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According to itypeusa, the Philippines is an archipelagic country located in Southeast Asia, with more than 7,000 islands. It has a population of over 100 million people, making it the 12th most populous country in the world. The official language of the Philippines is Filipino, which is based on Tagalog and English. The capital city of the Philippines is Manila, which also serves as its economic and cultural center. The government of the Philippines is a unitary presidential constitutional republic with three branches: executive, legislative and judicial. The president serves as both head of state and head of government. The legislative branch consists of two houses: the Senate and House of Representatives. The judicial branch consists of a Supreme Court and several lower courts. The Philippine economy is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, largely due to its strong export sector which includes electronics, garments, coconut products and others. The country also has significant foreign investments in mining, banking and telecommunications sectors. Tourism also plays a major role in the Philippine economy as it attracts millions of visitors each year due to its beautiful beaches and other attractions such as historical sites and cultural activities. The culture in the Philippines is largely influenced by Spanish traditions that were brought by colonial settlers centuries ago as well as Asian cultures from other countries such as China and Japan who have had trading relations with Filipinos for many years now. Music is one aspect that reflects this cultural heritage with traditional Filipino instruments such as kulintang (gong) being played alongside modern genres like pop music or hip hop music from western countries. The Philippines is located in the western Pacific Ocean and is part of the Philippine Standard Time Zone (PST). This time zone is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and is one hour behind the Japan Standard Time Zone (JST). This means that when it’s noon in UTC, it’s 8:00 pm in the Philippines. During Daylight Saving Time, which runs from March to October, the Philippines is 7 hours ahead of UTC. In addition to PST, there are a few other local times observed in different parts of the Philippines. For example, Palawan which lies on the border with Malaysia follows Malaysian Standard Time which is two hours ahead of UTC while Zamboanga which lies on the border with Indonesia follows Indonesian Western Standard Time which is seven hours ahead of UTC. It can therefore be confusing for travellers visiting different parts of The Philippines as they may need to adjust their watches accordingly depending on where they are located within the country at any given moment. When travelling to The Philippines from other countries, it is important to take note of the time difference between their own country and The Philippines. For example, if you are travelling from London to Manila in The Philippines, you should remember that London is eight hours behind Manila – meaning that when it’s noon in London, it’s already 8:00pm in Manila. Most regions within The Philippines observe daylight saving time but there are a few exceptions such as certain areas within Sulu and Tawi-Tawi provinces where Daylight Saving Time does not apply due to their location close to the equator. It’s therefore important for travellers planning a trip to these areas to ensure they check whether Daylight Saving Time applies or not before setting off. See findjobdescriptions for Philippines Country Guide.

History Timeline of Philippines

History Timeline of Philippines

According to a2zdirectory, the history of the Philippines is a story of indigenous cultures, colonialism, resistance, and nation-building. This timeline provides an overview of key events in the history of the Philippines, from its precolonial origins to the present day: Precolonial Period (c. 7,000 BCE – 1521 CE): The Philippines was inhabited by indigenous peoples who developed diverse cultures and societies across its many islands. These societies included the Aeta, Igorot, Visayans, and Tagalog, among others. They practiced agriculture, trade,…

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Philippines Education

Philippines Education

Training The Philippines has a long tradition of basic education for children. During the Spanish colonial period, it was common for the Catholic Church to have schools for the children of the region. During the American colonial period in the first half of the 20th century, education was developed according to American pattern, which can still be seen at higher levels. In 2008, literacy was 93% among those 15 years and older. Best-medical-schools: Brief everything about the country of Philippines,…

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