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Philippines

as thePearl of the Orient

A Research Paper

Presented to:

Ms. Cathy Mae Dabi

In Partial Fulfillment

Of the Requirments for

Ed 109

By:

Nestthe Cruize P. Casidsid



I. INTODUCTION

The exploration begins, now. Upon hearing the country Philippines, what sets in

our minds are the following: its origin, historical, geographical and more hidden

backgrounds, its cultural icons of identity or popular images, wonderful sceneries or

tourist destinations and so on and so forth.

Appreciating a country’s uniqueness or special identifying features thru its icons

or popular images seems like munching peanuts, like signature brands or perhaps

trademarks that will identify the place they come from such like our land or country,

Philippines.

Deep down every one of us there is an adventurer, an eternally youthful spirit

that hungers for new and strange and wondrous experience. This most consumingdesire to visit unknown places has been spurred by a wish to increase one’s knowledge

of the word. It is an ancient longing, far more ancient than that of man who on seeing

hawk flying overhead, wished that he too could fly as far as the hawk could fly.

This research sets up those which are known not yet by our own knowledge and

understanding from our basic education in our textbooks. But, it consists of more newly

explored information which are being gathered from different researches, informative

books, documentations and other ideas from different people who had experienced and

spoiled out their brilliant ideas and thoughts for the bottom secret of our motherland.

Thenceforth, we serve you this documents sorted with the answers of your

knotting mind. Answers that shall give fulfillment to your asking souls what’s within our

research. We chose this one because we want you to refresh your stock up knowledge

in your sleep filled mind. We want to give you the best of the bests features of

Philippines which we nearly forgotten. We want to bring back the emerging appreciation

of the newborn generation of the Philippines.



II. BODY

I. PEARL OF THE ORIENT

A. Origin

During the early ages, many Filipinos use pearls for accessories. The

Philippines as we all know is really surrounded by different bodies of water

because of these, many sea divers dive in seas just to get big and beautiful

pearls. The Philippines is also rich in natural resources containing beautiful

places… due to these, they export different size of pearls in the different parts of

the country.1

B. Definition

The orient is a term which means “the East”. It is a traditional designation

for anything belonging to the eastern world or the Far East, in relation to Europe.

In English it is a metonym describing various parts of Asia. It was also used to

indicate the eastern direction in historical astronomy as the adjective oriental.2

C. Physical Features and Characteristics

The alluring beauty of the Far East is seemed through its contrasts of

culture, lifestyle and climate. Somehow every one of us has the desire to live and

settle into a paradise that would provide ease and quiet enjoyment. To many, theeast could provide such a place: a place that would satisfy every transient and

visitor in their desires for a great deal of pleasure where life could be more

interesting and exceptionally unique.3

D. Lingering Legacy

Despite the fact that the Philippines are constantly plagued with political

crises, the Filipinos possess many fine attributes. One warm Filipino trait is

hospitality. All peoples are hospitable in their own way, but Filipinos hospitality is

something that is beyond comparison.

1http://hubpages.com.

2http://www.escapeartist.com.

3http://etravelpilipinas.com.



This kind of hospitality has been misunderstood by many foreigners, particularly

by the Spanish adventurers of the past who thought that profuse hospitality was

a form of inferiority and subservience. One trait that will always remind me of the

Filipino people is their loyalty to a friend. For the Filipino, “friendship” is sacred

and symbolizes mutual aid under any circumstances. This lingering legacy stays

in the heart of the Filipino people where its essence has remained.4

II. PHILIPPINES

A. Background

1. Geographical Background

1.1 Geography comes from the Greek words “geo” (earth) and

“graphein” (to write about or to describe). It is the study of the earth as the

home of mankind. Geography is linked with the study of natural sciencesand social sciences. It is often referred to as the “queen of the sciences”

for its ability to integrate the different specialized disciplines.

