Item Type : Periodical
Description : The Republic is published fortnightly by the Department of Public Information, Malacañang, Manila, for government managers.
Issue Date : Volume I (Issue No.16) 16-31 August 1976
Language : English
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Language: English
Subject: Natural disasters -- Philippines -- Planning ; Emergency management -- Government policy -- Philippines
Abstract: [This article provides statements of Former President Marcos on the earthquake-damaged areas at the southern backdoor of the Philippines last August 16, 1976. He emphasizes that the government managers should be the first to observe the ethic of self-reliance as this will serve as a guide to build up the agencies and institutions handling natural calamities.]
pages: 1
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Creator: Agayo, Marcos
Language: English
Subject: Economic development -- Philippines; Sustainable development -- Philippines
Abstract: [This essay explains the various developments implemented in the Philippines. It highlights the development of 1) Natural resources, 2) Industrialization, 3) Population control, 4) Social Discipline, 5) Institutional Reform, and 6) Government Planning.]
pages: 2
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Creator: de Guzman, Raul P.
Language: English
Subject: Development planning
Abstract: [Since the attainment of political independence, the Philippines has accepted the commitment to achieve development goals and objectives. These goals and objectives have guided the efforts of the Philippine government and served as the bases for the formulation and implementation of development programs and projects to eliminate or minimize problems of malnutrition, unemployment, poverty and inequality in the country. It was in this context that the Four-Year Development Plan (FY 1974- FY 1977) of the Philippine government was formulated. The objectives of the plan include: 1) the promotion of social development; 2) the expansion of employment opportunities; 3) the attainment of a more equitable distribution of income and wealth; 4) the acceleration of economic growth; 5) the promotion of regional development and industrialization. ]
pages: 3
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Language: English
Subject: Philippines -- Civil Service Commission
Abstract: [This shows the decisions of Civil Service Commission in some cases in 1976 such as 1) On leaves of absence, 2) On cultural minorities, 3) On contractual's leaves, and 4) On maximum salaries.]
pages: 4
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Language: English
Subject: Philippines -- Government Service Insurance System -- Benefits
Abstract: [This article shows the wide array of benefits that the Government Service and Insurance System (GSIS) offers to its members. These benefits, aimed at promoting the welfare of government officials and employees, include retirement and pension annuities to retired civil servants, disability benefits, life insurance benefits to the heirs of the deceased government workers, Medicare benefits to the sick, employment compensation to those injured at work and the protection of properties.]
pages: 5
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Language: English
Subject: Tourism -- Philippines; Hospitality industry -- Philippines ; Philippines -- Department of Tourism; Presidential Decree No. 189
Abstract: [This article presents the issuance of Presidential Decree No. 189 where the government efforts in tourism development are expanded and integrated through the creation of the Department of Tourism (DOT).]
pages: 6
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Language: English
Subject: Southern Philippines Development Authority (SPDA)
Abstract: [The national government is investing on projects to develop the region. Former President Ferdinand E. Marcos issued Presidential Decree No. 690 (April 22, 1975) the Southern Philippines Development Authority (SPDA) to speed up the said development. The major projects of the SPDA are as follows: SPARE (Special Program of Assistance for the Rehabilitation of Evacuees) ; FMEP (Farm Machinery Equipment Pools) ; REAP (Rural Economic Advancement Program) ; MCCI (Mindeva Coco-Coir Industry Project) and CHRDP (Cotabato Human Resettlement and Development Program).]
pages: 7
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Language: English
Subject: Development planning -- Philippines
Abstract: [The objectives and some policy issues in each sector are identified to guide line agencies in their planning activities. Some of these are indicated to shed more light on some questions which may arise in each sector in the process of development. For simplicity and to highlight intersectoral linkages, the relation of certain issues affecting subsectors belonging to the major productive, social services, and support sectors are presented.]
pages: 8-9
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Language: English
Subject: Budget -- Philippines
Abstract: [Former President Marcos approved the budget priorities and ceilings to guide the preparation of the national government budget for calendar year 1977. New and emerging priorities were also identified.]
pages: 8-9
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Creator: Leynes, Maripi
Language: English
Subject: Inventions -- Philippines; Development Academy of the Philippines
Abstract: [This article feautres the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) projects which aims to identify, describe and develop intermediate/appropriate technology and community innovations. It proposes to study the Philippine invention system primarily focusing on the identification and description of local inventions and indigenous technology, the attendant processes of development and technology transfer, the instrument/vehicle of technology change, and identification of some research and development indicators through consultation and case study investigation.]
pages: 10
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Creator: Bayion, Jane
Language: English
Subject: Crime prevention -- Philippines; Crime and criminals -- Philippines -- Statistics
Abstract: [Several experts in criminal justice read papers and presided over plenary sessions during the three-day conference held at Camp Aguinaldo. Former President Marcos spoke at the closing ceremonies which he challenged the participants to formulate a national strategy to reduce crime.]
pages: 11
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Language: English
Subject: Land reform -- Philippines; Philippines -- Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR); Estrella, Conrado
Abstract: [This article contains an interview with DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella, discussing topics on land transfer, land valuation, and more.]
pages: 12
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Language: English
Subject: Sports -- Philippines; Physical education and training -- Philippines; Philippines -- Department of Youth and Sports Development; Presidential Decree No. 604 ; Duavit, Gilberto
Abstract: [This article contains a short interview with Secretary Gilberto Duavit, Presidential Assistant and Undersecretary of the Department of Youth and Sports Development (DYSD). This department was created by President Marcos in December 1974 under Presidential Decree No. 604.]
pages: 13
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Creator: Bayion, Jane
Language: English
Subject: Crime prevention -- Philippines ; Juvenile delinquency -- Philippines ; Juvenile delinquency -- Prevention
Abstract: [The social development dimension of any program for crime reduction has to do with (1) identification and dynamic use of factors with high causal significance to crime; (2) the imperatives of institutional restructuring for developmental change; (3) the need to find a workable level of discipline or freedom consistent with a well-ordered but compassionate society; and (4) the innovative and cooperative roles to be played by the welfare, both government and private services, in the criminal justice system.]
pages: 11
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Creator: Ces, Manuel H.
Language: English
Subject: Rebel returnees; Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)
Abstract: [Fifty-four (54) returnees, all former officers of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), have been subjected to military training for commissionship as 2nd Lieutenant in the regular army. They entered the School for Combat Arms (SCA) of the Philippine Army School Center and passed a course that serves as a step for them into a new life and direction.]
pages: 13
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Creator: Valencia, Teodoro F.
Language: English
Subject: Earthquakes -- Safety measures ; Natural disasters -- Philippines -- Planning
Abstract: [In this article, the author shares his views and suggestions on how the Filipinos need to prepare for the calamities like earthquakes, akes, floods, typhoons and cyclones. People are slow to react if they don’t know how. Panic overcomes thought. What we must strive to achieve is almost an automatic reaction to the challenge of danger. Otherwise, we are in danger of being overwhelmed by the fury of nature.]
pages: 16
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Creator: Lim, Estefania Aldaba
Language: English
Subject: Crime prevention -- Philippines; Juvenile delinquency -- Philippines
Abstract: [The social development dimension of any program for crime reduction has to do with (1) identification and dynamic use of factors with high causal significance to crime; (2) the imperatives of institutional restructuring for developmental change; (3) the need to find a workable level of discipline or freedom consistent with a well-ordered but compassionate society; and (4) the innovative and cooperative roles to be played by the welfare, both government and private services, in the criminal justice system.]
pages: 14
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