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Peter John Calderon
Peter John Durano Calderon (born March 27, 1961) is a Filipino politician and lawyer serving as the representative for the 7th district of Cebu since 2016. He served as mayor of Samboan, Cebu from 2001 to 2007 and as member of the Cebu Provincial Board representing the 2nd district from 2007 to 2016. Education Calderon earned his bachelor's degree in business economics and in laws at University of the Philippines Diliman. He then took up his master's in business management in University of the Philippines Cebu. He placed 11th in the 1988 Philippine Bar Examination. He went on to complete the Program of Instructions for Lawyers at Harvard Law School in Massachusetts, United States in 1997. Political career Mayor of Samboan (2001–2007) Calderon started his political career by serving as mayor of Samboan for two consecutive terms from 2001 to 2007. Cebu Provincial Board (2007–2016) Calderon ran for board member of Cebu's 2nd district in the 2007 elections and we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honorable
''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] |
Philippine Bar Examination
The Philippine Bar Examination is the professional licensure examination for lawyers in the Philippines. The exam is exclusively administered by the Supreme Court of the Philippines through the Supreme Court Bar Examination Committee. Brief history The first Philippine Bar Exams was conducted in 1901 with only 13 examinees. The third Philippine Bar Exam took place in 1903 but the results were released in 1905. José I. Quintos obtained the highest rating of 96.33%, Sergio Osmeña, Sr. was second with 95.66%, F. Salas was third with 94.5% and Manuel L. Quezon fourth with 87.83%. The first bar exam in 1901 has only 13 examinees, while the 2008 bar examination is the 107th (given per Article 8, Section 5, 1987 Constitution). After the 1903 exam, rankings were again avoided until the 1913 exam, which meant that every other year from the inaugural 1901 examination to 1912 no scores were given other than pass or fail. The 2016 bar exam had the highest number of passers 3747 out of 63 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronda, Cebu
Ronda, officially the Municipality of Ronda ( ceb, Lungsod sa Ronda; tgl, Bayan ng Ronda), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,005 people. Ronda is bordered to the north by the town of Dumanjug, to the west is the Tañon Strait, to the east is the town of Argao, and to the south is the town of Alcantara. It is from Cebu City. Etymology Ronda (which is named after a a town in Malaga) is usually attributed to the Spanish word ''”ronda”'' which means ''”to round”'' or ''”to patrol”'' but evidence suggests Ronda is derived from ''Arunda'', presumably of Celtic origin however its meaning is uncertain. Oral traditions suggest that the town was named ''“Holoyaw”'' before the Spanish conquest. ''‘’Holoyaw’’'' refers to a type of banana that was abundant in the area. Others posit the name’s origin to Jolo as the southern parts of the Visayas was infamous to being vulnera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moalboal
Moalboal, officially the Municipality of Moalboal ( ceb, Lungsod sa Moalboal; tgl, Bayan ng Moalboal), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 36,930 people. Extending as a peninsula on the south-western tip of Cebu, Moalboal is bordered to the west by the Tañon Strait. Negros Island can be seen from the western shoreline. Moalboal is located from Cebu City. Moalboal is bordered to the north by the town of Alcantara, to the west is the Tañon Strait, to the east is the town of Argao, and to the south is the town of Badian. Pescador Island, a popular tourist attraction, is part of the municipality. Geography Barangays Moalboal comprises 15 barangays: Climate Demographics Though the majority of the people in Moalboal are Cebuanos, a few members of cultural minorities have found their way there. Bajaus who are similar to Muslim nomads, are often seen in the streets, esp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malabuyoc
Malabuyoc, officially the Municipality of Malabuyoc ( ceb, Lungsod sa Malabuyoc; tgl, Bayan ng Malabuyoc), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 19,770 people. Malabuyoc is situated in the southwestern coast of the island of Cebu and is from Cebu City. Malabuyoc is bordered by Alegria in the north, The Tañon Strait in the west, Boljoon in the east, and Ginatilan in the south. History According to a popular story, once Malabuyoc grew plenty of fruit trees like mangoes, lanzones, cacaos, and others. So much that the branches of the trees bent down (''buyoc'' in Visaya) under their weight. On account of this, the place came to be called ''Buyoc''. Malabuyoc is the mother town for Alegria and a contributor town to Ginatilan. Some barangays of both Alegria and Ginatilan were originated from Malabuyoc. Almost half or more than half of the current jurisdictions of Alegria and Ginatilan respectively or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ginatilan
Ginatilan, officially the Municipality of Ginatilan ( ceb, Lungsod sa Ginatilan; tgl, Bayan ng Ginatilan), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 16,906 people. Ginatilan is bordered to the north by the town of Malabuyoc, to the west is the Tañon Strait, to the east is the town of Oslob, and to the south is the town of Samboan. It is from Cebu City. Geography Barangays Ginatilan comprises 14 barangays: Climate Demographics Economy Attractions Inambakan Falls is the municipality's most visited natural attraction. Hidden in a river valley in the middle of Ginatilan's highlands, the towering waterfall can be reached via motorcycles for hire. Mount Hambubuyog straddles the border of Ginatilan and Samboan. The summit offers views of Tañon Strait and Negros Island. Local delicacies include ''palagsing'', ''tinumpi'', and ''kinugay'', made from ''buli'' tree. Every Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dumanjug
