Facts about Philippines

More than 105.7% of the Philippine population is in extreme poverty. There are many reasons for this. Rapid population growth, inappropriate social infrastructure, slowing rural productivity growth, and lack of credibility. The country has made great progress in development, but most of the population is still engaged in the informal economy, and the small and medium enterprises that manage it are not recognized by the government and live their daily lives. These are people who need microfinance

Opportunities International started operations in Manila in 1981. Today, Opportunity Philippines offers loan and saving customers with multiple service points nationwide. The bank promises to provide safe deposit methods through targeted deposit products and to protect families through insurance.

Rural expansion: Banks are working on further expansion to rural areas through technological innovation, including a pilot program that supplies electricity to 10,000 households in remote locations in Luzon, Visaya, and Mindanao.

Innovative products: In countries that are vulnerable to typhoons, the Philippines has the opportunity to protect families through innovative insurance products. In 2012, opportunity supported 3000 families and was rebuilt after typhoon Helen and monsoon

Green charcoal: There is a demand for charcoal on the market. After banning the use of charcoal in the Philippines, Opportunity Philippines introduced green charcoal to customers. Banks distribute briquetting machines to sugar cane farmers to provide a way to earn money during the off season. Dried leaves supply fuel to environmentally friendly machinery. Customers earn money by selling the green charcoal they produce

Transformation: Training ranges from economic knowledge to social and personal development modules. Based on the principles of the Bible, our LIFE series of programs will provide employees and clients insight into a happy family life. The LIFE series is only one element of a powerful change plan

Commercial loan: some trust groups, mainly personal loans and small business services

This time is the holiday season so please tell me the interesting facts about Christmas in the Philippines. As you know, Christmas is another thing we want to do, except for holy weeks, we usually celebrate it in September and finish it someday in January. Yes, you read correctly: September! People started to say "This month came!", The public and private places begin to set Christmas decorations saying that the weather is slowly "getting cold" (if not) Let's see. Also, Christmas songs will be heard on malls and radio. Yes, this is a celebration

There is no other country celebrating Christmas as much as the Philippines. Indeed, as the "moon" begins, Filipinos will begin to decorate with houses, buildings, glowing displays, huge Christmas trees, stunning decorations. Plus, you will start listening to eternal Jose Marie Chan Christmas classics and various Christmas carols at the shopping center and radio. Parol or Philippine lanterns are traditionally unique Filipino decorations made with colored paper, bamboo sticks and pentagram stars. In 1928, these lanterns were originally designed to help villagers find ways to pray at the chapel and church. In addition, these lanterns are used to further enhance Christmas spirit. Placing a few parts on home, school, educational institution, office, school is a common tradition of Filipinos

As we all know, there are lots of festivals in the Philippines. Using these, Filipinos celebrate and have to gather. The festival in the Philippines is very broad and depicts the culture and traditions of each region. Several festivals are held in a day or a week, but some festivals last a month. Many visitors are fascinated by these celebrations to give it a rich and vibrant environment. Because it is due to the influence of Spanish colonization, the Filipino festival is largely religious. However, some festivals are a major event celebration and harvest festival in the history of this place.