Popularly referred to as the “pearl of the orient”, the Philippines has

been known for its scenic beauty and natural resources. It is an

archipelago consisting of 7,107 islands with Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao

as the major ones. With a tropical climate, the Philippines is basically an

agricultural country. Historically, the Philippines is strategically located.

Philippines lie within the pacific basin and has a tropical climate.Rainy season normally occurs from June to December. Summer starts in

January, but without a doubt the months of March and April are the

warmest.

The Philippines is an archipelago that is known as the “pearl of the oriental

beauty and enchantment” because of its rare scenic views and tourist

attractions. It consists of more than 7,000 islands and islets: it is located

off the southeast principal islands: the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The

Philippines has a total land area of 116,000 sq. miles. Its neighbors are

Taiwan to the north, Hongkong to the northwest, Brunei and Malaysia to

the southwest and Vietnam to the west.

4Visitacion R. De La Torre. Cultural Icons of the Philippines. (Philippines, Makati City, Legaspi St.

Legaspi Vill., 2002), 8.



2. Historical Background

History was derived from the ancient Greek word “historia” which

means “narrative”, “account”, “record”, or a learning by inquiring. It is

classified as a social science which is concerned with the narration of past

events. As a field of study, it studies and interprets record of human

events preserved through written or unwritten sources.

2.1 Pre-colonial Period

The story of the ten bornean datus who escaped from their

places due to the cruelty of their king is a historical proof of the kind

and class of people who migrated and lived in the Philippines.

Various theories as to the origin of the Filipinos still continue to

clash in debated; yet one thing is sure-archeological excavations inthe Philippines are presenting evidence that ancient men lived in

the Philippines as early as 50,000 years ago.

2.2 Spanish Colonization

The rediscovery of the Philippines by the Ferdinand

Magellan on March 17, 1521 paved the way for the conquest and

colonization of the Spaniards. Political and economic policies

implemented by the colonial government caused the Filipinos to be

abused and discriminated.

2.3 Rise of Filipino Nationalism

The birth of Filipino nationalism came about during the

nineteenth century. It was brought by the influx of liberal ideas into

the country, the rise of the educated middle class and the

martyrdom of the three priests, known as the GOMBURZA. Filipino

nationalism during this time was expressed in two forms: liberal

nationalism and radical nationalism.

B. Origin

The first Philippine settlers were believed to be negritos, or aetas, who travelled

to the archipelago over seven thousand years ago. Later, Austronesian tribes followed,

bringing along with them trade ventures with the Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Indians.



Portuguese explore Ferdinand Magellan’s arrival to the Philippines in 1521 as a

Spanish expedition was the republic’s first western influence that led it to become a

permanent Spanish colony for over 300 years. The country was thus named the

Philippines in honor of the Spanish king Philip II. Previously a largely Hindu and Islamic

settlement, the arrival of the Spanish also brought about a huge conversion of the

natives to Catholicism.

The Philippines came into being as a result of geological changes that took

places thousands of years ago. Three geological processes were involved:

diastrophism, volcanism, and gradation. The rise and falling of the earth’s surface and

other changes in the positions of rocks is called diastrophism. Many scientists do not

know the exact causes of diastrophism. Many facts show, however, that there is a

balance between the different parts of the earth’s crust. Scientists claim that rocks of

continents are lighter than rocks in the deeper parts of the ocean. Continents were

formed as a result of the sinking of the rocks around them. These heavier rocks sankdeeper into the ocean and pushed the lighter rocks into the surface, forming masses of

land.

The Philippines, officially known as the REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, does

a unitary presidential constitutional republic comprise three main geographical divisions.

The country lies in Southeast Asia where manila, the national capital region, and the

provinces lie within the western Pacific Ocean. The Sulu Sea to the southwest lies

between the country and the island of Borneo, and to the south the Celebes Sea

separated it from other islands of Indonesia. It is bounded on the east by the Philippine

Sea. Its location on the pacific ring of fire and its tropical climate make the Philippinesprone to earth quakes and typhoons but have also endowed the country with natural

resources and made it one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world.5

III. CULTURAL ICONS

The Greek root of the word “icon” is eikon, which means image. Images,

concrete and immediately identifiable, are man’s external expressions of internal beliefs,

aspirations and values. While icons are symbols and mind works, they naturally tie in

with myths, legends, and religious idols so long as they move more men into

recognizing and somehow, venerating these images for whatever ideas or thoughts they

stand for.

