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