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Ramon Bagatsing Jr.
Ramon Sevilla Bagatsing Jr. (born January 25, 1950), also known as Dondon Bagatsing, is a Filipino lawyer, politician, and diplomat who was the Ambassador of the Philippines to India and Nepal from 2019 to 2022. He was previously a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 1987 to 1998 representing the 4th District of Manila. Early life and education Bagatsing was born on January 25, 1950, the son of former Mayor of Manila Ramon Bagatsing and his second wife Juanita Sevilla. His paternal grandfather was an Indian Sikh who immigrated to the Philippines in the early 1900s. He attended San Beda College from kindergarten to high school. For his undergraduate studies, he went to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania where he earned his bachelor of arts degree in political science. After that, he returned to San Beda College where he earned his law degree. He also went to University of Santo Tomas for his masters degree. He was admitted to the Philippi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sevilla
Seville (; es, Sevilla, ) is the capital and largest city of the Spain, Spanish autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the Guadalquivir, River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula. Seville has a municipal population of about 685,000 , and a List of metropolitan areas in Spain, metropolitan population of about 1.5 million, making it the largest city in Andalusia, the List of metropolitan areas in Spain, fourth-largest city in Spain and the Largest cities of the European Union by population within city limits, 26th most populous municipality in the European Union. Its old town, with an area of , contains three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Alcázar of Seville, Alcázar palace complex, the Seville Cathedral, Cathedral and the Archivo General de Indias, General Archive of the Indies. The Seville harbour, located about from the Atlantic Ocean, is the only rive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4th District Of Manila
The highly urbanized city of Manila is currently represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines by its six congressional districts. Every three years, each district elects one representative who will sit on their behalf in Congress. In addition, each district is allotted six seats in the Manila City Council, with councilors being elected every three years. History Areas now under the jurisdiction of Manila were initially represented as part of the at-large district of the province of Manila in the Malolos Congress from 1898 to 1899; the district elected four representatives. The city of Manila, chartered in 1901, first gained separate representation in 1907. It was initially divided into two representative districts from 1907 to 1949. When seats for the upper house of the Philippine Legislature were elected from territory-based districts between 1916 and 1935, the city formed part of the fourth senatorial district which elected two out of the 24-member ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine House Committee On Ways And Means
The Philippine House Committee on Ways and Means, or House Ways and Means Committee is a standing committee of the Philippine House of Representatives. Jurisdiction As prescribed by House Rules, the committee's jurisdiction is on the fiscal, monetary and financial affairs of the national government including tariff, taxation, revenues, borrowing, credit and bonded indebtedness. Members, 18th Congress See also * House of Representatives of the Philippines * List of Philippine House of Representatives committees This is a complete list of Philippine Congressional committees (standing committees, and special committees) that are currently operating in the House of Representatives of the Philippines, the lower house of the Congress of the Philippines, Phil ... References External links House of Representatives of the Philippines {{Philippine House of Representatives Ways and Means ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine House Committee On Economic Affairs
The Philippine House Committee on Economic Affairs, or House Economic Affairs Committee is a standing committee of the Philippine House of Representatives. Jurisdiction As prescribed by House Rules, the committee's jurisdiction is on the economic development planning and programs which includes the following: * Development policies and strategies * Economic and socio-economic studies Members, 18th Congress Historical members 18th Congress Chairperson * Sharon Garin (AAMBIS-OWA) July 22, 2019 – October 6, 2020 See also * House of Representatives of the Philippines The House of Representatives of the Philippines ( fil, Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan ng Pilipinas, italic=unset, ''Kamara'' or ''Kamara de Representantes'' from the Spanish language, Spanish word ''cámara'', meaning "chamber") is the lower house ... * List of Philippine House of Representatives committees * National Economic and Development Authority References External links House of Rep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine House Committee On Youth And Sports Development
The Philippine House Committee on Youth and Sports Development, or House Youth and Sports Development Committee is a Standing committees, standing committee of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, Philippine House of Representatives. Jurisdiction As prescribed by House Rules, the committee's jurisdiction is on positive youth development, youth development which includes the following: * Development of their leadership potentials * Promotion of their moral, physical, intellectual and social well-being including sports development Members, 19th Congress Historical members 18th Congress Chairperson * Eric Martinez (Legislative districts of Valenzuela#2nd District, Valenzuela City–2nd, PDP–Laban) July 22, 2019 – October 6, 2020 See also * House of Representatives of the Philippines * List of Philippine House of Representatives committees * National Youth Commission (Philippines), National Youth Commission * Philippine Sports Commission References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Nationalist Democratic Organization
The United Nationalist Democratic Organization (UNIDO) was the main political multi-party electoral alliance of the traditional political opposition during the turbulent last years of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in the mid-1980s. It was formed in January 1980, and was originally known as the United Democratic Opposition from 1980 to 1982. It was initially a union of eight major and minor political parties and organizations with the main aim to oust President Marcos through a legal political process. In April 1982, the coalition received its present name, and increased its members to twelve parties. Shortly after the assassination of popular opposition senator Benigno Aquino Jr., the party was led by Senator Salvador Laurel of Batangas. History The political leaders forming UNIDO such as prominent anti-Marcos leaders like former Senator and Batangas Assemblyman Salvador Laurel, former president Diosdado Macapagal, Zamboanga City Mayor Cesar Climaco, Senator Gerardo Rox ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakas Ng Bansa
The Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino () is a Centre-right politics, centre-right political party in the Philippines. There are no results available for the 2004 Philippine general election, 2004 election for the House of Representatives of the Philippines, House of Representatives, but according to the website of the House, the party held 7 out of 235 seats. The party is divided into two factions. The faction led by Edgardo Angara contested in the 2004 elections as a member party of the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (''Coalition of United Filipinos''). In the May 14, 2007 national 2007 Philippine general election, elections, the party won 3 seats in the House of Representatives.See 2007 Philippine general election. History In the mid-1980s, the PDP–Laban, Partido Demokratiko Pilipino, Lakas ng Bayan, Lakas ng Bayan (LABAN) and Lakas ng Bansa parties became members of the United Nationalist Democratic Organization (UNIDO) coalition that supported the candidacy of Corazon A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10th Congress Of The Philippines
The 10th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikasampung Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 24, 1995, until June 5, 1998, during the last three years of Fidel Ramos's presidency. The convening of the 10th Congress followed the 1995 national elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership, and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. Sessions **''First Special Session'': June 26 – July 7, 1995 *First Regular Session: July 24, 1995 – June 7, 1996 **''Second Special Session'': May 13 – June 21, 1996 **''Third Special Session'': August 12 – 30, 1996 **First Joint Session: April 1, June 3, 1996 *Second Regular Session: July 22, 1996 – June 13, 1997 **''Fourth Special Session'': January 6 – 31, 1997 **''Fifth Special Session'': February 3 – 28, 1997 **Second Joint Session: January 27, February 10, February 24, March 3, March 10 – 17, 1997 *Third Regular Session: July 28, 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9th Congress Of The Philippines
The 9th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikasiyam na Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 27, 1992, until June 9, 1995, during the first three years of Fidel Ramos's presidency. The convening of the 9th Congress follows the 1992 national elections, where, under the transitory provisions of the Constitution, the first 12 senators who garnered the highest votes would have a six-year term while the next 12 senators would have a three-year term and the entire membership of the House of Representatives was replaced. Sessions *First Regular Session: July 27, 1992 – June 4, 1993 **''First Special Session'': January 4 – February 26, 1993 **''Second Special Session'': March 8 – April 16, 1993 *Second Regular Session: July 26, 1993 – June 10, 1994 **''Third Special Session'': January 3 – April 1, 1994 *Third Regular Session: July 25, 1994 – June 9, 1995 **''Fourth Special Session'': January 2 – Febru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8th Congress Of The Philippines
The 8th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikawalong Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 27, 1987, until June 17, 1992, during the presidency of Corazon Aquino. This was the first Congress after the ratification of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines. Legislation Laws passed by the 8th Congress: Leadership Senate *President of the Senate: :: Jovito R. Salonga (Liberal) :: Neptali A. Gonzales ( LDP) ''elected January 18, 1992'' *Senate President Pro-Tempore: :: Teofisto T. Guingona Jr. (Liberal) ::Sotero Laurel (UNIDO) ''elected July 23, 1990'' :: Ernesto M. Maceda (PDP–Laban) ''elected January 18, 1992'' *Majority Floor Leader: :: Orlando S. Mercado (Liberal) :: Teofisto T. Guingona Jr. (Liberal) ''elected July 23, 1990'' :: Alberto G. Romulo ( LDP) ''elected July 22, 1991'' *Minority Floor Leader :: Juan Ponce Enrile ( Nacionalista) :: Wigberto E. Tañada (Liberal) ''elected January 18, 1992' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Latrobe is a city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in the United States and part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The city population was 8,338 as of the 2010 census (9,265 in 1990). It is located near Pennsylvania's scenic Chestnut Ridge (Laurel Highlands), Chestnut Ridge. Latrobe was incorporated as a Borough (Pennsylvania), borough in 1854, and as a city in 1999. The current mayor is Rosemarie M. Wolford. Latrobe is the home of the Latrobe Brewing Company, Latrobe Brewery (the original brewer of Rolling Rock beer). Latrobe was the home of golfer Arnold Palmer. It was the birthplace and childhood home of children's television personality Fred Rogers. The banana split was invented there by David Strickler in 1904. Latrobe is also home to the Training camp (National Football League), training camp of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Latrobe was long recognized as the site of the first professional American football game in 1895 until research found an 1892 game with paid players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sikh
Sikhs ( or ; pa, ਸਿੱਖ, ' ) are people who adhere to Sikhism, Sikhism (Sikhi), a Monotheism, monotheistic religion that originated in the late 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, based on the revelation of Guru Nanak. The term ''Sikh'' has its origin in the word ' (), meaning 'disciple' or 'student'. Male Sikhs generally have ''Singh'' ('lion'/'tiger') as their last name, though not all Singhs are necessarily Sikhs; likewise, female Sikhs have ''Kaur'' ('princess') as their last name. These unique last names were given by the Gurus to allow Sikhs to stand out and also as an act of defiance to India's caste system, which the Gurus were always against. Sikhs strongly believe in the idea of "Sarbat Da Bhala" - "Welfare of all" and are often seen on the frontline to provide humanitarian aid across the world. Sikhs who have undergone the ''Amrit Sanchar'' ('baptism by Khanda (Sikh symbol), Khanda'), an initiation ceremony, are from the day of thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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