Republic of the Philippines  

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The PHILIPPINES is officially known as the “Republic of the Philippines.” It is one of the countries in the Southeast Asia of the western Pacific Ocean. It is bordered by Taiwan in the North, in the West by Vietnam, Celebes Sea in the South and the Philippine Sea in the East. The country is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Its tropical climate makes the Philippines prone to earthquakes and typhoons but have also endowed the country with natural resources and made it one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world. It is an archipelago comprising of 7,107 islands and is categorized broadly into three main geographical divisions: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The capital of Philippines is Manila.

It has an estimated population of about 92 million people and considered as the world’s 12th most populous country. Negritos were some of the archipelago’s earliest inhabitants in the prehistoric times. They were followed by Austronesian peoples who brought with them influences from Malay, Hindu and Islamic cultures. The Chinese introduced the trading system in the country.

Welcome to the Philippines!  

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Hi there readers! First let me thank you for taking time to drop by to my special page dedicated to my beloved country Philippines. Thank you very much!

In this website you will be able to find many things about the Philippines: people, places, culture, celebrations, delicacies and more. I must admit that it is only in our local program “Trip na Trip” that I am able to see the different beautiful and amazing stuff God bestowed my country. And together let us explore and uncover the hidden wealth and beauty of the Philippines.

Hoping to see you here more often and feel free to leave your comments, suggestions or any links so together we can “Uncover Philippines.”