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The Philippines:. with thousands of islands. A country. -. www@ef.com. I. It's Location. in. Asia. The Philippines is located in the southeastern portion of Asia. Her neighbor on the north is the Republic of China, Taiwan or
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The Philippines: with thousands of islands A country - www@ef.com
I. It's Location in Asia The Philippines is located in the southeastern portion of Asia. Her neighbor on the north is the Republic of China, Taiwan or Formosa), while on the west is Vietnam. Further west is Thailand. Immediately to the south of the Philippines is Indonesia and to the southwest are Malaysia and Singapore.
the LAND surface 115,800 square miles 40,530 square miles it's 5,749.86 square miles 36,670 square miles area The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands.
three MAJOR islands http://www.smmallofasia.com/moa/index.php?p=1097 Luzon Manila Visayas Cebu City Mindanao
Cebu City It is the oldest city in the Philippines and abound in cultural heritage that dates back to the early conquest by Spain several hundred years ago. Located on the eastern shore of Cebu province in Central Visayas lies Cebu city, the Queen City of the South. Cebu city is an important metropolitan center in the country second only to Metropolitan Manila.
Cebu city is one of the most important cultural centers in the Philippines. This was mainly brought about by Spanish influences, of which religion plays a very important role in the shaping of the city's structure. Cebu abounds with religious objects and structures; one of these is Magellan's Cross which is the city's most famous landmark. This cross was brought by Spain's Ferdinand Magellan in 1952 when he arrived in the country. It is presently housed in a chapel in Magellan street between City and Colegio del Santo Niño and is revered by Filipinos.
II. It's Government The System of Government These islands are divided into provinces, which are run like states in the United States. Each province is ruled by a governor, a vice governor, and members of the provincial board. Each province is composed of cities, towns, and barrios
FROM PHILIPPINE independence TO RAMOS REGIME • The United States, as provided in the Jones-McDuffie law of 1934, granted independence to the Philippines on July 4, 1946. • The Roxas Administration (1946-1948). inaugurated as first president of the new republic was Manuel A. Roxas, who defeated then-President Sergio Osmena, Sr., in the April 1946 national election. (Osmena was elected vice president in 1935 and succeeded Quezon to the presidency after the latter died while in exile in the United States.)
and LEADERS Philippine Presidents 1st President of the PhilippinesTerm of Office: June 12, 1898 – April 1, 1901 EMILIO AGUINALDO: He was the first Philippine President for the Philippine Republic. He ruled from 1898 till 1901. He was the first Philippines leader who fought against the Spain. He also fought for Philippines Independence against the United States.
2nd President of the PhilippinesTerm of Office: November 15, 1935 –August 1, 1944Vice President: Sergio OsmenaBirth: August 19, 1878Place: Baler, Tayabas MANUEL QUEZON: He ruled Philippines commonwealth for the first time, which was established under United States in 1935, from 1935 till 1944. He was the statesman and the leader of independent movement.
3rd President of the PhilippinesTerm of Office: October 14, 1943- August 17, 1945Vice President: NoneBirth: March 9, 1891Place: Tanauan, BatangasDeath: November 6, 1959 SERGIO OSMEÑA: He was the ruler of commonwealth of Philippines. He ruled from 1944 till 1946 and was also the founder of Nationalist Party.
4th President of the PhilippinesTerm of Office: August 1, 1944 – May 28, 1946Vice President: NoneBirth: September 9, 1878Place: Cebu City, CebuDeath JOSE LAUREL: He became the president of Philippines during World War II with the occupation of Japanese.
5th President of the PhilippinesTerm of Office: May 28, 1946 - April 15, 1948Vice President: Elpidio QuirinoBirth: January 1, 1892Place: Roxas City, CapizDeath: April 15, 1948 MANUEL ROXAS: He ruled from 1946 till 1948. He was the first president of Independent Republic of Philippines
6th President of the PhilippinesTerm of Office: April 18, 1948 - December 30, 1953Vice President: Fernando LopezBirth: November 16, 1890Place: Vigan, Ilocos Sur ELPIDIO QUIRINO: He was political leader and second president of the independent republic of Philippines who ruled from 1948 till 1953.
7th President of the PhilippinesTerm of Office: December 30, 1953 - March 17, 1957Vice President: Carlos GarciaBirth: August 31, 1907Place: Iba, ZambalesDeath: March 17, 1957 RAMON MAGSAYSAY: He was a successful leader who was an idol of masses and a true champion of democracy. He ruled from 1953 till 1957.
