<P> The Philippines is approximately 85 percent Christians (mostly Roman Catholic Christians), 10 percent Muslim, and 5 percent' other' religions, including the Taoist - Buddhist religious beliefs of Chinese and the' indigenous' animistic beliefs of some peoples in upland areas that resisted 300 years of Spanish colonial rule . This is a reflection of the Filipinos' strong faith in God as seen in their various practices . This includes the numerous Church Holidays they observe, the customary (and obligatory) Sunday Mass, the individual's basis of their moral standpoints, the influence of the Church on the minds, actions, and opinions of the majority, importance of the Sacraments, Praying at almost any possible time of the day, the extreme practices during Holy Week, </P> <P> The Filipinos as a people who have been constantly under the rule of numerous powerful countries has over time, developed a sense of resourcefulness or the ability to survive with whatever they have . They have the extraordinary ability to make something out of almost nothing . If a Filipino was given just a screwdriver, plastic bags, and some tape, he would still be able to build a bird tree, especially for the sake of survival, and provided that he be allowed to hunt for some needed surrounding material . </P> <P> With resourcefulness comes hard work . Filipinos are very determined and persevering in accomplishing whatever they set their minds to . </P> <P> Filipinos over the years have proven time and time again that they are a people with an industrious attitude . Sadly, this is seen by others as Filipinos being only useful as domestic helpers, working abroad to help their families in the country . This is also present in the country's workforce particularly the farmers . Even with little support, technological weaknesses and the country's seasonal typhoons, the Filipino farmer still strives to earn their daily meal . </P>

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