5Maria David. Early Philippine Literature. Philippines, Pasig City: Anvil Publishing Inc., 2006.



Better still, the cultural icons that have shaped them in the past may not

necessarily be the only determining factors since the Filipino has this innate tendency to

innovate or to modify, not merely on whim but more importantly, to blend and harmonize

Filipino people.

A. Material Objects

Tinik l ing. Among the Philippine dancers presented to both local and

foreign audiences which have received the widest and most enthusiastic

accolade is the tinikling. In fact, it was the only dance performed by our very

own bayanihan dance company (now bayanihan phil.) which was performed in

the h.s. which appeared on ed Sullivan’s famous T.V. show to the delight of

million viewers. It is also the favorite dance in the Visayan Islands, particularly

in Leyte, where it usually climates the rice planting festival. The tinikling is the

dramatic show, stopping finale of the dance repertoire. Named after the“tinikling bird” or rail (rallies) because the dance imitates the movement of this

bird, the dance calls for at least one pair of dancers, male or female, and a

second couple to handle a pair of wooden or bamboo poles.

Mango . A heat-shaped, smooth skinned tropical fruit that takes in the

golden yellow of the sun is none other than the mango or its scientific name

magniferaindica. Some have regarded the mango as the “king of fruits” or

“apple of the tropics”. Grown in a countries with temperate climate just like

Philippines. The Philippine mango is the best tasting of them all. One must

taste it to believe this honor accorded to it. And it is the supreme pleasure of

the eater who bites into the Philippine mango, sucking and sipping its sweet

juices and succulent flesh; it is the country’s most beloved fruit.

Phil ipp ine Eagle. A bird of incredible strength and magnificent beauty

flies the Philippine sky. It has piercing blue, gray eyes, an impressive height of 1

meter or more, and an incredible crest of long, bright feathers, huge highly

arched but unusually narrow bill and extremely powerful le sand feet, this is the

Philippine eagle. In fact, it has been described by the famous aviator, Charles E.

Lindbergh as the “airs noble flier”. This amazing Philippine eagle was discoveredin Samar by the English naturalist, john whitehead, more than a hundred years

ago and given the generic name, phitecopaga- derived from the Greek words

phitekos (monkey) and phagein(eiter) and the specific name Jefferyi, in honor of

john whites heads father, Jeffrey.



B. Food/Beverages/Drinks

Adobo . The Filipinos national dish is adobo but it is a dish wherein his

culinary soul ha taken a lot of improvisation. This is because adobo is cooked

with some basic ingredients and relished to one’s individual taste or whim at the

moment. In addition, it is kept in the palayok (claypot) or in a ceramic container or

in a modern day cooking pan, the better.

Tuba . Incised from the young stalk of a coconut tree, tuba is a sweet sap

which is both a beverage and a source of sugar, as well as an alcohol because it

maybe fermented or distilled. Tuba may also be made from nipa palms which are

inundated during high tide. According to tuba connoisseurs, tuba from nipa palm

is superior to tuba from coconuts. Bahal is tuba which is four days to several

weeks old. If the tuba is several months or so many years old, it is called

bahaling. This is rare and therefore expensive. Most drink bahal, and yes, withbarok on it.

SMB or San Miguel Beer. In addition to creating legend out of its

products, San Miguel Beer is widely perceived as the Filipinos toast to a

common. Comforting bond-SMB or SarapMagingBarkada, as recent San Miguel

Beer commercial crows. San Miguel Beer has woven itself into the culture and

tradition of a people this side of the world. In fact, beer has taken over the soft

drink function because by 1913, San Miguel Beer had captured 88% of the local

market. Writer, former secretary of Eduardo Alejandro Roces, mainta ins, “Beer is

the convivial drink of Filipino”. San Miguel Beer, as every day and festive drinkhas cut through regional and class borders that makes it a cultural icon par

excellence.

