Philippines (Filipinas) “Pearl of the Orient Seas”

(Perolas do Mar do Oriente)

By :Patrick S. Muga

Asia

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Philippine Map

Republic of the Philippines

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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

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Prepared by: Patrick S. Muga

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