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  2. Philippine Centennial - Wikipedia

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    The implementation of the Philippine Centennial is largely overseen by the administration of President Fidel V. Ramos. It was part of Ramos' program Philippines 2000 which envisions the Philippines as a newly industrialized country by the year 2000. [3] The government body which organized the centennial was the National Centennial Commission (NCC).

  3. Philippine debut - Wikipedia

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    The debut (/ d ɛ ˈ b uː /) is a traditional Filipino coming-of-age celebration which celebrates a young woman's 18th birthday, the age of maturity in the Philippines.Although also reaching legal maturity at 18, a Filipino man may mark his own debut on his 21st birthday, albeit with less formal celebrations or none at all.

  4. List of government-issued identity documents of the Philippines

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    Philippine Statistics Authority: Married Filipino citizens [1] National identity card Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID: Philippine Statistics Authority: Filipino citizens and non-Filipino citizens with permanent residency [4] NBI clearance: National Bureau of Investigation [5] Overseas Employment Certificate

  5. Birthday customs and celebrations - Wikipedia

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    A child's birthday party may be held at the family's home or in a public place. Soft drinks are often had alongside water and both sweet and savory foods are typically served to the guests. In many cultures, a birthday cake is served. Birthday parties for children often feature entertainment, costumes, party games, and a theme.

  6. Public holidays in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    Philippine cities, municipalities, or barangays, often observe one or more holidays. Being a predominantly Catholic country, these are usually the feasts of the locale's one or more patron saints. Secular observances usually mark a government's founding day or the birth or death of a prominent native.

  7. Chinese Filipinos - Wikipedia

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    Chinese schools in the Philippines, which were governed by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China , were transferred under the jurisdiction of the Philippine government's Department of Education. Virtually all Chinese schools were ordered closed or else to limit the time allotted for Chinese language, history and culture subjects ...

  8. Bonifacio Day - Wikipedia

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    Bonifacio Day is a national holiday in the Philippines, commemorating Andrés Bonifacio, one of the country's national heroes. He was the founder and eventual Supremo of the Katipunan, a secret society that triggered the Philippine Revolution of 1896 against the Spanish Empire. It is celebrated every November 30, the birth anniversary of Bonifacio.

  9. National symbols of the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    The national symbols of the Philippines consist of symbols that represent Philippine traditions and ideals and convey the principles of sovereignty and national solidarity of the Filipino people. [1] Some of these symbols namely the national flag , the Great Seal , the coat of arms and the national motto are stated in the Flag and Heraldic Code ...