The tropical climate of the Philippines is home to a growing population of 107,668,231 and currently the 12th largest country in the world by population. (worldometers.info) More than 30 million of the population is under the age of 14 and 1.8 million are neglected and abandoned children. With a fertility rate of 3.1(worldbank.org) the population is seen to hit 104 million with no struggle. Compared to the Philippines, the United States’ fertility rate is reaching a record low around 1.9. Making up the population of the 3rd largest country, immigrants have been choosing the united States as their destination to seek a better life or meet more family. Because they are a frequent destination for people migrating, the U.S. is considered to be
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While both countries are considered to have English as their official language, they have many different languages spoken throughout. In the Philippines, English and Tagalog are considered to be the two official languages where the original language is preserved and taught in school primarily. (everyculture.com) Many Filipino children do not get to finish school in order to help take care of their family. Infant mortality is high in the philippines in comparison to the low rate in the U.S. The rate is so great that much care is given towards Filipino infants. Family is first and disobeying or doing anything to shame your family members is not wanted. In American culture, you are usually expected to succeed to a degree depending on how far you devote your time to school, varying between households. Though, a college degree is necessary to obtain positions that promise security and advancement in both cultures. Valuing obedience and respect for elders is seen in Filipino culture. Most believe it is one’s duty to keep things operating …show more content…
Cities are constructed with Spanish influence and Spanish brick churches are built and stand over the town. The big churches are not as traditional in recent years but Filipinos have tried to preserve the Spanish look. Their size is similar to the large government centers and stretching seaports. Before the destruction brought from WWII, these large buildings were built with wide verandas and tiles but the reconstruction involved mostly wood. In large cities such as Manila, there are tall multistory office buildings and they span out until the area becomes more rural with more traditional housing like huts constructed from bamboo and metal. In the U.S., urban cities are characterized as urban cores and are functionally suburban. Like Manila, most big and buzzing cities in the United States serve as some of the centers of the country’s economic, political, social, and cultural zones. The biggest cities in America all have big seaports for transporting products and a big percentage of the population is all inside the center/urban core. Depending on what urbanized city, the metropolitan area can span out for miles but the accessibility without a car may not. Suburban areas line the outskirts of the city as a bigger population of lower class families live towards the center of the
While both countries are considered to have English as their official language, they have many different languages spoken throughout. In the Philippines, English and Tagalog are considered to be the two official languages where the original language is preserved and taught in school primarily. (everyculture.com) Many Filipino children do not get to finish school in order to help take care of their family. Infant mortality is high in the philippines in comparison to the low rate in the U.S. The rate is so great that much care is given towards Filipino infants. Family is first and disobeying or doing anything to shame your family members is not wanted. In American culture, you are usually expected to succeed to a degree depending on how far you devote your time to school, varying between households. Though, a college degree is necessary to obtain positions that promise security and advancement in both cultures. Valuing obedience and respect for elders is seen in Filipino culture. Most believe it is one’s duty to keep things operating …show more content…
Cities are constructed with Spanish influence and Spanish brick churches are built and stand over the town. The big churches are not as traditional in recent years but Filipinos have tried to preserve the Spanish look. Their size is similar to the large government centers and stretching seaports. Before the destruction brought from WWII, these large buildings were built with wide verandas and tiles but the reconstruction involved mostly wood. In large cities such as Manila, there are tall multistory office buildings and they span out until the area becomes more rural with more traditional housing like huts constructed from bamboo and metal. In the U.S., urban cities are characterized as urban cores and are functionally suburban. Like Manila, most big and buzzing cities in the United States serve as some of the centers of the country’s economic, political, social, and cultural zones. The biggest cities in America all have big seaports for transporting products and a big percentage of the population is all inside the center/urban core. Depending on what urbanized city, the metropolitan area can span out for miles but the accessibility without a car may not. Suburban areas line the outskirts of the city as a bigger population of lower class families live towards the center of the