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PHILIPPINES -named after King Phillip I of Spain (1478 –1506)

PHILIPPINES -named after King Phillip I of Spain (1478 –1506). KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY – KNOW YOUR WORLD. International Speaker Profile . Leandro Venturina Graduate Studies Statistics Bulacan, Philippines Still pursue teaching career in Math and Statistics. Philippines.

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PHILIPPINES -named after King Phillip I of Spain (1478 –1506)

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

  2. International Speaker Profile • Leandro Venturina • Graduate Studies • Statistics • Bulacan, Philippines • Still pursue teaching career in Math and Statistics

  3. Philippines

  4. COUNTRY QUICK FACTS • 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 Mayon Volcano Palawan Island Pangasinan Hundred Islands

  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) • 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-HOLIDAYSEVENTS

  14. FOOD

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

  16. Everyday Living • Typical Day- schedule : 8 am- 4 pm • A School Day/Week- 11-12yrs old • Study-Homework • Extracurricular • Family Life- traditional housing- extended family- • Pets / Wildlife- Attractions to visit-amusement parks-zoos-parks etc.

  17. Similarities-Differences • Wrap up with what they notice- similar their country to us- different- Future- 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 country- websites with more info- music- city- travel • News Media

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