The document provides an overview of the Philippines, including its location in Southeast Asia, brief history of colonization by Spain and the United States, key facts about population, government, and economy. It also summarizes notable Filipinos who have made an impact, highlights of Philippine culture like food and festivals, important historical sites, natural wonders, beaches, and cities. The Philippines is described as a diverse archipelago with over 7,000 islands and a long history of influences from various Asian and European cultures.

1. By: Patrick Muga
Philippines (Filipinas)
“Pearl of the Orient Seas”
(Perolas do Mar do Oriente)

2. South East Asia

3. World Map

4. Philippine Map

5. Republic of the Philippines
 Flag
 Motto For God, People, Nature and Country
 Capital Manila
 Largest City Quezon City
 Official Language Tagalog, English
 President Benigno Aquino III
 Population 2010 census 92,337,852
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 GDP 2011 estimate - Total$390.408 billion
 Currency ₱ (PHP) Pesos
 Government Unitary Constitutional Republic
 Legislature Upper House –Senate, Lower House -House of
Representatives
 Time Zone UTC +8 ( Universal Time Coordinated)
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6. Brief History of the Philippines
 The Philippines (“Pilipinas”, “Philippine Islands”, “Las Islas Filipinas” ),
officially known as The Republic of the Philippines
 Sovereign country in Southeast Asia in the Western Pacific Ocean
 Positioned on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean, along the Ring of Fire
 Second-largest archipelago on the planet
 The 7,107-island archipelago was believed to be inhabited 67,000 years ago
based on recent discovery of the oldest Asia-Pacific remains called Callao Man
 Multiple ethnicities and cultures are found throughout the islands,
Austronesian peoples with Malay, Hindu, Chinese and Arabic influences.
 Colonized by Spain in 16th century for 300 years
 Ceded to USA in 1898
 Colonized by Japan during World War II
 National independence in 1946
 One of Southeast Asia's most free-wheeling democracies

7. Philippines’ Profile
 Area: 300,000 sq km (115, 830 sq miles), 7107 (islands slightly larger
than Arizona)
 Coastline: 36,289 km
 Climate: tropical marine; dry, northeast monsoon (November to
April); wet, southwest monsoon (May to October)
 Natural resources:
abundant natural resources timber, petroleum, nickel, cobalt, silver,
gold, salt, copper, natural gas and oil(on-going explorations),
geothermal energy, fertile agricultural land and rich marine resources,
tropical rain forests along many mountainous islands and narrow
coastal plains
 Natural hazards:
Typhoon belt, usually affected by 15 and struck by five to six cyclonic
storms per year and frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions(Mt
Pinatubo)

8. People Who Made Impact to the Philippines
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NATIONAL HERO, MARTYR,
POLYMATH, POLYGLOT,
NATIONALIST, NOVELIST,
SOCIAL AND POLITICAL
REFORMER
DR. JOSE PROTACIO RIZAL MERCADO Y ALONSO REALONDA
(JUNE 19, 1861 –DECEMBER 30, 1896)

9. Philippine Tourism
 Still remaining as top five tourist-generating countries are Korea, USA, Japan, China, and Taiwan.
The Korean market maintained its big lead over the other producers, contributing 1,060,000 visitors
for a share of 23.08% of the total tourist arrivals during 2012 This is a 16.04% increase compared to
last year’s arrivals.
 The US market captured 15.64% of the total arrivals or 672,000 visitors, growing at 6.35% compared to
last year’s figures during the same period. Meanwhile, visitors from Japan numbered at 418,000 or
9.11% of the total visitors, an increase of 3.85% from last year.
 The fourth and fifth biggest generating markets are China and Taiwan, which consequently got the
biggest double-digit growth rates of 77.53% and 37.49% respectively, comparing to last year’s figures.
China and Taiwan registered 400,000 and 240,000 visitor arrivals this year compared to last year’s
figures respectively.
 There are 30,000 Special Resident Retiree’s Visas (SRRVs) have been issued in 2012.
 Filipino Hospitality : Filipinos are naturally warm, friendly and hospitable. We have a ready smile
for everybody and our religious background that is predominantly Catholic makes service to others an
innate trait.
 WORLD-CLASS MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
In terms of medical services, our facilities are comparable to the best anywhere else. Our highly
trained medical personnel and caregivers are in demand all over the world not only for their
competence and expertise but most especially for the care and compassion they show to their wards.
Healthcare, a top priority of the senior market, is an expertise of the Filipino who is world-renowned
for his excellent healthcare practitioners.

