The tagline ‘Science Is Fun’ encapsulates what the Philippine Science Centrum is offering to its beneficiaries. The array of exciting hands-on science exhibits displayed in various galleries has continued to amaze and tickle visitors – kids‚ teens‚ adults‚ students‚ teachers‚ yuppies‚ professionals‚ etc… The atmosphere of learning while having fun is evident when visitors manipulate‚ tinker with and try the different exhibits. Presenting and packaging the commonly perceived ‘boringscience’
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Biotechnology in Philippines: Then and Now “We have recently advanced our knowledge of genetics to a point where we can manipulate life in a way never intended by nature. We must proceed with the utmost caution in the application of this new-found knowledge.” as stated by Luther Burbank. This may be the case now as major advances in biotechnology are being made. I was amazed to learn that even in Philippines‚ there are a number of activities related to the development of biotechnology. Biotechnology
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PRE-HISTORIC CIVILISATION IN THE PHILIPPINES. By Elsdon Best. THE TAGALO-BISAYA TRIBES.—I. WHEN a powerful and highly civilised nation comes in contact with a barbaric and isolated people‚ who have nevertheless advanced many steps on the road of progress‚ it would naturally be thought that the superior and conquering race would endeavour to collect and place on record information concerning such people: their manners‚ customs‚ language‚ religion‚ and traditions. Unfortunately‚ in the case of the
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“The Philippine Daily Inquirer” I. Introduction Philippine Daily Inquirer is one of the most prominent newspapers in the Philippines. It is the most widely read newspaper nowadays because of its updated content. The Philippine Daily Inquirer is undeniably the country’s most widely read and circulated newspaper. With over 2.7 million nationwide readers daily‚ it enjoys a market share of over 50% and tops the readership surveys. Not only is it the most read among all sectors and ages‚ it is also
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VALUE ADDED TAX What is Value Added Tax (VAT)? It is a tax on consumption levied on the sale‚ barter‚ exchange‚ or lease of goods or services in the Philippines and on the importation of goods into the Philippines. It is an indirect tax‚ as provided in Section 105 of the NIRC. It is an indirect tax meaning the amount of tax may be shifted on the buyer‚ transferee or lessee of the goods‚ property‚ or services. The Code provides that the tax may be shifted to the consumer‚ most if not at all
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Plato‚ "Nothing is more important in human life as education. It is an indispensable necessity for mankind." Education is the key that levels the playing field of opportunity between the rich and poor‚ amongst social classes and races. In the Philippines‚ the lack of education is the primary reason why it cannot move forward towards progress‚ and has led to social problems such as: scarcity of job opportunities‚ impoverished family life‚ and lack of environmental concerns among the marginalized
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Hinagdang Palayan (Rice Terraces) Hinagdang Palayan (Rice Terraces) Hinagdang Palayan (Rice Terraces) The Banaue Rice Terraces are 2‚000-year old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to by Filipinos as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". Maria Cristina Falls Maria Cristina Falls Maria Cristina Falls Maria Cristina FallsMaria Cristina Falls Maria Cristina Falls is a waterfall
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The Effects of Globalization in the Philippines As defined‚ the term globalization refers to the development of an increasingly integrated global economy marked especially by free trade‚ free flow of capital‚ and the tapping of cheaper foreign labor markets. Globalization has offered considerable controversial impact. It has been viewed as a process that is a key to the development of the world economy where effects are inevitable and irreversible. Some regard it with hostility‚ fear that increases
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Philippine Identity and Language by Niña Isabel S. Cabañero To define the identity of a group of people is to define its origin‚ culture‚ language‚ religion and other characteristics that distinguish it from other groups. A typical Filipino is usually described by outsiders as dark skinned‚ flat nosed‚ short people from Philippines who speak either in Tagalog or Taglish‚ and is a Christian. Other descriptions of Filipinos are rice-lovers‚ hardworking‚ family-oriented‚ and nowadays‚ a domestic
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Economic Problems of the Philippines Economic problems of the Philippines are very similar to those being battled by other underdeveloped and developing nations. After a long tryst with colonization‚ the nation is now grappling with increased imports and a mixed economy that is still to stabilize. The Republic of the Philippines is located in Southeast Asia and Manila is its capital city. The country comprises 7‚107 islands and ranks as the 12th most populous country in the world. Like most other
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