The Philippines is bordered by the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It has three major island groups which are the Luzon, the largest island and where the capital is located; Visayan, and Mindanao. Eleven islands make up 94 percent of the Philippine landmass, and two of these--Luzon and Mindanao--measure 105,000 and 95,000 square kilometers, respectively. They, together with the cluster of the Visayan Islands that separate them, represent the three principal regions of the archipelago (many
Philippines’ famous landforms The Philippines famous landforms are many and include the famed Chocolate Hills in Bohol , the famous rice terraces in Benguit, the Maria Cristina Water Falls (this is one of Philippines famous landforms and is know to be one of the world’s highest water falls) in Mindanao and of course the Palawan Underground River. One of the best known Philippines famous landforms are the Chocolate Hills in Bohol. The Chocolate Hills are a unique geological landform located in
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Channel. The country is made up of 7100 islands, and only about 460 are more than 1 sq mi (2.9 sq km) in area. Eleven islands have an area of more than 1000 sq mi (more than 2600 sq km) each and have a huge amount of the population. These islands are Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, Negros, Palawan, Panay, Mindoro, Leyte, Cebu, Bohol, and Masbate. The total area of the Philippines is about 120,000 sq mi (about 300,000 sq km). Manila is the capital and largest city of the Philippines. Physical Characteristics
Douglas MacArthur, the son of the high-ranking military figure, Arthur MacArthur, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on 26th January, 1880. Although previously a poor scholar, in 1903 MacArthur graduated first in his 93-man class, at West Point Military Academy. Commissioned in the Corps of the Engineers, MacArthur was sent by the United States Army to the Philippines and by 1904 had been promoted to the rank of first lieutenant. Later that year he joined his father who was serving in Far East
total production of rice in the Philippines was up to 16.68 million metric tons in the year 2011. This number has decreased from its highest peak in 2008 from 16.82 million metric tons because of the natural calamities that hit the places in Central Luzon, which resulted to a mild effect in decrease of output. (Bureau of Agriculture Statistics, 2008) On the other hand, the consumption of rice continues to go up together with the increasing population of the country and decreasing production of rice
Land conversion has been present and rampant in the Philippines for the past few years especially in areas surrounding Metro Manila. To clarify the term land conversion, it is defined by the Department of Agrarian Reform as “the act of authorizing the change of the current use of a piece of land into some other use” (Nantes 130). In this context, it would be focus on the conversion of agricultural land into some other use. A brief history of land conversion around the region could be traced to the
Over thousands of year’s people of various nations have become part of the Philippines and have added to its rich heritage. It is now one of the most highly populated countries in the world. The Republic of the Philippines is a democratic island nation made up of over 7,000 islands with over 80 million people. Geography and climate play a large part in how people live on the island. It is a country with an interesting cultural background. It is a culture influenced by many diverse ethnic groups
in a nation like Philippines with multi languages use, it is easier to communicate among ourselves when using the national language Filipino since it is the official one to use in different transactions among us Filipinos from different regions in Luzon, Visayas, and
include: geography, infrastructure, military conflicts, weather considerations, civil considerations, and people of the Philippines. Geographically, the Philippines consist of 7,107 islands in the Philippines, South China, Sulu and Celebes Seas and the Luzon Straight. Most of the islands are smaller than one square mile and only one-third of them are named. Most of the islands have a terrain that is mountainous with large to narrow coastal lowlands. The infrastructure in the Philippines is in tatters
The Philippines is a group of 7100 islands, located in the Western Pacific Ocean. It is considered Southeast Asia. The Cordillera Central is a row of hills and mountain ranges that run north to Luzon Straight (blaza, 2016). The Cordillera Central contains three ranges that are 5900 feet in height and run parallel to each other (blaza, 2016). Mindanao is a large island in the South of the Philippine archipelago. Mindanao has many significant
southeast of its present-day location, proto-Luzon, which began as a string of small volcanic islands developing beneath a shallow sea, was moving northwest. Further southeast of proto-Luzon, the islands of the Visayas and Mindanao were borne out of the plates in the Pacific, and were also migrating northwest. Movement of Philippines islands: Group: 45 Ma 25Ma 5Ma Palawan and Mindoro North alomost Taiwan North (near taiwan) Almost same position Luzon Near the equator South South of now Visayas
Douglas MacArthur once said, “Once war is forced upon us, there is no alternative than to apply every available means to bring it to a swift end. War’s very object is victory – not prolonged indecision.” (http://www.goodreads.com/). Douglas MacArthur was an American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army and was also Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s. He played a massive role in the Pacific during World War II. This quote relates to how powerful wars are and how
Logistics and Transportation Industries The logistics and transportation industries are involved in the physical movement of persons and goods. logistics specifically refers to the transportation of good, material and/or products. Sometimes in doing so it may include management of freight, storage, inventory and packing. Logistics and transportation encompass a wide range of activities and it also plays a vital role in the growth of the philippine economy. A thought out extreme competition and
events of that raid will be examined in order to discover and evaluate the repercussions and lessons learned. History On December 22, 1941, the Japanese main attack on the Philippines began.1 The Japanese initial goal was to capture the island of Luzon, which was home to both the capital city of Manila and the majority of the US forces. The initial Japanese attack on the Allied forces consisted of air raids followed by a 50,000 man ground assault lead by Gen. Masaharu Homma.2 The Allied forces consisted
Conservation of the Philippine Eagle, Pithecophaga jefferyi Francis Ogaban Hampshire High School Mrs. Yabarra 16 October 2015 Introduction Eagles are the embodiment of a nation’s pride and honor. They serve as symbolic beasts demonstrating power, strength, and dexterity. However, the most common term associated with these creatures is “majestic.” The Philippine Eagle, Pithecophaga jefferyi, is one such creature. Mostly known for being one of the largest eagles in the world, it is acknowledged
preferred to end the war quickly. It was very important that the US forces continue to put continuous pressure on the Japanese and to maintain a constant blockade which gradually became tighter as the war continued. The US had plans to take both Luzon and Iwo Jima while leaping toward the Ryukyu island chain but must be able to give the forces enough time to regain composure and prepare the troops for another battle. The timeframe for the operation was set for March or early April which would give
prolonged challenge in the Philippines following the seizure of Manila in 1898. Based on Washington’s policy, the Army and Navy coordinated a basic long-term strategy that directed the Army to pacify the Filipinos and support the fortification of Luzon as an expeditionary staging area for the Navy. Four significant events shaped the region militarily over the next twenty years. The first was Russia’s two-fold defeat in 1905 at the hands of the Japanese. The second was the 1907 Japanese invasion
The Philippines is broken down into three groups of islands: the Luzon, Mindano, and Visayas. A majority of their cultural and folk dances embody the hardships that they or their relatives have experienced over the years. In fact, many of the dances display the actual activities or chores that the Filipinos tolerated to endure the poor economy and state of the nation (Ness, 1992). In Luzon, the northernmost region of the Philippines, there is the Banga, or pot dance that was created by the Kalinga
Money is defined by the Webster dictionary as something generally accepted as a medium of exchange, a measure of value or a means of payment (Merriam-Webster, 2016). It plays a vital role in human life. People need to buy food and many basic necessities of life which are impossible to be bought without money. That’s why there is no any doubt that money is so essential for an individual to survive each day in life. The importance of money is increasing day by day as living becomes costly. That’s why