Country Demographics:

• Population:   86.2 million                                      
• Religions:  Christian Malay 91.5%, Muslim Malay 4%, Chinese 1.5%, other 3%
• Income Per Capita: $955.38 year/ $2.65 day
• Government Type:  Republic
  Chief of State:  President Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO (since January 2001)
  Head of Government: President Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO (since 2001)

Legal Profession:

• Sufficient information for a full report had not been received at the time this document went to press.  We are certain that the Christian lawyers in the Philippines covet our prayers—please pray for these advocates.