Philippines
The Philippines is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire. This, combined with a humid climate, leaves it prone to earthquakes and typhoons.
The Philippines is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire. This, combined with a humid climate, leaves it prone to earthquakes and typhoons. But the bad comes with the good. Those same factors make the Philippines one of the most biologically diverse places in the world - with an abundance of natural resources. Its economy is well on the way from agriculture to industry. The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the16th century. In 1935 they became a self-governing commonwealth. On July 4th, 1946 the Republic of the Philippines was founded. With a population of 105 million people the Philippines has a high population density.
The economy faces several long-term challenges, including reliance on energy imports and foreign demand for overseas Filipino workers. Other noticeable challenges include limited access to sanitation services and poor drinking water in some parts of the country.
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Million people
Live in extreme
poverty
Lack access to clean
water
Lack access to basic
sanitation
Lack basic literacy
Lack employment
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Communities
Yapak is a district in Boracay, Philippines. It is located in the northern part of the island and is the poorest district in Boracay. Much of the economy in Boracay is based on tourism and thus fluctuates significantly. Additionally, the government invests heaviest in Balabag, the tourist area in the middle of the island, for the sake of appearance to foreigners. The only hospital and private medical clinics are located in Balabag, and people must travel to get care. There is a significant disparity, between tourist-focused amenities, and the reality on much of the island. Work is limited, and many families struggle to raise the funds to send their children to school.
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