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  2. List of Philippine mythological figures - Wikipedia

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    The following is a list of gods, goddesses, deities, and many other divine, semi-divine, and important figures from classical Philippine mythology and indigenous Philippine folk religions collectively referred to as Anito, whose expansive stories span from a hundred years ago to presumably thousands of years from modern times.

  3. Flora of the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    Lush vegetation in a forest in Palawan. The flora of the Philippines boasts a diverse array of plant species given its location in the great Malaysian flora. The Malaysian Phytogeographic zone is considered to be one of the most important centers for plant diversity because of the multitude and variance of species occupying that zone. [1]

  4. Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997 - Wikipedia

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    In 1909, in the case of Cariño vs. Insular Government, [1] the court has recognized long occupancy of land by an Indigenous member of the cultural communities as one of private ownership (which, in legal concept, is termed "native title"). This case paved the way for the government to review the so-called "native title" or "private right."

  5. Filipino alphabet - Wikipedia

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    The letters C/c, F/f, J/j, Ñ/ñ, Q/q, V/v, X/x, and Z/z are not used in most native Filipino words, but they are used in a few to some native and non-native Filipino words that are and that already have been long adopted, loaned, borrowed, used, inherited and/or incorporated, added or included from the other languages of and from the Philippines, including Chavacano and other languages that ...

  6. Filipino nationalism - Wikipedia

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    The Aguinaldo Shrine built in 1845 is where Philippine independence from Spain was declared on June 12, 1898.. Filipino nationalism refers to the establishment and support of a political identity associated with the modern nation-state of the Philippines, leading to a wide-ranging campaign for political, social, and economic freedom in the Philippines.

  7. Karakoa - Wikipedia

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    Karakoa were large outrigger warships from the Philippines. They were used by native Filipinos, notably the Kapampangans and the Visayans, during seasonal sea raids. Karakoa were distinct from other traditional Philippine sailing vessels in that they were equipped with platforms for transporting warriors and for fighting at sea. During ...

  8. Native Design - Wikipedia

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    Native Design is a British design and innovation company, based in London and San Francisco. [1] The company works in the areas of automotive,consumer electronics, telecommunications and healthcare.

  9. List of Philippine dishes - Wikipedia

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    Name Image Region Type Description Adobo: Nationwide Meat/Seafood/Vegetable dish Typically pork or chicken, or a combination of both, is slowly cooked in vinegar, cooking oil, crushed garlic, bay leaf, black peppercorns, and soy sauce, and often browned in the oven or pan-fried afterward to get the desirable crisped edges.