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The indigenous religious beliefs of the Tagalog people (sometimes referred to as Anitism, [1] [2] or, less accurately, using the general term animism) were well documented by Spanish missionaries, [3] mostly in the form of epistolary accounts ( relaciones) and entries in various dictionaries compiled by missionary friars.
Epal in the context of Philippine politics is a pejorative used for politicians who habitually associate their name and/or likeness in government-funded projects. Etymology [ edit ] " Epal " is a Filipino-language colloquial term for " mapapel ", for attention grabbers, scene stealers, or people who crave a role ( papel ) in affairs that are ...
A shut-in is a person confined indoors, especially as a result of physical or mental disability. Agoraphobe. Recluse. Invalid, or patient. Hikikomori, a Japanese term for reclusive adolescents or adults who withdraw from social life.
Memorandum circulars (Filipino: Memorandum sirkular), according to Book III, Title I, Chapter II, Section 6 of Administrative Code of 1987, refer to the "Acts of the President on matters relating to internal administration, which the President desires to bring to the attention of all or some of the departments, agencies, bureaus or offices of ...
Communism. Communism in the Philippines emerged in the first half of the 20th century during the American Colonial Era of the Philippines. [1] Communist movements originated in labor unions and peasant groups. The communist movement has had multiple periods of popularity and relevance to the national affairs of the country, most notably during ...
ABS-CBN broadcast franchise, granted on March 30, 1995, expired on May 4 without a renewal, 2020. National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease and desist order on ABS-CBN, effectively ceasing broadcast operations on May 5. ABS-CBN Corporation filed petitions before the Supreme Court of the Philippines on May 7, seeking to nullify the ...
Cancel culture is a cultural phenomenon in which an individual deemed to have acted or spoken in an unacceptable manner is ostracized, boycotted, shunned, fired or assaulted, often aided by social media.
The Kapa-Community Ministry International ( Cebuano: Kabus Padatuon, lit. 'enrich the poor'; a.k.a Kapa) was one of the biggest financial investment fraud scandals in Philippine history. An estimated five million people including Noel were duped by the religious company Kapa-Community Ministry International, which promised a 30% monthly return ...