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Articles related to "Philippine"
Filipino Indio Resistance Indigenous people of the Philippines fought against colonisation by at least three different invaders for the best part of the last millennium. philippines war • philippines fighting • filipino fighting • filipino indigenous • philippines indigenous
Guimaras, More than Just Mangoes (Part I) Not until I savored the most delicious mangoes that I learned about Guimaras. It’s not too late, though. Discovering Guimaras is more than just sampling its mangoes…it is relaxing in paradise. This first of two part-story will bring you to the a rustic haven ---very simple, very nature. guimaras • philippine getaway • vacation • philippine vacation • philippine weekend getaway
Moro Rebellion in the Philippines The separatist rebellion by the Islamic Moro people of the Philippines was sparked by the policy of the United States in the aftermath of the Spanish-American War. moro rebellion • dispute between muslims philippine government • muslim philippines peace agreement • sulu • us colonial policy
Democracy Takes a Step: Philippine Elections Elections in the Philippines are a step forward for Philippine democracy, even if not for Philippine economics. 1998 philippine election • jose estrada • erap • vice president • struggle of the nationalist filipino masses
Beach Holidays in the Philippines Backpackers travelling through Asia will not be disappointed with the scuba diving and cultural highlights on Boracay and Cebu islands. beach holidays in the philippines • scuba diving • ferdinand marcos • joseph estrada • islamic radicals
Tastes of the Philippines Filipino dishes include the tasty adobo, lumpia, lechon and halo halo. lechon • lumpia • halo-halo • filipino • pancit
The Philippines' Communist Rebels The New Peoples' Army (NPA) remains steadfast in its pursuit of what it calls a "protracted peoples' struggle" against the Philippine government. phillipines communist rebels • maoist guerrillas • cpp-npa • npa • jose maria sison
Chow Mein Filipino Style Pancit Canton means Chinese noodles in the Philippines. This recipe is a Filipino adaptation of chow mein. fried noodles • egg noodles • pancit canton • chow mein • filipino noodles
Christmas Cassava Cake Another festive treat from the Philippines, cassava cake is a common dessert. cassava cake • filipino cakes • christmas cakes • christmas treats • manioc cake
Filipino Christmas Treat People of the Philippines have a reputation for being family-centric and incredibly warm and hospitable. It's no wonder Christmas is a special time of year for treats. christmas treat • sweet rice cake • filipino rice cake • bibingka • christmas cake
Getting a Good Wife Shipped to You From Russia to Ethiopia, Manila to São Paulo, people just looking to make a buck are looking for a way to market women. The mail order bride industry is it. mail order bride • trafficking in women • catw • philippines • russia
Guimaras, More Than Just Mangoes (Part II) A place to stay in Guimaras is never a problem, my second day adventures proved it. guimaras • weekend getaway • philippines
Manila A history of one of the great cities of Southeast Asia and what makes it such a unique place. philippines • silver trade • spain • colonization • imperialism
Shopping for a Wife Online Are you looking for a wife? Someone small and quite and maybe half your age? You can probably order her from the Philippines... mail order bride • trafficking in women • catw • philippines • russia
Bayanihan Folk Dance Co. Review A review the Bayanihan Company's 2006 performance at Rhode Island College bayanihan folk dance company • philippine dance • ethnic dance • dance reviews • rhode island college performing arts series
Sapodilla/"Chico" (Manilkara zapota van Royen) Tender fleshed, eugenol-scented, and a flavor reminiscent of pears and brown sugar, this "ancient" fruit is a welcome addition to any healthy diet. chico • naseberry • antioxidants (free-radical scavengers) • singlet oxygen(reactive oxygen species) • superoxide dismutase
Pros and Cons of a Retirement Plan Loan Taking a retirement plan loan has got its own benefits and pitfalls, which are explored in this article. retirement plan loan • 401k plan • retirement loans • 401k loans • how to get a retirement plan
Rice Import Dependent Countries From Sri Lanka to wealthier nations like Kuwait and Canada, soaring rice prices can have the greatest impact on countries where rice imports are growing the fastest. rice import dependent countries • countries most dependent on rice imports • rice importers by continent • top rice importers by country • fastest-growing rice imports by country
World's Strongest Earthquake The Great Chilean Earthquake, the largest seismic event ever recorded, occurred off the south central coast of Chile and caused a devastating tsunami in the Pacific. worlds strongest earthquake • valdivia chile 22 1960 • great chilean earthquake largest seismic event rec • earthquake valdivia chile magnitude 9.5 richter sc • coastal area chile worst hit concepcion southward
ASEAN What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is it purpose? Has it been successful? asean accession • the clm countries in asean • politics in southeast asia • transboundary issues in asean • technical cooperation in asean
Women in Asian History Women often played important roles in shaping Asian history, though they can be difficult to find in the textbooks. Read here about some of the fascinating women of Asia. asia • asian • history • women • china
Sinister Spirits of Asia (part 1) <p>This week's featured sites are <u>Bamboo Scares </u> and <u>Horrifying Asia </u>, two excellent collections of Asian ghost stories. In honor of these two very scary sites, here's a look at some of Southeast Asia's most sinister spirits. Beware!
