TY - BOOK AU - Tope, Lily Rose R. AU - Mercado, Detch P. TI - Cultures of the world : Philippines SN - 9812323090 AV - CB 69 .C899p 2002 PY - 2002/// CY - Singapore PB - Times Books KW - Civilization KW - sears N1 - festive isles. Contents: Introduction - Geography - History - Government - Economy - Environment - Filipinos - Lifestyle - Religion - Language - Arts - Leisure - Festivals - Food - Map of Iran - About the Economy - About the Culture - Time Line; Cover title : Philippines N2 - Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the Philippines, an archipelago of many islands in the Western Pacific. This book explores the fabric of life in this archipelago where hope refuses to fade even in the face of poverty ER -