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Some current issues in Philippine education management include inadequate funding leading to resource constraints, lack of qualified teachers resulting in subpar education quality, and challenges in implementing the K-12 curriculum effectively. Additionally, issues such as access to education in remote areas, overcrowded classrooms, and insufficient facilities further compound the problems in the education system.

The top ten most dangerous elements are generally considered to be those that are radioactive and highly toxic, such as plutonium, polonium, uranium, radium, beryllium, thorium, neptunium, californium, curium, and berkelium. These elements can pose serious health risks through radiation exposure or toxic effects on the body.

The price of pH test strips at Mercury Drugstore in the Philippines can vary depending on the brand and quantity. It is best to visit their website or contact a specific store location for current pricing information.

Some places in the Philippines with wind energy projects include Bangui in Ilocos Norte, Pililla in Rizal, and Guimaras. These areas have favorable wind conditions that make them suitable for harnessing wind energy.

Yes, the Philippines is considered part of the Pacific Islands region. Geographically, it is located in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. The Philippines is often included in discussions about the Pacific Islands due to its proximity and shared cultural and historical connections with other Pacific Island nations.

No, the latest eruption of Mt. Taal in the Philippines occurred in January 2020. This eruption resulted in ashfall reaching Metro Manila and forced thousands of people to evacuate the surrounding areas.

The three main regions of the Philippines are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Luzon is the largest and most populous island, Visayas is a group of islands in the central part of the country, and Mindanao is the second-largest island in the Philippines.

There are around 135 distinct ethnic groups or tribes in the Philippines, residing on about 7,100 islands. Each tribe has its own unique culture, language, and traditions.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands is publicly listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange, so it is owned by its shareholders who own its publicly traded stocks. The largest shareholders include institutional investors, mutual funds, and individual investors. The bank's ownership is distributed among thousands of shareholders.

Yes, the Philippines is prone to both typhoons and earthquakes. The country is situated in a region known as the Pacific Ring of Fire, where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are common. It is also in the path of typhoons that develop in the western Pacific Ocean, leading to frequent severe weather events.

The cost of a DNA test in the Philippines can vary depending on the type of test and the provider. On average, a basic paternity test can range from around PHP 10,000 to PHP 20,000. More complex tests or tests for ancestry or health can cost more. It is advisable to contact different service providers for specific pricing information.

You can buy boric acid powder in the Philippines from some hardware stores, pharmacies, or online marketplaces like Lazada or Shopee. Make sure to check the product label and reviews to ensure quality and safety before making a purchase.

On average there are about 25 tropical storms and typhoons which hit the Philippines each year. Statistically Luzon is the region most likely to get hit but you can also experience typhoons in the Visayas and Mindanao regions.

The Philippines is called a typhoon belt because it lies in a region where many tropical cyclones, known locally as typhoons, develop. Its location in the western Pacific Ocean makes it prone to experiencing a high frequency of typhoons throughout the year.

Bacolod City in the Philippines is known as the "City of Smiles" due to its famously friendly and welcoming residents.

Here are a few examples of government agencies in the Philippines and their department heads:

1. Department of Education - Secretary Leonor Briones
2. Department of Health - Secretary Francisco Duque III
3. Department of Transportation - Secretary Arthur Tugade
4. Department of Foreign Affairs - Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. Please note that there are more than 50 government agencies in the Philippines, and the information provided is based on the latest available data.

El Nino typically brings drier and warmer conditions to the Philippines, leading to reduced rainfall, droughts, and an increased risk of wildfires. This can have negative impacts on agriculture, water resources, and food security in the country, affecting both farmers and the general population. The government often implements measures to mitigate these effects during El Nino events.

Typhoon Nuri did not directly strike the Philippines in 2021. However, the Philippines often receives international aid and support when hit by strong typhoons due to the significant impact on their communities and infrastructure.

Some examples of peninsula landforms in the Philippines include the Bataan Peninsula, the Zamboanga Peninsula, and the Calatagan Peninsula. These landforms jut out into bodies of water and are surrounded by water on three sides, creating unique coastal geography.

It is not appropriate to generalize or make assumptions about the penis size of individuals based on their age or ethnicity. Penis size can vary greatly among individuals of all backgrounds.

Guam was a Spanish colony from 1565 until 1898 and was governed from the Philippines by the Spanish but was not a part of the Philippine Islands, it is in fact the largest of the Mariana Islands.

Following the Spanish-American war the United States took control of Guam as part of the Treaty of Paris. Guam is today a territory of the United States with a locally elected governor.