The World Professional Pool Championships, 1999 Tournament at Wales the world professional pool championships • 1999 • results • pool tournaments
GuyLian Supports Project Seahorse Famous Belgian chocolate company's seashell truffle profits help Project Seahorse protect vital coastal environment, support sustainable fisheries and monitor trade. project seahorse • guylian chocolate seashell truffles • coastal marine ecosystems • marine habitat degradation and conservation • seahorse aquarium trade
Male Castration in Thailand Ladyboys (Katoeys in Thai) who seek castration in Thailand, will no longer be able to have this cosmetic procedure performed legally, if they are under 16. castration in thailand • sex-change operations in thailand • ladyboys and katoeys in thailand • removal of testicles • sex-change therapy
Medical Tourism to South Africa Plastic surgery abroad is a fast growing trend. Medical tourists to South Africa go home with more than a glowing tan after a scalpel safari. medical tourism travel market vacation • plastic cosmetic facial tummy surgery • affordable scalpel safaris • south africa travel vacation • doctors surgeons costs procedures
Going Off on an Adventure Career It is up to us to lead a life that is less than ordinary. adventure • career • life • work • society
Top Rice Producing Countries As rice prices soar on world markets, major Asian rice producers like China and India are looking at a rice to riches scenario. top rice producing countries • world rice production • asian rice producers • rice production by continent • top ten rice producers by country
What is an Ebola Virus?: An emerging disease from Africa. Ebola virus infections are very deadly. Find out more by clicking below. ebola virus • hemorrhagic fever
Oriental Rice Casserole A speedy tasty oriental rice casserole. For those times when you just want to whip up something fast and not have to pay attention to what is cooking constantly. oriental rice casserole • rice dish • oriental dish • meal-in -one dish • quick and easy cooking
Suharto Resigns Suharto's resignation and its aftermath -- some predictive scenarios. asia • suharto • resignation • resigns • habibie
Washington State 100 Years Ago I travel back in time 100 years to see what Washington State was like then. 1899 • pacific northwest • industrialization • cities • labor
Asia's Darkest Moments Explore some of the worst things that can happen to people, nations and a continent, and marvel that they survived. asia • oriental history • history • china • india
Big Business and Democracy (Part 2 of 5) Part 2 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy" east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Blending Capitalism and Democracy (Part 5 of 5) Part 5 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy" capitalism • democracy • business politics • democratization
Madrid Parks: The Huge Parque del Buen Retiro Join thousands of Madridleños dressed for show on their Sunday paseo through Madrid's beautiful Retiro Park. madrid • parque del petiro • retiro • park • retiro park
Why We Need Another GATT Round This article examines why the global economy need another multilateral round of negotiations to further liberalize trade and investment gatt • wto • global economy • asia financial crisis
Death Penalty Dilemma More moral and legal aspects of the death penalty continue to surface worldwide. For abolition, institution, or some murky middle ground, there is no common view. Why? death penalty • capital punishment • dilemma • capital offenses • murder
Beating El Nino The best way to handle El Niño's devastating effects is to plan ahead... el • nino • weather • research • study
Does the U.S. Rely Too Much on Military Power? The U.S. should invest more in other elements of national power, but not to the point where the capability of the American military is degraded. power • military • afghanistan • iraq • china
Jovy Marcelo Jovy Marcelo's performances in lower formulae hinted at a considerable talent, but he did not live long enough to fulfil it. jovy marcelo • jovy marcello • jovy marcelo indy • indy 500 history • indy history
Update - Cardiff, Wales Final Results of the WPC, 1999 world pool championships • cardiff • international arena • wales • results
WTO Undone in Doha Multi-nation talks led by the World Trade Organization to lower global trade barriers are suspended in Doha, Quatari - perhaps never to resume. wto • doha • world trade organization • wto talks • wto deal
The Boy My Father Was Out of the ashes of war, I find a way to forgive my father and celebrate Father's Day without his presence. father • father's day • japanese • relationship
The House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon saw the rise of the absolute monarch in France and the end of the French Monarchy. The palace of Versailles was built by a bourbon king. the house of bourbon • louis xvi • louis xv • louis xiv • louis xiii
American Gothic Romance Authors The 1960s and 1970s were the decades of the gothic romance in the US and in Great Britain. In the US, VIrginia Coffman, Phyllis Whitney and Barbara Michaels reigned gothic romance • gotics • virginia coffman • barrbara michaels • phyllis whitney
Asian Pacific Islander Month A look at Asian contributions to American history. asian-american • pacific islander • discrimination • internment • camps |
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