The Philippines found itself entering a new political era on 30 June 2016, with the inauguration of Rodrigo Duterte as the 16th president of the Philippines. There is much uncertainty surrounding the policy direction of the new Duterte presidency, this is particularly true in terms of economic ...
List of the most popular, renowned or famous politicians from the Philippines. List includes the most notable politicians from the Philippines, along with ...
Roxas, their leader, became president of the Philippines. AFTER THE PROCLAMATION OF INDEPENDENCE (SINCE 1946). Philippine independence was proclaimed on July 4, 1946. Nevertheless, the Philippine government was compelled to sign a series of unilateral treaties with the USA in 1946–47. These ...
Today, historians consider President Elpidio R. Quirino as one of the best Presidents the Philippines has ever had. He left a concrete legacy to succeeding leaders of the country to uphold national honor and dignity above all else. Teacher, civil servant, legal luminary, orator, economist, ...
16th President of the United States 1861-1865 (Republican) 16 Facts About President Abraham Lincoln Mary Todd Lincoln had four brothers and four brother-in-laws who fought for the Confederates. Some suspected Mary was a spy. Did Lincoln like the nickname Abe? No, he didn't, he preferred...
Text of a speech by President Cleveland in which he expresses his "desire to aid in the restoration of the status existing before the lawless landing of the United States forces at Honolulu on the 16th of January [1892]"Before the Senate could approve the treaty, however, a new president ...
Many of the personnel whose remains are interred or represented were killed inNew Guinea, or during the epic defense during theBattle of the Philippines (1941–42)and East Indies and the long but victorious return of American forces through the vast island chain up to theAllied recapture of ...
of Poland have led national delegations to attend the CAEXPO.Representatives of international organizations including Dr. Aladdin D. Rillo, Deputy Secretary General of ASEAN,Mr.Jin Liqun,the President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank , Mr.Hua Jingdong,Vice President of the World Bank ...
But they did not see any land until they reached the islands off the coast of Asia. Before they arrived at these islands, later known as the Philippines (菲律宾), men were dying of starvation (饥饿). While they were staying in the Philippines, Magellan was killed in battle. The remaining...