Human Systems
Life Expectancy: 71.94 years
Literacy Rate: 92.6%
Infant Mortality Rate: 18.75 deaths
Student Life Expectancy: 12 years
Although the Philippines is considered a 3rd world country, their healthcare and educational systems are exceptional. In the Philippines, the children attend school for 10 years instead of 12. They provide formal and non-formal educaton. The life expectancy is over 71 years which shows that their standard of living is acceptable. Over 1/4th of the population is below the poverty line and the GDP is 4,100$ which may not seem like a lot compared to what we have in the U.S. In most people's opinions, Filipinos are amoung the world's most positive people. Unlike some Americans, they do'nt take things for grantate. In the Philippines they share many of our same Christian holidays in the U.S. such as "Good Friday", Christmas and new years. Another holiday they celebrate is their independence from Spain on June 12, 1898.
Literacy Rate: 92.6%
Infant Mortality Rate: 18.75 deaths
Student Life Expectancy: 12 years
Although the Philippines is considered a 3rd world country, their healthcare and educational systems are exceptional. In the Philippines, the children attend school for 10 years instead of 12. They provide formal and non-formal educaton. The life expectancy is over 71 years which shows that their standard of living is acceptable. Over 1/4th of the population is below the poverty line and the GDP is 4,100$ which may not seem like a lot compared to what we have in the U.S. In most people's opinions, Filipinos are amoung the world's most positive people. Unlike some Americans, they do'nt take things for grantate. In the Philippines they share many of our same Christian holidays in the U.S. such as "Good Friday", Christmas and new years. Another holiday they celebrate is their independence from Spain on June 12, 1898.