Perlas Ng Silangan: The Philippines and the Filipinos

We are located in southeast Asia, an archipelago, consisting of 7,107 islands. We are divided into 3 major islands, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, the land of hospitable, intelligent, brave and lovable people, The PHILIPPINES. A country that is rich in historical events, natural resources and culture, as colonised by different countries and influenced by different races. Having a democratic form of government and being led by 14 presidents, we manage to survive economic crisis, political crisis and even a bloodless revolution.

Many have been said about the Philippines and the Filipinos but neither of that can bring us down, we know how to stand tall and face anyone or anything. We have all the right to be proud of our country. First our natural resources, we are an archipelago and so we are rich with beautiful beaches like Boracay, Puerto Galera Palawan, Batangas and countless places to mention. Second the beautiful people, we are the only race on earth that is has a brown color skin, not black or white just enough to be unique, About our work ethics, our being efficient and persistence in our jobs is one reason why we are everywhere, actually anywhere in the world there is a Filipino. Receptionist in hotels in Dubai, nurses in hospitals in Canada, England, there is a Filipino working

Being a born leaders and having strong faith with God. We might not be the strongest and progressive country or the most influential person on earth but we know how to be a winner.