Roxas
Americannoun
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When a bag of wild rice costs $20, “you end up going to a fast food place instead to feed your family,” Roxas said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2022
On his phone, Villarias, 36, has a photo of the resolution that established a permanent marker dedicated to the pioneers who “displayed their selfless dedication, perseverance and diligence” in making Roxas what it is today.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 11, 2022
Roxas, garbed in a bone-white zipper vest, grey top and grey parachute pants wields a near 7-inch-long silver weapon called the Keyblade.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 17, 2018
In 1947, the president of the Philippines at the time, Manuel Roxas, provided a crucial vote at the United Nations to create the state of Israel.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 2, 2018
In one of these came Don Francisco Roxas y Oñate, Oidor of Mexico, as inspector of the Royal Audience, and other tribunals; and his office to continue two years.
From An Historical View of the Philippine Islands, Vol I (of 2) Exhibiting their discovery, population, language, government, manners, customs, productions and commerce. by Martinez de Zuniga
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