The Philippines is a multi-island republic, with about half of its 7000 islands inhabited. Under the colonial rule of the United States, the democratic system of government was introduced, universal public education, and an all-weather road system. Reviews the agriculture, and economy of the islands and points out the relative prosperity.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008334
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Colonies
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Philippines - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Philippines - Social conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)