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The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in - photo 1

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.

Adapted from Marcel Proust, Remembrance of Things Past.

ISBN 978 1 78702 284 3

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First published in Great Britain

by Kuperard, an imprint of Bravo Ltd

59 Hutton Grove, London N12 8DS

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8446 2440

www.culturesmart.co.uk

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Printed in Turkey

The Culture Smart! series is continuing to expand. All Culture Smart! guides are available as e-books, and many as audio books. For further information and latest titles visit www.culturesmart.co.uk

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

GRAHAM COLIN-JONES is British by birth, a linguist by training, and an international civil servant by profession. He has lived and worked for many years in Asian cultures, including fifteen years in the Philippines. He is currently a consultant editor for the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund.

YVONNE QUAHE COLIN-JONES is Singaporean by birth, a sociologist by training, and a cross-cultural trainer, facilitator, and coach with a human resources background. She has lived in three continents and works with multicultural, globally mobile populations.

JORGE MOJARRO is a Spanish academic with a Ph.D. from Salamanca University who is teaching and researching at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. He has traveled extensively through the Philippines and southeast Asia and has written for both scholarly and general publications, including Philippine newspapers such as Business World and The Manila Times.

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CONTENTS
MAP OF THE PHILIPPINES

INTRODUCTION The Philippines a scattered archipelago of seven thousand six - photo 2

INTRODUCTION

The Philippines, a scattered archipelago of seven thousand six hundred islands, appears to be one of the most Westernized countries in Asia. However, the realities of Filipino life are complex, and not immediately evident to the foreign visitor. Many Filipinos work abroad, far from home and their families, and this is of great significance, not only for the families themselves, but countrywide and internationally. Business is not carried out in quite the same way as in the West. There are social situations and ways of behaving that visitors might well misunderstand.

The Philippines has a unique colonial history, which has been described by its inhabitants as three centuries in the Convent and fifty years in Hollywoodit was governed by Spain for more than three hundred years and by the United States for fifty. As a result, certain Western beliefs are well entrenched and prevalent: 85 percent of Filipinos are Roman Catholics, the government is democratically elected, and freedom of speech and education are highly valued.

Underneath the Western veneer, however, lies an Asian soul. Filipinos share many values and attitudes with other Asian people, although the distinctive blend of East and West is subtle and can sometimes be difficult to fathom. The foreigner who fails to realize that the faade of the English language (in which most signs in Manila are written), fast food, pop music, and rich lawyers does not run deep will soon commit a faux pas that may have long-lasting effects.

Side by side with great wealth, much of the country lives in extreme poverty, although there have been substantial improvements during the last fifteen years, and there is now a growing middle class especially thanks to the business process outsourcing industry. Culture Smart! Philippines looks at the social, economic, and political problems that have brought this about. Despite their material disadvantages, the Filipino people show an amazing resilience. They are warm, charming, and welcoming. Beyond the chaotic traffic jams and heat of Manila there is so much to enjoy and appreciate in the Philippines that the open-minded visitor will be vastly enriched by the experience.

Culture Smart! Philippines also includes among its pages case studies, true stories, and advice on what to expect and how to behave in many different situations. First-time visitors and long-term foreign workers will find an abundance of practical information and key insights into Filipino society and business life that will enable them to make the very most of their time in this unique and intriguing country.

KEY FACTS

Official Name

Republika ng Pilipinas (Republic of the Philippines)

The Philippines is a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Capital City

Manila (on the island of Luzon)

The metropolitan area is referred to as Metro Manila, or for administrative purposes the National Capital Region (NCR). Population nearly 14 million in Metro Manila

Other Main Cities

Baguio (in Luzon); Cebu (in Visayas); Davao (in Mindanao)

Area

115,800 sq. miles (300,000 sq. km)

7,641 islands

Climate

Tropical, with an average daily maximum temperature of 90 F (32C)

Summer, from March to May, is the dry season, with an av. daily max. temp. of 9295 F (3335C).

Terrain

Primarily mountainous with narrow to extensive coastal lowlands

Coastline varies from rugged cliffs to sandy beaches.

Population

Estimated at around 109 million in 2020

Median age around 25.7 years

Adult Literacy

Over 95%

Education is highly valued.

Government

Republic since 1946. The current Constitution was promulgated in 1987. President elected for a single term of six years.

Senate of 24 members. 303 members in the House of Representatives

Language

Filipino (national language); English (second official language)

Other languages: Cebuano, Ilonngo, Ilocano, Bicolano, Waray

Religion

Approx. 85% Catholic; 5% Muslim; 5% Protestant; 5% others

Media

Several English newspapers are published as well as Filipino ones.

TV and radio stations in both languages

Economy

GDP growth rate (2019): 6% GDP per capita (2019): US $3,200

Currency

Philippine Peso (PHP or P)

1$ = 48.5 Php (September 2020)

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