The Philippines,often described as the "pearl of the orient seas" is archipelagic state which is made up of more than 7000 islands including 11 major islands. With a population which is approximately 90% Christian, it is the only predominantly Christian country in ASEAN. A blend of its own native lifestyle together with those of the U.S.A and Europe, especially Spain, has produced today's unique Philippine culture. Today,the Philippines'major export products, which had traditionally been seafood and bananas, are now replaced by manufactured products such as semiconductors.