Philippines
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Intro Philippines
The Philippines exports coconut oil, fruits, and copper products. The main religion is Catholic, the other main religion is Muslim, there are also other Christian religions.
Philippines Flag
The Map of the Philippines
The Capital of the Philippines
Philippines, Heal Your Body and Soul
Geography and Climate of the Philippines
Islands
Philippines Seas
Terrain
People and Culture of the Philippines
Languages- There are 2 major languages in the Philippines, Filipino and English. There are also 8 minor languages, Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan. As I said in the paragraph before, English once ruled the Philippines, that is why one of the Philippines main languages. 105, 720, 644 people have one of the languages (population).
Religion- The Philippines main religion is Catholic. Catholic is 83%. The second religion that 5% of the Philippines are, is Muslim. 4.5% of the Philippines religion is other Christian religions.
Muslim
Clothing
Catholic
English
Filipino
Population
History of the Philippines
1542 - Spanish expedition claims the islands and names them the Philippines after the heir to the Spanish throne.
1898 - During the Spanish-American War, the US navy destroys the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay. Spain cedes the Philippines to the US under the Treaty of Paris in December. The US proclaims military rule.
1902 - US civil government replaces military rule.
1935 - Heading toward independence.
1941 - Japan attacks the Philippines by air and invades.
1944 - US forces retake the islands.
1946 - The islands are granted full independence and renamed the Republic of the Philippines.
1986 - Presidential elections see Marcos opposed by Aquino's widow, Corazon. Marcos declares himself the winner, but Aquino disputes the result. There are mass protests, dubbed "people power", in Manila. The military withdraws its support for Marcos, who flees to Hawaii. The new government claims Marcos had looted billions of dollars during his time in power.
2002 January - US and Filipino armies hold joint counterterror exercises take place near stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf group, which US says has links to Osama Bin Laden.
2003 February Ceasefire between MILF and government breaks down. Planned talks are called off in May after a rebel attack on Mindanao kills 30 people.
2003 July - Government signs ceasefire with MILF ahead of planned talks in Malaysia. Army mutiny in Manila; some 300 soldiers seize a shopping centre but surrender peacefully following negotiations. President Arroyo declares a state of rebellion.
Filipino and American Armies Work Together
Japan Attacks the Philippines
Presidents...
Government
The current president is Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino. Noynoy's father was assassinated by previous dictator Marcos. His mother took over as president, after Marcos fled the country, and restored democracy. Noynoy isn't afraid to make changes. Noynoy's campaign slogan is, "No one's corrupt, no one will be poor."
Noynoy
Government
Marcos
Economics
The Philippines is looking more and more promising as a export economy, as it is moving towards electronics, petroleum, and other goods. The Philippines other region's archipelago is the biggest surprise. The Philippine economy expanded by 6.6% in 2012. The Philippine's economy was among the fastest growing economics in the world in 2013, and had expanded by 7.6%.