PHILIPPINES Philippines were formed by the belt of volcanoes were formed on above GREAT? the dominant plate. When the Filipinos are known for Submitted to: T. Roxxane nacino being hospitable, especially to subduction occurred underwater, Submitted by: Antonio L. Asa III like when an oceanic plate tourists and wanderers who do not descends beneath another oceanic have a place to stay. plate, the belt of volcanoes formed WHAT IS results in island arcs. Tourism is an important sector for Philippine economy. ... The PHILIPPINES? ThePhilippines is an assembly of several island arcs. country is known for having its rich biodiversity as its main tourist The Philippines is a Southeast attraction. Its beaches, heritage Asian country in the Western towns and monuments, mountains, Pacific, comprising more than 7,000 rainforests, islands and diving spots islands. Its capital, Manila, is are among the country's most famous for its waterfront popular tourist destinations. promenade and centuries-old When thinking of The Philippines, Chinatown, Binondo. Intramuros, a most people walled city in colonial times, is the imagine tropical beaches, heart of Old Manila. It’s home to the desert islands, and coral reefs. And baroque 17th-century San Agustin while places like Boracay, Bohol Church as well as Fort Santiago, a and El Nidoare swarmed with storied citadel and tourists, one of the most military prison. breathtaking places, not only in The Philippines but the whole world, remain relatively unnoticed. FOODS FILIPINO Like many other countries, the Philippines has pockets where Filipino dishes that compose Filipino cuisine are from the PEOPLE more violence tends to occurs and cuisines of the Ilocano, Filipinos have been described as areas that are generally Pangasinan, Kapampangan, friendly, outgoing, sensitive, easily considered safe. ... There is an Tagalog, Bicolano, Visayan offended, nosy, garrulous, direct, active travel warning for (Cebuano, Hiligaynon and Waray), hospitable, feisty, irreverent, good the Philippines, but only for some Chavacano and Maranao ethno- natured, clever, witty, gregarious, regions. Most other parts of the linguistic groups. The style of food happy, generous, easy to laugh, nation are generally considered making and the food associated gracious, easy to befriend, casual, as safe as places in Southeast with it have evolved over many fun loving, sensitive and hospitable. Asia. The culture of centuries from influences, in line the Philippines comprises a blend of Enumeration of Filipino values with the major waves of influence traditional Filipino and Spanish that had enriched the cultures of the Human activities. Catholic traditions, with influences from America and other parts of Asia. archipelago, as well as others Family orientation. The Filipinos are family oriented and adapted to indigenous ingredients Joy and humor. often religious with an appreciation for and the local palate. Flexibility, adaptability, and art, fashion, music and food. creativity. CULTURE Faith and religiosity. Filipino identity was created primarily Ability to survive. as a result of pre-colonial cultures, Hard work and industriousness. colonial influences and Chinese Hospitality. traders intermixing together; gradually evolving into a uniquely Filipino identity.