Last
updated: 22 March 2004
Tagalog
Also
Known As: Pilipino (Filipino/Philipino)
Language Family: Western subfamily
Malayo-Polynesian language family (also
called Austronesian languages)
Location: Official Language of Philippines; predominate language of Metro
Manila and Luzon; also spoken in Bulacan, Batangas, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon,
Cavite, Mindoro, Marinduque, some parts of Nueva Ecija, and Puerto Princesa.
Related Languages: Strong Spanish
and English influence on vocabulary
but syntax, grammar of original preserved.
RAPID
REFERENCE
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Official
Government Portal of the Republic
of the Philippines
The official website for Philippine government with links to information
about Agriculture, Defense, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Foreign
Affairs, Health, Justice, Labor & Welfare, Technology, etc.
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Tagalog
Lessons
Includes: Introduction to Thematic Activities, Beginning Tagalog Lessons,
Intermediate Thematic Lessons, and Intermediate Grammar Lessons. A very
impressive site!
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Tagalog
101
Subtitled "Tagalog for Beginners," headings include: The Tagalog
Language, Pilipino: The
National Language, General words and phrases; Lesson titles: On the road,
The good life, Downtown, Health and Fitness, Around town, Specific needs,
Emergencies. Also: English-Tagalog Dictionary, Appendix
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Tagalog:
Interactive Language and Filipino
Culture Resources
Produced at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, this extensive
site includes: Table of Tagalog Verbs, Filipino Folk Beliefs, Tagalog Terminologies,
Online Dictionaries, Vocabulary Lessons, Culture Essays, Bibliographic
Sources, and more.
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Philippines
- A Country Study
Exceptionally
detailed presentation from
the Library of Congress. Includes
sections on: Geography, Society,
Economy, Government and Politics,
Very detailed History and Historical
Development, Contemporary Trends,
etc.
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes
- Philippines
Background Notes are updated/revised as they are received from regional
bureaus and are added to the database of the Department of State web site.
Categories include: Geography, People, History, Government, Political Conditions,
Economy, Defense, Foreign Relations, US Relations, and Travel/Business.
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BBC
News Country Profiles - Philippines
Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic
background of countries; also biographic sketches of leaders, essay on
media, and historic timelines. They also include audio and video clips
from the BBC archives.
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United Nations Homepage
Includes links to UN
NewsCenter, which includes headlines in latest developments in
Peace and Security, Economic Development, Humanitarian Aid/Refugees, Environment/Shelter,
Human Rights, Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food Security,
Culture/Education.
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International
Monetary Fund - Philippines
Latest developments in Peace and Security, Economic Development, Humanitarian
Aid/Refugees, Environment/Shelter, Human Rights, Women/Children/Population,
Health/Poverty/Food Security, Culture/Education.
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The World Trade Organization
"The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization
dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements,
negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world's trading nations and ratified
in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters,
and importers conduct their business." Includes detailed information on Members
and Observers - Philippines (Member).
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World Health Organization
- Philippines
About WHO" "The World Health Organization, the United Nations
specialized agency for health, was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective,
as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the
highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution
as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely
the absence of disease or infirmity."
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Amnesty
International - Philippines
Amnesty International is a champion defender of human rights worldwide.
Familiarity with a given country's human rights issues can provide a unique
insight into many other aspects of its culture and politics.
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Human
Rights Watch - The Philippines
Human
Rights Watch is dedicated to
protecting the human rights
of people around the world. The "Info
by Countries" link on
the homepage provides index
to individual countries where
the organization finds abuses.
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U.S.
Commercial Service - Philippines
" The Country Commercial Guides (CCG) are prepared by US
Embassy Staff once a year and contain information on the
business and economic situation of foreign countries and the
political climate as it affects U.S. business."
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TradePort
Country Library - Philippines
From About: "TradePort is designed to be an easy-to-use tool offering one
place to go for comprehensive trade information,
trade leads, and company databases."
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Energy
Information Administration Country
Analysis Briefs - Philippines
From About: "The Energy Information Administration (EIA), created
by Congress in 1977, the a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of
Energy. We provide policy-independent data, forecasts, and analysis to
promote sound policy making efficient markets and public understanding
regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and environment."
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USAID
- Philippines
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) "is an independent
agency that provides economic, development and humanitarian assistance
around the world in support of the foreign policy goals of the United States."
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Lonely
Planet World Guide - The Philippines
The
people at Lonely Planet are not your typical
travel guides. They're bright and on top
of situations in the countries they write
about. A lot can be learned from them.
Typical headings include: Introduction,
Facts for the Traveler, When to Go, Events,
Money and Costs, Attractions, Off the Beaten
Track, Activities, History, Culture, Environment,
Getting There and Away, Getting Around,
and Further Reading and Related Weblinks.
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TVRadioWorld
- Philippines
About: "TvRadioWorld is an informational directory dealing with radio
and television broadcasters worldwide." Site allows you to bookmark
favorite radio stations for listening.
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