Philippines

What is the population of FIlipinos based on 2020 census?

• 99 million

• 109 million

• 119 million

• 129 million

Answer explanation

"The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) announced today that based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH), the total population of the Philippines as of 01 May 2020 is at 109,035,343. This count is declared official for all purposes by the President of the Philippines, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1179 dated 06 July 2021."

How many islands are there in the Philippines?

• below 5,000

• 5,000 to 6,000

• 7,000 to 8,000

• 9,000 to 10,000

Answer explanation

According to Philippines Official Gazette, the country has about 7,107 islands spanning more than 300,000 square kilometers of territory.

Who did NOT colonize the Philippines?

• Americans

• British

• Japanese

• Spaniards

Answer explanation

Spanish rule - 1565 to 1898 (333 years)

American rule - 1898 to 1946

(48 years)

Japanes rule - 1942 to 1945

(3 years)

Out of 191 countries in the UNDP Human Development Report, how does the Philippines fare regarding the Human Development Index?

• 76th

• 96th

• 116th

• 136th

Answer explanation

The Philippines ranked 116th in terms of Human Development Index in 2022.

Switzerland ranked the highest (1st) while South Sudan ranks the lowest (190th).

Which of the following countries in Southeast Asia is expected by ADB to experience the HIGHEST GDP growth rate in 2023 and 2024?

• Cambodia

• Philippines

• Thailand

• Vietnam

Answer explanation

In Southeast Asia, ADB expects Vietnam's economy to grow the most to 6.5% and 6.8% in 2023 and 2024, respectively.

The Philippines ranks 2nd with expected GDP growth rate of 6.0% and 6.2% in 2023 and 2024, respectively.

In 2022, which country is the largest importer of Philippine commodities?

• China

• Hong Kong

• Japan

• USA

Answer explanation

In 2022, USA is the top importer (15.8%) of Philippine goods in terms of total value of exports.

Japan, China, and Hong Kong also comprise significant portion of total exports.

The top exported commodities are electronic products, comprising 57.8% of total export value.