In nearly a few days from now, the great flood that struck and killed so many lives will be one its one year anniversary. Where were you when the tragedy Ondoy had brought to the Greater Manila Area happened? It was so tragic that it gave me so much fear, and had left me wondering on why these things happened to us? Were you as afraid as I am then? Are you still filled with questions on why things such as this tragic flood happen if God is really watching over us? Have you ever wondered if you are
The Oak Ridges Moraine is one of the last natural areas in southern Ontario which we can preserve for future generations. The Moraine has many natural resources that our city will need for the future. It also is has over nine hundred species of animals, many of which are rare or endangered. Lastly, there are numerous of other places to build homes on without harming twelve thousand years of history. Ruining the beautiful Oak Ridges Moraine would be a mistake because it provides many natural resources
The District of Peel region is working in Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon with 1.4 million inhabitants from various nations of the world (Peel Region 2015). The Region of Peel has the administration with the distinctive ethnic society of around 143,000 of the business organizations (Peel Region 2015). Indeed, the Peel region achieves success in training, business, transportation, and more, but this is only the tip of the iceberg because the Peel region faces several social issues. The social problems
III. Business Environment As a franchise of Noodles and Company looking to open in the Greater Toronto Area there are many environmental elements to be taken into account when considering the structure of the franchise. Firstly, the most important factor to consider is that the overall success of Noodles and Company as an entire company and a franchisor will impact the success of the franchise. This means that if the business as a whole is doing well and develops a healthy image and marketing campaign
Transit users are those who also walk, and in metropolitan areas in particular, lower-income populations tend to use transit if it is accessible (LaChapelle & Frank, 2009). Moreover, effective public transit promotes other health-related benefits for others in high-density areas, who experience less car pollution (LaChapelle & Frank, 2009). This perspective is an ecological argument that understands active living and
Infrastructure and Economic Prosperity A famous Canadian geographer was once quoted saying, “ …any region which has a well developed transportation and communication network also enjoys a high degree of economic prosperity…”. This statement has sparked much controversy between geographers, as well as economists. The argument is, is there a direct link between a developed infrastructure and economic prosperity. Without a doubt, there is a direct link between economic prosperity and a well-developed
widened roads were to manage the relentless flow of traffic (Penfold, S. 2004). Widening of expressways and arterial roads allowed really allowed people to reach facilities at greater distances. Hotels, restaurants, malls and small fast food outlets provided cab services, these developments distinguished inner city from the suburb areas. However, as convenient as this was, it was damaging to the public transit. street cars were common in the city, but cars were cheaper and efficient so most Canadian used
humanity. Its first bloodletting of that season of the Devil occurred on the warm evening of June 28, 1984, when an earth-bound Lucifer found his way into the small Glassel Park apartment of 79-year-old Jennie Vincow. Throughout the Los Angeles area a damp humidity had oppressed the air that day, and when the evening came and the temperature slightly cooled, Jennie left her window open to invite what little breeze there might be into her flat. Like a fallen leaf, decayed and tossed from its
being afraid every night that an unknown man could break in rip your family apart. There were many prolific serial killers throughout the seventies and eighties that struck fear in many people. In that time only one man was terrorizing the greater Los Angeles area. In the span of one year from June 28, 1984 until August 24, 1985 Richard Ramirez killed sixteen people going as far as seventy six miles south of Los Angeles. He was known as the “Night Stalker”. Richard Ramirez was born on February 29
Earth’s population is increasing, and areas which are already home to millions are continuing to expand. As these cities continue to grow, when the population reaches a certain point it is referred to as a megacity, a megacity is a metropolitan area with a total population of 10 million plus. These megacities are so large that they are becoming out of control settlements, cities like Los Angeles and Tokyo are being forced to expand upwards due to having to accommodate for the thriving population
According to National Economic and Development Authority, the traffic demand in Metro Manila is at 12.8 million trips. 69% of these total trips are done using public transport yet only 22% of the road space is occupied by public vehicles. The other 78% of road space is taken by private vehicle. Traffic is widely common in any county. However, the traffic in Metro Manila, the capital of the Philippines, has escalated so much that it resulted into congestion. Congestion can be defined as overcrowding;
can say that quality health care is leaning towards the rich in our country, which far different from that of the poor. The poor cannot afford to pay quality health care and rely on government facilities that are usually lacking or in some remote areas, there are no health care facilities at all. Although Philippines is faring well in improving health outcome compared to neighboring countries, regional disparities are still evident. Inequities in accessibility, availability
achievement of apparent peace in the eyes of many Filipinos. We can always hear the news of war, bombing, kidnappings and the most affected by these are the displaced people living in the affected areas. This reality that still continues and hinders the development for a more progressive Mindanao has a greater impact on the lives of the indigenous people. The Asian Development Bank defined indigenous people as “should be regarded as those with a social or cultural identity distinct from the dominant
de Legazpi the first Governor-General. Legazpi selected Manila for the capital of the colony in 1571 because of its fine natural harbour and the rich lands surrounding the city that could supply it with produce. The Spanish did not develop the trade potential of the Philippine's agricultural or mineral resources. The colony was administered from Mexico and its commerce centered on the galleon trade between Canton and Acapulco in which Manila functioned secondarily as an entrepot. Smaller Chinese
Ignorance, Poverty, Desperation and Pressure Doctor Rodolfo Guiang mentions that “there are four reasons why people in the rural areas still adhere to these old beliefs and practices, and these are ignorance, poverty, desperation, and remorse of conscience for breaking tradition” (xvii). It is almost self-explanatory as to why ignorance and poverty could still attribute to the rampant belief of superstition and the solution to both these problems are clearly seen but the latter two are more difficult
the impacts are not generally the same throughout Southeast Asia, they differ accordingly. A dichotomy will be used to compare the different impacts of the Great Depression has had on differing countries; differing experiences of cities and rural areas and last but not least, the different social classes. Long term ... ... middle of paper ... ...reliminary Reexamination, Journal of Asian Studies, vol. 45, no. 5, pp. 995-1205. * Boomgaard, P. and Brown, I. (ed.), 2000, Weathering The Storm: The
may be given to the counselee to prove or disprove the counselor's initial findings. It may be too early to judge the counselee right away but this may help the counselor in the totality of the sessions. 4. The counselor needs to determine, with greater accuracy, the nature of the emotion and experience that is behind the counselee's current difficulties by further detailed examination of the latter's history. Some of the issues and patterns raised in the questionnaires or tests may be raised and
open to things that can excel to the learner. Other factors that influence learning contain emotions, context and social relationships. Schools here in Metro Manila usually used a demonstrative strategy
in South East Asia, in the Western part of the Pacific Ocean, and surrounded by The Sulu Sea, South China Sea, and the Philippine Sea. Among the 7,107 islands, it is broken down into three main geographical divisions, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Manila is the capital, although Quezon City is the most populated. Unfortunately, the Philippines lies on the Pacific Ring Of Fire, meaning the consequences result in earthquakes, and typhoons. With the country expanding over 115,831 square miles, the Philippines
Provision of Care Services’, Gender and Development Discussion Paper Series Number 16. World Bank and Asian Development Bank. (2005). Decentralization in the Philippines: strengthening local government financing and resouce management in the short term. Manila: World Bank and Asian Development Bank.