Title: Geographical Setting
Objective:
Introduced to students the in depth geographical settings of the Philippines, have a
glimpse of the volcanoes and earthquakes surrounding Philippines, the
climate ,natural resources, the economy and the government, Filipino traits and
values
Review:
Introduction: Day 2
Again, The Philippines is an archipelago, or string of over 7,100 islands, in
southeastern Asia between the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The two
largest islands, Luzon and Mindanao, make up for two-thirds of the total land area.
Only about one third of the islands are inhabited. Outstanding physical features of
the Philippines include the irregular configuration of the archipelago, the coastline
of some 22,550 miles (36,290 km), the great extent of mountainous country, the
narrow and interrupted coastal plains, the generally northward trend of the river
systems, and the spectacular lakes. Many of the thousands of islands which make
up the Philippines are classified as island arcs which were formed as a result of
subduction after the collision of the three plates (the Eurasian Plate,
the Philippine Sea Plate, and the Indo-Australian Plate). The Philippines is one of the
world's largest archipelago nations. It is situated in Southeast Asia in the Western
Pacific Ocean. ... With its topography consisting of mountainous terrains, dense
forests, plains, and coastal areas, the Philippines is rich in biodiversity.
Content: Day 2
There are many volcanoes in the Philippines.
Taal Volcano (IPA: [taal]; Tagalog: Bulkang Taal; Spanish: Volcán Taal) is a
large caldera filled by Taal Lake in the Philippines.[1] Located in the province
of Batangas, the volcano is the second most active volcano in the Philippines, with
34 recorded historical eruptions, all of which were concentrated on Volcano Island,
near the middle of Taal Lake. The caldera was formed by prehistoric eruptions
between 140,000 and 5,380 BP.[2][3]
Viewed from the Tagaytay Ridge in Cavite, Taal Volcano and Lake presents one of
the most picturesque and attractive views in the Philippines.[4] It is located about
50 kilometers (31 mi) south of the capital of the country, the city of Manila. The
main crater of Taal Volcano originally had a lake until the explosive 2020
eruption expelled its water; the lake reformed within months in the rainy climate
after activity ceased.
The volcano has had several violent eruptions in the past, causing loss of life on the
island and the populated areas surrounding the lake, with the death toll estimated
at about 6,000. Because of its proximity to populated areas and its eruptive history,
the volcano was designated a Decade Volcano, worthy of close study to prevent
future natural disasters. All volcanoes of the
Taaal Volcano is part of a chain of volcanoes along the western side of the edge of
the island of Luzon, which were formed by the subduction of the Eurasian
Plate underneath the Philippine Mobile Belt. Taal Lake lies within a 25–30 km (16–
19 mi) caldera formed by explosive eruptions between 140,000 and 5,380 BP.
[2] Each of these eruptions created extensive ignimbrite deposits, reaching as far
away as where Manila stands today.[6]
Since the formation of the caldera, subsequent eruptions have created a volcanic
island within the caldera, known as Volcano Island. This 5-kilometre (3.1 mi) island
covers an area of about 23 square kilometres (8.9 sq mi) with the center of the
island occupied by the 2-kilometre (1.2 mi) Main Crater with a single crater lake
formed from the 1911 eruption. The island consists of different overlapping cones
and craters of which forty-seven have been identified. Twenty six of these are tuff
cones, five are cinder cones and four are maars.[7]
The Climate of the Philippines is either tropical rainforest, tropical savanna or
tropical monsoon, or humid subtropical (in higher-altitude areas) characterized by
relatively high temperature, oppressive humidity and plenty of rainfall.
Philippines Holiday Guide
The Philippines has a tropical maritime climate, meaning the weather is generally
hot and quite humid. The region really only experiences three seasons, a hot dry
summer between March and May known as tag-init, a wet season between June and
November known as tag-ulan and a coller dry season between December and
February known as tag-lamig. The Philippines weather patterns are created by the
prevailing winds of the southwest monsoon (known as the habagat) from May to
October and the northeast monsoon (known as the amihan) from November to early
May.
Average temperatures in the Philippines usually range between 21 °C (70 °F) and
32 °C (90 °F) with the average yearly temperature coming in at around 26.6 °C
(79.9 °F). Temperatures can fluctuate between regions and depending on the
season, however generally January is the coolest month while May is the warmest.
The Philippines are also affected by typhoons, also known as bagyo, which occur
between June and November. Really only affecting the Visayas, Cebu is the only
tourist destination that is impacted by these conditions however, typhoons can
result in significant damage in these areas or heavy rain across the rest of the
country.
Aside from typhoon season when the weather can be wet and unpredictable, there
really is no bad time to visit the Philippines. The best time to visit the Philippines
weather-wise is from January to May however unsurprisingly this is also the peak
tourist season. There are plenty of beautiful places to escape in the Philippines
where you won't have to compete with tourist crowds if you don't want to however
if you don't mind a little rain during your stay, the low season from June to
September is a good time to visit as it is considered the 'rainy' season, although
some areas don't experience rain during this time This is a good option is you are
looking to save money or visit when things are less busy.
Made up of more than 7,100 islands, the Philippines is the third-largest English-
speaking country in the world. The island nation lies in the South China Sea and
serves as the crossroads of the Orient. This country is well known for its popular
tourism spots and its varied culture stemming from occupation of several different
nations over the centuries. But it is also a land of rich natural resources that help
sustain the nation and make it an important economy in the region.
