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Essay on Philippines And China
Philippines
Climate:
The weather in the Philippines is, said to be, beautiful. It has hot, humid climate. During the hottest months, from March to May, the temperatures may reach to about 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The weather cools off during the rainy season, which lasts from June to February, by the temperature seldom falls below 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Manila's temperature averages between 75-82 degrees Fahrenheit. The rainfall in the Philippines averages about 100 inches a year, but some may reach up to even 180 inches a year. About five typhoons strike the Philippines yearly causing property damage and loss of life.
Languages The Philippines has two official languages: Pilipino and English. Pilipino is the national language, and required subject in all Philippine elementary school. Pilipino is a variation of Tagalof, the language of the people of the Manila area. More than half the people of the Philippines speak Pilipino, and also a large number use Tgalog. Other languages Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon Ilongo, and Bicol.
Almost 3 4 of the people in the Philippines speak English. Elementary and high schools conduct many classes in English, and universities require students to pass the English examination when applying for admission. About 30 percent of the college-age Filipinos attend college, mostly are private institution in Manila, is the nation's largest university. English is also widely used in the commerce and government of the nation. A small number of Filipinos speak another language like Spanish or Chinese. About 90 percent of the Philippine people can read and write. The law requires children from seven to twelve years old to go to school through at least sixth grade.
Food The staple food of the vast majority of Filipinos is rice. This is supplemented with fish and other seafood, chicken, and pork (or goat, if one is a Muslim). Corn (maize) is....