8th President of the PhilippinesTerm of Office: March 23, 1957 - December 30, 1961Vice President: Diosdado MacapagalBirth: November 4, 1896Place: Talibon, BoholDeath: June 14, 1971 CARLOS GARCIA: He was known for his famous austerity program and policy, this leader ruled from 1957 till 1961. Strong ties were maintained with US and non-communist Asian countries during his era.
9th President of the PhilippinesTerm of Office: December 30, 1961 - December 30, 1965Vice President: Emmanuel PelaezBirth: September 28, 1910Place: Lubao, PampangaDeath: April 21, 1997 DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL: He ruled from 1961 till 1965. He was a diplomat, politician, economist, lawyer, poet and intellectual.
10th President of the PhilippinesTerm of Office: December 30, 1965 - February 25, 1986Vice President: Fernando Lopez (1965-1972), Arturo Tolentino (1986)Birth: September 11, 1917Place: Sarrat, Ilocos NorteDeath: September 28, 1989 FERDINAND MARCOS: He was a politician and lawyer and ruled under martial law from 1981 till 1986.
11th President of the PhilippinesTerm of Office: February 25, 1986 - June 30, 1992Vice President: Salvador LaurelBirth: January 25, 1933Place: ManilaDeath: August 2009 CORAZON AQUINO: She was the first president women of Philippines who ruled the country from 1986 till 1992.
12th President of the PhilippinesTerm of Office: June 30, 1992 - June 30, 1998Vice President: Joseph EstradaBirth: March 18, 1928Place: Lingayen, PangasinanDeath: Still Living FIDEL RAMOS: He was the president of Philippines from 1992 till 1998. His administration focused on a program whose aim was to uplift Philippines as an industrialized country.
13th President of the PhilippinesTerm of Office: June 30, 1998 - January 20, 2001Vice President: Gloria Macapagal-ArroyoBirth: April 19, 1937Place: Tondo, ManilaDeath: Still Living JOSEPH ESTRADA: He was a director and film actor who became the president in 1998 till 2001. He resigned after impeachment trial.
14th President of the PhilippinesTerm of Office: January 20, 2001 – June 2010 Vice President: Teofisto Guingona (2001-2004), Noli de Castro (2004-Present)Birth: April 5, 1947Place: San Juan, Metro ManilaDeath: Still Living GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO: The daughter of late Diosdado Macapagal and second woman president of Philippines, she became the president in 2001
15th President of the PhilippinesTerm of Office: June 2010 – Present Vice President: Jejomar C. Binay : June 2010 –at present Birth: February 8, 1960 Place: Manila Death: Still Living d' inheritor IncumbentBenigno S. Aquino III June 30, 2010 - Present
III. It's People • As of 2009, the estimated population is 92,226,600 people. • The Negrito form a minority of the population. • The majority of Filipinos (about 95%) are made up of various ethno linguistic *Austronesian or Malay ethnic groups who descended from a population of * Taiwanese aborigines, who settled in the Philippines about 6,000 years ago. *Mestizos, those of part Filipino descent mixed with Spanish, American, Chinese, and other ethnic groups form a minority of the population.
IV. It's Language • The most commonly spoken language is Filipino which is a de facto language based on the Tagalog dialect. • Filipino and English are the official languages. • Additionally, there are between 120 to 170 distinct indigenous Filipino languages (depending on their classification), a dozen of which have over one million speakers. • Spanish and Arabic are recognized as voluntary and optional languages in the Philippine constitution.
V. It's Religion • Christianity ( 80%) is the main religion, with Roman Catholicism making up the majority of the population. • Other religion ( 5 %) • Islam ( 5 %) • Buddhism • Hinduism • atheist
VI. It's Education • Education in the Philippines is based on both Western and Eastern ideology and philosophy influenced by both Spain and the United States. Filipino children enter public school at about age three, starting from • Nursery up to Kindergarten. • Elementary school (6 to 7 years). • High school (4 years). • College Entrance Examinations (CEE), after which they enter University (3 to 5 years). • Other institutions include Private school, Preparatory school, International school, and Science High School. @ School year in the Philippines starts from June, and ends in March with a two-month summer break from April to May, one week of semestral break in October, and a week or two during Christmas, and New Year holidays.
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The national symbol of thePhilippines - www@ef.com
flashback in the early Filipinos -
national flower Jasminum Sambac
national food Raosted pork or litson
national dance Carinosa A danced with Maria Clara dress and Barong Tagalog for it is a Maria ClaraSpanish Dance.
Eskrima, Arnis and Kali refer to a class of Filipino martial arts that emphasize weapon-based fighting with sticks, blades and improvised weapons. national sport
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