This book brings you an unforgettable journey through the 7,100 islands of the Philippines-a nation renowned for the splendor of its beaches and the majesty of its terraced mountains. Eighty million Filipinos have been natured by a gentle tropical environment and a unique cultural history. Speaking over 100 distinct languages, Filipino have lived through 350 years of Spanish and later American rule.

These islands are now an attractive blend of East and West-best known for the friendliness of their people and their natural sense of music, dance and hospitality. Discover the Pearl of the Orient in the pages of this book