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Country Philippines
Capital Manila
Continent Asia
Currency Peso(PHP)
Languages Filipino, English, Bikol, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilokano, Pampango, Pangasinense, Tagalog & Waray

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected president and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10-year transition. In 1942 the islands fell under Japanese occupation during World War II, and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946 the Republic of the Philippines attained its independence. A 20-year rule by Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986, when a "people power" movement in Manila ("EDSA 1") forced him into exile and installed Corazon AQUINO as president. Her presidency was hampered by several coup attempts that prevented a return to full political stability and economic development. Fidel RAMOS was elected president in 1992. His administration was marked by increased stability and by progress on economic reforms. In 1992, the US closed its last military bases on the islands. Joseph ESTRADA was elected president in 1998. He was succeeded by his vice-president, Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, in January 2001 after ESTRADA's stormy impeachment trial on corruption charges broke down and another "people power" movement ("EDSA 2") demanded his resignation. MACAPAGAL-ARROYO was elected to a six-year term as president in May 2004. The Philippine Government faces threats from three terrorist groups on the US Government's Foreign Terrorist Organization list. Decades of Muslim insurgency in the southern Philippines have led to a peace accord with one group and on-again/off-again peace talks with another.

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Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Luzon, Philippines, says GFZ - The HinduEarthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Luzon, Philippines, says GFZ  The Hindu

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“Once he serves his time”: Legal Mindset says Vitaly will be deported from the Philippines after sentence - Times of India“Once he serves his time”: Legal Mindset says Vitaly will be deported from the Philippines after sentence  Times of India

Earthquake Today: Tremors of 5.8 magnitude jolt Philippines' Luzon - MintEarthquake Today: Tremors of 5.8 magnitude jolt Philippines' Luzon  Mint

China slams Japan-Philippines Naval deal while escalating own military aggression in South China Sea - Tribune IndiaChina slams Japan-Philippines Naval deal while escalating own military aggression in South China Sea  Tribune India

What is the real intention behind the Philippines’ push for a “one-theater” concept? - Global TimesWhat is the real intention behind the Philippines’ push for a “one-theater” concept?  Global Times

2nd Call: Japan-Philippines Joint Call for Proposals on “Smart Agriculture” - fundsforNGOs2nd Call: Japan-Philippines Joint Call for Proposals on “Smart Agriculture”  fundsforNGOs

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Luzon, Philippines, GFZ says - ThePrintMagnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Luzon, Philippines, GFZ says  ThePrint

China’s World War II Warning To Tokyo! Beijing Fumes Over Transfer Of Japanese Destroyers To Philippines - EurAsian TimesChina’s World War II Warning To Tokyo! Beijing Fumes Over Transfer Of Japanese Destroyers To Philippines  EurAsian Times

Philippines needs 350,000 more workers for RE goals by 2030: ILO - ET HRSEAPhilippines needs 350,000 more workers for RE goals by 2030: ILO  ET HRSEA

Local innovation transforms coconut byproducts into fish feed in the Philippines - Aquafeed.comLocal innovation transforms coconut byproducts into fish feed in the Philippines  Aquafeed.com

Amid South China Sea disputes, Philippines edges closer to Taiwan in strategic defence shift - Tribune IndiaAmid South China Sea disputes, Philippines edges closer to Taiwan in strategic defence shift  Tribune India

China slams Japan-Philippines Naval deal while escalating own military aggression in South China Sea - ANI NewsChina slams Japan-Philippines Naval deal while escalating own military aggression in South China Sea  ANI News

Philippines central bank moves to tighten online gambling regulations - Esports InsiderPhilippines central bank moves to tighten online gambling regulations  Esports Insider

Philippines DMW Advisory for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden - gard.noPhilippines DMW Advisory for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden  gard.no

Yutong C12PRO Philippines Fuel Saving Challenge: Fuel Consumption per 100 Kilometers Under Complex Road Conditions 12% Lower Than Previous Generation - PR NewswireYutong C12PRO Philippines Fuel Saving Challenge: Fuel Consumption per 100 Kilometers Under Complex Road Conditions 12% Lower Than Previous Generation  PR Newswire

US backs Philippines freight railway project - Railway Gazette InternationalUS backs Philippines freight railway project  Railway Gazette International

On the 9th Anniversary of the Philippines-China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Ruling - U.S. Department of State (.gov)On the 9th Anniversary of the Philippines-China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Ruling  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

VinFast advances ecosystem strategy in Philippines’ EV catch-up - TNGlobalVinFast advances ecosystem strategy in Philippines’ EV catch-up  TNGlobal

Reforms to Boost Job Creation Could Help Transform the Philippines into a Middle-Class Society by 2040 - India Education DiaryReforms to Boost Job Creation Could Help Transform the Philippines into a Middle-Class Society by 2040  India Education Diary

Gold price in Philippines: Rates on July 15 - FXStreetGold price in Philippines: Rates on July 15  FXStreet

Trump announces tariffs on six more countries including Philippines and Iraq - The Indian ExpressTrump announces tariffs on six more countries including Philippines and Iraq  The Indian Express

Jetstar Returns To Philippines Market, Signs Codeshare With IndiGo - Aviation Week NetworkJetstar Returns To Philippines Market, Signs Codeshare With IndiGo  Aviation Week Network

Trump imposes 30% tariff for Sri Lanka, 20% for the Philippines - MintTrump imposes 30% tariff for Sri Lanka, 20% for the Philippines  Mint

Trump’s bearhug for the Philippines - Lowy InstituteTrump’s bearhug for the Philippines  Lowy Institute

