With a population of over 110 million, it is the world's twelfth-most-populous country. The Philippines is bounded by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east, and …

6 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 …

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 …

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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 …

The Philippines, [g] officially the Republic of the Philippines, [h] is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia.

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.

Jul 17, 2023 · Covering a total land area of 300,000 sq. km, the Philippines is an archipelagic nation located in Southeast Asia. Situated in the southwestern part of Luzon Island, along the …

Nov 29, 2018 · It borders on the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east, and the Celebes Sea to the south. The country's closest neighbors are the island of Borneo to the …

The Philippine economy is the 34th largest in the world by nominal GDP. Major industries include electronics assembly, business process outsourcing, food manufacturing, and tourism.