What is Philippines?

Philippines, island country of Southeast Asia in the

western Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago
consisting of more than 7,000 islands and islets
lying about 500 miles (800 km).

The Philippine national flag has a

rectangular design that consists of a
white equilateral triangle, symbolizing
liberty, equality and fraternity; a

horizontal blue stripe for peace, truth,

and justice; and a horizontal red stripe
for patriotism and valor.
 Philippines has many mountain
Example
Mt. Apo

The stunning beauty of Mt. Apo and the fulfillment that

awaits adventurous souls who climb it should be
experienced by every mountaineer. Standing at 2,956
Meters Above Sea Level, Mt. Apo is the highest mountain
in the Philippines and is considered to be the
Grandfather of Philippine Mountains. Located in

del Sur
Cotabato ,Davao
It’s considered as the center for endemism
because it serves as the home of hundreds of

animal and plant species that can only be found

in the Philippines.
With over 7,000 islands, you're never far from a
white sand beach in the Philippines. Choose
between beaches with amazing sea life to be
discovered, beaches with incredible nightlife and
restaurants, beaches with water sports, and
beaches that are so desolate that all you can do
is sit and ponder life.
 Example : Boracay

Ang Boracay ay isang tropikal na pulo na tinatayang

matatagpuan 315 km (200 milya) sa timog ng Maynila at 2 km sa
hilaga-kanlurang dulo ng pulo ng Panay sa Kanlurang Visayas sa
Pilipinas. Isa ito sa mga sikat na destinasyon ng mga turista sa
bansa.binubuo ang pulo ng mga barangay ng Manoc-Manoc,

Balabag, at Yapak (3 sa 17 barangay na binubuo ng bayan ng

Malay), at nasa ilalim ng pamamahala ng Philippine Tourism
Authority (Autoridad ng Turismo sa Pilipinas) na may ugnayan sa
Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Aklan.
The most popular clothing that has been a big part of the
Filipino identity, are the Barong Tagalog for men and the Baro’t
Saya for women.
Barong in the modern times is considered to be the
formal clothing for men in the Philippines. They
would usually wear the garment on very important
occasions like weddings and ceremonial events.
Barong is made of jusi material (banana silk) or pinya
fabric (pineapple leaf). It also showcases exquisite
embroideries.

Baro’t Saya, on the other hand, is a loose ensemble

composed of Baro, a fine fabric blouse fitted with
butterfly sleeves, and a Saya, an elaborate skirt made
of plaid or striped cotton. During the Spanish colonial
period, it is the everyday dress of every Filipino
woman.
 Patok napagkain sa Pilipinas
Filipino cuisine has recently been tagged as the ‘next big thing’ to look out for
in the culinary world. With the country’s variety of influences throughout its
rich history, its traditional cooking techniques, and the Filipinos’ knack for
combining flavours and making the most of any and all ingredients at their
disposal, what results is unpretentious, no-frills food that’s simply delicious.

Adobo
It’s the Filipino dish everybody knows the mighty
adobo. It is made by stewing meat (usually chicken,
pork, or a combination of both) in soy sauce and
vinegar, adding peppercorns and bay leaves for
that special flavour. Bonus leftovers tip: pull the
meat from the bone and fry ’til crispy for some tasty
adobo flakes.

One of the top contenders among the best

Filipino dishes (alongside adobo) is perhaps the
famous lechon. After all, it is hard to top a tasty,
fully-roasted pig with perfectly crisp skin and
juicy meat. Find the best of this sinful treat on
the island of Cebu, but this is almost always
served at any grand Pinoy gathering or fiesta.

BY

Dannaiah ashle G. Manlo