Effects Of Martial Law In The Philippines Essay

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    Malaysia and the Republic of Philippines” The judiciary of Malaysia and the Republic of Philippines are similar, but owing to different historical influences, both judiciary systems have developed differently to perform the same purpose of upholding the law as enacted by the legislature alongside the executive. The history of the Malaysian judiciary traces across three major timelines; that is, the pre-British colonial era, the British colonial period, and the post-independence of Malaysia. The pre-British colonial era saw the reign of the Malay Sultanates as its earliest record of an existence of a proper legal system for the administration of justice, where previously disputes…

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    As a tyrannical government is allowed to rule freely over the illiterate masses, technology became so advance in a way wherein work that should be done by people are being replaced by robots, virtual centers are being safe havens for the people who choose to refuse to live but rather exist in something that isn’t real and tangible. Raissa Claire U. Rivera’s “Virtual Center” is a unique but horrifying example of a society built in Class Division which showcased the poor versus the rich, and the…

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    the Philippines has always been criticized and keenly watched over by economic specialists and the idea of changing or improving the system of how the government works could be beneficial to the country. The study on the Authoritarianism regime could be advantageous to Filipinos because it could help open the eyes and minds to other good aspects and qualities that can be drawn out from it. Being aware of the flourishing state of the Philippines during Marcos’ regime, Authoritarianism is…

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    well beyond their mandate, and take the law into their own hands. They execute anyone suspected of illegal activity without due process, even if the accused has done nothing wrong. It is a barbaric practice that belongs in the past, and yet it continues to this day. There is no clearer example than the Philippines and President Duterte’s War on Drugs. Squeezing into office by the skin of his teeth, he vowed to clean up the country and fix the drug problem. What has followed is a brutal campaign…

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    To understand the lingering effects of colonialism on Filipino society, it would be helpful for one to have an idea of the state of the society before colonial influences. Previous to the arrival of Spanish conquistadors, Filipinos lived in smaller communities scattered around the island, which traded and interacted with each other, but were not completely unified and cohesive (Schirmer 1). These smaller provinces were often led by specific clans and families. In fact, the Philippines has a…

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    Immorality Of Torture Torture is an iminent practice and undeniably happening in some parts of the world due to lack of proper law both in the political and social attributes for mankind. It is the infliction of extreme pain or agony for punishment. It can be physical or psychological. It is considered evil; this form of act doesn’t only violate human rights, it also violates social morals. It can be a double effect on the person who is doing the torture. Torturing someone can also torture…

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    Analysis of the Republic of the Philippines In the South West Pacific, lie a small group of islands known as the Philippines. It is a country that has been molded by the influence of many other cultures, leaving it with a rich diversity of values and beliefs spreading throughout all the islands. The location and terrain of this country have also greatly affected how the society has evolved. In order to have a better understanding of this country’s culture, all aspects must be examined in order…

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    The complexity of America's relationship with war and militarism is clear throughout Andrew J. Bacevich's book, "Western Civilization and the New American Militarism: How Americans Are Seduced by War.'' Due to the attraction that war gains, Bacevich believes that society in America is becoming trapped by it. Some of the most important and fundamental principles are being destroyed due to the common practice that the military unconsciously promotes. Readers can see how the book shows how there…

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    Causes Of Pearl Harbor

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    The plan was very carefully thought out, and was the result of many years of tension between the nations. The attack was part of Japan 's big plan to conduct attacks on the Philippines islands, the East Indies, and indochina(Wallin 83). The United States got tied into the plan because of their Naval base being stationed in the Pacific Ocean. For this reason, the Japanese wanted to demolish the Pacific fleet, so they would not intervene with their future invasions.The attack was also made out to…

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    Powderly William Graham Sumner John P. Altgeld Samuel Gompers What was the impact of the transcontinental rail system on the American economy and society in the late nineteenth century? 2) How did the huge industrial trusts develop in industries such as steel and oil, and what was their effect on the economy? 3) What was the effect of the new industrial revolution on American laborers, and how did various labor organizations attempt to respond to the new conditions? 4) The…

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