Item Type : Periodical
Description : The Republic is published fornightly by the Department of Public Information, Malacañang, Manila, for government managers.
Issue Date : Volume III (Issue No.8) 1-15 August 1978
Language : English
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Language: English
Subject: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Abstract: [This article features the Eleventh Ministerial Meeting of the five foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The strides made by ASEAN during the past year in implementing projects ranging from economic cooperation to education, from transport and communication to latyor, from trade to socio-cultural activities, constitute a happy augury of the future success of its other ventures.]
pages: 1
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Language: English
Subject: Marcos, Ferdinand E. -- 1917-1989 -- Speeches, addresses, etc.; Philippines. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Abstract: [Address of the Former President Marcos at the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 23 June 1978]
pages: 2
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Creator: Galang, Lilia C.
Language: English
Subject: Urbanization -- Philippines -- Region IV
Abstract: [Region IV combines in a single political unit five provinces in southwestern Luzon and the islands of Marinduque, Mindoro and Palawan. The five provinces - traditionally referred to as the Southern Tagalog region-are Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon and Rizal. The region has a total land area of 46,119 square kilometers and an aggregate population of 6,827,377 (as of the 1970 census). About 55 percent of Region IV’s population lives in urban centers, making it the most urbanized geographic unit in the country next to Metro Manila.]
pages: 3
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Language: English
Subject: Rizal (Province) -- Philippines
Abstract: [Rizal province is considered as one of gateways to Metro Manila. Because Rizal rings Manila, some of the city’s population has spilled over into the province. In 1978 census, Rizal’s population at 2,844,689, with an average density of 1,530 persons per square kilometer. This makes Rizal the most populous and most densely populated province in the country.]
pages: 3
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Creator: Trinidad, Juanita G.
Language: English
Subject: Political systems; Parliamentary government; Parliamentary practice -- Philippines
Abstract: [The never-ending process of political and social development continually exerts new demands and pressures on government and necessitates periodic reassessments of governmental structures and operations to ensure they respond to the changing conditions and needs of society. With the shift from a presidential to a parliamentary form of government and the conversion of departments into ministries, the second phase of the Integrated Reorganization Plan (IRP), formulated in 1972 by the Presidential Commission on Reorganization (PCR), is now under way. The plan was submitted to the Batasang Pambansa, which approved it in principle. This article comprises the interview with Dr. Armand V. Fabella, PCR Chairman, clarifying some aspects of the new system.]
pages: 4
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Language: English
Subject: Ethnic groups -- Politics and government; Philippines -- Culture; PANAMIN (Presidential Assistant on National Minorities) ; Elizalde, Jr., Manuel
Abstract: [This article features the statement of Panamin Secretary Manuel Elizalde, Jr., on the government’s policy toward Philippine ethnic groups. Topics on Spreading the gospel of literacy, Understanding the silent language, and Enriching Filipino Cultural Diet are also briefly discussed.]
pages: 5
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Creator: Iluminado, Varela Jr.
Language: English
Subject: Education, Bilingual -- Philippines; Minorities -- Education -- Philippines ; Ethnic groups -- Education -- Philippines
Abstract: [This article presents the government’s bilingual policy and bilingual education program for adults and school-age children of the minority groups. The goal is to promote among the country’s ethnic groups literacy both in their native languages and in the two official languages-Pilipino and English. It is believed that literacy in both languages would enrich their quality of life and help them participate more meaningfully in national life.]
pages: 5
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Creator: Hall, Edward T.
Language: English
Subject: Intercultural communication.
Abstract: [A non-verbal language... exists in every country of the world and among the various groups within each country. Most people are only dimly aware of this silent language, even though they use it every day. They are not conscious of the elaborate patterning of behavior which prescribes our handling of time, our spatial relations, our attitudes toward work, play and learning. In addition to what we say with our verbal language, we are constantly communicating our real feelings in our silent language-the language of behavior.]
pages: 5
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Language: English
Subject: Education, Bilingual -- Philippines; Minorities -- Education -- Philippines; Ethnic groups -- Education -- Philippines
Abstract: [This article highlights the launching of the bilingual programs by the Ministry of Education and Culture to Philippine ethnic groups. The said program is designed to promote literacy both in the native language and in the country’s two official languages -- Pilipino and English. ]
pages: 6-7
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Language: English
Subject: Time management
Abstract: [This article provides several ways to spend your time wisely.]
pages: 8
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Creator: Marcos, Agayo D.
Language: English
Subject: Information dissemination ; Communication; Participatory Campaign Strategy
Abstract: [Professor Mercado and students at Bicol College and the University of the Philippines’ Institute of Mass Communications devised an information campaign model which they called the Participatory Campaign Strategy, or PCS as a new solution to get their development messages across.]
pages: 9
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Language: English
Subject: Teachers; Learning modules
Abstract: [This article introduces the Learning Modules for Rural Elementary School Teachers, or LMREST, which allows teachers to keep up with the latest developments at the place and pace most convenient to them.]
pages: 9
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Language: English
Subject: Rice hulls as fuel; Cow dung
Abstract: [The Research and Technical Services Division of the National Meat Inspection Commission (NMIC) found a new way to use carabao dung and rice hulls as cooking fuels. The NMIC combines these two and molded it into briquettes and dried.]
pages: 9
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Creator: Castro, Myrna M.
Language: Filipino
Subject: Volcanoes -- Philippines; Hibok-Hibok (Volcano)
Abstract: [This contains a report on Hibok-Hibok Volcano and the devastation it caused to the people of Mambajao, Camiguin.]
pages: 10
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Language: Filipino
Subject: Philippines (Republic) -- Commission on Volcanology
Abstract: [This article provides brief background on the establishment of Commission on Volcanology. This agency collects geologic data, conduct investigation, and geological mapping on different volcanoes in the Philippines.]
pages: 10
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Language: Filipino
Subject: Volcanoes -- Philippines
Abstract: [This article shows the preparations of different government agencies on monitoring the activities of active volcanoes in the country.]
pages: 10
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Creator: Bautista, Marilag T.
Language: Filipino
Subject: Job satisfaction
Abstract: [This article provides encouragements on how can people become more productive in their work. It also states that curiosity is a vital aspect of one's life. This is necessary to avoid boredom, not just on the job, but in life as well.]
pages: 11
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Creator: Umali, Jose C. Jr.
Language: Filipino
Subject: Teachers -- Salaries, etc.; Filipino language; Personnel management; Government employees > Salaries, allowances, etc.
Abstract: [This article contains short commentaries on various topics such as 1) The Filipino language, 2) Teacher's salary, 3) LGU officials' salary, 4) Supervisor's seminars on management and human relations, and 5) Use of Bundy clock at work.]
pages: 11
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Language: English
Subject: Guitilen, Edith B. ; Bangalan, Nora G. ; Tuazon, Daniel ; Sumulong, Victor R.; Cueva, Eulogia ; Cuevas, Serafin R.
Abstract: [This article features people, their educational attainments and work achievements. ]
pages: 12
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Creator: Carillo, Evangeline N.
Language: English
Subject: Integrated Reorganization Plan (IRP); Local Government Units -- Officials and employees -- Training
Abstract: [The Integrated Reorganization Plan of 1972 created, among other things, a Career Executive Service program . The idea behind the program, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Civil Service Commission, was to build a core of "development-oriented career administrators,” men and women who, in making government their life work, would be professionals first and politicians second (if ever).]
pages: 12
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