1. By: Novelyn Ferrer 2. The people their character and their
culture. Features of a country. People People. is the Land. most
Government. important Independence. is control over nature and
society According to Mencius a Chinese philosopher the people is
the most important element in a nation; the spirit of the land are
next; the leaders are the least important. This is because God made
man to have DOMINION. 3. Filipino as leader in Asia. shows how
unique and important our nation has been Unique Nation with a
cultural heritage. Nation with gift of Faith and a gift of music.
The First Republic in Asia. Received training for selfgovernance
and democracy. Lead the Asian world in building school,
universities and other facilities. The largest English speaking
nation and the most open for foreign influence. 4. 80,000,000
65,000,000 50,000,000 40,000,000 20,000,000 10,000,000 5,000,000
1990 1925 1950 1970 1980 1990 2000 5. 82,841,515 is the population
in 2002. Develop and Protect National Resources. Control Population
growth. Economic Problems. Population Problems. The number of young
people make up 40% of our population. Migration of other nation to
have a better life. 6. Social Classes Religion Language Education
Rich class oligarch 10% of the population 90% wealth of the
country.
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Middle class 20% of the population The professionals (Doctors,
Lawyers, Teachers, Accountant, et. al.
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Poor class or the Lower class 70% of the population They share only
10% of the wealth Earn only enough for basic needs
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7. Social Classes Religion Language Education Philippines is the
only Christian country in Asia.
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Christians 93% of the people. 83% catholic 7.6% Aglipayans 2.3%
Protestants Iglesia Ni Kristo founded by Felix Y. Manalo.
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Islam 1.6 million followers. Second largest religion in the
country.
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Pagans Religion Followed by tribal minorities 0.03% followers 8.
Social Classes Religion Language Education 55 native languages and
142 dialects, apart from English and Japanese surveyed by Richard
Pitman, an American linguistic.
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8 Principal native languages. Cebuano - 24.39% of the people.
Tagalog - 23.83% Ilocano 11.14% Hiligaynon or Ilonggo 9.99%
Bicolano 6.96% Waray-waray 4.62% Kapangpangan 3.43% Pangasinan
2.26%
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9. Social Classes Religion Language Education
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Filipino are fond of education. The parents are willing to work
hard in order to send their children to school.
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There are 50 universities both state and private.
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University of Santo Tomas in Manila, the oldest University in the
country. Founded in 1511, 26 years older than Harvard University,
the oldest University in America.
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10. : Jhon Foreman said The Filipino has many good qualities which
go far to make up for his shortcomings. Good traits Bad traits
Intelligent Quick perception Talents Gentle Friendly Cheerful Close
family ties Hospitality Gambling and betting Fatalism bahala na!
Self-pride Cheating Lack of perseverance ningas cogon Maana habit
11. Cultural Minorities Northern Tribes: The Ifugaos, The Bontocs,
The Kankanays, The Ibaloys, The Tinguins, The Kalingas, The
Gaddangs, and the Negritos. -some practice head hunting, but it has
now been stopped. Mindoro Tribes: Mangyans, peace loving musical
people. They farm and hunt. Southern tribes of Mindanao and Sulu:
Maranao, Ilanumusugand, Samal, All Muslims, and Subanon, Bukidnon,
and many more 12. Science and Technology Filipino Women The twin
keys which unlock the Occupy a high place in the of door of
Industrial progress society, politics and the profession. modern
time. Enjoy the political rights with men. Filipinos are among the
best Leonard Wood said: inventors and scientist among the
world.best men in the Philippines are the women. the The yoyo Noted
for its beautiful women the Florescent light Mrs. Corazon Cojuanco
Aquino, first Lady The of the buggy used by the President Moon
Philippines. American Astronauts. 13. We are important and unique
nation in the world because God made us to have a gift of faith,
the arts, sciences, communication and culture. The only Christian
in Asia. Filipinos have both good and bad characteristics, like any
other nation on earth. We must befriend and help the tribal peoples
to improve their lives and to know Gods son Jesus. We must love an
understand one another even if we speak different languages and
have different customs. The Philippines is a good training ground
for missionaries because here we can already practice the ways to
share the gospel with many different people. 14. THANKS FOR
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