The Philippines islands that are more prone to tsunamis are those located along the eastern side of the country, facing the Pacific Ocean. This includes islands such as Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao. Areas near tectonic plate boundaries, such as the Philippine Trench and the Manila Trench, are also at higher risk for tsunamis in the Philippines.

About 50% of the rainfall in the Philippines is caused by tropical depressions, tropical storms and typhoons. If there were no phenomena of this type the Philippines would suffer great shortage of water.

The price of baking soda in the Philippines can vary depending on the brand, quantity, and where you purchase it. On average, a small package of baking soda can cost around 10-20 Philippine pesos in local stores.

Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon are powerless, radio reports said Wednesday.

As of 6 a.m. Wednesday, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said that only 46 out of its 688 (6.7 %) distribution circuits and 32 out of 84 (38 %) sub-transmission lines have been restored.

"This translates to around 365,000 or 7.8% out of the 4.7 million Meralco customers to whom power has already been restored," the power company said in an online update.

Meralco said the following areas will continue to experience power outage: portions of Laguna (Canlubang, Calamba, Lisp); Ternate, Cavite; Sta. Maria and Meycauayan Bulacan, and; portions of Metro Manila including Balintawak, Diliman, Kaybiga, Bagbaguin and Quezon City, among others.

Meralco said that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has declared a system-wide blackout as of 12:42 am of July 14.

"Restoration of power started at 3:24 am, after the strong winds of typhoon Basyang subsided. This came shortly after Kalayaan unit 4 was synchronized at 3:20 a.m.," it said.

"Our crews have been working round the clock to restore power in affected areas. We would like to ensure first, too, that all obstructions have been cleared in some areas, like toppled trees and billboards, before we restore power to assure the safety of everyone. However, we are also constrained in our restoration work as some transmission facilities were affected by the strong winds. This results in limited power that we can distribute at the moment. We would, however, continue to coordinate with all concerned parties to be able to restore power at the soonest and most reasonable time possible," Meralco External Communications Head Joe Zaldarriaga said.

As of 10 a.m. Wednesday (Manila time), Pagasa said tropical storm Basyang is located 150 km southwest of Iba, Zambales. It still packs maximum sustained winds of 95 kph and gustiness of up to 120 kph. It is also moving at 22 kph.

"Basyang had a direct hit in Metro Manila yesterday night and earlier. That's why the winds were howling," according to Pagasa's Twitter account.

Pagasa said tropical storm Basyang is expected to be 600 km west of Iba, Zambales.

Storm warning signal number one is now up in Batangas, Lubang Island, Bataan, Zambales, Northern Mindoro, and Metro Manila.

Classes have been suspended in pre-, primary and high schools in the Metro. Some universities have also announced suspension of classes early Wednesday. Some public and private offices have also decided to close.

In a briefing aired over local radio, President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III scolded officials of the state weather bureau for failing to give earlier warning about the changes in the direction of the typhoon Basyang.

Aquino has asked the state weather bureau to explain why there was no warning about the typhoon hitting Metro Manila late Tuesday night. Storm signal number 2 was only up in Metro Manila late Tuesday.

Pagasa director Prisco Nilo later clarified that President Aquino was not angry but just wanted the agency to improve its weather forecasting methods.

Power went out before midnight, as typhoon Basyang hits Central Luzon.

"This is the last time that this is going to happen," Aquino told officials of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

He has called for an emergency meeting with the National Disaster Coordinating Council to assess the damage caused by the typhoon.

Typhoon Basyang ripped through the country, leaving a trail of wreckage in Manila and sweeping shanties into the sea, officials and witnesses said Wednesday.

Uprooted trees, fallen electric posts, debris can be seen in the streets of Metro Manila.

The official civil defense office said 19 fishermen from the eastern island of Catanduanes had failed to return home and were missing at sea after the typhoon hit the area late Tuesday.

There were no immediate reports of fatalities but communication systems were down amid the chaos of the typhoon's aftermath, and disaster relief officials were still trying to determine the extent of the damage.

Manila's overhead railway system was also shut down due to the power outage. Knee-high floods and fallen trees were still blocking some roads in and around the capital, obstructing traffic.

Shanty towns erected by squatters on the coastal areas near Manila were swept away, leaving the shocked, drenched residents to scavenge scrap wood to build makeshift shelters, according to an AFP reporter there.

Several flights in and out of Manila were cancelled as the typhoon was passing but airport officials said their operations had returned to normal after the storm passed.

Typhoon Basyang (Conson), packing maximum gusts of 120 kilometres (74 miles) an hour, hit the eastern side of Luzon late Tuesday and crossed the island before exiting before dawn Wednesday, heading west into the South China Sea at 22 kilometres an hour.