PHILIPPINES

The Philippines has been struggling since WWII to have a steady government and labor system. The economy of the Philippines was virtually destroyed as a result of WWII. Poverty and conflict strained the economic and industrial growth of the country. Several Presidents since WWII have made improvements, but the Philippines is still struggling with poverty and political instability. Approximately 22,000 years ago, short, dark skinned, curly haired Negrito began to migrate to the Philippines from Southeast …

…are very sensitive to social courtesy and look down on people who over stay their welcome or use their positions of power. The Philippines, although they have had significant trouble through World War II have begun to pull together a strong government and economy. A stronger labor system and industry is successfully beginning to decrease the poverty level. The government is growing stronger with Estrada in office and the future of the Philipines is hopeful.