What are the different cultures in the Philippines?

Filipino people are known as settlers in many parts of the world. They are like the chameleon who easily adapts to different environments. They thrive to survive. Survival of the fittest is their banner. The Republic of the Philippines was named to honor King Philip II of Spain in 1543. read more

And the interaction with other countries' cultures, like the ones from China, India, Indonesia and Malaysia, gave a specific Asian touch to the cultural heritage of the Philippines. Language There are 175 estimated languages spoken in the Philippines. read more

The culture of the Philippines is a combination of cultures of the East and West. Filipino identity was born at the same time as its creation, Mainly from its pre-colonial cultures that merged with the influence of the colonizers and Chinese traders that melted and evolved to its own unique classical Filipino identity. read more

The Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila is a center for the performing arts that opened in 1970. It is a multibuilding complex created under the direction of former first lady Imelda Marcos, who encouraged musicians to enter the international community and receive additional training. read more