A BRIEF INFORMATION

PHILIPPINES
FRITZ JUNE CABAHUG
We are Filipinos!
Filipinos (Filipino: Mga Pilipino) are the
people who are native to or citizens of
the country of the Philippines. Filipinos
come from various Austronesian
ethnolinguistic groups. Currently,
there are more than 185
ethnolinguistic groups in the
Philippines; each with its own
language, identity, culture and history
 Philippines, island country of
Southeast Asia in the western Pacific
Ocean. It is an archipelago
consisting of some 7,100 islands and
islets lying about 500 miles (800 km)
Basic things off the coast of Vietnam. Subdivided

about Phils. into 3 islands. Luzon Visayas and

mindanao. Manila is the capital city.
The largest island of the Philippines is
Mindanao, in the southeast.
National Symbols
NATIONAL ANTHEM: LUPANG HINIRANG
The anthem is composed by Julian Felipe
and the poem is adapted from a Spanish
poem “Filipina” by José Palma. There are
different versions of the song, which
includes the American version by Camilo
Osias named “Land of the Morning”

NATIONAL TREE: NARRA

Also known as “rosewood”, it is
considered a national symbol due to
Proclamation No. 652 s. 1934 by Governor
Frank Murphy, which states that you
require permission to cut the narra trees
NATIONAL SUIT: BARO AT SAYA
The national costumes of the country. For the
males, it is the upper garment worn over a
camisa de chino (Chinese undershirt). For
females, it is the combination of a
baro(blouse) and saya(skirt), hence the name.
NATIONAL FLOWER | SAMPAGUITA
The sampaguita is also known as the
“Arabian Jasmine”. The wite color
represents purity, simplicity, humility
and strength.
NATIONAL GEM | PHILIPPINE PEARLS
Scientifically known as Pinctada Maxima
and known as South Sea Pearls, it was
declared national by Former President
Fidel V. Ramos through Proclamation No.
905 s. 1996
NATIONAL LEAF | ANAHAW
Also known as the round-leaf fountain
palm or scientifically known as Saribus
rotundifolius, is an unofficial national
symbol.
NATIONAL BIRD | PHILIPPINE EAGLE
Scientifically known as “Pithecophaga jefferyi” or
commonly known as the monkey-eating eagle, is one of
the largest surviving eagles in the world. This eagle
was made national by former President Ferdinand Marcos
through Proclamation No. 1732 in 1978
NATIONAL SPORT | ARNIS
Also known by its two other names “Kali”
and “Eskrima”, it is a martial arts that
involves the use of two weapons,
sometimes bladed, sometimes batons, and
it also involves the use of bare hands.
The origin of this sport is still
unconfirmed.

NATIONAL HERO | JOSE RIZAL

Also known as José Protasio Rizal Mercado
y Realonda, he was well-known for his two
novels: “Noli me Tangere” and “El
Filibusterismo”.
 NATIONAL FISH | BANGUS
Also known as milkfish, is a favorite of
the commonfolk as the best part of the
fish is the belly fat. It was seen as the
national fish but was unofficial as there
is no law that would make it official.
NATIONAL HOUSE | BAHAY KUBO
Also known as the nipa hut, it is the
symbol of Filipino homes. They are
commonly seen in the provinces.

NATIONAL ANIMAL | CARABAO

Also known as the water buffalo, they are
also commonly seen in the Philippines,
hence, the reason why they are
unofficially national animals.

NATIONAL FRUIT | MANGO

The reason it was unofficaly called the
national fruit is because it is commonly
seen in markets and a great food for
desserts
FAMOUS TOURIST SPOT
P H I L I P P I N E S

CALLE CRISOLOGO EL NIDO PALAWAN MT.MAYON

EXCURSIONS the world’s most perfect
El Nido in Palawan is most volcanic cone, and the most
The best time to visit for famous for its paradise-like
Calle Crisologo excursions active volcano in the Philippines,
islands and lagoons, but a 45- greets you with its majesty.
is during the first week of minute ride away through a Mayon Volcano is one of the
May when the town land tour from its main town most beautiful places to visit in
celebrates the Vigan takes you to another idyllic the Philippines and is a top
Festival of the Arts. destination: Nacpan Beach. attraction in any Bicol tour.
CORON PALAWAN
The island destinations
is also famous for
island-hopping excursions
and diving in its
numerous shipwreck sites,
among many other must-try
Coron adventures.
PUERTO PRINCESA
The gateway to the
Philippines’ Last
Frontier, Palawan, is its
capital Puerto Princesa.
It is here that you can
find the world’s longest
navigable underground
river
BANAUE RICE TERRACES,
IFUGAO
Hand-chiseled some 2000 years
ago, the Banaue Rice Terraces in
Banaue of Ifugao, North Luzon, is
a remarkable destination and is
truly one of the most beautiful
places in the Philippines.Sit in
a colorful jeepney as it cruises
along winding roads in Banaue,
and views of dramatic mud-walled
rice terraces leave you in awe.
FAMOUS FOOD
Filipino Cuisine

ADOBO LECHON SISIG

Along with Adobo, Sisig is
The most common Adobo is Once the Lechon is another famous Filipino dish
cooked with chicken or pork, cooked, the skin, which known around the world. This
sometimes both, but it’s
is the best part of the dish contains cut up pig’s
also cooked with seafood ears, snout, cheeks, and belly
such as shrimp or fish or
dish, is served with
sauteed with garlic, onion,
exotic meats like crocodile pieces of meat, with
green chilies, and vinegar and
or frogs. white rice on the side. is served on a sizzling plate.
FAMOUS FOOD
DESERT

ADOBO BUKO SALAD HALO-HALO

Children love this dish and Halo-halo is the ultimate
Buko Salad or sweet young
every kiddie party won’t be summertime treat. It is a
complete without it. Fast Food coconut salad is a
layered dessert consisting
chains such as Jollibee and dessert dish that makes
of sweetened beans, fruits,
McDonald’s in the Philippines use of shredded young shaved ice drizzled with
even have their own Pinoy
coconut as the main evaporated milk, and ice
Spaghetti version (mostly
included in the kid’s meal).
ingredient. cream.