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

1 day ago · The Philippines is an 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 …

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2 days 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 …

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.

Dec 19, 2023 · The war can be seen as a continuation of the Philippine struggle for independence that began in 1896 with the Philippine Revolution.

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.

Dec 31, 2025 · The Philippines (Filipino: Pilipinas), officially the Republic of the Philippines (Republika ng Pilipinas), is an archipelago of more than 7,100 islands in Southeast Asia. The …

It borders the Philippine Sea on the east, the South China Sea on the west, and the Celebes Sea on the south. The island of Borneo lies a few hundred miles southwest and Taiwan directly north.

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