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*Ethnic groups: Malay, Chinese.
 
*Ethnic groups: Malay, Chinese.
 
*Religions: Catholic 85%, Protestant 9%, Muslim 5%, Buddhist and other 1%.
 
*Religions: Catholic 85%, Protestant 9%, Muslim 5%, Buddhist and other 1%.
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*Languages: Pilipino (based on Tagalog), national language; English, language of government and instruction in education.
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*Languages: Pilipino (based on Tagalog), national language; English, language of government and instruction in education. Spanish is no longer widely used.
 
*Education: Years compulsory--6 (note: 6 years of primary education free and compulsory; 4 years of secondary education free but not compulsory). Attendance--94% in elementary grades, 64% in secondary grades. Literacy--93.4%.
 
*Education: Years compulsory--6 (note: 6 years of primary education free and compulsory; 4 years of secondary education free but not compulsory). Attendance--94% in elementary grades, 64% in secondary grades. Literacy--93.4%.
 
*Health: Infant mortality rate (2003)--29 per 1,000. Life expectancy (2005)--64.10 yrs. for males; 70.10 yrs. for females.  
 
*Health: Infant mortality rate (2003)--29 per 1,000. Life expectancy (2005)--64.10 yrs. for males; 70.10 yrs. for females.  
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==See Also==
 
==See Also==
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*[[Manila Philippines Temple]]
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*[[Oriental art]]
       
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