Philippine History

& Government
 The Land and The People

The Philippine is a varied land- rugged mountains,

valleys, high flat mountains, forest, irregular lands
even and long coast lines, fertile plains, bays and
lakes, rivers and volcanoes. It is an archipelago
consisting of more than 7,000 islands and islets. The
largest island is Luzon followed by Mindano.
 Forest Resources
The Narra tree (Pterocarpus indicus) is the
national tree of our country. It symbolizes the
Filipino character and ideals at their highest
and loftiest measure. The Narra is the best
wood for furniture making; cabinets, tables,
chairs, and beds. Its durability and beauty
commands in high price and highly in
demand.
Fish and Marine Resources
The Philippine bays, lakes, rivers and seas abound with
various type of fish, shells, crustaceans, seaweeds, corals and
pearls and other forms and classic of marine and aquatic
resources. The vroius common fish are milkfish, lapu-lapu,
talakitok, kanduli, tamban, tanguingui, dalagang bukid and
tilapia.
The smallest fish in the world is said to have been
found in Lake Buhi, Camarines Sur. This is locally
known as Tabyas. Turtle islands in the Sulu sea is a
breeding ground for big turtles whose meat and eggs
are the gourmet’s favorite.

Beneath the deep serene blue waters of Palawan and

Sulu are found the pearl beds. It maybe worth
mentioning that the world largest pearl called “Pearl
of Allah” was found in Palawan by Muslim diver.
 Mineral Deposits
The Philippines are very rich in mineral deposit;
Gold, Silver, Iron, Copper, Lead, Manganese and
Zinc. Non-metallic minerals: limestone, asphalt,
clay and oil are abundant in our country.
 Typhoons
The Philippines is always visited by typhoon starting in
the month of May up to the latter part of December.
This the reason while the archipelago is lashed by
strong and gusty winds every year, submerging low
areas with water and consequently , taking a heavy toll
of human lives and destruction property.