The award was criticized by leftists who condemned the president as a “military mad” imperialist responsible for the American takeover of the Philippines. Swedish newspapers at the time wrote that Alfred Nobel was “turning in his grave” over the decision, according to the Nobel Foundation. ...
Corazon Aquino –The first woman president in Asia and 7th President of the Philippines (February 25, 1986 – June 30, 1992). Ellen Johnson Sirleaf –Dubbed “Africa’s Iron Lady” of Liberia, she made history when she became the continent’s first elected woman president in 2005 (January ...
First female president of the Philippines. In addition to being elected president, she was also honored as Time Magazinge's woman of the year in 1986. Got it Missed it Fidel Ramos 12th President Served: 1992 to 1998 Continued Aquino's work, successfully restoring national and international...
He started American imperialism, invading the Philippines, Hawaii, Guam, and others just to conquer and gain more territory. This led to a war with Spain. He was assassinated by an anarchist, and I understand the motivations. He was an imperialist. With the old, dying idea of Manifest ...
All these efforts, in line with the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples, have been fully affirmed by their Asian neighbors and the international community, he added. Xi called on China and the Philippines to promote their pragmatic cooperation in all fields so as to better be...
region. During his tenure with the Company, he held leading roles within various emerging markets including managing director of India, managing director for Thailand and Philippines, and managing director of South Asia and Southeast Asia. Mr. Madhavan is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE...
He voted for the Marshall Plan and aid to Greece and Turkey and publicly supported the US defending Britain, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. And while Taft opposed NATO and didn't think it was necessary for the US to station a large number of ground ...
This year’s presidents come from across the region, including China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, India and The Philippines, as well as from a mix of disciplines. “It’s an exciting time for Spikes Asia as we incorporate the Tangrams Awards to create the definitive...
He enacted the highest protective tariff in history, and under his leadership America experienced an industrial boom. He also led the country through the Spanish-American War, in which the U.S. conquered the Spanish fleet in Cuba, seized Manila in the Philippines, and occupied Puerto Ric...
Noteworthy: The youngest player to make his Presidents Cup debut since Jordan Spieth was 20 in 2013 at Muirfield Village. Goes by the name “Tom” because he was fascinated with Thomas the Tank Engine when he was a kid. He honed his game in Australia and the Philippines as a junior. ...