C. Cultural Rituals/Traditions

Harana. Set to the lilting poignant strains of guitar music and emboldened

by a group or barkada singers to convey one’s romantic intentions by his

beloved’s window, harana (serenade) punctuates the Filipino swain’s shy but

gentle persuasion. In the rural areas, harana is a tradition looked at sheepishly

but nevertheless honored. Many a great love has actually found fruition because

of this harana but lately, it has acquainted with a new comer or visitor to ones

barrio, or for renewing friendships especially with former barrio mates and friends

on vacation. To break the ice, so to speak, harana fulfill what unspoken desires

cannot verbalize.



Fiestas. If one has to paint fiesta or feast as it is celebrated in a Philippine

town, the canvas might as well be as large as an adults arm can reach; the

colors as fascinating as the rainbow after an afternoon rain and the images. The

images shall be equally amazing because these may appear stunning, albeit,

desperate, leaving only one or two major images that may weld with the viewer’s

perspective.

What the outsider sees in a Philippine fiesta is actually a Philippine town in

miniature-in a festive, celebratory mood. One might wonder the number of

occasions a down turns out to feast. Well, there are at least 3- the holy week, the

feast of corpus Christi and the feast in honor of the patron saint of the locality.

This of course, includes all the major church festivities as in Christmas, Easter,

feast of the Santo Niño, all saints day, etc. but with the hundreds of towns or

municipalities there are in the country, the Philippines might as well be called a

fiesta country.

Bayanihan. The word bayanihan, roughly translated in Pilipino, means “of

the town”, from the word bayan or town. It eloquently depicts what the best of the

Filipino exemplifier helping together, working to a common goal without

compensation. What the painter Botong V. Francisco has immortalized is the

typical kind-hearted Filipino who does or renders service pro-lonomo. A cry for

help does not go unheeded, whether it be in constructing or relocating a

neighbor’s house, in transporting a physically disabled from one side of the river

to the other, in helping deliver a baby if the midwife is not around, or the

babysitter of a neighbor’s child, or any other job just to be able to help.

D. Personalities

1. World Class Filipinos

If ever a person were born to entertain, it should be the Filipinos. It is our

pride that we had molded world class entertainer that gives honor and bring

victory to our country, that makes Philippines not just an ordinary country with

ordinary people living harmoniously but, it had proved that Philippines is really

one of its kind in the entire Asia. Perhaps the said world class entertainers are

following: Manny “pacman” Pacquiao, a professional boxer and a politician, Lea

Salonga, aFilipina singer and actress, Arnel Pineda, journey’s lead vocalist,

CharicePempengco, an internet sensation, Billy Crawford, a man with

unstoppable youthful energy and a lot more.



2. Famous Filipino Personalities

Filipinos are talented; they are famous in various fields such like singing,

acting, dancing, sports, politics and etc. It could take not just an entire book to be

able to highlight them. In the world of showbizness many performers came out

from their shells and become famous of what they are doing in pursuing their

careers. Filipinos are also famous in the field of arts and they also received

awards in such various filed, which gives the Philippines a worldwide fame.6

IV. TOURIST DESTINATIONS

A. Picturesque Places

1. Historical Places

There are places in the Philippines marked as historical and have become

famous. Monuments are built on these places to signify that historical events happened

here. The Philippines is truly lucky to have been endowed with natural beauty which

attract tourist to spend vacation here as well as a rich historical background which

proves to the world how great Filipinos are.

Fort Sant iago

A fortress of high walls located in intramuros

during the Spanish regime where Dr. Jose P. Rizal

was imprisoned.

6Visitacion R. De La Torre. Cultural Icons of the Philippines. (Legaspi St. Makati City, Philippines:

published by Tower book House windson Tower, 2002), 1; 14-37.



