Sampaloc
Encyclopedia
Sampaloc is the Filipino
term for tamarind
and the name of certain locations in the Philippines
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Filipino language
This move has drawn much criticism from other regional groups.In 1987, a new constitution introduced many provisions for the language.Article XIV, Section 6, omits any mention of Tagalog as the basis for Filipino, and states that:...
term for tamarind
Tamarind
Tamarind is a tree in the family Fabaceae. The genus Tamarindus is monotypic .-Origin:...
and the name of certain locations in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
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- Sampaloc, ManilaSampaloc, ManilaSampaloc is a district of Manila which is primarily a residential and educational center. Part of the Malacañang Palace is located in Sampaloc. The University of Santo Tomas, University of the East Manila are part of the University Belt to name a few, the famous Dangwa flower market at Dimasalang...
- Sampaloc, QuezonSampaloc, QuezonSampaloc is a 5th class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 13,534 people....