Name three (3) political and economic
conditions in the Philippines that are similar
to each area.
19th century Philippines:
Political:
 The Philippines is under the colony of
Spain and the monarchy.
 The head of the Philippines is the
governor-general.
 Only men were allowed to vote. Women
were not allowed to take a position in the
government.
Economic:
 The Galleon trade with the route
Maynila-Acapulco is the main trading
system.
 The country was opened to selected
foreign trade at the end of the 18th
century which resulted in the rapid rise
of foreign firms in Manila.
 The demand for Philippine sugar and
abaca (hemp) grew apace, and the
volume of exports to Europe expanded
even further after the completion of
the Suez Canal.
Present Day:
Political:
 Today, the Philippines is independent,
following the democratic-republic type
of government. It has three branches
namely: executive, legislative, and
judiciary.
 The Philippines is being headed now by
the President.
 Women are now allowed to vote and
take a position.
Economic:
 Philippines are now open for trading
in all countries of the world
following the legal process.
 Philippines is currently the number 2
nation in the world to export
coconuts.
 The economic status now of the
Philippines is still in developing
stage. Thanks to the increased
efficiency of labor with the ever-
improving state of technology,
businesses are able to increase total
output, which in turn leads to higher
profits and greater economic
development.