With a population of over 112 million, it is the world's fourteenth-most-populous country. The Philippines is bounded by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east, and …

4 days ago · 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 …

3 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 …

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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 …

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.

Nov 20, 2025 · The Philippine Eagle is considered the largest eagle in the world in terms of length and wing surface area. It was also named the national bird of the Philippines.

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.

Sep 17, 2022 · The Philippines, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines, and also called the Pearl of the Orient Seas, is a country located in Southeast Asia. It consists of …

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines (Republika ng Pilipinas), is an island nation located in the Malay Archipelago in Southeast Asia. The country was named "Las Islas …