The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands located in Southeast Asia, between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea. It has a tropical maritime climate and is hot and humid year-round. The population is over 100 million, predominantly Roman Catholic, and languages include Filipino and English. The Philippines has a diverse landscape, with rainforests, mountains like Mt. Apo, and the longest river being the Cagayan River. Major tourist destinations include Boracay Island, El Nido in Palawan, and Siargao for surfing.

1. my country
the PHILIPPINES

2. The Philippine
in Filipino: Pilipinas
officially known as
the Republic of the
Philippines
, is a sovereign island
country in Southeast
Asia situated in the
western Pacific Ocean.
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The Philippine islands are an
archipelago of over 7,000
islands lying about 500 mi (805
km) off the southeast coast of
Asia.
The overall land area is
comparable to that of Arizona.
Only about 7% of the islands are
larger than one square mile, and
only one-third have names.
The largest are Luzon in the
north (40,420 sq mi; 104,687 sq
km),
Mindanao in the south (36,537
sq mi; 94,631 sq km),
and Visayas (23,582 sq mi;
61,077 sq km).
These are divided into 17
regions, 81

4. Geographical Condition
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Most of the mountainous islands are covered in tropical rainforest and volcanic in
origin. The highest mountain is Mount Apo. It measures up to 2,954 meters
(9,692 feet) above sea level and is located on the island of Mindanao. The
longest river is the Cagayan River in northern Luzon. Manila Bay, upon the shore
of which the capital city of Manila lies, is connected to Laguna de Bay, the largest
lake in the Philippines.
Manila de Bay
Laguna de Bay
Cagayan River
Mt. Apo, Dava

5. Climatic Condition
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The Philippines has a tropical maritime climate and
is usually hot and humid. There are three seasons:
tag-init or tag-araw, the hot dry season or summer
from March to May; tag-ulan, the rainy season from
June to November; and tag-lamig, the cool dry
season from December to February. The southwest
monsoon (from May to October) is known as the
Habagat, and the dry winds of the northeast
monsoon (from November to April), the Amihan.
Temperatures usually range from 21C (70F) to 32C
(90F) although it can get cooler or hotter depending
on the season. The coolest month is January; the
warmest is May.

6. Early Settlement
PRE HISPANIC COLONIZATION
The earliest inhabitants of the
Philippines lived some 40000 years
ago. Stone tools from ancient times
were found in Palawan. The age of the
tools is estimated to be about 30.000
years old.
The original people of the Philippines
were ancestors of the people known
today as Negritos or Aeta. They are
very small people with a dark skin and
curly brown hair.
In the tenth century Muslim
traders come from Kalimantan
(Indonesia) to the Philippines.
A few centuries later, the
Islam spread out in the southern
part of the Philippines. Until now,
the Islam is strong rooted on
Mindanao and the other (smaller)
islands of the southern part of the
Philippines.

7. Philippine History
HISPANIC-AMERICAN PERIOD
In 1521 the Spanish period started with the arrival of a small fleet in the
coastal waters of Mactan island, just east of Cebu island. It was Fernando de
Magellaes (Ferdinand Magellan), a Portuguese in service of the Spanish
King. He claimed the country for the Spanish King.
After the Spaniards succeeded in 1556 to break the last good organized
resistance, a long period of Spanish influence followed. The Spaniards ruled
the country and brought the Christian religion.
At the end of the nineteenth century, on April 25,1898, the United States
declared war on Spain. The battle took place in Manila Bay. On May 1 in 1898
the Spanish fleet was destroyed.
After the end of the American-Spanish war in 1898,
the Spaniards sold the Philippines and other colonial properties for 20 million
dollar to the Americans.
The Americans decided that the Filipinos were not yet capable to be
independent. A hostile period started. The United States needed more than
125.000 soldiers to subdue the Philippines. The Philippine rebels were forced to
retreat and were driven into northern Luzon. From here they started a guerrilla.
This "Philippine War of Independence" continued for two years and ended
when Aguinaldo was captured on March 23, 1901.
Only sporadic resistance continued until 1903.

8. Philippine History
AMERICAN AND PRE-WWII PERIOD
The Philippines was controlled by the
Americans from 1900-1942. In 1934 an
act was established, which made it
possible that the Philippines could have a
"Commonwealth of the Philippines". The
first president of this Commonwealth was
Manuel Quezon. The first president was
given certain power for some internal
affairs.
The Japanese army and rulers occupied
the Philippines from 1942 - 1944
Four(4) Governal-General Lead the
Philippine Governmnt: Gen. Masaharu
Homma, Gen. Shizuichi Tanaka, Gen.
Shigenori Kuroda and Gen. Tomoyuki
Yamashita.
The war in Philippine island ended in
December 1944 .
After 148 years when the Philippine
anthem called "Lupang Hinirang“ was
written, the Philippines was granted its
independence on July 4, 1946.