10. People Who Made Impact to the Philippines
SEN. BENIGNO “NINOY” PRES. CORAZON “CORY”
AQUINO “FILIPINOS ARE AQUINO
WORTH DYING FOR! ASIA’S “ICON OF
DEMOCRACY”

11. President of the Philippines

12. FILIPINOS Who Excelled
GLORIA DIAZ – MISS UNIVERSE MARGIE MORAN – MISS UNIVERSE
1969 1973

13. Filipina Women
( New generation)

14. FILIPINOS Who Excelled
“BAYANIHAN” PHILIPPINE
FOLK DANCE COMPANY

15. FILIPINOS Who Excelled
Jessica Sanchez
American Idol 1st Runner up

16. FILIPINO’S Who Excelled
PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL
SINGERS “MADZ”
EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX FOR
CHORAL SINGING 1997 & 2007
CHAMPION
UNESCO ARTIST FOR PEACE

17. FILIPINO’S Who Excelled
PAENG NEPOMUCENO
6-TIME WORLD
BOWLING CHAMPION EFREN “THE MAGICIAN”
GUINNESS BOOK OF REYES
WORLD RECORDS BILLIARDS WORLD
CHAMPION

18. FILIPINO’S Who Excelled
MANNY “PACMAN” PACQUIAO
8-Division Boxing World
Champion
Fighter of the Decade 2000
World’s Best Pound for Pound
Fighter
WBO Welterweight Champion

21. Filipino Food
Pancit
“Sinigang”
Halo-halo
Rice Lechon
Balut

22. Fiesta Festival

23. Subic Naval Base
SUBIC Naval and
Air Stations
Shipwreck Kiteboarding
Diving

27. Beautiful Rivers

28. HISTORICAL SITE
CORREGIDOR ISLAND “THE
ROCK”
ISLAND FORTRESS – WW II

29. Leyte Historical Site
WWII: I shall return by: General Douglas Mac Arthur

31. HISTORICAL SITES
16TH CENTURY VIGAN
(WORLD HERITAGE SITE)

32. Old European Design Mansion

33. Island Hopping

34. 7 WONDERS OF THE WONDERS OF NATURE
PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER (PPUR)
WORLD HERITAGE SITE)

35. 7 WONDERS OF NATURE
PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND
RIVER (PPUR) , PALAWAN
WORLD HERITAGE SITE)

38. BEACH AND RESORT
El Nido, Palawan Managed Protected Area

39. BEACH AND RESORT
Kayaking
El Nido, Palawan
Managed Protected
Area Sailing

40. BEACH AND RESORT
Kayaking
Jackfish
El Nido, Palawan
Managed Protected Snorkeling
Area

41. BOHOL ISLAND
Kayaking
1268 Chocolate
Clownfish
Hills

42. BOHOL ISLAND
Kayaking
Tarsier – World’s
Smallest Monkey

43. BANAUE RICE TERRACES – IFUGAO PROVINCE
UNESCO
World Heritage Site
2000 Years Old
Terraces
1500m above sea level

47. Holy Mountain Mount Banahaw

48. Makati City
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50. Manila City

52. Manila Flooding

53. Quiapo Church

56. Philippine Beaches
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57. Philippine Beaches
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58. Boracay Philippine Beaches
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59. Enjoying the beauty of nature

60. River Boat Rides
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61. Swimming with Whale Sharks

66. Group Swimming with Friends

67. Philippine Family

68. Filipino Family

69. The End
And
Thank You for attending another diversity moment
Prepared by: Patrick S. Muga
Hope to see you again
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