Phil. History

Philippine History & Government

I. Terminologies 1. Pearl of the Orient Sea * Romantic name given to our country. 2. People * It is the foundation of the country 3. Taal Volcano * Smallest volcano in the Philippines 4. Pating Bulik * The huge whale shark 5. Noah * He saved the world from the great flood by making an ark. 6. Pung-apong * One of the world’s largest flowers, with a diameter of one foot. 7. Kalaw * is called “Clock of the Mountains” 8. Hidden Treasure * The Oil and Gas Discovery in Palawan 9. Pisidum * Is the World’s Smallest Shell in the Philippine Waters 10. Mt. Mayon * Has the perfect cone shape volcano 11. Katala * Can talk and sing like a human. 12. Pygmy goby * One of the world’s smallest fish 13. Sampaguita * Queen of the Philippine Flowers 14. Y’ami * Is the northern most island 15. Tridachna Gigas * World’s Largest Shell in the Philippines Waters 16. Banaue Rice Terraces * Is one of the 8th wonders of the world 17. Cagayan River * Longest River in the Philippines 18. Mankayan * 1st class municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of people 34,563 in 6,495 households. 19. Palawan * Is the Biggest Oil and Gas Field in the Country 20. Malapaya * It is where the discovery oil increase. 21. Wheat * Was first introduce in Nagcarland, Laguna. By Fray Tomas Miranda 22. Mt. Pinatubo * Is the worst volcanic eruption in the Philippines 23. Sunda Shelf * The continental shelf of Asia 24. Saluag * Is Southern Most Island 25. Soil * Is the country’s most important natural resource 26. Manila Bay * Largest bay in the Philippines 27. Pearl of Allah * The world’s Largest Natural Pearl 28. Plateau * In geology and earth science, a plateau, also called a high plain or tableland, is an area of highland, usually consisting of relatively flat terrain. 29. Mt. Pulog * The 2nd highest peak on the Ifugao-Benguet boundary in Luzon 30. Topography * is the physical features of a country 31. Mu or Lemuria * Claims as one of the remnant of a prehistoric continent. 32. Geology * Is the study of the earth 33. Immigration * Is the movement of people into a country or region to which they are not native in order to settle there 34. Emigration * Leave one's country of residence for a new one 35. Philippine Fault/ Rift * is an inter-related system of faults throughout the whole of the Philippine Archipelago 36. Laguna de Bay * Largest Lake in the Philippines 37. San Juanico Strait * The Narrowest strait in the World 38. Spratly Island * Has been part of the Philippines by decree No. 1596 39. Philippine Deep * Lowest place in the country 40. Rafael Palma * He said “Our country is one of the most beautiful and most poetic countries in the world”. II. Enumeration A. 5 Energy Kind of Sources Found in the Philippines: * Oil * Hydroelectric power * Geothermal energy * Coal * Bagasse B. 4 Kinds of Metallic Minerals: * Nickel * Iron * Copper * Gold C. 8 Kinds of National Resources Found in our Country: * Soil * Plant life * Animal Life * Fish and Marine Resources * Forest Resources * Minerals * Energy Sources * Scenic beauties of nature D. 6 Kinds of Marine Products in Philippine Waters: * Shells * Shellfish * Sponges * Coals * Seaweed * Pearls E. 5 Names of springs in our Country: * Los Banos * Pandi and sibul in bulacan * Tiwi in Albay * Magsingal In ilocos sur * Pansol in laguna F.2 World Rarest and Expensive Shell in the Philippines: * Glory of the sea * Golden Cowrie G. 4 Fertile Plains Found in the Philippines: * Central Plain * Cagayan Valley * Agusan * Cotabato Valley In Mindanao H. 4 unique animals in the Philippines: * Tamaraw in Mindoro * Tarsier of Bohol * Mouse Deer Of Balabak Island * Zebronkey I. 6 Kinds of Flowers Found in the Philippines: * Aurora . * Amarilla * Cadena De Amor * Kalachuchi * Jasmin * Ylang - Ylang J. 5 Places where the deposits of coal are found: * Cebu * Polilo Island * Masbate * Mindanao * Asbestos in Ilocos norte and zambales K. 5 effects of the archipelago shape of our nation: * There is geographical Barrier separating the Philippines from the nations in Asia. * This Archipelago barrier also divides tribes and nations in the Philippines. * With many islands to defend the country is easily invaded by foreigners who want to conquer or colonize. * Smuggling, piracy, and migration can happen more easily in this archipelago * The different islands and cultural features make an ideal training ground for missionaries and evangelists who want to learn about difference cultures, climates, and peoples. * L. 4 major low land and plains in our country: * Central plain * Cagayan Valley * Agusan * Cotabato Valley in Mindanao M. 5 reasons why the location of our country is important: * It is the only Christian nation in the non-Christian Asian World. * It is the melting pot of races and cultures, with a unique heritage from Asia, Europe,
Latin America and North America. * It is the bridge that links the Oriental and Occidental worlds. * It is at the crossroads Asia’s air and sea resources. * It is the bastion of democracy in Asia where most country are kingdoms, military dictarships, or one party government. N. 3 important parts in knowing our countries history. * God * People * Land O. 11 Main islands and their respective area: * Luzon (104,68sq. km) * Mindanao (94,630 sq.km) * Samar (13,080sq.km) * Negros (12,709sq.km) * Palawan (11,785sq.km) * Panay (11, 5151 sq.km) * Mindoro (9,735sq.km) * Leyte (7,24sq.km) * Cebu (4,422sq.km) * Bohol (3,864sq.km) * Masbate (3,269sq.km) P. 4 Boundaries of the location of the Philippines * East by the Pacific Ocean * West by the South China Sea * North by the Bashi Channel * South by the Zulu and Celebes Seas Q. 3 Ways by which the Philippines benefits from the national agreement * Recognition of the archipelago doctrine * A 12 mile belt of territorial waters * An Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 200 miles