TY - BOOK AU - Mattern, Joanne TI - Exploring world cultures Philippines SN - 9781502630193 AV - DS 655.P6 .M38 2018 PY - 2018/// CY - New York PB - Cavendish Square KW - PHILIPPINES N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Chapter 1 : Geography -- Chapter 2 : History -- Chapter 3 : Government -- Chapter 4 : The Economy -- Chapter 5 : The Environment -- Chapter 6 : The People today -- Chapter 7 : Lifestyle -- Chapter 8 : Religion -- Chapter 9 : Language -- Chapter 10 : Arts and festivals -- Chapter 11 : Fun and play -- Chapter 12 : Food N2 - The Philippines, a nation composed of thousands of islands, has a vibrant past. Readers learn what the country is like today, from its history to its festival traditions, culinary history, lifestyle, government, and economy ER -