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Filipinos value marriage as an important institution, Although the legal marriage age is 18, most Filipinos marry before they are 30 years old.

A traditional Filipino church wedding is often elaborate and costly. In the past, the groom's family paid for the wedding, but it is more common for families to share expenses. Most couples choose a traditional religious wedding.

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Dating in the Philippines usually begins in the early teens.  Young people socialize through school activities. They also meet friends through social networking sites and chat rooms. Dancing, singing karaoke, eating at restaurants, and going to movies are popular dating activities.

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The climate is generally tropical and humid. The average year-round temperature measured from all the weather stations in the Philippines,  79.9 °F. Cooler days are usually felt in the month of January with temperature averaging at 77.9 °F and the warmest days, in the month of May with a mean of 82.9 °F. The rainy season extends from June to October. Typhoons are likely from June to November, but they may occur during any season because the Philippines is in the typhoon belt.

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The Philippines is an Asian country in the Western Pacific. It has more than 7,000 islands and its capital is Manila.Many islands are mountainous, and there is potential for volcanic and earthquake activity throughout the country.

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Filipinos enjoy folk dances that vary according to region. The Tinikling is the national dance. People dance between bamboo poles and they  mimic the quick actions of tikling birds.

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Filipinos love music and singing. They enjoy various types of music from classical to traditional music . The kutiyapi, or kudyapi, is a traditional Philippine two-stringed,  boat-shaped lute.

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he Filipinos usually eat 3 meals a day with at least 2 snacks periods between their meals, while families try to eat their meals together.

Popular dishes include: lechón (whole roasted pig), longganisa (Philippine sausage), tapa (cured beef) and torta (omelette).

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An interesting fact about schools in the Philippines is that classes are taught in both English and Filipino, while math and science are taught only in English. Secondary school includes one year of civic volunteering, including military training, teaching in public schools, or cleaning the barangays (districts)

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The main religion in the Philippines is Roman Catholic. Other religions are Protestant, Muslim and Buddhist.

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In the Philippines, there are big parades and celebrations during Flores de Mayo. Across the Philippines a tradition known as Flores de Mayo, a daily offering of flowers to Mary, the mother of Jesus, is observed throughout the month of May.

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The Philippines has faced many natural disasters.

In 2011 in the Southern Philippines was a huge typhoon,over 1,200 people died.

In 2013 Typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) swept through the Philippines and is the strongest storm to ever be recorded.

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The Philippines have many challenges like corruption, underemployment, the emigration of highly skilled and educated people. Recent natural disasters have highlighted the country's need to improve and modernize its infrastructure.

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The Philippines have had a rapid

economic growth. Their main export is electronics but their economy is dominated by services

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Photo of the president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte.  The Legislative branch, the president, the court system and the House of Representatives help run the government.

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Divorce and drugs are illegal in the Philippines.  It’s against the law to divorce. In 1949 they made  a law that divorcing  is outlawed. If you do drugs you might get arrested or get  the death penalty.

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The Philippines celebrate Independence day on June 12, commemorating the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain on June 12, 1898. All across the country people have many celebration events.