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July 18, 2001 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC Passport Destination: Philippines Packing Round 1. The Philippines is an archipelago comprising about *7000* islands. 2. About half of the Philippine's total land area is covered with FORESTS. 3. Filipino food lovers adore Halo-Halo, a popular DESSERT. 4. If you want to join in the Independence Day festivities be sure to visit in JUNE. 5. What explorer arrived in 1521 to claim the Philippines for his country? FERDINAND MAGELLAN 6. The national flag of the Philippines shows a sun and three GOLD STARS. Picture of decorated bus Departure Round 1. Each of these is a Filipino snack food except KILI-KILI. 2. Many residents near Legazpi have had to evacuate in recent weeks due to a/an VOLCANIC ERUPTION. 3. Try to visit the Pagsanjan River where parts of this 1979 movie were filmed. APOCALYPSE NOW 4. The city of Manila occupies the low, fertile plain of the PASIG river. 5. The Alaskan Milkmen and the San Miguel Beermen are pro BASKETBALL teams in the Philippines. Picture of crowd with red flag and cross On Tour Round 1. The kulintang and the kutyapi are traditional Filipino MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. 2. The international airport in Manila is proudly named after NINOY AQUINO. 3. When visiting the Philippines try to avoid the wet season which usually runs from JUNE TO OCTOBER. 4. At over 9,600 feet Mount APO is the highest point in the Philippines. 5.Curious tourists to the Manila area enjoy visiting intramuros which is a WALLED CITY. 6. It would help a tourist in the Philippines to learn a few phrases in this language. TAGALOG 7. The Philippines take pride in being one of the world's largest producers of COCONUTS. Picture of mounds in the hills 8. Banaue in northern Luzon is known around the world for its spectacular RICE TERRACES. 9. If a Filipino looks at you and says "salamat," he is saying THANK YOU. 10. Boracaymindoro and Puraran are definitely places to visit for those that love BEACHES. 11. This city's cool climate is a magnate for visitors during hot and muggy weather. BAGUIO 12. From 1948 to 1976 it served as the official capitol of the Philippines. QUEZON CITY Bonus question 1 Picture of Mt. Pinatubo In June and July of *1991* Mount Pinatubo erupted several times killing 550 people. Bonus question 2 Look at the following map, pick the region where the Island of Luzon is located. area 1 Picture of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Slide Show 1. These colorful little buses are a common site on the streets of Manila. JEEPNEYS 2. A major celebration is the black Nazarene procession which takes place every year on JANUARY 9. 3. A strange sight in the Bisayas is the CHOCOLATE HILLS of Bohol. 4. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is the new PRESIDENT of the Philippines |