The Philippines is a predominantly Christian nation on account of 300 years of Spanish rule.
It has two major religions: Islam and Catholicism. The former is mostly confined to the south while the latter has followers all over the country. Aglipay and Iglesia Ni Kristo (Church of Christ) are also prominent independent churches. Iglesia Ni Kristo has a considerable membership and its towering churches are a distinct feature in big towns, provincial capitals and major cities. A new Catholic-inspired church called "El Shaddai," has emerge not too long ago claiming a following of 15 percent of Philippine church-goers. Its mix music, local celebrity appearances combined with modern worship celebrations has attract thousands of devoted fanatics. This concept of modern worship to God is being broadcast on radio and television nationwide.
Most Christian church services are held on Sunday morning and evening, while Friday is the Muslim day of worship in the Philippines.
Missionaries of the Jehovah's Witnesses arrived in the Philippines during the American colonial rule. There are now more than 150,000 members in the country. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have approximately 600,000 Mormon members in the Philippines.
Animism or folk religion encompassing indigenous spiritual traditions from pre-colonial times still exists even among baptized members of formal churches. Superstitious beliefs are widespread in the country.