Philippines

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The Filipino name for a purple yam is Ube.

''I love you'' in Filipino is ''mahal kita''.

The extent of the national territory of any country is determined by the government of that country, influenced by history, the outcome of wars, and by international treaties to which the government is a party.

"Bawi ako" is a Filipino phrase meaning "I will make up for it" or "I will get it back." It is often used to express the intention to correct a mistake or settle a debt.

The Philippines is a republican democracy which has nothing to do with Republican and Democratic parties in the US. A democracy means you vote for your governments. And a republican form of democracy means you elect representatives to do your work. The alternative is a pure democracy where laws are voted by the people directly, someplace we may sadly end up one day due to the internet (why "sadly"? watch Jay Walking on the Jay Leno Show).

There are a total of 23 barangays in Polomolok, South Cotabato.

In Filipino, spinach is called "espinaka."

The Philippines and Portugal enjoy friendly diplomatic relations. Both countries maintain embassies in each other's capitals and collaborate in various international forums. Trade and cultural exchanges between the two countries continue to strengthen their ties.

The Philippines has a total of 243 legislative districts, composed of 234 in the House of Representatives and 8 in the Senate. Each legislative district elects one representative to the House of Representatives.

Some of the major political parties in the Philippines include the Liberal Party, the PDP-Laban, the Nacionalista Party, and the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban). These parties have varying ideologies and affiliations with different politicians and interest groups.

In the Philippines, the right to vote is granted to citizens who are at least 18 years old, are registered voters, and have not been disqualified by law. Foreign nationals residing in the Philippines or abroad are not allowed to vote in Philippine elections. Voting is seen as a fundamental right and responsibility in the country's democratic system.

The election campaign period in the Philippines usually starts 90 days before election day for national positions, such as President, Vice President, and Senators. For local positions, like Mayor and City Councilor, the campaign period starts 45 days before election day.

COLL. DIST I

PORT OF SAN FERNANDO

FIDEL B. VILLANUEVA IVCOLL. DIST II-A

PORT OF MANILA

ROGEL C. GATCHALIANCOLL. DIST II-B

MANILA INTERNATIONAL CONTIANER PORT

RICARDO R. BELMONTECOLL. DIST III

NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

CARLOS T. SOCOLL. DIST IV

PORT OF BATANGAS

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PORT OF LEGASPI

DIVINA B. GARRIDOCOLL. DIST VI

PORT OF ILOILO

JULIUS B. PREMEDILESCOLL. DIST VII

PORT OF CEBU

RONNIE C. SILVESTRECOLL. DIST VIII

PORT OF TACLOBAN

LEOVIGILDO M. DAYOJACOLL. DIST IX

PORT OF SURIGAO

OSWALDO O. GELICOLL. DIST X

CAGAYAN DE ORO

ANJU NEREO C. CASTIGADORCOLL. DIST XI

ZAMBOANGA

HADJI ABUBAKAR M. HAMADCOLL. DIST XII

PORT OF DAVAO

MATRIANO B. BANGCOYCOLL. DIST XIII

PORT OF SUBIC

ERROL B. ALBANOCOLL. DIST XIV

CLARK INT'L AIRPORT

EDWARD P. DELA CUESTACOLL. DIST XV

PORT OF APARRI

ENRICO T. TURINGAN, JR.COLL. DIST XVI

PORT OF LIMAY

FEDERICO C. BULANHAGUIMIRIAM R. CASAYURAN

ACTING PORT COLLECTOR

SUB PORT OF EPSA-BAGUIOSUB PORT OF CLAVERIAAGAPITO A. PANLASIGUI, JR.

PORT COLLECTOR

SUB PORT OF SUALBANJAMIN D. ZARAGOZA, JR.