Luneta Park

Formerly known as

bagumbayan where dr. Jose Rizal

was shot by the Spaniards. Also the

national park of the Philippines.

Corregidor

Shaped like a tadpole at the

entrance of manila bay, this historical place

is three miles long and ½ miles at its widest

point, facing the China Sea and flanked by

the provinces of bataan and cavite. Filipino

and American soldiers fought the Japanese

troops in this island during the World War

II.

Malacañang palac e

Official residence of the

President of the Republic of the

Philippines located in San Miguel,

Manila.



Dambana ng kagi t ingan

a high cross erected in mount samat

in bataan commemorating Filipino and

American soldiers who died in World War II.7

2. Tourist Spots

As one of the most spectacular tropical countries in asia, there is a variety

of places to visit in the Philippines, with unlimited treasures and unforgettable

experiences. The country with over 7,107 islands, offers a long list of exotic

destinations to select from. Each of the places to visit in the Philippines has its

own charm and attractions. Here is an overview of some if the best places to visit

in the Philippines.

1. Palawan

Known as the last

frontier of the Philippines. This

astounding island has

multitudes to offer from

beaches, foods to idyllic spots.

7 Alfred Miller Funk and John Rand McNally et. al. GEAP in Social Studies (Manila, Philippines:

Exclusively Published by Encleare Foundation, 2007), 215-222.



Puerto Princesa, Palawan has a lush virgin forest, exotic wildlife,

magnificent marine and terrestrial species, white sand beaches, stunning

shorelines, an endless vista of pure, unsullied beauty; the visitor is pampered by

a combined eco-tourism, adventure, vacation, retreat and personally designed

fulfilling experience. Idyllic, bless by him who knows that divinely beautiful

signifies, Palawan is rightly bruited about as the Philippine’s secret “crown

jewels”.

They say Puerto Princesa literally means “gate of a princess”. At first we were

confused. But when we got there, well, I just couldn’t help it but to keep on appreciating

the lime stone cliffs that would make a poet drool and its rugged landscape softened by

mangrove swamps. It would perhaps take a bunch of pages to write journal about the

luring spots of Palawan.

2. BaguioThis summer capital

of the country is also

known as the city of pines,

as there are many pines

grown in the area. You will

surely love the temperature

in this province since most

of the days in here are cool

or cold.

I just wanted to

visit again baguio. Know

why? Just because before,

I always dreamed to travel far from Philippines. But when I stepped my feet on the

ground of baguio, I feel like I was already in the cold countries of Europe. Try it and

you’ll love it.

3. Bohol- one of the most popular tourist

destinations in the country. It is the home of the

famous chocolate hills and the smallest primate in

the world, the tarsier.



Bohol is just an ordinary place with good people living in there. But you would just

can’t resist its hundred hills that looks like chocolate kisses when it turns brown during

summer. And the smallest specie, the tarsier that’s just size of my palm. Actually I’m

planning to bring my family there some other time.

4. Cebu- it offers tons of superb places from historical land marks, natural

wonders to man-made wonders. Plus, it is also the home of world class beaches, scuba

diving sites and lively festivals in the country.

The images portrayed in that

picture are just leap of taste of the

beauty of my hometown, Cebu. I could

proudly say it’s purely the wonders of

nature and of course, its folks thatgives beauty and pride in the whole

visayas.

5. boracay- every tourist must have heard or visited this tropical haven in the

center of the archipelago. This island offers blue-clear water, powdery-fined beaches,

and world class resorts, all in every reasonable prices. Famous for both foreigners and

locals, boracay is also famous for its night parties making it the busiest beach in the

Philippines all year round.

Is there would be a place to endure the

revelation you wanted and nightlife party to

rock to, this should be the boracay. It’s worth a

million of great experiences when you try to

spend your vacation in bora.

