the PhilippinesThe national emblem of the Republic is in the shape of a shield, and there is a ribbon under the shield with the words "Republic of the Philippines" written on it.The design of the shield shaped national emblem represents three historical periods of the Philippines, namely, the Spanish colonial period, the American colonial period and the Republic of the Philippines.The top and middle of the national emblem represent the period of the Republic of the Philippines. The background is white, and there are three golden yellowfive-pointed star, representing the three regions of the Philippines----Luzon、Visayas andMindanao。There are eight golden yellow lines in the middleRadiation lineThe sun of, means the sun shines all over the country.The lower left part of the national emblem represents the colonial period of the United States, and the blue bottom is painted with a golden yellow United States looking to the leftbaldEagle, holding it in his left pawOlive branch, indicating peace;The right claw holds three spears, indicating that it is ready to fightSafeguarding peace。The lower right part of the national emblem represents the period of Spanish colonial rule. The red bottom is painted with a golden lion standing up, which was adopted at that timeFlag of the Kingdom of SpainLion racing graphics on.
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the PhilippinesRepublic（FilipinoRepublika ng Pilipinas is located in the east of Asia and consists of the Philippines (7107 islands) in the Pacific Ocean and its surrounding islands.
The Philippine economy is mainly composed of agriculture and industry, with special emphasis on food processing, textile and clothing, and electronic and automotive components.Most industries are concentrated inManilaThe suburbs of the metropolitan area, in addition,CebuThe metropolitan area has also recently become another place to attract foreign and local investment. The Philippines still has great potential in mining industryChromite, nickel and copper, and the natural gas recently discovered in the outer islands of Pala Bay has also been added to the Philippines' rich geothermal, hydraulic and coal resourcesEnergy reserves。
The Philippines mainly focuses onAustronesian language familyEthnic composition of language (95.5%), including Tagalog, Ilogo, Bangpanya, Pisaya andBicolPeople, etc.In addition, there are Chinese (1.5%), Indians, Arabs, etc.
Religion
Catholicism: Philippines andTimor-LesteyesAsiaThe only twocatholic country 。catholicAccounting for 83% of the population of the Philippinesabsolute advantageSince its introduction from Spain five hundred years ago, it has had a tremendous impact on the politics and society of the Philippines.In 1986, President Marcos and Estrada were ousted from power in 2001, and Catholic forces played an important role.There are churches, churches and shops selling Catholic articles all over the country.There are four in the PhilippinesBaroqueThe church is listed asWorld Cultural Heritage, respectively located atManila, Santa Maria, Pavay and Miagao.The Philippines also has the longest Christmas season in the world, starting on December 16.
Christprotestantism: Believers account for 9% of the population.It is the fastest growing religion in the Philippines.
Islam: believers account for 5% of the population, concentrated in the southMindanao。
There has never been a unique and unified Philippine culture in history.One of the main reasons is that the Philippines is an island country, and there are too many different languages in different regions,Cultural developmentAnd features are very local.There are more than 80 languages still in use today.There have been many immigrants in the Philippines since ancient times, who have been influenced by various oriental and western cultures, including China,Malaysia，Indonesia, Spain,MexicoAnd the United States.
the PhilippinesCordilleraThe world's largest man-made rice terraces (world cultural heritage, Banawei Town) were opened more than 2000 years agoirrigation system。
Wigan Ancient City (World Cultural Heritage): the best preserved Spanish colonial city in Asia.
According to statistics, there are about one million Chinese in the Philippines, including FujianSouth Fujian（Quanzhou、Zhangzhou、Xiamen）It accounts for nine out of ten.
