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  2. History of the Philippines (1946–1965) - Wikipedia

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    On the 4th of July, 1946, an independent Philippines was born. It became the successor to the U.S. under the treaties of 1930. On July 15, 1946, the United Kingdom annexed the State of North Borneo and, in the view of the United Kingdom, became the sovereign power with respect to what had been the State of North Borneo. [14]

  3. Social work - Wikipedia

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    Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work.

  4. Diosdado Macapagal - Wikipedia

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    Diosdado Pangan Macapagal Sr. GCrM, KGCR (Tagalog: [djosˈdado makapaˈɡal]; [1] September 28, 1910 – April 21, 1997) was a Filipino lawyer, poet and politician who served as the ninth President of the Philippines, serving from 1961 to 1965, and the sixth Vice President, serving from 1957 to 1961. He also served as a member of the House of ...

  5. Carlos P. Garcia - Wikipedia

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    Carlos P. Garcia. Carlos Polestico Garcia KR (Tagalog: [ˈkaːɾ.los poˌlɛːs.tɪˈxo gɐɾˈsiː.ɐ]; November 4, 1896 – June 14, 1971), often referred to by his initials CPG, was a Filipino teacher, poet, orator, lawyer, public official, political economist, guerrilla and Commonwealth military leader who was the eighth President of the ...

  6. Secretary of Social Welfare and Development - Wikipedia

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    Gracio Gonzaga. Formation. January 21, 1899. (125 years ago) (1899-01-21) Website. www.dswd.gov.ph. The secretary of social welfare and development (Filipino: Kalihim ng Kagalingang Panlipunan at Pagpapaunlad) is the head of the Department of Social Welfare and Development and is a member of the President's Cabinet. [1]

  7. Department of Social Welfare and Development - Wikipedia

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    Website. www.dswd.gov.ph. The Philippines ' Department of Social Welfare and Development (Filipino: Kagawaran ng Kagalingan at Pagpapaunlad Panlipunan, [2] abbreviated as DSWD) is the executive department of the Philippine Government responsible for the protection of the social welfare of rights of Filipinos and to promote the social development.

  8. History of social work - Wikipedia

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    Before the rise of modern states, the Christian church provided social services in (for example) the Mediterranean world. When the Roman Emperor Constantine I endorsed Christianity in the 4th century, the newly legitimised church set up or expanded burial societies, poorhouses, homes for the aged, shelter for the homeless, hospitals, and orphanages in the Roman Empire.

  9. Television in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    GMA Network: Launched on October 29, 1961, by American journalist Robert Stewart under the name Republic Broadcasting System (RBS), it was the fourth television station launched in the Philippines. The network was shut down on September 23, 1972, due to martial law but returned in December of the same year after it was allowed by the government.