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A Country Study: Philippines
Philippines
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Preface
Country Profile
Country
Geography
Society
Economy
Transportation and Communications
Government and Politics
National Security
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Historical Setting
Early History
The Early Spanish Period, 1521-1762
The Decline of Spanish Rule, 1762-1898
Trade with Europe and America
Chinese and Chinese Mestizos
The Friarocracy
The Development of a National Consciousness
José Rizal and the Propaganda Movement
The Katipunan
The 1896 Uprising and Rizal's Execution
Spanish-American War and Philippine Resistance
Outbreak of War, 1898
The Malolos Constitution and the Treaty of Paris
War of Resistance
The First Phase of the United States Rule, 1898-1935
A Collaborative Philippine Leadership
The Jones Act
Economic and Social Developments
The Tenancy Problem
Resistance Movements
The Commonwealth and the Japanese Occupation
Commonwealth Politics, 1935-41
World War II, 1941-45
Independence and Constitutional Government, 1945-72
Economic Relations with the United States after Independence
Security Agreements
The Huk Rebellion
The Magsaysay, Garcia, and Macapagal Administrations, 1953- 65
Marcos and the Road to Martial Law, 1965-72
Proclamation 1081 and Martial Law
The New Society
Crony Capitalism
From Aquino's Assassination to People's Power
The Old Political Opposition
The Catholic Church
The Business Elite
The Left
The Armed Forces
United States Reactions
The Snap Election and Marcos's Ouster
Chapter 2 - The Society and Its Environment
PHYSICAL SETTING
THE CLIMATE
POPULATION
Population Growth
Migration
Population Control
Ethnicity, Regionalism, and Language
Historical Development of Ethnic Identities
Language Diversity and Uniformity
The Lowland Christian Population
Muslim Filipinos
Upland Tribal Groups
The Chinese
Social Values and Organization
Rural Social Patterns
Urban Social Patterns
The Role and Status of the Filipina
Religious Life
Historical Background
Roman Catholicism
Indigenous Christian Churches
Iglesia Filipina Independiente
Iglesia ni Kristo
Protestantism
Islam
Ecumenical Developments
Church and State
Education
Historical Background
Education in the Modern Period
Health and Living Standards
Chapter 3 - The Economy
Political Economy of Development
Economic Development Until 1970
Martial Law and its Aftermath, (1972-86)
The Aquino Government
Economic Planning and Policy
Development Planning
Fiscal Policy
Monetary Policy
Privatization
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
Agricultural Geography
Agricultural Production and Government Policy
Rice and the Green Revolution
Coconut Industry
Sugar
Land Tenancy and Land Reform
Livestock
Forestry
Fishing
Industry
Manufacturing
Mining
Energy
The Service Sector
Finance
Transportation
Telecommunications and Postal Services
Tourism
Employment and Labor Relations
Labor Force and Employment
Labor Relations
Economic Welfare
Extent of Poverty
Causes of Poverty
International Economic Relations
International Trade
Foreign Investment
External Debt
Development Assistance
Political Economy of United States Military Bases
Chapter 4 - Government and Politics
Government Structure
Constitutional Framework
National Government
Executive Department
Legislative Department
Judicial Department
Local Government
Organization
Regional Autonomy
Politics
The Inheritance from Marcos
The Rise of Corazon Aquino
The Coalition Comes Undone (1986-87)
The President and the Coup Plotters
Political Parties
Opposition Parties
Progovernment Parties
Voting and Elections
The Return of Old-Style Politics in the Countryside
Church-State Relations
Civil-Military Relations
Military Factions
Vigilantes
The Media
Unsolved Political Problems
Foreign Affairs
Filipino Nationalism
Relations with the United States
Relations with Asian Neighbors
Malaysia
Vietnam
Japan
China
Relations with the Soviet Union
Relations with the Middle East
Chapter 5 - National Security
The Armed Forces in National Life
Historical Background
External Defense
Political Role
The Counterinsurgency Campaign
Recruitment and Personnel
Defense Spending and Industry
The Structure of the Armed Forces
Organization and Training
Army
Navy
Air Force
Philippine Constabulary
Reserves and Auxiliaries
Uniforms, Ranks, and Insignia
Salary and Benefits
Foreign Military Relations
Intelligence and Security Agencies
Public Order and Internal Security
The Communist Insurgency
Ideology and Strategy
Development of the Revolutionary Movement
Leadership and Organization
Political Organizing and Front Groups
Military Operations and Tactics
Financing and Foreign Support
The Moros
Crime
Law Enforcement
Penal Law
Criminal Procedure
The Correctional System
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