HISTORY

The Philippines is a country in southeast Asia and an archipelago, boasting more than 7,100 islands. The islands are grouped into three major islands: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The national languages of the country are Filipino and English. However, there are eight major language branches that are spoken in the country: Tagalog, Ilocano, Kapampangan, Pangasinan, Waray, Cebuano, Ilonggo and Bikol. However, the major language being taught in the Philippines is Tagalog. There are three major cultures that impacted the Filipino culture heavily: Chinese, Spanish, and American. History played a critical role in the evolution of Filipino cultural life affecting their character and how they think and act.