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Filemon Sotto
Filemon Yap Sotto (November 22, 1872 – October 10, 1966) was a Filipino Visayan lawyer, legislator, and politician from Cebu, Philippines. He was a newspaper publisher and founded the periodicals ''El Imperial'', ''Ang Kaluwasan'', ''La Opinion,'' and ''La Revolucion''. He served as member of Cebu municipal board, congressman of Cebu's 3rd district for the Philippine Assembly (1907–1916), senator of the Philippine Legislature (1916–1922), delegate to the 1934 Constitutional Convention, and delegate to the Institute of National Language (1937). Early life Filemon Sotto was born in Cebu, Philippines on November 22, 1872. The son of Marcelino Sotto of Binondo, Manila and Pascuala Yap of Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, he was the elder brother of former Senator Vicente Sotto. He acquired a bachelor's degree from Colegio de San Carlos and later attended San Juan de Letran College and the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, where he graduated with a law degree and passed the bar exa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honourable
''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general and consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners. Africa The Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the prefix 'Honourable' or 'Hon.' is used for members of both chambers of the Parliament of the Democratic Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commission On The Filipino Language
, logo = , logo_width = , logo_caption = , seal = Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF).svg , seal_width = , seal_caption = , formed = 1937 (first formation)1991 (reformed) , preceding1 = , dissolved = , superseding = , jurisdiction = Government of the Philippines , headquarters = San Miguel, Manila, Philippines , coordinates = , keydocument1 Republic Act 7104, employees = , budget = ₱107.53 million Php (2018) , chief1_name = Dr. Arthur P. Casanova , chief1_position = Chairman , chief2_name = Dr. Benjamin M. Mendillo, Jr. , chief2_position = Commissioner on Finance and Administration and OIC Director-General , chief3_name = Dr. Milet Abduhraman , chief3_position = Commissioner on Programs and Projects , chief4_name = , chief4_position = , chief5_name = , chief5_position = , chief6_name = , chief6_position = , chief7_name = ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4th Philippine Legislature
The Fourth Philippine Legislature was the meeting of the legislature of the Philippine Islands under the sovereign control of the United States from October 16, 1916 to March 8, 1919. Sessions *First Regular Session: October 16, 1916– February 8, 1917 **''First Special Session'': February 12 – 22, 1917 *Second Regular Session: October 16, 1917 – February 8, 1918 **''Second Special Session'': September 30 – October 2, 1918 *Third Regular Session: October 7, 1918 – February 8, 1919 **''Third Special Session'': March 1 – 8, 1919 Legislation The Fourth Philippine Legislature passed a total of 204 laws (Act Nos. 2665 – 2868).Senate Diary, 4th Philippine Legislature (written in Spanish), October 23, 1916, p32. Adams Building, US Library of Congress, from research of Dr. Abraham T. Rasul, Jr, Washington DC Leadership Senate *President of the Senate ::Manuel L. Quezon ( Nacionalista, Fifth District) *Majority Floor Leader: :: Francisco F. Villanueva ( Nacionalista, Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celestino Rodriguez
Celestino Lazala Rodriguez (May 11, 1872 – 1955) was a Filipino lawyer and politician from Cebu, Philippines. He served as member and deputy in the Philippine Assembly (1907–1912), as senator (1916–1922), member of the 1st National Assembly (1935–1938), and 1st Congress of the Commonwealth in 1945. Early life Celestino Rodriguez born to parents Jose Rodriguez and Vicenta Lazala in Bogo, Cebu on May 11, 1872, coming from a wealthy Bogo family with extensive landholdings in the northern sugar-belt towns of the province. He married Ignacia La Sala and had four children. At Ateneo de Manila, he acquired a bachelor's degree in 1892 and a law degree from the La Universidad Central de Madrid in 1900. Career Passing the bar and becoming a lawyer in 1902, Rodriguez practiced law as profession. In 1904, Rodriguez first became the municipal president of Cebu. In 1907, he was elected to the Philippine Assembly as member of the 1st Philippine Legislature representin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel L , a common nickname for those named Manuel
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Manuel may refer to: People * Manuel (name) * Manuel (Fawlty Towers), a fictional character from the sitcom ''Fawlty Towers'' * Charlie Manuel, manager of the Philadelphia Phillies * Manuel I Komnenos, emperor of the Byzantine Empire * Manuel I of Portugal, king of Portugal Places *Manuel, Valencia, a municipality in the province of Valencia, Spain *Manuel Junction, railway station near Falkirk, Scotland Other * Manuel (American horse), a thoroughbred racehorse * Manuel (Australian horse), a thoroughbred racehorse *Manuel and The Music of The Mountains, a musical ensemble * ''Manuel'' (album), music album by Dalida, 1974 See also *Manny Manny is a common nickname for people with the given name Manuel, Emanuele, Immanuel, Emmanuel, Herman, or Manfred. People * Manny Acosta (born 1981), Panamanian pitcher in the Mexican Baseball League * Manny Acta (born 1969), Dominican Maj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suffrage
Suffrage, political franchise, or simply franchise, is the right to vote in representative democracy, public, political elections and referendums (although the term is sometimes used for any right to vote). In some languages, and occasionally in English, the right to vote is called active suffrage, as distinct from passive suffrage, which is the right to stand for election. The combination of active and passive suffrage is sometimes called ''full suffrage''. In most democracies, eligible voters can vote in elections of representatives. Voting on issues by referendum may also be available. For example, in Switzerland, this is permitted at all levels of government. In the United States, some U.S. state, states such as California, Washington, and Wisconsin have exercised their shared sovereignty to offer citizens the opportunity to write, propose, and vote on referendums; other states and the United States federal government, federal government have not. Referendums in the United K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pura Villanueva Kalaw
