The Philippines has a rich history combining Asian, European, and American influences. Prior to Spanish colonization in , the Filipinos had a rich culture and were trading with the Chinese and the Japanese. In , after years and rebellions, the Filipinos, with leaders like Jose Rizal and Emilio Aguinaldo, succeeded in winning their independence.
In , 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 advancement and saved Australia.
They then waged a guerilla war against the Japanese from to The Philippines regained its independence in 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, radio stations. There are wide disparities in income and quality of life across regions and sectors in Philippines.
Due to the COVID pandemic, economic growth contracted in , driven by significant declines in consumption and investment growth, and exacerbated by the sharp slowdown in exports, tourism and remittances. However, economic growth is expected to rebound gradually in with more robust domestic activity bolstered by greater consumer and business confidence and the public investment momentum.
As an open economy, the Philippines trades with other economies around the world. The Philippines hosted a record high of 8. About the Philippines. Philippine Government Portal. Philippine Statistics Authority. Encyclopedia Britannica. Rodrigo Duterte: President of the Philippines.
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The death by musketry of Dr. Jose Rizal who led the reform movement fueled the fires of revolution. On June 12, , leaders of the revolution declared the country a sovereign state and proclaimed the first Republic of the Philippines. Meanwhile, Spain declared war against the United States over Cuba and was defeated. The American Era Under the Americans, agriculture, commerce and trade rapidly developed.
Among the changes they introduced were: the modernization of transportation and communication, the improvement of banking and currency, the American system of education, literature, language, arts and sciences. During the outbreak of the Second World War, Japan occupied the country.
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