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Department of Tourism Office of the Secretary. "The
Philippines is the third largest English speaking country
in the world. It has a rich history combining Asian,
European, and American influences. Prior to Spanish
colonization in 1521, the Filipinos had a rich culture and
were trading with the Chinese and the Japanese. Spain's
colonization brought about the construction of Intamuros
in 1571, a "Walled City" comprised of European buildings
and churches, replicated in different parts of the
archipelago. In 1898, after 350 years and 300 rebellions,
the Filipinos, with leaders like Jose Rizal and Emilio
Aguinaldo, succeeded in winning their independence.
In 1898, the Philippines became the first and only colony
of the United States. Following the Philippine-American
War, the United States brought widespread education to the
islands. Filipinos fought alongside Americans during World
War II, particularly at the famous battle of Bataan and
Corregidor which delayed Japanese advance and saved
Australia. They then waged a guerilla war against the
Japanese from 1941 to 1945. The Philippines regained its
independence in 1946.
Filipinos are a freedom-loving people, having waged two
peaceful, bloodless revolutions against what were
perceived as corrupt regimes. The Philippines is a vibrant
democracy, as evidenced by 12 English national newspapers,
7 national television stations, hundreds of cable TV
stations, and 2,000 radio stations.
Filipinos are a fun-loving people. Throughout the islands,
there are fiestas celebrated everyday and foreign guests
are always welcome to their homes."
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