of Marcos, Ferdinand Marcos - Legacy, Ferdinand Marcos - Orders and Decorations, Ferdinand Marcos - Quotations

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During the Spanish colonial era, the merger and power-sharing of the Roman Catholic Church and state became the generally accepted rule. Horacio de la Costa, a Filipino Jesuit historian, mentions that the rules governing the cooperation of the two entities was set in the “Patronato Real de las Indias”, a combination of law and jurisprudence that governed the delicate relationship of the Holy See and the Spanish monarchy regarding colonial affairs. In the agreements, the Church gave the Spanish monarchy “the responsibility of promoting, ...

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Separation of church and state in the Philippines, Separation of church and state in the Philippines - Spanish Occupation, Separation of church and state in the Philippines - Philippine Revolution, Separation of church and state in the Philippines - American Occupation, Separation of church and state in the Philippines - Republic of the Philippines until 1987, Separation of church and state in the Philippines - Printed references about the separation of church and state in the Philippines

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Ramon Magsaysay - Early life and career. Ramon Magsaysay was born in Iba, Zambales to Ezequiel Magsaysay, a blacksmith, and Perfecta del Fierro, a schoolteacher. Of Visayan descent, he nonetheless was ethnically affiliated with the Ilocanos of Iba and considered himself as one of them. He went to high school at Zambales Academy (ZA). In 1927 he enrolled at the University of the Philippines. He took up a pre-law course and later shifted to engineering, all the while working as a chauffeur to support himself. However, he did not finish his course due to illness. Eventually he studied commer ...

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Ramon Magsaysay, Ramon Magsaysay - Biography, Ramon Magsaysay - Early life and career, Ramon Magsaysay - Presidency

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Economically, Tacloban is one of the fastest growing cities in the Philippines. It is the site of the region's biggest airport, and has a sheltered natural harbor. Its major export product is copra. The government has established an economic zone, the Eastern Visayas Regional Growth Center (EVRGC) to take advantage of its large pool of skilled and educated workers. Investors in the EVRGC are given a package of tax exemptions and incentives, as well as other privilege ...

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Tacloban City, Tacloban City - Demographics, Tacloban City - Economy, Tacloban City - Education, Tacloban City - Tourism, Tacloban City - Barangays, Tacloban City - History

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APRU - Australia. Australian National University University of Sydney APRU - Canada. University of British Columbia APRU - Chile. University of Chile APRU - China. Fudan University Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Peking University Tsinghua University University of Science and Technology of China Zhejiang University APRU - Indonesia. See also:

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1908 - January-February. January 1 - British Harry Bensley leaves for his would-be trip around the world pushing a pram and wearing an iron mask, beginning from the Trafalgar Square January 1 - A ball signifying New Year's Day drops in New York City's Times Square for the first time January 8 - A train collision occurs in the Park Avenue Tunnel in New York City killing 17, injuring 38 and leading to increased demand for electric trains. January 11 - Gra ...

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Ikeda is a prolific writer, poet, peace activist, and interpreter of Nichiren Buddhism. He has traveled to more than 50 countries to hold discussions with many political, cultural, and educational figures, as well as to teach, support, and encourage practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism living in these countries. Topics he has addressed include the transformative value of religion, the universality of life, social responsi ...

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Daisaku Ikeda, Daisaku Ikeda - Accomplishments, Daisaku Ikeda - Books

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Upsilon Sigma Phi - The Executive Department. Jose P. Laurel (14 October 1943 - 15 August 1945 ) Ferdinand E. Marcos (30 December 1965 - 25 February 1986) Arturo M. Tolentino (16 - 25 February 1986) Salvador H. Laurel (25 February 1986 - 30 June 1992) Ferdinand E. Marcos (12 June 1978 - 8 April 1981) Salvador H. Laurel (25 February 1986 - 25 March 1986) Joker P. Arroyo Teodoro M. Kalaw, Sr. Catal ...

