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Republic of the Philippines
Republika ng Pilipinas
Government: Unitary presidential constitutional republic
Nation Motto: Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa
(For God, People, Nature, and Country)
National Anthem: Lupang Hinirang (Chosen Land)
Capital: Manila
Largest city: Quezon City
Currency Peso: (Filipino: peso ) PHP
Promoting real good culture, traditions and customs of Filipinos.
The culture of the Philippines reflects the complexity of the history of the Philippines through the blending of cultures of diverse indigenous civilizations, and foreign influences.
Indigenous Filipino Civilizations make up approximately 10-15 percent of todays population. Known ethnic groups Aeta, Ati, Bajau, Bicolano, Ibanag, Igorot, Ilocano, Ivatan, Kapampangan, Lumad, Mangyan, Moro, Palawan tribes, Pangasinan, Sambal, Tagalog, Visayan, Zamboangueño.
Official languages: Filipino, English
National language: Filipino
Recognised regional languages: Bikol, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon, Kapampangan, Pangasinan, Tagalog, and Waray-Waray
(Tagalog, Cebuano, Ibanag, Ilokano, Hiligaynon, Waray-Waray, Kapampangan, Bikol, Albay Bikol, Pangasinan, Maranao, Maguindanao, Kinaray-a, and Tausug)
Other modern Languages:
- Taglish (mix of Tagalog and English) for most of the young generation.
- Bislish (mix of Bisaya and English)
- Englog (mix of English and Tagalog)
- Gay Lingo – started in the 70’s by the gay demographics but streamed over to the masses(yahoo answers)
Original official language:
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