The Philippines is a Southeast Asian country known for its rich culture, diverse languages, and beautiful landscapes.

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Dec 12, 2025 · Philippines, island country of Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago consisting of more than 7,000 islands and islets lying about 500 miles (800 km) off the …

1 day ago · Travel within the Philippine archipelago is possible by boat, plane, bus, or car. Few U.S. citizens rent cars to drive, as the roads are more crowded and drivers are less disciplined than those …

Jul 17, 2023 · Physical and political maps of the Philippines with province names.

Dec 19, 2023 · More than 7,000 islands make up the Philippines, but the bulk of its fast-growing population lives on just 11 of them. Much of the country is mountainous and prone to earthquakes …

Philippine President Duterte announced a 'separation' from the US; he declared he has realigned with China as the two countries agreed to resolve their South China Sea dispute through talks.

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The Philippines is an island country in Southeast Asia in the Pacific Ocean. It has 7,641 islands. The capital city of the Philippines is Manila. Spain (1521 – 1898) and the United States (1898–1946) …

Presidential Form of Government The Philippines today is a democratic and republican state with a presidential form of government as provided under the 1987 Philippine Constitution.