1. Philippines Alyssa Almario Period 2

2. Background Climate: 1.tropical and humid 2.rainy season extends from June to October 3.potential for volcanic and earthquake activity throughout the country. 4.Typhoons are likely from June to November but can occur anytime during the season because it is in the Typhoon Belt Geography: 1.7,107 islands 2.Many islands are mountainous 3.No particular borders just a country composed entirely of islands 4.Surrounds Pacific Ocean 5.More than one-fourth of the country's fertile soil is under cultivation. 6.About 25 percent of the land is covered with forests (down from 40 percent a decade ago).

3. History Spain had control over the Philippines for nearly 400 years Japan invaded the Philippines in 1941 until U.S forces returned near the end of WWII July, 4 1946 the Philippines became an independent republic Sites: Boracay Beach Chocolate Hills, Bohol Phillipines The Philippine Tarsier

4. Culture: The People Predominantly Christian nation 81% belongs to Roman Catholic Church English and Filipino (referred to as Tagalog) are official languages Individualism is considered less important than the family Casual and Loving but are sensitive people Manual laborers wear shorts and a T-shirt Some men, mostly professionals, wear the traditional barong, a white or pastel-colored embroidered shirt that hangs over the pants Teachers wear a different uniform each week

5. Culture: Customs and Courtesies Greetings are friendly and informal Handshakes are typical Kumusta ka na? (How are you doing?) is a more formal greeting Young people must show respect Use various hand and body movements to communicate Point by puckering their lips Younger people kiss the hand to show elder respect PDA is inappropiate Guest are treated with great hospitality Enjoy meeting in public places where drinking is a primary activity Youth like to socialize

6. Culture Cont. Celebrate several national holidays Christmas is the most celebrated holiday Family ties are strong Typical rural housing is the nipa hut, a bamboo structure with a roof of dried palm fronds, usually consisting of one main room and one or two bedrooms Dating begins in teens At birth, the father traditionally buries the placenta to ward off evil spirits The mother keeps the umbilical cord believing that it will keep the child close and obideient. Filipinos spend leisure time socializing, going to movies, or watching videos Very Americanized

7. Typical Foods Rice is a the main staple Fish is the primary source of protein A typical meal might consist of boiled rice, fried fish, a vegetable, and fruit for dessert Fruit is often eaten for breakfast In rural areas pork, beef, chicken, goat and dog are favorite meats

8. Food Menu Chicken/Pork Adobo Kare-Kare Balot Lechon/Baboy Halo-Halo Pandesal