Dumanjug, officially the Municipality of Dumanjug ( ceb, Lungsod sa Dumanjug; tgl, Bayan ng Dumanjug), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 57,823 people. It was established in 1855. Based on the cadastral survey map of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Dumanjug has an effective land area of Dumanjug is bordered to the north by the town of Barili, to the west is the Tañon Strait, to the east is the town of Sibonga, and to the south is the town of Ronda. It is from Cebu City. Dumanjug is also known as "The Land of Golden Friendship". Geography Barangays Dumanjug comprises 37 barangays: Climate Demographics Dumanjug's population is characterized mainly by an increasing birth rate and a gradually declining mortality rate. The growth in population is thus attributed to higher rate of birth than of death. The bulk of the ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badian, Cebu
Badian, officially the Municipality of Badian ( ceb, Lungsod sa Badian; tgl, Bayan ng Badian), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 43,735 people. Geography Badian is from Cebu City. Badian is bordered to the north by the town of Moalboal, to the west is the Tañon Strait, to the east is the town of Dalaguete, and to the south is the town of Alegria. Barangays Badian comprises 29 barangays: Poblacion The main barangay of Badian is the Poblacion, located in the center of the town. It is the only urban barangay, and the most populous of Badian. It contains the hospital and the marketplace where most of the trading takes place. Many vendors from all over town trade here particularly at weekends. Poblacion is where the local high school is located. Badian National High School (BNHS) is one of two high schools in Badian. This is also the larger of the two and many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alegria, Cebu
Alegria, officially the Municipality of Alegria ( ceb, Lungsod sa Alegria; tgl, Bayan ng Alegria), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,620 people. It is home of the first onshore oil field in the Philippines, the Alegria Oil Field. History Timeline:''Libro de Erecciones de Gobierno'', Philippine National Archives *Pre-1850: Native tribe; then a Spanish-era ''barrio'' called Tuburan after the spring (''tubod'') located at ''sitio'' Tubig (Santa Rosa) in the poblacion. * 31 January 1850: Leaders of Tuburan ask Governor of Cebu to support their petition for civil separation from mother town (''matriz'') Malabuyoc. *4 February: Malabuyoc leaders send letter of support for said petition. Tuburan had a church made of ''tabique de pampango'', a convent and ''tribunal'' of light materials, two rubble watchtowers and 410½ ''tributos'' ( *15 February: Petition goes to the Civil Administrator and Com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alcantara, Cebu
Alcantara, officially the Municipality of Alcantara ( ceb, Lungsod sa Alcantara; tgl, Bayan ng Alcantara), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 16,910 people. Alcantara is bordered to the north by the town of Ronda, to the west is the Tañon Strait, to the east is the town of Argao, and to the south is the town of Moalboal. It is from Cebu City. Geography Barangays Alcantara comprises 9 barangays: Climate Demographics Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ... Municipalities of Cebu {{CVisayas-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Cebu Local Elections
Local elections were held in Cebu on May 9, 2016, as part of the 2016 Philippine general election. Voters selected from among candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice-governor, governor and representatives for the seven districts of Cebu (including two districts of Cebu City and the lone district of Lapu-Lapu City). Gubernatorial and Vice Gubernatorial race Governor Incumbent Governor Hilario Davide III is running for a second term. His opponent is former Government Service Insurance System President Winston Garcia. Vice Governor Davide's running mate is incumbent Vice Governor Agnes Magpale while Garcia's running mate is former 6th District Representative Nerissa Corazon Soon-Ruiz. Congressional race 1st District Samsam Gullas is the incumbent. 2nd District Wilfredo Caminero is the incumbent. 3rd District Gwendolyn Garcia is the incumbent. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Freeman (newspaper)
''The Freeman'' is a daily English-language newspaper published in Cebu, Philippines. It is the longest-running newspaper in Cebu, first published on May 10, 1919. Since 2004, the newspaper has been published by the Philstar Media Group, publisher of the Manila-based newspaper, ''The Philippine STAR'', with former owner Jose "Dodong" Gullas retaining editorial control over the newspaper. The motto of the newspaper is "Fair and fearless". History Background ''The Freemans beginnings can be traced back to the American colonial era in the Philippines from 1898 to 1946. At the time, the Americans had just granted the Filipino people several civil and political rights, including freedom of the press, which encourage several enterprising individuals to establish various newspapers in English and the local languages. In Cebu, several local newspapers emerged, such as the first Cebuano-owned newspapers ''La Justicia'' (1899) and ''El Nacional'' (1899), owned by politician, lawyer and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
