Martin & Zelda Capehart Genealogy Website
Zelda's nephew & niece -- Missionaries to the Philippines
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Jay is the son of Zelda's brother & sister-in-law, Keith & Vesta (Stansbury) Hallowell.
Jay & Amor Hallowell
The information on this website has been compiled from many sources. We have tried to document and verify all information as much as possible and will continue to do so. If you find an error or have additional information please contact us.
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The Philippine Islands
- Is a republic
- Manila is the capital
- 79 provinces and 117 chartered cities
- Became a Spanish colony during the 16th century
- Ceded to the US in 1898 following Spanish-American War
- In 1942 during WWII, fell under Japanese occupation
- US and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control
- Attained their independence July 4, 1946
- Climate is tropical marine with northeast monsoon (Nov. to Apr.) and southwest monsoon (May to Oct.)
- Is mostly mountains with narrow to extensive coastal lowlands
- Ages 15-64 make up 60.6% of the population
- Total life expectancy at birth 69.91 years
- Religions: Roman Catholic 80.9%, Evangelical 2.8%, Igelsia in Kristo 2.3%, Aglipyan 2%, other Christian 4.5%, Muslim 5%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.6%, none 0.1% (2000 census)
- Two official languages -- Filipino (based on Tagalog) and English
- Eight major dialects - Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan.
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