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Philippines Facts

__**Introduction**__: The Phillipines is a Sovereign country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. The Phillipines have been part of several empires. The Spanish Empire during the Age of Imperalism, the United States after the Spanish American War of 1898, and finally the Japanese Empire which was during World War II. They were also included in many more empires. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi arrived in the Phillipines in 1565 and help the Spanish rule in the islands, which ended up remaining a colony of Spain for over 300 years.

__**Geography**__: The climate in the Phillipines varies. Its tropical with two distinct seasons, wet and dry. The dry season occurs November through May. The wet season occurs June through October. The average year round temperature is 27 degrees celcius or 81 degrees fahariet. Living in the Phillipines can be very hazardous. Its located on the Pacific Ring of Fire. The tropical climate of the Phillipines makes it have earthquakes and many typhoons.

__**People && Society**__: The language in Phillipines is Filipino and English. There are many different religions in Phillipines. More than 86 percent is Roman Catholic and 6 percent is various nationalized Christian culture. percent belongs to 100 Protestant dnominations. Phillipines consist of a pantheon of gods, spirits, and creatures. __**Government**__: Phillipines are a republic. The capital of the Phillipines is Manila. They gained independence in 1945. The Head of Statehad Spanish occupation through American colonization until the current presidency of the Phillipines. Phillipine eects on national level a hHead of State and a legislature. The President is elected for a six-year term by the people. The vice-president is elected sometimes on a seperate ballot.

__**Economics**__: Unemployment- 7.3% Population Below Poverty Line- 32.9% Exports- $50.68 billion Imports- $61.07 billion Import Partners- Japan 14.1%, China 13.6%, U.S. 9.9%, Thailand 6.5%, South Korea 5.6%, Indonesia 4.1%

__**Political**__: Fidel V. Ramos- June 30 1992 Joseph Estrada- June 30, 1998 Gloria Macapagal Arroyo- Janruary 20, 2001 Benigno Aquino III- June 30, 2010 The next election that will be held is in 2016

**Philippine flag created in April 2, 2002 by: Manuel L. Quezon III**
**Has changed more than 3 times since first flag was established.**

__**Historical Landmarks in the Philippines**__: The Luneta Park: Proclamation of the country being an Independent Republic was established here.

Corregidor in Bataan: Battles fought against the Japanese were fought here in WWII now its a reminder to all who visit the courageous men who fought and died here.

Intramuros: Built in the 16th century by the Spanish, it is one of the oldest districts in the city of Manila.

__**Current Events in the Philippines**__: In Manila, Philippines consumers will have to pay more for electricity from 4.42 centavos- 69.04 centavos per kilowatt-hour.

Manila police are looking for 3 police colonels charged for the alleged kidnapping and killing of a Chinese woman.

A flood in Mindanao, Philippines has left 1,200 dead, and thousands more homeless. Thousands more are being evacuated to other islands, while flooding is till bad on the island.

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