Introduction to Philippine History with Government and Constitution

Compiled by: Amy Labasano.

Overview Quiz
1. Explain why is there a need for us to understand our countrys history, government and constitution? Point out at least two (2) reasons. 2. Discuss what benefits can a student derive from a study of our countrys history, government and constitution? Cite at least two benefits.

THE PHILIPPINES: LAND AND ITS PEOPLE

The World in Actual Size

Google Image of Asia Google Image of Asia

Google Image of the Philippines

Google Image of Mindanao

Map by Peter Loud <http:/ /users. power net.co. uk/mk marina /philip pines/p hilippi nes.ht ml>

Boundaries:
Northwest South China Sea East Philippine Sea South Celebes Sea 7,107 islands 300,000 sq. kms. YAmi Isle Northernmost point Saluag Isle Southernmost point

Mountain Ranges
Luzon Caraballo del Sur, Sierra Madre (longest continuous range), Mindoro range, Tagaytay range Visayas Kanlaon volcano Mindanao Surigao range, Butuan range, Dagoma range Mt Apo highest mountain

Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Taal volcano worlds smallest Mayon volcano Located in the Pacific ring of fire

River and Fluvial System

Rio Grande de Cagayan longest Rio Grande de Pampanga 2nd longest Agno Grande 3rd longest Laguna de Bay largest lake Lake Lanao 2nd largest Lake Taal 3rd largest

Flat Areas
Central Plain of Luzon largest plain (Rice Granary of the Philippines) Cagayan valley greatest tobaccoproducing region

Natural Resources
Flora and Fauna - 23rd among the plant-species rich countries in the world and 7th in Asia - Tarsier, Tamaraw, Phil. Eagle and etc. - Gold, copper and chromite among ten largest in the world. - Malampaya (natural gas) - worlds second largest geothermal producer

Theories on the Origin of the Phils.

Land bridge theory Volcanic origin theory Remnant of a lost continent theory

Theories of the Origin of Filipino People

Wave Migration Theory Landa Jocanos theory Solheims theory

Four Groups of Filipinos

Christian Filipinos Muslim Filipinos Indigenous Filipinos Chinese Filipinos

100 million Filipinos NCR and Central Luzon top-ranking region in terms of population size ARMM fast-growing region in terms of population size NCR the most densely populated region

Filipino Traits and Values

Warm, Friendly and Intimate Caring and Sharing Family-Centered Highly-Spiritual Amor-Propio (personal pride) Pakikisama Euphemism

Hiya Cleanliness Propensity to Gambling Extravagance Hospitality Respect for Elders Fatalism Loyalty to a Friend/Benefactor Tendency to be Indolent Kanya-kanya Syndrome Lack of Initiative Regionalism

Regional Diversities among Filipinos

Ilocanos noted to be frugal/thrifty Tagalogs neither frugal nor extravagant/feel superior Visayans tend to be indolent

Economy
Predominantly agricultural Fishing Manufacturing Overseas Employment

Languages
More than 100 languages and dialects Filipino national language Major regional languages ( Tagalog, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Bikol, Waray-Waray, Kapampangan, Pangasinan, Kinaray-a, Maranao, Maguindanao and Tausug) Foreign languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, Malay, Arabic and Hindi)

Religions
Majority are Roman Catholics Muslims Protestants Aglipayan Iglesia ni Kristo Seventh-Day Adventist Other religious sects

Assignment
1) Compare and Topic Past contrast the 1) Livelihood practices of the Religious Filipinos in the 2) beliefs past and at 3)Government System present.
4) Judicial System 5) Marriage Practices

Present

2) Describe the nature of the interactions of the early Filipinos with the Hindus, Chinese and Japanese? Explain how did these interactions influence Filipino culture.