According to the research made by experts, the Chinese people in Southeast Asia, who are mixed with the local people, are the most popularThailandFollowed by the Philippines.according toanthropologistIn this study, Chinese descent accounts for about 20% of Filipino ethnic groups;With the current population of 65 million in the Philippines, there may be more than 10 million people with Chinese ancestry.In the past, due to Chinese educationunderdevelopedMost of them are of Chinese descent and have little chance to acceptChinese educationAs a result of his Catholicism, he became a pure Filipino.25% of them are of Chinese origin because they acceptChineseAnd become a Chinese through education.So from the point of view of temperament and culture, those who think that Chinese people live in Chinese society, maintain Chinese traditional life customs, join Chinese communities, speak Chinese at home and in Chinese society orChinese dialect, intended to let their children receive Chinese education, with Chinese as their childrenChoose a marriageThe main target is the Chinese who maintain their conditions and tendencies to become Chinese. At present, there are about 600000 to 800000 people in the Philippines, of whom about 60% live in the Greater Minnila area (METRO Manila), and about 40% live in other places.If the criteria for recognition are relatively close to those of many Chinese, or people with indirect ties of Chinese origin, the criteria for recognition will be relaxed. At present, the total number of Filipino Chinese should be more than 1 million.
Among all Filipino Chinese, whether they are Filipino or not, more than 80%~90% belong to Minnan people.The rest is about 10%, most of them are from Guangdong, and few of them are from other provinces.Minnan(local namehokkien ）It is the common language of Feihua Community.Among Fujian ChineseQuanzhou PrefectureOfJinjiang、Hui'an、Nan'anMost of them live inLuzon IslandIn particular, the industry, commerce, culture and education in the Greater Minni La region are also the most developed.OriginalZhangzhou PrefectureLongxi﹑Haicheng(merged intoLonghai ）、Tong'anAnd other counties, as well as Xiamen and Jinmen, most of which are located in VISAYASCebuCEBU and Mindanao.Due to the increase of Taiwan's investment in the Philippines, the family members of investors and applicants came hereOperation managementIn recent years, the Philippines has a large number of manufacturing technicians.Filipino Chinese can be said to be all over the Philippines.
Chinese have been playing a pioneering role in the Philippines' economic development history for a hundred years, especially in the introduction of foreign technology, capital andProduction equipment, agricultural cultivation andhandicraft industry。In recent years, the development of Chinese manufacturing industry in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia has accumulated funds to invest and develop in the Philippines, which has helped to improve the industrial level of the Philippines and successfully promote productsinternational marketAnd play the role of economic pioneer again.However, local Chinese enterprises with long talents can follow the trend, grasp the economic pulse, develop manufacturing, real estate, finance, andstock marketOperate, acquire enterprises, form large groups, and expand the influence and contribution to the Philippine economy.According to Hong Kong Capitalist Magazine in September 1992, the PhilippinesStock disclosureThere are 45 listed industrial and commercial holding companies, and Chinese businessmen areMajor shareholderThere are about 20.In addition, Chinese businessmen, even if not organized through holding companies, also make comprehensive investments, covering a wide range of related enterprises.According to statistics, among the five hundred largest companies in the Philippines, Chinese businessmen account for about one-third of the totalrefine sugar, plasticwood processing , building materials, general merchandise, finance and other industries.
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【Global NetworkReporter Li Zongze]AsiaThe recent relationship between many countriesTerritorial disputeWhile the tension continues, the latest move by the Philippines has further complicated the situation.A Philippine military official announced on September 30 that the Philippines had submittedNansha Islands800 marines were sent, allegedly to "defend the interests of the Philippines".
according toAFPOn September 30, it was reported that Saban, commander of the Philippine Western Military Region, said on the same day that this deployment was only a "defensive measure" and should not be regarded as an aggressive act.Saban introduced that the two battalions sent to the Nansha Islands will jointly take on the task of "protecting the islands".To this end, the Philippines has also specially set up a Marine Brigade, which is close to the western provinces facing the South China Seapalawan "The purpose is to provideCommand and control”。The new soldiers will patrol near the Nansha Islands, but will not be stationed.Saban also claimed that the Philippine move was not intended to trigger conflicts and escalate regional issues.
On September 25,Philippine Ministry of DefenseIfChinese UAVget intoHuangyan Island, may be shot down by the Philippine military.In response, the Ministry of National Defense of China pointed out that China has indisputable sovereignty over Huangyan Island, Nansha Islands and their adjacent waters, and the flight of Chinese aircraft in relevant airspace is completely legitimate and legal.Chinese ArmyInsist on opposing any military provocation.
26, Philippinesforeign ministerRosario also claimed in the United States that sovereignty over the South China Sea is "legitimate for the Philippines"National interests”And insist that relevant disputes should be resolved through legal means.[1]