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Upsilon Sigma Phi, Upsilon Sigma Phi - Famous Upsilonians in government, Upsilon Sigma Phi - The Executive Department, Upsilon Sigma Phi - The Legislative Department, Upsilon Sigma Phi - =Presidents of the Senate, Upsilon Sigma Phi - The Judicial Department, Upsilon Sigma Phi - Local Government, Upsilon Sigma Phi - National Scientists, Upsilon Sigma Phi - The Ten Outstanding Young Men TOYM Award, Upsilon Sigma Phi - The Outstanding Filipino TOFIL Award, Upsilon Sigma Phi - International Recognition, Upsilon Sigma Phi - The United Nations, Upsilon Sigma Phi - The Olympiad

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Member universities compete in 14 sports. Basketball, being the most popular sport in the Philippines, is the most watched and most supported among all the sports. Most of these sports have Men's and Women's divisions, with the exception of baseball, in which only men participate, and softball, which is for women only. Almost all the sports also have a Junior division, in which the associated high schools of the universities participate. As of now, only four of the eight member universities participate in all sports, namely the Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle Uni ...

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University Athletics Association of the Philippines, University Athletics Association of the Philippines - Member Universities, University Athletics Association of the Philippines - Sports, University Athletics Association of the Philippines - 1st Semester Sports July-October, University Athletics Association of the Philippines - 2nd Semester Sports November-March, University Athletics Association of the Philippines - Rivalries, University Athletics Association of the Philippines - UAAP Championships

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Arroyo's succession to the presidency divided the country between her and Estrada's supporters and as such her first term was hounded by questions of illegitimacy from the political opposition, even though the Supreme Court had already decided on the matter. On the other hand, the overwhelming victory of her political allies and the rejection of many Estrada-affiliated politicians in the elections of May 2004 was con ...

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Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - Early life, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - Entry into politics, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - Vice-Presidency, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - Presidency: first term 2001–2004, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - Oakwood Mutiny, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - Jose Pidal, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - Holiday Economics, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - 2004 election, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - Presidency: second term 2004–present, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - The De Castro–Soliman Issue, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - Angelo de la Cruz episode, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - Hello Garci scandal, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - 23rd Southeast Asian SEA Games, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - Recent events

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Most of the NCAA rivalries originated within the basketball court. Here are the most storied rivalries in the NCAA, since the early days up to the present time. National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines - Ateneo-UP: The Old Battle of Intramuros. The first rivalry was between the Ateneo de Manila and UP. UP students would troop from Padre Faura to the Ateneo campus in Intramuros to play basketball with the Ateneans, which led to the Ateneo forming the first organized cheering squad a ...

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National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines, National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines - Member Colleges and Universities, National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines - History, National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines - The Early Years, National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines - The Dark Ages, National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines - The League Today, National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines - Sports, National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines - Rivalries, National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines - Ateneo-UP: The Old Battle of Intramuros, National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines - Ateneo-La Salle: The Ateneo-La Salle Rivalry, National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines - Ateneo-San Beda, National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines - La Salle-Letran, National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines - Letran-San Sebastian: The Letran-Baste Rivalry, National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines - Letran-Mapua: The New Battle of Intramuros, National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines - San Beda-St. Benilde: The Soccer Rivals, National Collegiate Athletic Association Philippines - NCAA Championships

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Born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur to Mariano Quirino and Gregoria Rivera, a Spanish mestiza, Quirino spent his early years in Aringay, La Union. He received secondary education at Vigan High School, then went to Manila where he worked as junior computer in the Bureau of Lands and as property clerk in the Manila police department. He graduated from Manila High School in 1911 and also passed the civil service examination, first-grade. Quirino attended the University of the Philippines in 1915, earning his law degree and practicing law until he ...

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Elpidio Quirino, Elpidio Quirino - Early life and career, Elpidio Quirino - Presidency, Elpidio Quirino - Post-presidency, Elpidio Quirino - External link

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See also List of Filipinos. Chinese Filipino Japanese Filipino Filipino Americans * Filipino Canadians * Andres Bonifacio Antonio Fortich Apolinario Mabini Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. * ** Arturo Tolentino Benigno Aquino Benigno Aquino Jr. Benigno Aquino III Blas Ople Camilo Osias Carlos P. Garcia Carlos P. Romulo Claro M. Recto Corazon Aquino Datu Sikatuna < ...

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University of Adelaide Australian National University Flinders University University of Melbourne Monash University University of New South Wales University of Queensland Southern Cross University University of Sydney University of Western Australia ...

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