Includes bibliographical references (page 94) and index.
Contents
Overview of the Philippines: Geography -- History -- Government and the economy -- People and lifestyle -- Language and literature -- Arts -- Leisure and festivals -- Food -- Closer look at the Philippines: Bahay Kubo -- Banaue rice terraces -- Cordillera people -- Delicious lechon -- Endangered species -- Ethnic minority -- Famous Filipino painters -- Historic city of Manila -- Land of volcanoes -- May: month of festivals -- National attire -- Philippine churches -- Sabong: king of sports -- Traditional games children play -- Unique Philippine transportation -- Relations with North America.