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The Philippines


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General PopulationPopulation in Different RegionMigrationIndigenous People (Minorities)Historical FoundationsReligions Social Environment


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The estimated population of the

Philippines in 2012 is 103,775,002.The population is growing by about

1.73 percent a year, giving the

Philippines one of the worldshighest population-growth rates.


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Ilocos (I)5,172,900

Cagayan Valley (II)3,051,487

Central Luzon (III)10,159,300 Calabarzon (IV-A)11,904,100

MIMAROPA (IV-B)2,559,790

Bicol (V)5,109,798

Western Visayas (VI)7,578,000

Central Visayas (VII)7,029,300


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Eastern Visayas (VIII)3,912,936

Zamboanga Peninsula (IX) 8,643,968

Northern Mindanao (X)3,952,437 Davao (XI)4,156,653

SOCCSKSARGEN (XII)3,829,081

Caraga (XIII)2,293,480

National Capital Region11,552,100

Muslim Mindanao4,120,795


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There were two significant migration trends thataffected population figures in the 1970s and the

1980s.

The first was the trend of migration from villageto city

The second trend of migration consisted of

resettlement from the more densely to the less

densely populated regions


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The indigenous people of the

Philippines consists of a large

number of ethnic groups living

in the country. They are the

descendants of the originalinhabitants of the Philippines who

have managed to resist centuries of

Spanish and United Statescolonization and in the process

have retained their customs and

traditions.


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Ferdinand Magellan discovered

the Philippines on March 16, 1521

They spread Christianity

They ruled the Philippines for

almost 400 years

The battle of Mactan

The first mass in the Philippines

was held in Limasawa on March 31,1521


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Andres Bonifacio founded KKK

Kataastaasang, Kagalanggalangang,Katipunan ng Anak ng Bayan

Execution of Jose Rizal

Bagumbayan is now called LunetaPark or Rizal Park


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Bataan Death March

General Douglas McArthur

fulfilled his promiseI shall return


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Proclamation of

Philippine

Independence Day

June 12, 1898

Proclaimed by the

first president of

the Philippines,Gen. Emilio

Aguinaldo


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The Philippines has

the only

predominantly

Christian

population in Asia,reflecting Spains

colonization of the

islands in the 16th

century. 94 percentof the people are

Christians and the

rest are 6 percent.


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The Filipino is basically of Malay stock with a sprinkling

of Chinese, American, Spanish and Arab blood

The Filipino character is actually a little bit of all the

cultures put together

The Filipinos are divided geographically and culturally

into regions, and each regional group is recognizableby distinct traits and dialects

The country is marked by a true blend of cultures; truly

in the Philippines

Hospitality, a trait displayed by every Filipino, makesthese people legendary in Southeast Asia

Filipinos are famous for the bayanihan or spirit of

kinship


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Geographical LocationClimateNatural ResourcesBeautiful Spots


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The Philippines is composed of 7,107 islands It is an archipelago that is in Southeastern Asia Its three main islands are Luzon,Visayas and

Mindanao Land area is 298,000 sq. km Water area is 1,380 sq. km Coastline is 36,289 sq. km

Philippines


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The Philippines has a tropical climate

Two (2)Seasons

Wet Season

Dry Season

Warm Months

April to October

May (Warmest Month)

Cool Months

November to March

January (Coolest Month)


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The Philippines haswide mineral deposits ofcopper, gold, silver,nickel, lead andchromium

The Philippine watersare abundant with manyvarieties of fish, whichare an important natural

resource as a staple ofthe Philippine diet andan export commodity


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National SymbolCultureArtsForm of GovernmentFood


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Philippine Flag


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This is the one thing that

separates us from the

rest of the world - our

colorful and lively culture

that makes us distinctly

Filipino

This includes traditions,

language, arts, etc.

which are found in

museums, churches andgalleries, found within

the heart of the key

cities.


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Juan Luna

painted the

Spoliarium.


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The Philippines has apresidential form of

government

The president functions

as the head of state,

head of government and

the commander-in-chief

of the armed forces

The political system

works under 3 individualand interdependent

branches: Executive,

Legislative, and Judicial


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Philippine cuisine consists of the food,preparation methods and eating customs

found in the Philippines

Rice is the staple food in the Philippines

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