There are private schools and public schools. College education usually takes 4 years. Graduate study is an additional 2 or more years. There are more than 600 private and public colleges and universities in the Philippines, such as the University of the Philippines, Ateneo De Manila University, University of Santo Tomas, and De La Salle University. The Asian Institute of Management, a graduate school of business, offers high-quality management education specifically designed to meet Asian needs.
Manila is the largest city in the country.
It has diverse industries, which include chemical, textile, shoe, rope and coconut oil manufacturing, as well as shipbuilding, food and tobacco processing. Manila has an excellent harbor. The port serves as the principal port for the country. Manila also serves as the financial and publishing center of the nation. Several universities are located in the capital city they are the University of the Philippines and the University of Santo Tomas.