Thy ChauSoo LeeDiem NguyenErika PerinNamkyung Yang

Where is the

Archipelago composed of 7,107 islands. Only two seasons: wet or dry. Populated by 95 million people.

Where is the

Let’s talk in the

There are 170+ distinct languages. There are over 500 dialects. Tagalog is known as the national language. English is now commonly learned and used.English Tagalo

gVisaya Ilokano

Beautiful Maganda Gwapa Napintas

Spanish influences in the

Barong Tagalog

Paseo de Iliolo Dance St. Augustine Church

Catholic Religion

Chinese influences in the

Strong family ties Frugality Diligence Food

Current pop culture in the

Influenced by US and Korea:

• Cyber Culture• Fashion• Movies• Music• TV Shows

In 1892 In 1896 March 17, 1897

Flag evolution in the

1898 - 1902 1981 February 12, 1998

Consists of two horizontal stripes and a white horizontal triangle.

Top stripe is blue. Bottom stripe is red. Corners of the triangle

are 3 stars. Center of the triangle is a

large gold sun.

The flag of the

What the flag means in the

Philippines flag is the ONLY one in the world which is hoisted upside-down when the country is in war.

War flag of the

Loves Singing and Dancing

Let’s sing and dance in the

Loves Celebrating Holidays and Special Occasions

Celebrations in the

High context country High value on trust Status and title are

important Usually accept offer food

and drink Hierarchical culture

Culture in the

Indirect Difficult for Filipinos to say

"No" Negative meaning of

“smile” Much more casual about

time

Culture in the

Automobile companies in the

Automobile companies in the

Electronic companies in the

Susan FreemanMary Kay’s manager of sales education for the Asia Pacific region,“The Philippines is happy people’s land! They are always happy, positive and working hard. The Filipinos are very religious so they have services when they move offices and have grand openings. We are so happy to work with them.”

in the

Grand Opening Service

Moving Office Service

in the

San Miguel Beer Mango Kare-Kare

Lechon Adobo Sinigang

Must try in the

Cebu

Bohol

Chocolate Hills

Tarsier Sanctuary

Loboc River

Balmy

weather

Luxurious

Resorts

Sinulog

Festival

Must visit in the

Dive/Scuba

Relax

Hilot

Dagbaga

y

World-class Dive Sites Set

Crystal Clear Waters

A Various Underwater

Wildlife

Luzon, Visayas, & Mindanao

Must do in the

It’s more FUN in the