SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

Social Environment

The people, their character and their culture.

Features of a country.

People …is control over

 People.
is the
 Land.
most
 Government.
nature and
important…
 Independence. society…
According to Mencius a Chinese philosopher…
“The People Is The Most Important Element In A Nation; The Spirit
Of The Land Are Next; The Leaders Are The Least Important.”
This Is Because God Made Man To Have “DOMINION”.
 THE FIRST MAN & WOMAN

• “God Told The First Man And Woman

(Adam And Eve) In The Garden Of Eden”

• “FILL THE EARTH AND SUBDUE IT”

(Genesis 1:28)
 Philippines as a Great Nation.
• Unique Nation with a cultural
heritage.
• Nation with gift of Faith and a gift
Filipino As Leader In
of music.
Asia. • The First Republic in Asia.
• Received training for self-
governance and democracy.
“Shows How Unique
• Lead the Asian world in building
And Important Our
school, universities and other
Nation Has Been”
facilities.
• The largest English speaking nation
and the most open for foreign
influence.
 Estimated Population

80,000,000

65,000,000

50,000,000

40,000,000

20,000,000

10,000,000
5,000,000

1990 1925 1950 1970 1980 1990 2000

 *82,841,515 is the Population In 2002*

Develop and Protect

National Resources.
As The Population Grows More
Control Population
Than The Nations Wealth, The
growth.
Nation Becomes POORER.
The number of young
people make up 40% of
our population.
Economic Problems. Migration of other nation
to have a better life.

Population Problems.
 Social
Classes Religion Language Education

Rich Class
• “Oligarch” Represents about 10% of the population
• They own and earn about 90% wealth of the country.
• They are the wealthy industrialists with big corporations, the owners of large hacienda
or plantations and the NOUVEAU RICHE (NEW RICH)
• The new rich includes honest, interprising and hard-working people who invested their
money wisely.
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Middle Class
• 20% of the population
• They own and earn about 80% wealth of the country.
• The professionals (Doctors, Lawyers, Teachers, Accountant, et. al.
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Poor Class Or The Lower Class

• 90% of the population
• They share only 10% of the wealth
Social
Classes Religion Language Education

Philippines Is The Only Christian Country In Asia.

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Christians
93% Of The People
83% Catholic
7.6% Aglipayans
2.3% Protestants
Iglesia Ni Kristo Founded By Felix Y. Manalo.
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Islam

1.6 Million Followers.

Second Largest Religion In The Country.
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Pagans Religion

Followed By Tribal Minorities

0.03% Followers
Social
Classes Religion Language Education

55 Native Languages And 142 Dialects, Apart From English And Japanese Surveyed By
Richard
Pitman, An American Linguistic.

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8 Principal native languages.

Cebuano - 24.39% Of The People.

Tagalog - 23.83%
Ilocano - 11.14%
Hiligaynon Or Ilonggo - 9.99%
Bicolano - 6.96%
Waray-waray - 4.62%
Kapangpangan - 3.43%
Pangasinan - 2.26%

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Classes Religion Language Education

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Filipinos Are Fond Of Education. The Parents Are Willing To Work Hard In Order To
Send Their \\Children To School.
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There Are 50 Universities Both State And Private.

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University Of Santo Tomas In Manila, The Oldest University In The Country.

Founded In 1511, 26 Years Older Than Harvard University, The Oldest University In America.
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 FILIPINO CHARACTERISTICS
Jhon Foreman Said: “The Filipino Has Many Good Qualities Which Go Far To Make Up For
His Shortcomings.”

Good traits Bad traits

• Intelligent
• Gambling and betting
• Quick perception
• Fatalism – bahala na!
• Talents
• Self-pride
• Gentle • Cheating
• Friendly • Lack of perseverance –
• Cheerful ningas cogon
• Close family ties • Maňana habit
• Hospitality
Cultural Minorities
• Regional Traits
• Northern Tribes: The Ifugaos, The
 Ilocano's – National
adventurous, hard working
Language
Bontocs, The Kankanays, The
Ibaloys, The Tinguins, The and frugal of Filipinos
Kalingas, The Gaddangs, and the • 1935 Manuel
 Tagalog – inhabitant L. Quezon
of Manila, they idea
Negritos. feel superior. of having a common language
• -some practice head hunting, but it as common
 Bicolanos – religious, mindmedium.
tempered,
has now been stopped. and musical• people.
Father of the National
• Mindoro Tribes: Mangyans, peace Language.carefree and
 Bisayans – extravagant,
loving musical people. They farm
and hunt.
jolly. They •areFilipino as the National
lavish spender.
Language, provided by the
• Southern tribes of Mindanao and  Muslim Filipinos – fierce and valiant
1987 constitution.
Sulu: Maranao, Ilanumusugand, warriors in •both land and sea.
Tagalog basis of the National
Samal, All Muslims, and Subanon,
Language.
Bukidnon, and many more…
• - Most of them used human
sacrifice.
Science and Technology
• Filipino Women
 The twin keys which unlock the door of
Industrial progress of modern
 Occupy time.in the society,
a high place
 Filipinos are amongpolitics
the best inventors
and the profession. and
 Enjoy
scientist among the world.
the political rights with men.
• The yoyo  Leonard Wood said:
• “the best men in the Philippines are the
• the Florescent light
women.”
• The Moon buggy – used
 Noted for by the American
its beautiful women
Astronauts.  Mrs. Corazon Cojuanco Aquino,
first Lady President of the
Philippines.
 Historical Values
• We are important and unique nation in the world because God
made us to have a gift of faith, the arts, sciences, communication
and culture.
• The only Christian in Asia.
• Filipinos have both good and bad characteristics, like any other
nation on earth.
• We must befriend and help the tribal peoples to improve their
lives and to know God’s son Jesus.
• We must love and understand one another even if we speak
different languages and have different customs.
• The Philippines is a good training ground for missionaries
because here we can already practice the ways to share the gospel
with many different people.
 THANK
YOU & GOD
BLESS US ALL