1. Philippines (Filipinas) Pearl of the Orient Seas(Perolas do Mar do Oriente)

2. Asia 3. World Map 4. Philippine Map 5. Republic of the Philippines Flag Motto For God, People, Nature and Country Capital Manila Largest CityQuezon City Official Language Tagalog, English President Benigno Aquino III Population2010 census 92,337,852[7 GDP 2011 estimate - Total$390.408 billion Currency (PHP) Pesos GovernmentUnitary Constitutional Republic Legislature Upper House Senate, Lower House -House ofRepresentatives Time Zone UTC +8 ( Universal Time Coordinated)5 6. Brief History of the Philippines The Philippines (Pilipinas, Philippine Islands, Las Islas Filipinas), officially known as The Republic of the Philippines Sovereign country in Southeast Asia in the Western Pacific Ocean Positioned on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean, along the Ring of Fire Second-largest archipelago on the planet The 7,107-island archipelago was believed to be inhabited 67,000 years agobased on recent discovery of the oldest Asia-Pacific remains called Callao Man Multiple ethnicities and cultures are found throughout theislands, Austronesian peoples with Malay, Hindu, Chinese and Arabicinfluences. Colonized by Spain in 16th century for 300 years Ceded to USA in 1898 Colonized by Japan during World War II National independence in 1946 One of Southeast Asias most free-wheeling democracies 7. Philippines Profile Area: 300,000 sq km (115, 830 sq miles), 7107 (islands slightly largerthan Arizona) Coastline: 36,289 km Climate: tropical marine; dry, northeast monsoon (November toApril); wet, southwest monsoon (May to October) Natural resources:abundant natural resourcestimber, petroleum, nickel, cobalt, silver, gold, salt, copper, natural gasand oil(on-going explorations), geothermal energy, fertile agriculturalland and rich marine resources, tropical rain forests along manymountainous islands and narrow coastal plains Natural hazards:Typhoon belt, usually affected by 15 and struck by five to six cyclonicstorms per year and frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions(MtPinatubo) 8. People Who Made Impact to the PhilippinesNATIONALHERO, MARTYR, POLYMATH,POLYGLOT, NATIONALIST, NOVELIST, SOCIAL ANDPOLITICAL REFORMER DR. JOSE PROTACIO RIZAL MERCADO Y ALONSO REALONDA(JUNE 19, 1861 DECEMBER 30, 1896) 9. Philippine Tourism Still remaining as top five tourist-generating countries are Korea, USA, Japan, China, and Taiwan.The Korean market maintained its big lead over the other producers, contributing 1,060,000 visitorsfor a share of 23.08% of the total tourist arrivals during 2012 This is a 16.04% increase compared tolast years arrivals. The US market captured 15.64% of the total arrivals or 672,000 visitors, growing at 6.35% compared tolast years figures during the same period. Meanwhile, visitors from Japan numbered at 418,000 or9.11% of the total visitors, an increase of 3.85% from last year. The fourth and fifth biggest generating markets are China and Taiwan, which consequently got thebiggest double-digit growth rates of 77.53% and 37.49% respectively, comparing to last years figures.China and Taiwan registered 400,000 and 240,000 visitor arrivals this year compared to last yearsfigures respectively. There are 30,000 Special Resident Retirees Visas (SRRVs) have been issued in 2012. Filipino Hospitality : Filipinos are naturally warm, friendly and hospitable. We have a ready smilefor everybody and our religious background that is predominantly Catholic makes service to others aninnate trait. WORLD-CLASS MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICESIn terms of medical services, our facilities are comparable to the best anywhere else. Our highlytrained medical personnel and caregivers are in demand all over the world not only for theircompetence and expertise but most especially for the care and compassion they show to their wards.Healthcare, a top priority of the senior market, is an expertise of the Filipino who is world-renownedfor his excellent healthcare practitioners. 10. People Who Made Impact to the PhilippinesSEN. BENIGNO NINOYPRES. CORAZON CORYAQUINO FILIPINOS ARE AQUINOWORTH DYING FOR!ASIAS ICON OFDEMOCRACY 11. President of the Philippines 12. FILIPINOS Who ExcelledGLORIA DIAZ MISS UNIVERSEMARGIE MORAN MISS UNIVERSE19691973 13. Filipina Women ( New generation) 14. FILIPINOS Who ExcelledBAYANIHAN PHILIPPINEFOLK DANCE COMPANY 15. FILIPINOS Who ExcelledPHILIPPINE MADRIGALSINGERS MADZEUROPEAN GRAND PRIX FORCHORAL SINGING 1997 & 2007CHAMPIONUNESCO ARTIST FOR PEACE 16. FILIPINOS Who ExcelledPAENG NEPOMUCENO6-TIME WORLDBOWLING CHAMPION EFREN THE MAGICIANGUINNESS BOOK OF REYESWORLD RECORDSBILLIARDS WORLD CHAMPION 17. FILIPINOS Who Excelled MANNY PACMAN PACQUIAO 8-Division Boxing World Champion Fighter of the Decade 2000 Worlds Best Pound for Pound Fighter WBO Welterweight Champion 18. Filipino FoodPancitSinigang Halo-haloRice Lechon Balut 19. Fiesta Festival 20. Subic Naval BaseSUBIC Naval andAir StationsShipwreck KiteboardingDiving 21. Beautiful Rivers 22. HISTORICAL SITE CORREGIDOR ISLAND THE ROCK ISLAND FORTRESS WW II 23. Leyte Historical SiteWWII: I shall return by: General Douglas Mac Arthur 24. HISTORICAL SITES 16TH CENTURY VIGAN (WORLD HERITAGE SITE) 25. Old European Design Mansion 26. Island Hopping 27. 7 WONDERS OF THE WONDERS OF NATUREPUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER (PPUR)WORLD HERITAGE SITE) 28. 7 WONDERS OF NATUREPUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUNDRIVER (PPUR) , PALAWANWORLD HERITAGE SITE) 29. BEACH AND RESORTEl Nido, Palawan Managed Protected Area 30. BEACH AND RESORTKayakingEl Nido, PalawanManaged ProtectedAreaSailing 31. BEACH AND RESORTKayakingJackfishEl Nido, PalawanManaged ProtectedSnorkelingArea 32. BOHOL ISLANDKayaking1268 ChocolateClownfishHills 33. BOHOL ISLAND KayakingTarsier WorldsSmallest Monkey 34. BANAUE RICE TERRACES IFUGAO PROVINCEUNESCOWorld Heritage Site 2000 Years Old Terraces 1500m above sea level 35. Holy Mountain Mount Banahaw 36. Makati City47 37. Manila City 38. Manila Flooding 39. Quiapo Church 40. Philippine Beaches55 41. Philippine Beaches56 42. Boracay Philippine Beaches57 43. Enjoying the beauty of nature 44. River Boat Rides59 45. Swimming with Whale Sharks 46. Group Swimming with Friends 47. Philippine Family 48. Filipino Family 49. The End AndThank You for attending another diversity moment Prepared by: Patrick S. MugaHope to see you again