Philippine Pride

Philippines


OFFICIAL NAME:
Republic of the Philippines

Geography
Area: 300,000 sq. km. (117,187 sq. mi.).
Major cities (2005 estimate): Capital--Manila (pop. 11.29 million in metropolitan area); other cities--Davao City (1.33 million); Cebu City (0.82 million).
Terrain: Islands, 65% mountainous, with narrow coastal lowlands.
Climate: Tropical, astride typhoon belt.

People
Nationality: Noun--Filipino(s). Adjective--Philippine.
Population (2007 estimate): 88.71 million; estimate for 2006: 86.97 million.
Annual growth rate: 1.993%.
Ethnic groups: Malay, Chinese.
Religions: Catholic 85%, Protestant 9%, Muslim 5%, Buddhist and other 1%.
Languages: Pilipino (based on Tagalog), national language; English, language of government and instruction in education.
Education: Years compulsory--6 (note: 6 years of primary education free and compulsory; 4 years of secondary education free but not compulsory). Attendance--94% in elementary grades, 64% in secondary grades. Literacy--93.4%.
Health: Infant mortality rate (2003)--29 per 1,000. Life expectancy (2005)--64.10 yrs. for males; 70.10 yrs. for females.
Work force (2006): 35.84 million. Services (including commerce and government, 2006)--49%; agriculture--36%; industry--15%.

Government
Type: Republic.
Independence: 1946.
Constitution: February 11, 1987.
Branches: Executive--president and vice president. Legislative--bicameral legislature. Judicial--independent.
Administrative subdivisions: 15 regions and Metro Manila (National Capital Region), 79 provinces, 115 cities.
Political parties: Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats, Nationalist People's Coalition, Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino, Liberal Party, Aksiyon Demokratiko, Partido Demokratikong Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan, and other small parties.
Suffrage: Universal, but not compulsory, at age 18.

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[nicyolo]

And also.. Im not kidding mr.video maker.. you are one of the most hospitable people in the world.. The Americans wont match your hosipitability respect etc.. I also admit that you are 2x hospitable than other Asians.. Even if you dont know your visitors you give them treats.. If you want.. I can also put the good side of Philippines to make you feel better.. since this video is about being proud and showing pride of ones nation. Also the RP flag is the most serious flag ever.

[imolwayzbeme]

cont. but as u hv directly pointed out there are some factors which really hindrance the achievement of such goal but ofcourse i do believe that the filipinos in general is trying harder for the betterment of the society in a whole.

[nicyolo]

This is the only country in the face of the planet where you can see the sunrise and sunset in more than 7000 ways and designs and angles. It is also the only Christian nation in Asia.. Thank God Jesus is on your side.. And I will too like to be in that.. So please.. If someone criticize this nation be eager to learn about it.. The Americans were doing that to us since then.. 1950s 1960s 1970s and again.. Never give up.. prove yourselves.. you are humans. no matter what color you are.

[imolwayzbeme]

4mer pres. fidel ramos initiated it already during the APEC summit here transfer of technology was enhanced

[roniepao]

atleast we're not murderers and rapists like japan.

[berlin47112]

@puketinho,

i am a former german, now american, live in california, my wife is a filipina.

to me "better condition" would be a province town somewhere in batangas.

[puketinho]

@berlin47112 it sounds like a hell, you will be glad to leave this country as soon as possible, i dont know where are you from, take your family and go in a country offering you better conditions, like germany, usa, .

[berlin47112]

as soon as your wish is reality///all your dreams will be gone.

i am married to a filipina and would love to live with much less. there is no future and no live...one just works to pay bills for stuff one does not need

[berlin47112]

as soon as your wish is reality///all your dreams will be gone.

i am married to a filipina and would love to live with much less. there is no future and no live...one just works to pay bills for stuff one does not need.

[Heujjinhyu]

hello there filipinos. you have a great country, with great people and culture. you are the most hospitable and gracious people i ever encountered. unfortunately, you have lost a large part of the true identity of your culture such as your writing system because of foreign invasion. I hope you will love more your own than that of foreign. I hope all will stand to rebuild the philippines(mayi).

[miles101457]

Overpopulation, quick breeding Squatters/Pests everywhere, corrupt shitty Government, religion/cult, superstitious nonsense, lack of justice, pollution, & many more. Philippine pride!

[supahcool]

philippines colonized by spain more than 300 years and america handled philippines in 50 years

[TheBrawl21]

I don't necessarily agree! The Greatest Influence Spanish_Europe had left to the Philippines is by far enormous, This is the only country in Asia, that worship a true living God, which is foreign to many Asian Neighbors! In fact, Philippines is not a country if not Unified by Spain, and not an English-Speaking nation in the S.E. Asian Region if not handed over to the US.

[silberco]

The way tourist spots are being 'developed' in the Phils ...much better to leave some of the remainig places of natural beauty ignored and hidden, rather than falling prey to the usual greedy unscroupulous lowlife investror/destroyers !!!