The Philippines Population The Philippines population is made up of over 100 million people, which makes it the twelfth most populated country in the world. The Philippines has a two percent growth rate increase each year, which makes it one of the fastest growing countries in the world. Languages Filipino people have over 120 to 175 different languages that are spoken in the 7000 small islands that make up the Philippines. Out of the 175 languages that are spoken in the Philippine’s, there are
The Philippines is a tropical country consisting of islands, with amazing landscapes, coral waters, and tropical forests. It’s home to the emerald rice fields, smoldering volcanoes, fuzzy water buffalos, and happy-go-lucky people. The tropical country consists of 7,107 islands. It has a population of 99 million people, which is the 7th most populated country in Asia, and the 12th most populated country in the world. The country withholds two official languages, Filipino, and English, along with
The Philippines, an island country in the Pacific, is a warm tropical paradise to many. The Philippine archipelago consists of 7,107 islands; located in many of the Southeast Asia’s bodies of water: the South China Sea, Philippine Sea, Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, and Luzon Straight. The Filipino country is a topical marine with monsoons from the north east from November through April and from the southwest from May to October. It is mainly a mountainous country with narrow to extensive coasts. Although
The Philippines is bordered by the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It has three major island groups which are the Luzon, the largest island and where the capital is located; Visayan, and Mindanao. Eleven islands make up 94 percent of the Philippine landmass, and two of these--Luzon and Mindanao--measure 105,000 and 95,000 square kilometers, respectively. They, together with the cluster of the Visayan Islands that separate them, represent the three principal regions of the archipelago (many
Glimpse of the Philippines Philippines hailed as The Pearl of the Orient Seas because of its natural resources. And out of all the precious stones that exist in the world, pearl−with its beaming beauty and simplicity is abundant in the land. And parallel to the stone that the country represents, Philippines is the reflection of innocence with strength that comes from its ability to blend well in almost any circumstances. Three hundred years after the Spaniards colonized the Philippines, the latter
division, and an archipelago—Philippines. The Philippines is rich with history and culture. From people to food, rich tales and history envelopes it. Thus, the history on how this country discovers and experience is no keep under wraps. However, the development of our political history is quite unclear or perhaps sometimes neglected. Discussing it could strengthen or helps us understood our political system. In this paper, we would discuss the development of Philippine government, on how it has undergone
Philippine History Spanish Colony 1565 - 1898 Ferdinand Magellan set out from Spain in 1519 on the first voyage to circumnavigate the globe with five ships and a complement of 264 crew. Three years later in 1522, only the one ship, the Victoria, returned to Spain with 18 men. The Philippines were the death of Magellan. The expedition sighted the island of Samar on March 16, 1521. Magellan was welcomed by two Rajas, Kolambu and Siagu. He named the islands the Archipelago of San Lazaro, erected
prostitution “Crow Bar” in Subic Bay in the western Philippines. Many of the bars, established in that area, are packed with older foreign men, looking to engage in sexual affairs with younger Filipinas. Arthur has been known for pulling girls from high school and forcing them into the prostitution. He has denied it publicly, but reporters with hidden cameras caught him admitting to all allegations. Although, prostitution is illegal in the Philippines, it thrives in parts of capital Manila filled with
Poverty In the Philippines The rich, the middle class, and the poor; are described by the way we live and the amount of money one has. There are many different ways of describing what poverty is, whether it is by how you live or how much money you have. What is poverty and what does it mean to be poor? Not many of us know the true meaning of these terms. Poverty is an issue dealt with throughout the world, but we are not all aware if its conditions. Poverty is a very serious problem around
Introduction of Philippine people The Philippine Islands, an archipelago of 7,107 islands located between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, is a country with a multitude of seven major ethnic groups and eight major dialects. In this regard, there exist subgroup differences as in other cultures, with respect to an individual’s ethnicity, dialect, and education, as well as age and gender. While there exist subgroup differences in cultural values, there remain a number of values that have
Generally, textbooks, articles, and essays talk about America’s “occupation,” “supervision” or “intervention” in the Philippines. They seem to be afraid to use the word “colonization.” According to Webster’s Dictionary the definition of colonization is, “The colonial system of political government or extension of territory, by which one nation exerts political control over another nation, territory, or people, maintaining the colony in a state of dependence, its inhabitants not having the same full
Let me introduce you to my very own culture, Philippine culture. My country consists of 7,107 islands surrounded by water. Philippine culture had been influenced by many countries because of colonization during world war. We believed even before the colonization happened, we already have our own culture that has been passed down from our ancestor. First let us talk about our family in the Philippines, Family is the center of our life, we value are family more than anything, therefor even after we
Annexation in the Philippines Imperialism is a topic that has changed world History for hundreds of years. American imperialism was a controversial topic during the late 1800’s. One of the largest pieces of American imperialism was the Spanish American War. It was fought in 1898 and won by the Americans. Early in the war there were multiple battles in Cuba, but the more relevant battles took place in the Philippines. The Filipinos had been fighting against the Spanish for multiple years before
The Philippine War I don’t believe the Philippine War was justified. There are more ways than war to solve the annexation of the Philippines. I agree on some of the policies, but not all of the policies, that were in place during that time period. I believe the war was not justified for a number of reasons. The ratio of dead to wounded was higher than it was in the civil war which is considered one of the saddest wars in this country’s history. In the civil war, the ratio was one wounded to five
The 8 Essential Tips When Visiting Manila, Philippines Manila is globally known as the capital of the Philippines. But behind all that formality Manila is a cultural and historical hub for locals and tourists alike. Since this city was heavily involved during the Spanish occupation and the liberation of the country, a lot of its history still lingers in the air. Nevertheless, one cannot simply arrive in Manila and say that it will be a breeze visiting all its must-see sites. There are a lot of things
Philippine Bureaucracy I. A POLITICAL SYSTEM DEFINES ITS BUREAUCRACY: That the Philippine government has consistently failed in satisfying the needs and growing expectations of the Filipino people is a fact rather than a perception. What is widely perceived however, is that such failure of government is only due to the inefficiency of its bureaucracy to produce and deliver public goods and services. To accept the perception that the inefficiency of the bureaucracy is the main culprit in the
For years, the people of the Philippines have been in grave danger of a horrible condition. They are suffering from malnutrition, an unhealthy imbalance in an individual’s diet which may result from a lack of certain nutrients being consumed or starvation (Board). Malnutrition has been an issue there for many years as a result of the country’s overwhelming poverty rates (about 27.9 percent of the populace) depriving its people of food, and raging typhoons (such as Super Storm Haiyan) have only exasperated
com/). Douglas MacArthur was an American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army and was also Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s. He played a massive role in the Pacific during World War II. This quote relates to how powerful wars are and how they can have tremendous impact on the country. The Philippines is an example of a country whose people had been greatly impacted during the Philippine-American War, which took place between 1899-1902. People were affected by
The first inhabitants of the Philippines arrived from the land bridge from Asia over 150,000 years ago. Throughout the years, migrants from Indonesia, Malaysia, and other parts of Asia made their way to the islands of this country. In the fourteenth century, the Arabs arrived and soon began a long tradition of Islam. Many Muslims are still living in the Philippines today. In 1521, Magellan claimed the land for Spain, but was killed by local chiefs who did not want Spain’s inhabitance. However, the
Republic of the Philippines, also known as the Philippines, has a very colorful past, culture, and people. This essay discusses the Philippine nation and its people to better inform the American military personnel on what to expect during interaction with this nation in times of either peace or war. Subjects covered in this essay include: geography, infrastructure, military conflicts, weather considerations, civil considerations, and people of the Philippines. Geographically, the Philippines consist of