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Christianity is the predominant religion in the Philippines, [1] with the Catholic Church being its largest denomination. Sizeable minorities adhering to Islam, Dharmic religions (Buddhism and Hinduism), and indigenous Philippine folk religions (Anito or Anitism) are also present.
The major religion in the Philippines is Roman Catholic Christianity, followed by Islam and other types of Christianity. In the Philippines, all religions are protected by the law, and no one religious belief is given priority over any other.
The Philippines boasts to be the only Christian nation in Asia. Learn about its religious diversity and history.
The Philippines is unique among its neighbours in the South East Asian region in that the majority of Filipinos identify as Christian (92.5%). More specifically, 82.9% of the population identify as Catholic, 2.8% identify as Evangelical Christian, 2.3% identify as Iglesia ni Kristo and 4.5% identify with some other Christian denomination.
In the Philippines, the top 5 religions are Christianity, Islam, Indigenous Philippine folk religions, Buddhism, and Taoism/Chinese folk religion. Christianity is the most widespread, followed by Islam, showcasing the nation’s religious diversity.
This article unravels the intricate layers of religion, customs, and traditions in the Philippines, exploring the significance of sacred spaces, customs, and the fusion of spiritual practices that shape the nation’s cultural heritage.
Christianity is the predominant religion in the Philippines, [1] with the Catholic Church being its largest denomination. Sizeable minorities adhering to Islam, Dharmic religions (Buddhism and Hinduism), and indigenous Philippine folk religions (Anito or Anitism) are also present.
Religions: Roman Catholic 80.6%, Protestant 8.2% (includes Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches 2.7%, National Council of Churches in the Philippines 1.2%, other Protestant 4.3%), other Christian 3.4%, Muslim 5.6%, tribal religion 0.2%, other 1.9%, none 0.1% (2010 est.)
The long and interesting history of religion in the Philippines is due to the influence of Arabian traders who brought Islam, the Spanish colonisers who introduced Catholicism, and the Americans who introduced Independent Christian Churches and Democracy in 1898.
Legal Status of Religion: The Constitution of the Philippines continues to reflect influence from the American colonial period, when authorities eager to reduce the power of Catholic friars mandated separation of church and state while guaranteeing freedom of religion.