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Philippine Tourism for 2013TRANSCRIPT
Philippines (Filipinas) “Pearl of the Orient Seas”
(Perolas do Mar do Oriente)
By :Patrick S. Muga
Asia
World Map
Philippine Map
Republic of the Philippines
Flag
Motto For God, People, Nature and Country Capital Manila Largest City Quezon City Official Language Tagalog, English President Benigno Aquino III
Population 2010 census 92,337,852 GDP 2011 estimate - Total$390.408 billion
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Currency
₱ (PHP) Pesos Government Unitary Constitutional Republic Legislature Upper House –Senate, Lower House -House of
Representatives Time Zone UTC +8 ( Universal Time Coordinated)
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Brief History of the Philippines The Philippines (“Pilipinas”, “Philippine Islands”, “Las Islas Filipinas” ),
officially known as The Republic of the Philippines
Sovereign country in Southeast Asia in the Western Pacific Ocean
Positioned on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean, along the Ring of Fire
Second-largest archipelago on the planet
The 7,107-island archipelago was believed to be inhabited 67,000 years ago based on recent discovery of the oldest Asia-Pacific remains called Callao Man
Multiple ethnicities and cultures are found throughout the islands, Austronesian peoples with Malay, Hindu, Chinese and Arabic influences.
Colonized by Spain in 16th century for 300 years
Ceded to USA in 1898
Colonized by Japan during World War II
National independence in 1946
One of Southeast Asia's most free-wheeling democracies
Philippines’ Profile Area: 300,000 sq km (115, 830 sq miles), 7107 (islands slightly larger
than Arizona)
Coastline: 36,289 km
Climate: tropical marine; dry, northeast monsoon (November to April); wet, southwest monsoon (May to October)
Natural resources:
abundant natural resources timber, petroleum, nickel, cobalt, silver, gold, salt, copper, natural gas and oil(on-going explorations), geothermal energy, fertile agricultural land and rich marine resources, tropical rain forests along many mountainous islands and narrow coastal plains
Natural hazards:
Typhoon belt, usually affected by 15 and struck by five to six cyclonic storms per year and frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions(Mt Pinatubo)
People Who Made Impact to the Philippines
DR. JOSE PROTACIO RIZAL MERCADO Y ALONSO REALONDA (JUNE 19, 1861 –DECEMBER 30, 1896)
NATIONAL HERO, MARTYR, POLYMATH, POLYGLOT, NATIONALIST, NOVELIST, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL REFORMER
Rizal Park
Philippine Tourism Still remaining as top five tourist-generating countries are Korea, USA, Japan, China, and Taiwan. The Korean market maintained its big lead over the other producers, contributing 1,060,000 visitors
for a share of 23.08% of the total tourist arrivals during 2012 This is a 16.04% increase compared to last year’s arrivals.
The US market captured 15.64% of the total arrivals or 672,000 visitors, growing at 6.35% compared to
last year’s figures during the same period. Meanwhile, visitors from Japan numbered at 418,000 or 9.11% of the total visitors, an increase of 3.85% from last year.
The fourth and fifth biggest generating markets are China and Taiwan, which consequently got the
biggest double-digit growth rates of 77.53% and 37.49% respectively, comparing to last year’s figures. China and Taiwan registered 400,000 and 240,000 visitor arrivals this year compared to last year’s figures respectively.
There are 30,000 Special Resident Retiree’s Visas (SRRVs) have been issued in 2012. Filipino Hospitality : Filipinos are naturally warm, friendly and hospitable. We have a ready smile
for everybody and our religious background that is predominantly Catholic makes service to others an innate trait.
WORLD-CLASS MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
In terms of medical services, our facilities are comparable to the best anywhere else. Our highly trained medical personnel and caregivers are in demand all over the world not only for their competence and expertise but most especially for the care and compassion they show to their wards. Healthcare, a top priority of the senior market, is an expertise of the Filipino who is world-renowned for his excellent healthcare practitioners.
People Who Made Impact to the Philippines
PRES. CORAZON “CORY” AQUINO ASIA’S “ICON OF DEMOCRACY”
SEN. BENIGNO “NINOY” AQUINO “FILIPINOS ARE WORTH DYING FOR!
President of the Philippines
FILIPINOS Who Excelled
MARGIE MORAN – MISS UNIVERSE 1973
GLORIA DIAZ – MISS UNIVERSE 1969
University of the Philippines 1908 The University has produced a significant number of public figures and officials since its founding.
Seven Philippine Presidents have attended courses in the University either as undergraduate or
postgraduate students; 13 Chief Justices; 36 National Artists and 34 National Scientists are also
affiliated with the University
Filipina Women ( New generation)
FILIPINO’S Who Excelled
PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS “MADZ” EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX FOR CHORAL SINGING 1997 & 2007 CHAMPION UNESCO ARTIST FOR PEACE
FILIPINO’S Who Excelled
PAENG NEPOMUCENO 6-TIME WORLD BOWLING CHAMPION GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS
EFREN “THE MAGICIAN” REYES BILLIARDS WORLD CHAMPION
FILIPINO’S Who Excelled
MANNY “PACMAN” PACQUIAO 8-Division Boxing World Champion Fighter of the Decade 2000 World’s Best Pound for Pound Fighter WBO Welterweight Champion
A Filipino-American through his mother's side, he is the first Asian American head coach in the history of the four major North American sports leagues and the first Asian
American head coach to win an NBA championship.[
Erik Spoelstra Miami Heat Head Coach
Jessica Sanchez Runner-up on the eleventh season of the reality show American Idol
Filipino Food
Lechon Rice
“Sinigang”
Balut
Halo-halo
Pancit
Philippine Jeppney
Manila Airport
Subic Naval Base
SUBIC Naval and Air Stations
Kiteboarding Shipwreck Diving
Beautiful Rivers
HISTORICAL SITE
CORREGIDOR ISLAND “THE ROCK” ISLAND FORTRESS – WW II
Leyte Historical Site
WWII: I shall return by: General Douglas Mac Arthur
HISTORICAL SITES
16TH CENTURY VIGAN (WORLD HERITAGE SITE)
Old European Design Mansion
Island Hopping
7 WONDERS OF THE WONDERS OF NATURE
PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER (PPUR) WORLD HERITAGE SITE)
7 WONDERS OF NATURE
PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER (PPUR) , PALAWAN WORLD HERITAGE SITE)
BEACH AND RESORT
El Nido, Palawan Managed Protected Area
BEACH AND RESORT
El Nido, Palawan Managed Protected Area
Kayaking
Sailing
BEACH AND RESORT
El Nido, Palawan Managed Protected Area
Kayaking
Snorkeling
Jackfish
Chocolate Hills
BOHOL ISLAND
Kayaking
Tarsier – World’s Smallest Monkey
BANAUE RICE TERRACES – IFUGAO PROVINCE
UNESCO World Heritage Site
2000 Years Old Terraces 1500m above sea level
Taal Volcano
Holy Mountain Mount Banahaw
Makati City
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Philippine Condominiums
Condo Amenities
Manila City
Quezon City
Manila Flooding
Manila Flooding
Quiapo Church
Manila Cathedral 1571
Philippine Beaches
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Philippine Beaches
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Boracay Philippine Beaches
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Famous Sunset in Manila
River Boat Rides
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Swimming with Whale Sharks
Cebu Beach
Diving in Philippines
Ilocos Norte
Group Swimming with Friends
Philippine Family
Filipino Family
The End
And Thank You for attending another diversity moment
Prepared by: Patrick S. Muga
Hope to see you again