6. Camiguin Island- affectionately

dubbed by the locals as the “Garden of Eden” in the Philippines, this pear -shaped island

is located in the southern of the country, providing a healthy blend of wonderful scenery,

sunny days white sandy beaches, and great culinary experiences. This island is also

known for its lanzones a sweet typical fruits.



To anyone who hardly has time to revel in the treasures of the Philippines, why not try

to make an appointment and save your summer here in camiguin? For sure, someone’s

pain will ease or someone’s productive life will come to a permanent conclusion.

7. Apo Island- tjis tiny and secluded island off the coast of Negros in central

Philippines is a tourist magnet. It has excellent coral reef formations as well as clean,

white sandy beach. There are only a handful of locals in this island, making it one of the

few virgin territories in this

archipelago.

The magic of Apo Island is not

stale nor predictable but always

new, that’s because this work of

nature blends with the tourist’s

sensibility.

Stunning, magnificent, deceiving. Many times I went back there to experiencethe wide expose of infinity that I have been awed, have been moved.

8. Panglao-island- also known as the

“little paradise of pure hearts” this small

island is part of the province of bohol , a

magnificent tourism destination as well. Just

like any other islands in the Philippines,

panglao offers unrivalled vistas and great

accommodation throughout the year. Since

there are only two seasons in the country,

you can enjoy the sun here for a month

without even a single rain.



Panglao Island, the Philippines “little paradise of pure hearts” leave one dumb founded

to the point of wonder- the wonder of human spirit. Just spare and take a look at these

spot; who could have thought that a pure Filipino could bring out the best of these

beautyless-island before, the panglao island.

V. CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

Even before the coming of the Spaniards, the Filipinos had civilization with a unique

culture. Many of the pre-colonial customs and traditions are still operative and intact

among our people in the different parts of the country.

A. Filipino Traits and Values

To describe a typical Filipino is to point out some traits common to the average

Filipino. These common traits characterize the Filipino as a people.

Filipinos are gregarious, friendly and hospitable. They sing and dance even when its

storming, laugh at anything and gave a communal sense of fun. However, some social

characteristics of Filipinos have both pluses and minuses.

1. the Filipino attitude of bahalana or come what may, enables a person to meet

difficulties and shortcomings with resignation by leaving it up to the almighty to sort

things out.

2. the Filipino’s mañana habit causes delays in many public transactions and even

corporations.

3. thebahalana attitude is the outcome of the mañana habit when the tasks are left

undone.

4. some Filipinos do not mostly practice being late or not showing up. There are few

people who are punctual for social meetings.

5. some male Filipinos are product and arrogant that they will not accept losing face,

particularly in the crowd. They don’t like the idea of being defeated or embarrassed.

6. the Filipino hiya or shame traits stems from losing amorpropio which is a Spanish

word, meaning pride.



B. Festivals

The introduction of Catholicism by the Spaniards to the Filipinos, hada great impact on

the country’s culture. The celebration of feast and festivals in honor of a patron is an

indication of Spanish assimilation of its culture to the Filipinos. Its great value can be

traced on the religiosity of the Filipino people as well as their gaiety in spirit or nature.

Festivals are huge parts of Filipino culture. Festivals are a grand procession along

the streets.

The festivals here in the Philippines are: January, Santo Niño, FebruaryChinese new

year, march is festival of senakulo April, dincimulag mango festival, on may is the

santacruzan, on June is independence day. There are parades in every town small and

large. This is a great day for all Filipinos, on September is tourism week, on October is

ulong Apo Festival, there are also a lot of festival which are not yet known in our country

which is celebrated by our native fellow Filipinos.

C. Religious Celebrations

Predominantly, Filipinos are Catholics. Although, there exist other religious and sects

such as islam, protestanism, iglesianicristo and others, differences in religious beliefs do

not hinder Filipinos to unite as one people. A belief in one god symbolizes the unity of

the Filipino nation. During religious holidays, Filipinos join hard in hard to celebrate as

one big family.

