Directory of Philippines Resources

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This category lists sites that introduce young people to the cultures found throughout Philippines. It includes sites about the beliefs, values, lifestyles, and skills of various people groups.

Resources in This Category

• BBC News - Country Profile: The Philippines

  http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-15521300
  Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news.

• CIA - The World Factbook: Philippines

  https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rp.html
  Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.

• Lonely Planet - Philippines

  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines
  Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country

• Museo Pambata

  http://www.museopambata.org/
  Features news, events, interactive exhibits and other information about the Children's Museum in the Philippines.

• Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection - Philippines Maps

  http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/philippines.html
  Country, city and thematic maps, along with links to maps on other web sites. From the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas.

• Philippines: A Module and Resources Link for Teachers

  http://www.seasite.niu.edu/Tagalog/philippines_module_for_teachers_FS.htm
  Large collection of information, images, and other resources about the geography and culture of the country, including languages, history, government, economy, religion, politics, folk beliefs, games, and other topics.

• Republic of the Philippines

  http://www.gov.ph/
  Official government website provides news and information for citizens, businesses and visitors along with a government directory.

• U.S. Department of State - Philippines Consular Information Shee

  http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/philippines.html
  Offers travel information including Background Notes, entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.

• US Department of State - Philippines

  http://www.state.gov/p/eap/ci/rp/
  Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, Country Study, the US embassy and the current ambassador, press releases, fact sheets, annual Human Rights Reports and other major reports including Industry Market Reports.

• US Library of Congress - Country Study: Philippines

  http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/phtoc.html
  June 1991 country profile plus information about historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security.

• World Health Organization (WHO) - Philippines

  http://www.who.int/countries/phl/en/
  UN health agency provides news and information on the country's public health including programmes, events, statistics, disease outbreaks, emergencies and the regional office.

 

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