The culture of the Filipinos can be described as a melting pot of Western cultures and influences. This is reflected in the family values, customs, habits, way of dressing, birth, marriage, and death customs, as well as language of the people. The most dominant influence is that of the Spanish, since they had the longest [...]
The Philippines’ archipelagic nature has made it easy for conquerors and foreigners to try and inhibit the islands, the reason for its rich cultural heritage and history. They tried to establish trade routes and did business with locals. Ever since Magellan discovered the Philippines in 1521, other countries and cultures have tried to conquer the [...]