9. Population
PHILIPPINES
The population of the
Philippines is about 99
million, it is the 7th most
populated country in Asia
and 12th most populated
country in the world. An
additional 12 million
Filipinos live overseas,
comprising one of the
world's largest diasporas.
Multiple ethnicities and
cultures are found
throughout the islands
Ave. Annual Growth Rate:
1.82%
Fertility Rate:
2.96%
Life Expectancy at Birth by
Sex:
Male:

10. Religion
PHILIPPINES
The Philippines is a
secular nation with
a constitutional
separation of
church and state.
As a result of
Spanish cultural
influence, the
Philippines is one
of the
predominantly
Roman Catholic
countries in Asia.
More than 80% of
the population are
Christians:
Catholic Church UCCP Church Mosque Philippine Independent
Church
Iglesia Ni Cristo
Church

11. Language
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There are 175 individual languages in the
Philippines, 171 of which are living languages,
while 4 no longer have any known speakers.
According to the 1987 Philippine Constitution,
Filipino and English are the official languages.
Filipino is a standardized version of Tagalog,
spoken mainly in Metro Manila and other urban
regions. Both Filipino and English are used in
government, education, print, broadcast media,
and business. The constitution mandates that
Spanish and Arabic shall be promoted on a
voluntary and optional basis.[9]

12. Tradition and Customs
PHILIPPINES
Mano Po
When children or young people greet or say goodbye to
their elders they typically do so by taking the right hand
of the elder with their right hand and touch the back the
elder's hand lightly on their forehead. This act is called
Mano Po. It is a way to give respect to elders and I've
also understood it to be a way of accepting a blessing
from the elder. Mano is spanish for 'hand' while the word
Po is often used at the end of a sentence when
addressing elders or superiors.
Po
The word Po is often used when speaking with
an elder or to a superior. Typically, it is added to
the end of a sentence. For example, thank you
would be thank you po. In tagalog, salamat
means thank you. To an elder you would say
salamat po. The word po doesn't really have a
meaning but adds formality as a sign of respect.

13. Mahahalagang Konsepto sa Kulturang
Pilipino
IMPORTANT CONCEPTS IN FILIPINO CULTURE
pamilya
family
家族 Kazoku
pagtitiwala sa Panginoon
trust in God
神への信頼 Kami e no shinrai
pagiging magalang
being respectful, especially to older people
pagtitiis
perseverance, forbearance
忍耐力 Nintai-ryoku
tadhana
fate
運命 Unmei
utang na loob
debt of gratitude
恩義 Ongi
pakikiramay
showing compassion and sympathy
同情と共感を示す Dōjō to kyōkan o
shimesu
mabuting pagtanggap
hospitality
ホスピタリティー Hosupitaritī

14. Festival and Events
PHILIPPINES
January
Feast of the
Black
Nazarene
Quiapo, Manila
January (3rd
Sunday)
Sinulog Festival
Cebu City
August (3rd
Saturday)
Kadayawan sa
Dabaw
Davao City
Chinese New
Year
Nationwide
Kung Hei Fat
Choi!
March or April
Holy Week
Nationwide
Arabic
Calendar
Eid al Fitr
Nationwide
Nov. 1 & 2
All Souls Day & All
Saints Day
Nationwide
December 25 & Jan. 1
Christmas & New Year
Nationwide

15. Foods and Cousine
PHILIPPINES
Philippine cuisine has evolved over several centuries
from its Malayo-Polynesian origins to become a
mixed cuisine with many Hispanic, Chinese,
American, and other Asian influences that have been
adapted to local ingredients and the Filipino palate to
create distinctively Filipino dishes.
Dishes range from the very simple, like a meal of
fried salted fish and rice, to the elaborate, such as the
paellas and cocidos created for fiestas. Popular
dishes include lechón, adobo, sinigang, kare-kare,
tapa, crispy pata, pancit, lumpia, and halo-halo.
Some common local ingredients used in cooking are
calamondins, coconuts, saba (a kind of short wide
plantain), mangoes, milkfish, and fish sauce.
Filipino taste buds tend to favor robust flavors but the
cuisine is not as spicy as those of its neighbors.
Halo-Halo
Letchon (roasted pig)

16. Political System
PHILIPPINES
•Is A Republic
•79 Provinces And 117 Chartered Cities
•Independence Gained From Spain On June 12th, 1898
•Current Constitution Effective Only Since February 11th, 1987
Chief of State: President Benigno Aquino III
Chief of State Also Head of Government
Cabinet: Appointed by the President with consent of Commission of
Appointments
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Bicameral Congress (or Kongreso):
Consists of Senate (or Senado) 24
seats
House of Representatives
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Supreme Court :
15 Justices Appointed By
President on Recommendation
Serve Until 70 Years Of Age
Court of Appeals
Sandigan-bayan

17. Economy
PHILIPPINES
GDP
growth
5.7% 1Q(2014)
GDP per
capita
$2,790 (2013)
$4,681 (2013) (PPP) per capita
GDP by
sector
agriculture (12.3%), industry (33.3%), services
(54.4%)
Inflation
(CPI)
2.1% (August 2013)

18. Tourist Destination
PHILIPPINES
Boracay Island
El Nido,
Palawan
Underground Cave,
Palawan
Magellans Cross,
Cebu
Butanting Watch,
Cebu
Cloud 9,
Siargao

19. Tourist Destination
PHILIPPINES

20. salamat po!
thank you!
domo arigato gozaimasu