Key Stats
Capital: Manila
Population: 104 million
Average life expectancy: 69 years
Literacy rate: 96%
Population living below poverty line: 22%
Population without electricity: 20.6 million
Population without access to safe drinking water: 8.5 million
Most widely spoken language: Tagalog
Source: The World Factbook
About Philippines
Located in southeastern Asia, the Philippines are a cluster of over 7,000 tropical islands between the Philippine and South China Seas. Despite recent economic expansion, rapid population growth and uneven distribution of wealth and resources have made matters worse for most Filipino residents. Inspired by Eastern and Western cultures, the Philippines include calligraphy, wood carving, and weaving among its traditional art forms.
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Handcrafters in the Philippines
Marginalized Filipino artisans from the poorest urban and rural communities are able to become self-reliant through handcrafting.Read More » -
Artisans in the Philippines
Filipino artisans receive economic opportunity, equal rights, and a better quality of life through fair trade.Read More »
