Japan invaded the Philippines in 1942, brutally interrupting this process and ruled until the Americans re-invaded two years later. The Philippines achieved full independence in 1946. The languages are Tagalog and English, but there are numerous indigenous languages and some Spanish speakers. The Philippines has developed a mixed culture from the blending of foreign influences with native elements. Today, the Muslims and some of the isolated tribes are the only people whose culture remains unchanged by Spanish and American influences.
Filipino cuisine has Chinese, Malay and Spanish influences.
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