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REPUBLIC OF THE
PHILIPPINES
Public Administration
Country Profile
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Philippines
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Source: The World Factbook - Philippines
Government type
Republic
Independence
12 June 1898 (from Spain)
Constitution
2 February 1987, effective 11
February 1987 (click here)
Source: Gov't Portal - General Information
Legal system
Mixed Roman Civil Law and
Anglo-American Common Law
Source: Tilburg University - Paper
Administrative divisions
17 regions, 79 provinces and
115 cities
Source: Gov't Portal - General Information
Mrs. Aquino assumed power
in 1986, putting an end to the
Marcos regime. President
Ramos was elected in 1992 -
continuing the political and
economic policies of the
Aquino administration.
Mr. Joseph Estrada was
elected President in May
1998. During 2000, President
Estrada faced opposition
primarily due to allegations of
corruption, which eventually
led to an impeachment trial
On January 20, 2001 the
former Vice President, Mrs.
Macapagal-Arroyo was sworn
in as President after the
Supreme Court had declared
the presidency vacant.
Source: European Commission - PHL
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PHILIPPINES
1. General Information
1.1 People Philippines Indonesia Malaysia 1
Population a
Total estimated population (,000), 2003 79,999 219,884 24,425
Female estimated population (,000), 2003 39,719 109,975 12,026
Male estimated population (,000), 2003 40,280 109,909 12,399
Sex ratio (males per 100 females), 2003 101 100 103
Average annual rate of change of pop. (%), 2000-2005 1.79 1.26 1.93
Youth and Elderly Population b
Total population under age 15 (%), 2003 36 30 33
Female population aged 60+ (%), 2003 6 9 7
Male population aged 60+ (%), 2003 5 7 6
Human Settlements c
Urban population (%), 2001 59 42 58
Rural population (%), 2001 41 58 42
Urban average annual rate of change in pop. (%), ‘00-‘05 3.19 3.59 2.86
Rural average annual rate of change in pop/ (%), ‘00-‘05 -0.19 -0.63 0.07
Education d...