This document discusses several key aspects of Philippine culture and history. It notes that the Philippines was the first republic in Asia and had a unique cultural heritage as a predominantly Christian nation in Asia. It also discusses the population growth over time, social classes, major languages, and the good and bad traits of Filipinos according to one observer. The document emphasizes that the Philippines is an important and unique nation because of its gift of faith, arts, sciences, and culture and that Filipinos must embrace their diversity and help tribal peoples.

1. By: Novelyn Ferrer

2. The people their character and their culture.
Features of a country.
People
People.
is the
Land.
most
Government.
important…
Independence.
…is control
over nature
and society…
According to Mencius a Chinese philosopher…
“the people is the most important element in a nation;
the spirit of the land are next; the leaders are the least
important.”
This is because God made man to have
“DOMINION”.

3. Filipino as leader
in Asia.
“shows how unique
and important our
nation has been”
Unique Nation with a cultural
heritage.
Nation with gift of Faith and
a gift of music.
The First Republic in Asia.
Received training for selfgovernance and
democracy.
Lead the Asian world in
building school, universities
and other facilities.
The largest English speaking
nation and the most open
for foreign influence.

4. 80,000,000
65,000,000
50,000,000
40,000,000
20,000,000
10,000,000
5,000,000
1990
1925
1950
1970
1980
1990
2000

5. 82,841,515 is the population in 2002.
Develop and Protect
National Resources.
Control Population
growth.
Economic
Problems.
Population
Problems.
The number of young
people make up 40%
of our population.
Migration of other
nation to have a
better life.

6. Social
Classes Religion Language Education
Rich class
• “oligarch” 10% of the population
• 90% wealth of the country.
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Middle class
• 20% of the population
• The professionals (Doctors, Lawyers, Teachers, Accountant, et. al.
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Poor class or the Lower class
• 70% of the population
• They share only 10% of the wealth
• Earn only enough for basic needs
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7. Social
Classes Religion Language Education
Philippines is the only Christian country in Asia.
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Christians
93% of the people.
83% catholic
7.6% Aglipayans
2.3% Protestants
Iglesia Ni Kristo founded by Felix Y. Manalo.
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Islam
1.6 million followers.
Second largest religion in the country.
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Pagans Religion
Followed by tribal minorities
0.03% followers

8. Social
Classes Religion Language Education
55 native languages and 142 dialects, apart from English and Japanese surveyed by Richard
Pitman, an American linguistic.
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8 Principal native languages.
Cebuano - 24.39% of the people.
Tagalog - 23.83%
Ilocano – 11.14%
Hiligaynon or Ilonggo – 9.99%
Bicolano – 6.96%
Waray-waray – 4.62%
Kapangpangan – 3.43%
Pangasinan – 2.26%
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9. Social
Classes Religion Language Education
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Filipino are fond of education. The parents are willing to work hard in order to send their
children to school.
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There are 50 universities both state and private.
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University of Santo Tomas in Manila, the oldest University in the country.
Founded in 1511, 26 years older than Harvard University, the oldest University in America.
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10. :
Jhon Foreman said “The Filipino has many good qualities which go far to make up for his shortcomings.”
Good traits
Bad traits
Intelligent
Quick perception
Talents
Gentle
Friendly
Cheerful
Close family ties
Hospitality
Gambling and betting
Fatalism – bahala na!
Self-pride
Cheating
Lack of perseverance – ningas
cogon
Maňana habit

11. Cultural Minorities
• Northern Tribes: The Ifugaos, The
Bontocs, The Kankanays, The
Ibaloys, The Tinguins, The
Kalingas, The Gaddangs, and the
Negritos.
• -some practice head hunting, but it
has now been stopped.
• Mindoro Tribes: Mangyans, peace
loving musical people. They farm
and hunt.
• Southern tribes of Mindanao and
Sulu:
Maranao, Ilanumusugand, Samal, All
Muslims, and
Subanon, Bukidnon, and many
more…

12. Science and Technology
Filipino Women
 The twin keys which unlock the
Occupy a high place in the of
door of Industrial progress
society, politics and the profession.
modern time.
Enjoy the political rights with men.
 Filipinos are among the best
Leonard Wood said:
inventors and scientist among the
world.best men in the Philippines are the women.”
“the
• The yoyo
Noted for its beautiful women
• the Florescent light
Mrs. Corazon Cojuanco Aquino, first Lady
• The of the buggy – used by the
President Moon Philippines.
American Astronauts.

13. • We are important and unique nation in the world
because God made us to have a gift of faith, the
arts, sciences, communication and culture.
• The only Christian in Asia.
• Filipinos have both good and bad characteristics, like
any other nation on earth.
• We must befriend and help the tribal peoples to
improve their lives and to know God’s son Jesus.
• We must love an understand one another even if we
speak different languages and have different customs.
• The Philippines is a good training ground for
missionaries because here we can already practice
the ways to share the gospel with many different
people.

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