Philippines Introduction Key Facts Chapter01 LAND & PEOPLE Geography Climate The Environment Natural Disasters A Brief History ThePre-Spanish Period Spanish Colonization The American Period The Republic of the Philippines The Marcos Years The Philippines Today Chapter02 VALUES & ATTITUDES The Family A Relationship-Based Society Bahala No Manana——Filipino Time Attitudes to Foreigners Making the Right Impression Chapter03 RELIGION & FESTIVALS Religion Christian Festivals Fiestos Islamic Festivuls Other Celebrations Chapter04 THE FILIPINOS AT HOME Housing Daily Life and Routines The Familyond Children Family Celebrations Entertaining Household Help Chapter05 TIME OUT Shopping Sports and Games Gambling Nightlife Food and Drink Chapter06 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SAFETY Road Travel and Transportation Rail Ferriesand Boots Air Places to Visit in and Around Manila Places to Visit Away from Manila Health Medical Core Safety Conclusion Chapter07 BUSINESS BRIEFING Office Etiquette end Protocol Management Style Speeches end Presentations The Motivational Address Meetings and Negotiations Bureaucracy end Corruption Women at Work Gift Giving Conclusion Chapter08 COMMUNICATING Languages Means of Communication Face to Face Nonverbal Language Appendices Places People Exercises