The document provides an overview of the Philippines through an international speaker profile of Leandro Venturina. Some key facts about the Philippines include: - It has a population of over 94 million and its capital and largest city is Manila. Major languages are Filipino and English. - Notable landforms include the Banaue Rice Terraces, Manila Bay, and Mayon Volcano. Popular holidays include Christmas and Easter. - The economy has traditionally depended on agriculture (rice and corn) but tourism is growing. It faces issues including claims over territory from China and a debate over divorce law and reproductive health. - Culturally, it is predominantly Catholic and Filipino culture includes traditions like

1. PHILIPPINES
-named after King Phillip I of Spain (1478 –1506)
KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY –
KNOW YOUR WORLD

2. INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER PROFILE
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Leandro Venturina
Graduate Studies
Statistics
Bulacan, Philippines
Still pursue teaching
career in Math and
Statistics

3. PHILIPPINES

4. COUNTRY QUICK FACTS
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Full name: Philippines
Population: 94.8 million (2011)
Capital: Manila
Largest city: Quezon City (where I taught)
Area: 300,000 sq km (115,831 sq mi)
Major language: Filipino, English (both are official)
Dialects/ Local Language: More than 40 different languages
Major religion: Catholic Christianity, Islam
Life expectancy: 66 yrs (men), 73 yrs(women)
Monetary unit: Philippines peso
Main exports: Electric machinery, clothing, food, live
animals, timber, chemicals
• GNI per capita: US $2,210 (World Bank 2011)

5. LANDFORMS OR HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT
EVENTS
Banaue Rice Terraces
Manila Bay
Makati Business District
Palawan Island
Pangasinan Hundred
Mayon Volcano

6. LANGUAGE:
• HELLO (Kamusta) GOOD BYE (Paalam)
• YES (Oo)
NO (Hindi)
• THANK YOU (Salamat)
• YOUR WELCOME (Walang Anuman)
• PLEASE (Pakiusap)
• I LOVE YOU (Mahal Kita)
• HOW ARE YOU? (Kamusta ka ka?
• EXCUSE ME (Makikiraan)
• I AM SORRY (Hindi ko Sinasadya)

7. PHILIPPINES
•LEADER: President: Benigno “Noynoy”
Aquino
: son of former Lady-President
•GOVERNMENT: Republic, Presidential
system, Constitutional republic,Unitary state
•VOTING AGE: 18

8. CURRENT EVENTS OR KEY ISSUES
• Divorce Law
• Reproductive Health Bill
• Claim of Sabah Territory (part of Sultanate of
Sulu)
• Claim of Scarborough Shawl against China

9. ECONOMICS
 What products or services is your country known
for? Rice and corn. Tourism is also a growing
industry because of the natural/ historical
landmarks.
 What kinds of products are imported to your
country? Chocolates and
 What kinds of products are exported from
your country? Raw materials like coconut
meat, coffee beans and sugar cane.
 What is the economy like today in your
country? Slowly growing.

10. EVERYDAY-ECONOMICS
• Currency- Banking- Cultural Financial Literacy- loans,
credit cards, cash…
• Jobs – what age do young people start working - kinds of
jobs ? At least high school graduate/ 16 yrs. old.
• Students and money- Impact for this age group?- do kids
get an allowance? Work? Parents provide everything
basically.

11. RELIGION(S)
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Catholic
Muslim
Buddhism
Taoism

12. GENDER- ROLE OF GIRLS / BOYS –
MEN/WOMEN
• How is it growing up as boy or girl in family and
society?
• Dress

13. NATIONAL FESTIVALS-HOLIDAYS
EVENTS

14. FOOD

15. CONTEMPORARY CUSTOMS- MUSIC - DANCE – SPORTS &
TRADITIONS

16. EVERYDAY LIVING
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Typical Day- schedule : 8 am- 4 pm
A School Day/Week- 11-12yrs old
Study-Homework
Extracurricular
Family Life- traditional housing- extended familyPets / Wildlife- Attractions to visit-amusement parkszoos-parks etc.

17. SIMILARITIES-DIFFERENCES
• Wrap up with what they notice- similar their
country to us- differentFuture- Where do they see themselves- 5-10 years
from now
Why is the international exchange important to them
Conversation- what has the class learned from their
presentation- most surprising-

18. LINKS
• Learn more- social media in their countrywebsites with more info- music- city- travel
• News Media