The Philippines is in Southeast Asia and was discovered in 1521 by a Spaniard named Ferdinand Magelan and in 1565 Miguel Lopez de Legazpi created the first settlement in this country that lasted about three-hundred years until after World War Two when the Treaty of Manila made the Philippines its own country. Today the Philippines is the 12th most populated country in the world and occupies a space of 115,831 square miles. The country consists of over seven-thousand islands with a tropical maritime
fought in a war that resulted in the annexation of the Philippines. The Filipinos had helped in the fight against Spain in hopes for freedom, and instead were given a new ruler, America. The United States should not have annexed the Philippines because it goes against the original American morales, America betrayed the Filipinos, and the people are not from the same ethnicity or region as Americans. To start with, by annexing the Philippines, America went against the original guidelines that had
The Philippine culture history can be boiled down into two parts; the Pre-Colonial Era and the Colonial Era. In the Pre-Colonial Era, our tribal ancestors culture was primarily dependent on the resources they had and the deities they revered. Due to the lack of scientific advancements at the time, these natives conjured conceptions and beliefs that shaped their views of the world around them, and this echoed to their culture. In the Colonial Era, the addition of more foreign views radically changed
Location The Republic of the Philippines in the western Pacific Ocean, made up of the Philippine Islands and a part of the Malay Archipelago. It is at 13 degrees North and 122 degrees East. Situated about 750 mi (about 1210 km) east off the coast of Vietnam, the Philippines is separated from Taiwan to the north by the Bashi Channel. The country is made up of 7100 islands, and only about 460 are more than 1 sq mi (2.9 sq km) in area. Eleven islands have an area of more than 1000 sq mi (more than 2600
Background of the Study Systematics and taxonomy involves identifying and resolving relationships among species. But with species today being more taxonomically complex, integrating molecular technology as an alternative tool in species identification has helped systematic s gain new perspective in evolutionary studies .Taxonomy has always been the forefront in the study of life and forever will be (Wheeler 2004). And with the increase in the development within the field of molecular biology and
has been present and rampant in the Philippines for the past few years especially in areas surrounding Metro Manila. To clarify the term land conversion, it is defined by the Department of Agrarian Reform as “the act of authorizing the change of the current use of a piece of land into some other use” (Nantes 130). In this context, it would be focus on the conversion of agricultural land into some other use. A brief history of land conversion around the region could be traced to the various developments
fault for causing tension? China is pushing an imperialistic agenda but the US is against them for self fulfilling interests. Instead of some belief in the rule of law and international treaties the US only wishes to maintain its control of the region. The smaller nations surrounding the Sea are stuck in the middle of two giants over who gets to guide their actions. How soon might China take the step and declare an ADIZ in the South China Sea? Reports from the government suggest at the latest
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
Philippines’ famous landforms The Philippines famous landforms are many and include the famed Chocolate Hills in Bohol , the famous rice terraces in Benguit, the Maria Cristina Water Falls (this is one of Philippines famous landforms and is know to be one of the world’s highest water falls) in Mindanao and of course the Palawan Underground River. One of the best known Philippines famous landforms are the Chocolate Hills in Bohol. The Chocolate Hills are a unique geological landform located in
THE SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTES UNDER VIEW OF INTERNATIONAL LAW Introduction The features in the South China Sea (‘SCS’) have become the root of tensions and conflicts in the region for years. Generally, that is the dispute on territory and sovereignty over ocean in whole or in part by countries in region. The case has dominated headlines for more than four decades not only because it complicatedly involves ‘multiple claimants contend over issues of sovereignty’ but also because it raises awareness
My Culture Philippines The Philippines is a country with a diverse and rich culture and history. Philippines is in Southeast Asia with Vietnam, Taiwan, China, and the islands of Indonesia being the closest countries. Its culture was influenced heavily by Spain, Mexico, and the US, but its inhabitants before the Philippines was under the rule of Spain was influenced by China, Japan, India, and the Middle East. It is known for its tropics, biodiversity, and rich culture. Two well known dishes are
something 3. Express Said or given in a clear way Of a particular kind Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Northern Philippines I. Ilocos Region A.Dish B.Recipe Central Philippines II. Visayas Region A.Dish B.Recipe Southern Philippines III. Mindanao Region A.Dish B.Recipe Introduction Filipino cuisine when a man discover “the first
Introduction In January 1995, the Philippines joined the globalized trade, and since then Philippines lost its rich culture and land, economic globalization had a colossal negative impact to the nation. The Philippines is in an upheaval, as economic growth from globalization has caused an immense social gap and distress in the nation’s health system. One can argue that economically, it is flourishing due to foreign currency remittance, but the Philippines still lags behind its Southeast Asian neighbours
Typhoon Yolanda, or internationally known as Typhoon Haiyan, struck the central part of the Philippines but greatly affected the eastern part of Visayas region on November 8, 2013. According to PAGASA it has a maximum sustained winds of not less than 250 kph, gusts up to 312 kph, and a 21 feet storm surge. According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), it is said to be the strongest typhoon that has made a landfall to date, and probably the typhoon that has the most number
The Philippines is located in Southeastern Asia, closest to Taiwan to the north and Malaysia and Indonesia to the south. The country is an island chain between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea that is east of Vietnam; it is made up of 7,107 islands (Steinberg, 1994). In the past, the Filipinos have acknowledged two religions – Islam and Christianity. Islam was first introduced to them soon after the growth of Arab commercial schemes in Southeast Asia in the fourteenth century (Forbes-Lindsay
Philippine Music Philippines is one of the most beautiful countries in South East Asia. It has a diverse culture and traditions influenced by the conquerors of the country. It is the country that is known for hospitality and generosity. According to Cayabyab’s 2008 Philippine Music, the diversity of ethnic musical traditions arises from several significant historical accidents. The Americans, Japanese, and Spanish are some of those who have a very great influence in the Philippine music. These conquerors
research paper it will discuss one of the most important maritime security issues happening today which not only affects the United States, but also an entire region, the South China Sea. In a region of huge global trade, natural resources and a fight amongst countries, leaves a great concern of the economic stability for not only the region but also the world. In this paper it will cover the topics associated with international maritime law, the implications of how the South China Sea dispute is
The Philippines has long been a country with a struggling economy. Ever since World War II, they have struggled to have a steady government and labor system. Independence did not bring any social changes to the country. The hacienda system still persists in the country, where large estates are farmed by sharecroppers. More the half the population are peasants and 20 percent of the population owns 60 percent of the land. Although the sharecropper is supposed to receive half of the harvest, most
first reached Philippines. Throughout the whole trip, they have always put us as priority before them themselves. There and then, I realised that it is a part of their culture and customs. Henceforth, I began to look into the Philippines hospitality and spirit to find out more about it. Philippines spirit is all about being resilient, which is defined as “tending to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change”. (Merriam Webster, n.d.) Before I continue with the Philippines spirit, just
The Philippines are archipelagic in geographical manner, its tourism sector has a wide range of activities to offer. Diversity is very prominent to take note of its 7107 islands that varies not just in tourist destination but in cultural aspect as well. However, in the early 2000’s tourism industry has not been at its peak as its neighboring countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam. Thus, the birth of the WOW Philippines campaign to integrate and boost the Philippine tourism