The Philippines Land of 7000 isles

An Island Nation The Philippines is an island nation located in S.E. Asia Archipelago—A group of islands There are 7,106 islands in the Philippines

The Islands There are three major islands/group of islands Luzon—Northern Island Mindanao—Southern Island Visayas—Central group of islands

Major Physical Regions--Mountains

Major Physical Regions--Plains

Major Physical Regions--Beaches

Major Physical Regions--Rainforest

Major Agriculture Rice Fruits Pork (pig) Chickens Fish

Philippine Timeline Some major events...

Thousands of years ago Negrito tribes settle in Northern Philippines Philippine History Thousands of years ago Negrito tribes settle in Northern Philippines

Philippine Timeline 12th Century A.D. Malay Settlers establish Manila

1521 Ferdinand Magellan arrives in the Philippines and begins Spanish Colonization 1542—Philippines claimed by Spain The Spanish controlled the Philippines for almost 400 years. Language, religion, architecture

Struggle for Independence There were numerous attempts to gain independence that failed. 1898 Jose Rizal, the Philippine National Hero is killed by Spanish soldiers. His book Noli me Tangre was a rallying cry for independence.

American Occupation 1899 Spanish-American War ends with the Treaty of Paris—The Philippines was “given” to the U.S. as a territory as a result of the peace treaty. 1900-1902 The Philippine American War.

American Occupation Emilio Aguinaldo, leader of Philippine rebels is captured. William Howard Taft becomes governor of the Philippines.

American Involvement The U.S. contributed infrastructure to the Philippines. They helped build roads, railroads, and schools.

World War II Japan invades the Philippines The Philippines was a key strategic area.

World War II World War II: The Bataan Death March occurs on the Bataan Peninsula.

World War II Continued World War II: Douglas McArthur returns to the Philippines and leads the U.S. forces to victory over the Japanese.

The Philippines is granted their independence after World War II The Philippines is granted their independence after World War II. Manuel Quezon is the 1st President Huks—Communist insurgents—pre cursor to the New People’s Army (NPA) after WW II.

Philippine Timeline 1953-57: Ramon Magsaysay serves as President of the Philippines. His administration is tragically cut short when he is killed in a plane crash.

The Marcos Era In 1965 Ferdinand Marcos is elected President. He promises to end corruption, but instead brings about more corruption (along with his wife Imelda)

In the 1970’s Ninoy Aquino opposed Marcos In the 1970’s Ninoy Aquino opposed Marcos. Aquino was sent out of the country for several years. When he returned in 1983 he was assassinated. Marcos was suspected.

The Revolution In February 1986--Corazon “Cory” Aquino, Ninoy’s widow, runs and defeats Marcos in a special presidential election. Marcos refuses to give up power and the “People’s Power” Revolution ensues.

Feb 1986, Cory Aquino is put into power as the “People Power” revolution unfolds.

1986-1990. Six coups are attempted and put down.

1991 Mount Pinatubo erupts causing much devastation in Central Luzon.

In 1992 Fidel Ramos is elected President of the Philippines In 1992 Fidel Ramos is elected President of the Philippines. Ramos had helped Cory Aquino against Marcos in 1986

In fall of 1992 Subic Bay Naval Base is turned over to the Philippines by the United States. This ends U.S. military occupation in the Philippines.

In 1998 Joseph Estrada is elected President of the Philippines In 1998 Joseph Estrada is elected President of the Philippines. Estrada was a former movie actor who was corrupt while president. He held several mistresses and was not a good president. 2000 Estrada impeached for corruption 2001 Estrada steps down

Philippine President—Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. 2001-2010 Philippine President—Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. 2001-2010. She had served as vice president under Estrada.

President from 2010-2016 Benigo “Nonoy” Aquino son of Ninoy and Cory

Current President Rodrigo Dueterte—Elected in 2016—No nonsense, populist leader tough on crime, drugs

Current Problems in the Philippines Poverty

Current Problems in the Philippines Economic development

Current Problems in the Philippines Terrorism (Violent Muslim separatists in the South)

Current Problems in the Philippines DEVESTATING TYPHOONS Massive flooding from Supper Typhoon Haiyan 2013