The document provides information about the Philippines, including: - Basic facts about the country such as its location in Southeast Asia, population of over 92 million, and official languages of Tagalog and English. - A brief history noting Spanish colonization for 300 years starting in the 16th century, then American control and Japanese occupation during WWII before independence in 1946. - Key figures that impacted the Philippines like national hero Jose Rizal and former presidents Corazon Aquino and Benigno Aquino. - Cultural aspects such as Filipino hospitality, world-class healthcare, Filipino foods, and sites of natural beauty, history, and tourism across the 7,000+ island nation.

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

2. 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
 GDP 2011 estimate - Total$390.408 billion
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 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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DR. JOSE PROTACIO RIZAL MERCADO Y ALONSO REALONDA
(JUNE 19, 1861 –DECEMBER 30, 1896)
NATIONAL HERO, MARTYR,
POLYMATH, POLYGLOT,
NATIONALIST, NOVELIST,
SOCIAL AND POLITICAL
REFORMER

9. Rizal Park

10. 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.

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

12. President of the Philippines

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

14. University of the Philippines 1908
The University has produced a significant number of public figures and officials since its founding.
Seven Philippine Presidents have attended courses in the University either as undergraduate or
postgraduate students; 13 Chief Justices; 36 National Artists and 34 National Scientists are also
affiliated with the University

15. Filipina Women
( New generation)

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
GUINNESS BOOK OF
WORLD RECORDS
EFREN “THE MAGICIAN”
REYES
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

20. A Filipino-American through his mother's side, he is the first Asian American head coach
in the history of the four major North American sports leagues and the first Asian
American head coach to win an NBA championship.[
Erik Spoelstra Miami Heat Head Coach

21. Jessica Sanchez
Runner-up on the eleventh season of the reality show American Idol

22. Filipino Food
LechonRice
“Sinigang”
Balut
Halo-halo
Pancit

23. Philippine Jeppney

24. Manila Airport

25. Subic Naval Base
SUBIC Naval and
Air Stations
KiteboardingShipwreck
Diving

29. Beautiful Rivers

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

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

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

34. Old European Design Mansion

35. Island Hopping

36. 7 WONDERS OF THE WONDERS OF NATURE
PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER (PPUR)
WORLD HERITAGE SITE)

37. 7 WONDERS OF NATURE
PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND
RIVER (PPUR) , PALAWAN
WORLD HERITAGE SITE)

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

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

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

43. Chocolate Hills

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

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

49. Taal Volcano

50. Holy Mountain Mount Banahaw

51. Makati City
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53. Philippine Condominiums

54. Condo Amenities

55. Manila City

57. Quezon City

58. Manila Flooding

59. Manila Flooding

60. Quiapo Church

61. Manila Cathedral 1571

64. Philippine Beaches
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65. Philippine Beaches
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66. Boracay Philippine Beaches
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67. Famous Sunset in Manila

68. River Boat Rides
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69. Swimming with Whale Sharks

70. Cebu Beach

71. Diving in Philippines

75. Ilocos Norte

77. Group Swimming with Friends

78. Philippine Family

79. Filipino Family

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