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The First Philippine Republic

Triumph arc of Aguinaldo

January 23, 1899. The First Philippine Republic was proclaimed along with Aguinaldo as President.

The Philippine Republic was the first republic in Asia and was also the first nation that rose up in arms against the Spanish colonial rule.

It adopted the Constitucion Politica de la Republice Filipina, drawn up by the Philippine Constitutional Convention in the Barasoain Church in Malolos in 1899 to the dictatorial government set up the Pact of Biak-na-Bato on July 7. 1897.

But it shouldn’t last long, the American had made a treat with the Spanish, the Treat of Paris, in 10. December 1898, and Philippines was handed over to the American from the Spain.

Here the Filipino had fought for their independence and now faces the same problem but with another mask. (Same shit in a new wrappings).

Anyway, Aguinaldo decide to go into a guerrilla war in 30. November and it last until he was captured by the Americans in Palanan, Isabela in 23 March, 1901. Aguinaldo announced his friendship with the Americans on April 1, 1901 who formally ended the first Republic of Philippines.

The Republic of the Philippines should see their independence once again when the American and Republic of the Philippines signed a treaty in Manila July 4, 1946. This treaty provided the recognition of the independence of the Republic of the Philippine Islands.

The flag day of the independence in the Philippines was later moved to June 12 by the President manuel L. Quezon to commemorate the proclamation of the Philippines independence. It was on June 12 ,1998 in Cavite Emilio Aguinaldo first proclaimed the independence of the Republic of the Philippine Islands.

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Scavenging for Charcoal Fuel in the Rubbish of Manila, Philippines

No Birthdays

This soot-covered girl was six years old when the photo was taken, but she didn’t know her exact birthday, according to photographer Hartmut Schwarzbach of Argus Fotoarchiv. She had yet to go to school, and instead was searching for scrap metal to help her family. They live near an area where tires are being burned.

Project PEARLS started a program in the Ulingan community to celebrate children’s birthdays with cake and candles, ice cream, and noodles (for long life), and gifts and songs. “For most of our children in Ulingan, their birthdays come and go without celebrating or even knowing it,” Villa said.

Plastic bottles light up lives - CNN.com

World’s cheapest lightbilb?

Rather than seen as trash, plastic bottles are now being viewed as a cheap and sustainable way to light homes.

Shanty town homes in Manila are often built so close to each other that they have no windows or natural light. With electricity unaffordable or unavailable for many slum-inhabitants, many families often have to work, do chores, and eat in near darkness.

Now a simple innovation called the “Solar Bottle Bulb” is popping out of roofs and illuminating the lives of many.

Jollibee Vs. McDonald's

The McDonald’s is trully a number one fast food chain in the world except in the Philippines. Taste of Filipino is pretty amazing! There are many explanation behind why they can’t make it to number one in the Philippines.

8 dead as typhoon slams northern Philippines

Mina had sustained wind of 121 miles (195 kilometers) per hour and gusts of 143 mph (230 kph) Friday, becoming the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines so far this year.

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Philippine jeepneys nearing end of a colorful road

“Virgilio Parcellano, a jeepney owner, says profit now comes before art.

“The truth is, it’s not about how beautiful your jeep is,” he says. “These days it’s more of a race to get as many passengers as you can.”

Parcellano points out that despite his love for his jeepney — it has six antennae and two horns on its hood, the names of his children emblazoned on the windshield and fierce characters painted on the sides — the design does little to raise the day’s earnings.”

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-As for a norwegian guy, who love this colorful Jeepney´s who make life and color in the street here in Philippine, feel sad to read and experience this things happening. I guess you not have to be a norwegian to feel sad but also Filippinos feel sorry for this. It have always been said “Only In The Philippines” about the Jeepney´s among many other things. Please don´t let this go away!

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MMDA warns 6,154 smokers, P500 fine starts July 1

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Asia's most sinful cities

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Seven deadly sins — seven lively Asian cities. We all stray off the path of righteousness from time to time. So if you’re going to end up in hell due to a temptation to eat more than your fair share of stinky tofu, take a detour to Taipei first. Or if pride’s your vice, take a turn toward Manila.

3. Pride: Manila, Philippines

Much is made about the loveliness of the Filipino female. But you wouldn’t know it by talking to the Filipino men — they’re too busy gazing lustfully into the mirror.

According to a study from Synovate, Filipino men are the most narcissistic in Asia. A whopping 48 percent consider themselves sexually attractive.

And if the ladies reading this think the guys’ encounters with the brow tweazers are for your benefit, sorry — nine out of 10 Filipino men polled said they liked to look good for themselves, not anyone else.

By way of comparison, just 25 percent of men in Singapore considered themselves sexually attractive, 17 percent in China and Taiwan and a measly 12 percent of Hong Kong guys think the same.

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Yes, read more. It is more to learn of cities in Asia and what people think around in Asia.

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You can build many thing of bamboo, yes even a car!

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Filipino designer creates World’s 1st Biodegradable car

World renowned Filipino product designer Kenneth Cobonpue has created the world’s first and only biodegrable car made out of bamboo and rattan called the Phoenix.

Cobonpue is known for his signature designs using natural fibres and materials. The Phoenix is his latest venture in partnership with design apprentice Alberth Birkner which is created using rattan, steel, bamboo and nylon. Showcased for the first time at the “Imagination and Innovation” exhibit at Milan, the Phoenix is a testament of high quality craftsmanship to create an environmental friendly solution to transport.

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NAIA voted worst airport in Asia, ranks 5th in world

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“A bombed out ruin,” “a cattle yard only worse,” and “filthy toilets” were just some words that travelers used to describe the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, voted one of the world’s 10 worst airports and the worst in Asia for 2010 by an interactive website.

The website, “the Guide to Sleeping in Airports,” ranked NAIA, particularly Terminal 1, fifth worst in the world preceded by two French airports, including the Paris Charles De Gaulle, and the Los Angeles and Moscow airports.

In the website’s list of worst airports in Asia, NAIA Terminal ranked No. 1, followed by New Delhi, Beijing, Bombay, Islamabad, Hanoi, Chennai, Jakarta, Bangalore and Denpasar.

The ranking was based on reviews of air travelers who complained of, among others, “safety concerns, lack of comfortable seating, rude staff, hostile security, poor facilities, no [or few] services to pass the time, bribery, and general hassles of being in the airport.”

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