Central Luzon is rich in timber and mineral resources (both metallic and non-
metallic). Aurora is known for its timber; Zambales for its refractory chromite,
copper and nickel deposits; Tarlac for Manganese; Bulacan for marble; Pampanga
for sand and gravel; and Nueva Ecija for feldspar. Natural Resources by Country
Bauxite.
Coal.
Copper.
Diamonds.
Gold Lead.
Iron ore.
Mineral sands.
Natural gas.
Biotic natural resources also include fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum which
are formed from organic matter that has decayed. Abiotic: these resources come
from non-living and non-organic material. Examples of these resources include land,
fresh water, air, and heavy metals (gold, iron, copper, silver, etc.)
Since the end of the Second World War, the Philippine economy has had a
mixed history of growth and development. Over the years, the Philippines has gone
from being one of the richest countries in Asia (following Japan) to being one of the
poorest. Growth immediately after the war was rapid, but slowed over time.
Rice is the most important human food crop in the world, directly feeding more
people than any other crop. ... Rice is unique because it can grow in wet
environments that other crops cannot survive in. Such wet environments are
abundant across Asia. electronics assembly, aerospace, business process
outsourcing, food manufacturing, shipbuilding, chemicals, textiles, garments,
metals, petroleum refining, fishing, steel, These measures will help sustain the
growth of the industrial sector in the years to come.
The major industries of the Philippines include manufacturing and agribusiness.
Within manufacturing, mining and mineral processing, pharmaceuticals,
shipbuilding, electronics, and semiconductors are the focus areas
The Philippines is a republic with a presidential form of government wherein power
is equally divided among its three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.
The Legislative Branch to make the laws.
Congress is made up of two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The Executive Branch to enforce the laws.
The Judicial Branch to interpret the laws.
The executive branch carries out and enforces laws. It includes the President, Vice
President, the Cabinet, executive departments, independent agencies, and other
boards, commissions, and committees. Key roles of the executive branch include:
President – The President leads the country.
The government of the Philippines (Filipino: pamahalaan ng Pilipinas) is the national
government of the Philippines. It is governed as unitary state under
a presidential representative and democratic and a constitutional republic where
the President functions as both the head of state and the head of government of the
country within a pluriform multi-party system.
The government has three interdependent branches: the legislative branch, the
executive branch, and the judicial branch. The powers of the branches are vested
by the Constitution of the Philippines in the following: Legislative power is vested in
the two-chamber Congress of the Philippines—the Senate is the upper chamber and
the House of Representatives is the lower chamber.[1]
Executive power is exercised by the government under the leadership of the
President. Judicial power is vested in the courts with the Supreme Court of the
Philippines as the highest judicial body.
The legislative power is vested in the Congress of the Philippines which consists of
the Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives. The upper house is
located in Pasay City, while the lower house is located in Quezon City. Both are in
Metro Manila. The district and sectoral representatives are elected for a term of
three years. They can be re-elected but they may not run for a fourth consecutive
term.
Senators are elected to a term of six years. They can be re-elected but may not run
for a third consecutive term. The House of Representatives may opt to pass for a
vacancy of a legislative seat, which leads to a special election. The winner of the
special election will serve the unfinished term of the previous district
representative, and will be considered as one elective term. The same rule also
applies in the Senate, however it only applies if the seat was vacated before a
regular legislative election.
Cultural adaptability, lower taxes, availability of infrastructure and technology, and
most importantly, human talent. Yes, it's the people doing the work that make the
big difference. Not all workers are created alike and it's no secret that Filipinos are
renowned for being hardworking, efficient and resourceful.
Filipino Traits and Characteristics
Hospitable. This is one of the most popular qualities of Filipinos. ...
Respectful. This is often observed not just from younger people but also from older
ones. ...
Strong Family Ties and Religious. Yes. ...
Generosity and Helpful. ...
Hardworking. ...
Loving and Caring.
Core values of the Filipinos are as follows:
Family centeredness, Politeness, Hospitality, Gratitude, Shame, Flexibility, Loyalty,
Hardwork, and Resignation (Bahala na).”
Most Filipinos are selfish and have a self-serving attitude, lack of initiative, lack of
self-analysis, and lack of discipline which makes him face troubles and are involved
in quarrels. ... Despite the weaknesses or negative traits most Filipinos have, they
still have more of the positive traits.
Aside from the abundance of world-renowned Filipino talents in music and the
performing arts, our country is rich with visual artists, fashion designers, animators
and many other artists.
Filipinos are making waves in the international scene, particularly in the
entertainment, creative, and design industries. JIf Filipinos don't understand a
question, they open their mouths. ...
Staring is considered rude and could be misinterpreted as a challenge, but Filipinos
may stare or even touch foreigners, especially in areas where foreigners are rarely
seen. To Filipinos, standing with your hands on your hips means you are angry.
Filipinos have been described as friendly, outgoing, sensitive, easily offended, nosy,
garrulous, direct, hospitable, feisty, irreverent, good natured, clever, witty,
gregarious, happy, generous, easy to laugh, gracious, easy to befriend, casual, fun
loving, sensitive and hospitable.
Activities
Group Sharing
Q/A
Reflection
Prayer
