Regions of the Philippines

Economic Platform for the Philippines’ economic growth in the trade sector Brooks (2014) states that in 2008, the entire Southeast Asian economy received roughly less than half as much foreign direct investment as China did. Four years later, they pulled to within spitting distance. Why is there a sudden surge of international interest in this particular region? It is because ASEAN’s five core countries- Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand- have been growing faster than any other

commitments to the allies, focusing on the South China Sea region ally of the Philippines, will signal the U.S. support to other nations in the region. Given the current overtures of China to the Philippine via economic and military aid, the U.S. must increase assistance to the Philippine government to provide the reaffirming commitment and maintain the status quo. 2. BACKGROUND / NATIONAL

The Philippines security threat has been in danger for many years dating back to the establishment of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). MNLF sought to establish an autonomous Muslim region within the country. (Fowler, 2011) MNLF used guerilla style tactics against the country for several years before agreeing to a ceasefire with the Philippine government in 1976. (Fowler, 2011) As with many ceasefire agreements not everyone within the group was in favor of the deal therefore resulting in

officially imperializing the Philippines. The Treaty of Paris allowed the Philippines, and other countries, to be for sale. This allowed the United States to acquire the region and try to begin an empire. However, some United States citizens opposed the idea of Imperialism because they didn’t like the idea when it was done to them by the British. Yo. The Filipinos, also, felt very unhappy about being apart of another Imperialist reign. The United States felt that the Philippines could not take care of

study shall revolve around the debate, which took place over Philippines, and significance of gender in such controversy. There shall be some views highlighted given by Kristin L. Hoganson on gender concerns. Role played by gender in the debate over the Philippines The primary source encompasses a chapter that reflects upon male degeneracy in a debate over Philippines. There are numerous incidents that had taken place surrounding Philippines as indicated in U.S. history. The primary source editor

The main point of the article is that the ongoing conflict in the South China Sea threatens US-China relations and, if not resolved, will lead to instability in the region. The author’s solution to this is that leaders of both countries work together to achieve a better understanding of the concerns coming from both sides, as well as lay out consequences for certain actions and to commit themselves to avoiding further escalation. This is tricky because neither country wants to look like it is giving

Restructuring the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC): Philippine Prospects for Regional Collective Defense and Stronger Military Relations A Student Foreign Policy Paper In Partial Fulfillment of Pre-Midterm of the Requirements of IRFS 122: Foreign Service and Analysis of Foreign Policy Submitted to: Ms. Archill Niña F Capistrano Teacher/Adviser Submitted by: John Anthony F. Almerino AB POSC-IRFS 2 Student ABSTRACT Economic development through greater regional cooperation

The Culture of the Philippines The Republic of the Philippines was named to honor King Philip the second of Spain in 1543. The purpose of this paper is to have a complete understanding of the different type culture from every country which is beneficial in knowing how much we all share or have in common as far as “race, national origin, gender, class, or religion.” (Axner) When military leaders examine the culture of the country they are in, there are six major characteristics that they must

A leap forward for the Philippines under the federal system of government or a step back The aim of this paper is to show the positive and the negative aspect of federalism in the Philippines if ever we are going to adopt this form of government. The seminar that I attended last January at Benguet State University tackled about the positive changes that federalism might bring to the Philippines if ever we choose to adopt this form of government yet we all know that a coin has two sides

Friendly Status? Cultural enlightenment of The Republic of The Philippines. SSG Michael Morrissey 13F40 SLC 507-17 Friendly Status? Cultural enlightenment of The Republic of The Philippines. For hundreds of years the Republic of The Philippines has had a long and prosperous history. For one to truly analyze the culture of the Philippines, one would have to look at the components of what makes their culture. The Philippines has a rich and illustrious culture which involves language, integration