1. The Philippines
Land of 7000 isles

2. 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

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

4. Major Physical Regions--Mountains

5. Major Physical Regions--Plains

6. Major Physical Regions--Beaches

7. Major Physical Regions--Rainforest

8. Major Agriculture
Rice
Fruits
Pork (pig)
Chickens
Fish

10. Philippine Timeline
Some major events...

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

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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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.
The Philippine American War.

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

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

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

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

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

21. 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.

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

23. 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)

24. 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.

25. The Revolution
In February 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.

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

27. 1986-1990. Six coups are attempted and put down.

28. 1991 Mount Pinatubo erupts causing much devastation in Central Luzon.

29. 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

30. 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.

31. 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

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

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

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

35. Current Problems in the Philippines
Poverty

36. Current Problems in the Philippines
Economic development

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

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