Here are some religious holidays observed in the Philippines just like Christmas,feast/festivity, Ramadan, santasena, holy week, epiphany, hari-raya-puasa, Easter

Sunday, santacruzan, day of thanksgiving and a lot more.

D. Ethnic Groups

Pre-spanish life and culture can be traced back among ethnic groups in Luzon,

visayas, Mindanao. They are often referred to as cultural tribes or cultural minorities.

The Philippine islands are inhabited by a number of different ethnic groups. The

majority of the population is composed of ethno-linguistic groups whose languages are

Austronesian (malayo-polynesian) in origin. Many of these people converted to

Christianity, and adopted many foreign elements of culture. These ethnic groups include

the Cebuano, Ilocano, ilonggot, pangasinese, bicolano, kapampangan, tagalog,

waray,b’laan, muslims, aetas and so much more. Most Filipinos are part of the



Austronesian group, a group of malayo-polynesian speaking people. Non-malayo

Polynesian ethnic groups form a minority in the Philippine population.

E. Religions, and Religious Denominations in the Philippines.

Filipinos belong to different religions. Religious beliefs help Filipino explain their

natural environment and their biological and spiritual existence as well. Religion also

provides the means to relate to other people, to love one’s neighbor due to the love of

god. Ethical values and conduct are developed in each religion which guide everyone to

do what is right. Thus, religion is a binding force for the society as a whole.

Religion in the Philippines are spiritual beliefs held by Philippine citizens. Religion holds

a central place in the life of the majority of Filipinos including catholics, muslims,

Buddhists, protestants, and animists. Religious associations are part of the system of

kinship ties, patron client bonds and other linkages outside the nuclear family.

F. Asian, Spanish, and American Influence in the Philippines

The hindu, chinese, Japanese, arab, Spaniards and americans are foreigners who

made great contributions and enriched our culture as Filipino people. They came here in

the Philippines as merchants, missionaries, and colonizers. These varied influences

have either negative or positive effect on us. Nevertheless, these have shaped our

personality and our view towards, work, development and life in entirely.

G. National Holidays

There are yearly celebrations in the Philippines declared as public or national

holidays. These are national observances aimed at uniting each and every Filipino.

During a national holiday, there are no classes and work both public and private

sectors. This gives an opportunity for everyone to join the whole nation in its celebration

of the holiday.



IV. CONCLUSION

Philippines referred to as the “pearl of the orient”, has been known for its irresistible

beauty. Philippines is categorized as one of the Asia’s richest country because it

produces all kinds of natural resources like mines and gold, fruit bearing trees, rich

soils, good seasonal climate and balance temperature, and of course, the exotic sea

foods.

Philippines is known as the “pearl of the orient” because of its natural beauty that

stands out from any other neighboring country in the whole east asia and make

Philippines the one of a kind.

Philippines had already made a record in the world history and was never left

behind. It had marked not only in the heart of Filipinos but also perhaps, to the foreigncountries who had become a part of the Philippine histoy.

The Philippines is located in Southeast Asia. Its strategic location has affected the

development of Philippine history and has enabled the Philippines to play a major role in

Southeast Asian affair. Being an archipelago, the Philippines is a strong advocate of the

archipelago doctrine. It has led the developing countries in invoking the concepts of

insular and territorial shelves as one of the bases for defining the national territory.

On the other hand, in Philippine human society, the wealthy, the mighty and the

eminent are on top; the poor and the weak are below. People are fond of adverting tolife’s wheel of fortune by saying that sometimes, you’re up, sometime you’re down. This

rotary phenomenon may occur in the case of individuals but not of whole masses: of

Filipinos, since the lower classes are always down and the upper classes are always

up.

There is so many history and backgrounds to write about the Philippines. Yet, to

come up with good summary, we could still say that the world’s most atoning, great and

wonderful scenic spots and other tourist world’s attraction. Others than that, despite of

some negativities, we Filipinos ourselves are the wealth of our country for being very

hospitable, brave and always optimistic.



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