Purificacion "Pura" Villanueva Kalaw (27 August 1886 – 21 March 1954) was a Filipina beauty queen, feminist, journalist, and writer. Early life Purificacion Garcia Villanueva was born in the town of Arevalo, Iloilo to Emilio Villanueva and Emilia Garcia. Her mother was born in Palencia, Spain. At age 22, Pura Villanueva became the first "Queen of the Manila Carnival." Career In 1906 Pura Villanueva organized a suffrage group, the Asociacion Feminista Ilongga.Artemio R. Guillermo, ed.''Historical Dictionary of the Philippines''(Scarecrow Press 2012): 223. Her efforts led to the first suffrage bill reaching the Philippine Assembly in 1907. Pura Villanueva wrote a column for the weekly newspaper ''El Tiempo'', and edited the woman's page. Later she edited the Spanish-language section of ''Woman's Outlook'', a pro-suffrage publication (Trinidad Fernandez Legarda was the English-language editor). She was also president of the Women's Club of Manila. Books by Pura Villanueva Kal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asociacion Feminista Ilonga
Association Feminista Ilonga, was a Filipino women's organization that was founded in 1906.Kathleen Nadeau, Sangita Rayamajhi Women's Roles in Asia' It was founded by Pura Villanueva Kalaw Purificacion "Pura" Villanueva Kalaw (27 August 1886 – 21 March 1954) was a Filipina beauty queen, feminist, journalist, and writer. Early life Purificacion Garcia Villanueva was born in the town of Arevalo, Iloilo to Emilio Villanueva and E .... It followed the foundation of Asociacion Feminista Filipina, with the purpose of focusing on women's suffrage. The goal was finally acheived in the 1937 Philippine women's suffrage plebiscite. References {{Philippines-stub Organizations established in 1906 1906 establishments Women's rights organizations Women's organizations based in the Philippines 1906 in the Philippines Feminism in the Philippines History of women in the Philippines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental ( hil, Nakatungdang Negros; tl, Kanlurang Negros), officially the Province of Negros Occidental, is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Philippines located in the Western Visayas Regions of the Philippines, region. Its capital is the city of Bacolod. It occupies the northwestern half of the large island of Negros (Philippines), Negros, and borders Negros Oriental, which comprises the southeastern half. Known as the "Sugarbowl of the Philippines", Negros Occidental produces more than half the nation's sugar output. Negros Occidental faces the island-province of Guimaras and the province of Iloilo on Panay Island to the northwest across the Panay Gulf and the Guimaras Strait. The primary spoken language is Hiligaynon language, Hiligaynon and the predominant religious denomination is Roman Catholicism. Bacolod is the capital, seat of government and the most populous city of the province, but is governed independently as a highly urbanized city. With a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmen, Cebu
Carmen, officially the Municipality of Carmen ( ceb, Dakbayan sa Carmen; tgl, Bayan ng Carmen), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 57,897 people. The town fiesta is celebrated every 28 August in honor of St. Augustine of Hippo. History The town of Carmen was formerly known as Bugho, it became a municipality on June 16, 1851, through the efforts of Facundo Buot. The first municipal president was Fabio Buot when the first elections was held by the Americans in 1899. Geography Carmen is bordered on the north by the town of Catmon, to the west by the town of Tuburan, on the east by the Camotes Sea, and on the south by the City of Danao. It is from Cebu City. Barangays Carmen comprises 21 barangays: Climate Demographics Economy Mandaue City-based Shemberg Marketing Corporation, the world's number one supplier of refined carrageenan since 2005, owns and operates ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers. World War II was a total war that directly involved more than 100 million personnel from more than 30 countries. The major participants in the war threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war effort, blurring the distinction between civilian and military resources. Aircraft played a major role in the conflict, enabling the strategic bombing of population centres and deploying the only two nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II was by far the deadliest conflict in human history; it resulted in 70 to 85 million fatalities, mostly among civilians. Tens of millions died due to genocides (including the Holocaust), starvation, ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Negros Oriental
Negros Oriental ( ceb, Sidlakang Negros; tl, Silangang Negros), officially the Province of Negros Oriental, is a province in the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. Its capital is the city of Dumaguete. It occupies the southeastern half of the large island of Negros, and borders Negros Occidental, which comprises the northwestern half. It also includes Apo Island, a popular dive site for both local and foreign tourists. Negros Oriental faces Cebu to the east across the Tañon Strait and Siquijor to the south-east (which happened to be part of the province before). The primary spoken language is Cebuano and the predominant religious denomination is Roman Catholicism. Dumaguete City is the capital, seat of government and most populous city of the province. With a population of 1,432,990 inhabitants, it is the second most-populous province in Central Visayas after Cebu, the fifth most-populous province in the Visayas and the 19th most-populous province of the Philip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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