ACTING PORT COLLECTOR

SUB PORT OF SALOMAGUEWILLIAM S. DIONISIO

ACTING PORT COLLECTOR

LAGUNA - EPZA CUSTOMS OFFICEJEMINA SY-FLORES

SUB-PORT OF

NORTH HARBORBARTOLOME S. ORTEZA

OFFICER-IN-CHARGE

MANILA DOMESTIC AIRPORTROMULO R. MAHOR

ACTING PORT COLLECTOR

CENTRAL MAIL EXCHANGE CENTERROLLY H. CARANDANG

ACTING PORT COLLECTOR

SUB PORT OF SIAINREBECCA A. GABAYAN

ACTING PORT COLLECTOR

SUB PORT OF PUERTO PRINCESASUB PORT OF TABACO (Inactive)SUB PORT OF JOSE PANGANIBAN (Inactive)DANIELO S. GONZALES

ACTING PORT COLLECTOR

SUB PORT OF PULUPANDANPAUL S. ALCAZAREN

PORT COLLECTOR

SUB PORT OF MACTANMEDOLITA N. CABANAG

PORT COLLECTOR

SUB PORT OF DUMAGUETESEVELLINO C. TOMOL

COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS

SUB PORT OF ISABELSUB PORT OF SAN JOSE (Inactive)AVELINO C. ALBERCA

COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS

SUB PORT OF CATBALOGANROSITA C. ARABACA

OIC PORT COLLECTOR

SUB PORT OF BISLIGMA. CHONA SARTE

SUB PORT OF NASIPITSAMSON R. PACASUM

PORT COLLECTOR

SUB PORT OF ILIGANMARILYN A. ERICTA

PORT COLLECTOR

SUB PORT OF OZAMISEMELITO G. AQUINO

OIC PORT COLLECTOR

SUBPORT OF MINDANAO CONTAINER TERMINALROOSEVELT L. AKALAL

OFFICER-IN-CHARGE

ZAMBOANGA INTL AIRPORTLUZMINDA L. ALI

ACTING PORT COLLECTOR

SUB PORT OF JOLOPIRZA N. BULANTE

OIC PORT COLLECTOR

SUB PORT OF TAWI-TAWI (BONGAO)AMIL S. SALADAIN

ACTING PORT COLLECTOR

SUB PORT OF BASILANLOWELL L. MEDIJA

PORT OF COLLECTOR

SUB PORT OF DADIANGASPEDRO G. QIOÑONES

OIC PORT OF COLLECTOR

SUB PORT OF PARANGSUB PORT OF MATIALEXANDER H. LEAÑO

ACTING PORT COLLECTOR

LAOAG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTLLYOD A. CAMANGEG

OFFICER-IN-CHARGE

SUB PORT 0F CURIMAOSUB PORT OF IRENEELVIRA CRUZ

PORT COLLECTOR

SUP-PORT OF MARIVELES

One type of tribal group is the Tasaday Tribe who was discovered in the early 80's. At first, the news was that this tribe was a descendant of early cavemen and lived much like them. However, it proved to be a hoax. Strangely though, some words in their language came from a sanskrit dialect.

Corrupt rulers in the Philippines have been forced from office through various means, such as people power movements, impeachment proceedings, and legal investigations. Examples include the ousting of Ferdinand Marcos in 1986 through the EDSA Revolution and the impeachment of Joseph Estrada in 2001.

Filipino (or Tagalog) is the main language spoken in the Philippines.

As of 2021, Cebu is 458 years old. It was founded by the Spanish explorer Miguel Lopez de Legazpi on April 27, 1565.

Age can impact Philippine politics in various ways. Younger politicians may bring fresh perspectives and ideas but may lack experience, while older politicians may have more experience but could be seen as out of touch. Age can also influence voter perceptions of a candidate's ability to lead and make decisions effectively. Ultimately, the impact of age on Philippine politics depends on the specific context and circumstances of each election.

The Philippines is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of Earth

One reason in favor of the annexation of the Philippines was the belief that it would provide economic and strategic benefits for the United States, allowing for increased trade opportunities and a foothold in the Pacific region. Additionally, proponents argued that annexation would bring American ideals and culture to the Philippines, fostering modernization and progress in the region.

among the largest cities in the Philippines are Davao City in mainland Mindanao,

Puerto Princesa City in the province of Palawan , & Quezon City in Metro Manila.

In the Philippines, senators serve six-year terms and elections are held every three years for half of the Senate. In 2013, the senators who were re-elected include Sonny Angara, Nancy Binay, JV Ejercito, and Grace Poe.