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Philippine Power Transmission Charges Rise by 5.49% in July 2025, Largely Due to Ancillary Services Cost Hike - SolarQuarterPhilippine Power Transmission Charges Rise by 5.49% in July 2025, Largely Due to Ancillary Services Cost Hike  SolarQuarter

Philippines Shaken by Twin Earthquakes in Just Hours as Magnitudes 5.7 and 4.5 Trigger Panic, Rattle Infrastructure, and Disrupt Travel - Travel And Tour WorldPhilippines Shaken by Twin Earthquakes in Just Hours as Magnitudes 5.7 and 4.5 Trigger Panic, Rattle Infrastructure, and Disrupt Travel  Travel And Tour World

Philippines to strengthen migrant workers’ protection in labor deal with Oman - Arab NewsPhilippines to strengthen migrant workers’ protection in labor deal with Oman  Arab News

Trump Reveals Latest Batch of Tariffs From Iraq to Philippines - MintTrump Reveals Latest Batch of Tariffs From Iraq to Philippines  Mint

Earthquake strikes Philippines: 6.2 magnitude quake jolts country, no casualties - Times of IndiaEarthquake strikes Philippines: 6.2 magnitude quake jolts country, no casualties  Times of India

Philippines Auto Finance Market Analysis, Market Report, Market Trends and Forecast to 2029 - openPR.comPhilippines Auto Finance Market Analysis, Market Report, Market Trends and Forecast to 2029  openPR.com

Asia-Pacific Monsoon Outlook: 14 - 21 July 2025 - ReliefWebAsia-Pacific Monsoon Outlook: 14 - 21 July 2025  ReliefWeb

The Philippines is quietly working with Taiwan to counter China - The Washington PostThe Philippines is quietly working with Taiwan to counter China  The Washington Post

Trump announces new tariffs including for Iraq, Brazil and the Philippines - Al JazeeraTrump announces new tariffs including for Iraq, Brazil and the Philippines  Al Jazeera

China rejects Philippines' statement on South China Sea ruling - Anadolu AjansiChina rejects Philippines' statement on South China Sea ruling  Anadolu Ajansi

Philippine Coast Guard Intercepts Chinese Spy Ship - USNI NewsPhilippine Coast Guard Intercepts Chinese Spy Ship  USNI News

The Biggest Misconception About the Philippines’ South China Sea Case Against China - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineThe Biggest Misconception About the Philippines’ South China Sea Case Against China  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Philippines: Online gambling prohibition gains traction within Senate - Gambling InsiderPhilippines: Online gambling prohibition gains traction within Senate  Gambling Insider

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake jolts northern Philippines - Anadolu AjansiMagnitude 5.8 earthquake jolts northern Philippines  Anadolu Ajansi

Wrangling oligarchs in Neocolonized Philippines and their Catastrophic Subservience to Washington - CountercurrentsWrangling oligarchs in Neocolonized Philippines and their Catastrophic Subservience to Washington  Countercurrents

After going visa-free, Philippines sees 28 pc surge in travel searches from India, says Atlys - The Economic TimesAfter going visa-free, Philippines sees 28 pc surge in travel searches from India, says Atlys  The Economic Times

Tide of change in Philippines as women revive watersheds and livelihoods - UN NewsTide of change in Philippines as women revive watersheds and livelihoods  UN News

U.S. Army Expanding Presence in the Philippines as China Threat Looms - USNI NewsU.S. Army Expanding Presence in the Philippines as China Threat Looms  USNI News

Visa-free entry boosts travel to Philippines; online searches from India jump 28%; surge led by couples, - Times of IndiaVisa-free entry boosts travel to Philippines; online searches from India jump 28%; surge led by couples,  Times of India

The Philippines Is a Petri Dish for Chinese Disinformation - Foreign PolicyThe Philippines Is a Petri Dish for Chinese Disinformation  Foreign Policy

The Philippines: Driving Digital Payment Adoption Across NCR - OpenGov AsiaThe Philippines: Driving Digital Payment Adoption Across NCR  OpenGov Asia

China’s bid to influence the Philippines heats up - The EconomistChina’s bid to influence the Philippines heats up  The Economist

Philippines - Resources, Power, Economy - BritannicaPhilippines - Resources, Power, Economy  Britannica

‘Philippines’ Most Shocking Stories’ Revisits Real, Unsettling Crime Cases - Rolling Stone Philippines‘Philippines’ Most Shocking Stories’ Revisits Real, Unsettling Crime Cases  Rolling Stone Philippines

U.S., Philippine Air Forces Kick off Aerial Combat Exercise - USNI NewsU.S., Philippine Air Forces Kick off Aerial Combat Exercise  USNI News

US Treaty Ally Intercepts Chinese Warships Near Coast: Video - NewsweekUS Treaty Ally Intercepts Chinese Warships Near Coast: Video  Newsweek

Trump Tariffs: Philippines Among Six More Countries Hit With Levies Up To 30% — Check Details - NDTV ProfitTrump Tariffs: Philippines Among Six More Countries Hit With Levies Up To 30% — Check Details  NDTV Profit

Trump to host Philippine president to discuss trade and security in Asia - AP NewsTrump to host Philippine president to discuss trade and security in Asia  AP News

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits northern Philippines - The Peninsula Qatar5.5 magnitude earthquake hits northern Philippines  The Peninsula Qatar

China trade or Philippine defence ties? Why Australia attempts to balance both - South China Morning PostChina trade or Philippine defence ties? Why Australia attempts to balance both  South China Morning Post

Now, Philippines Becomes Visa-Free for Indian Tourists - SkiftNow, Philippines Becomes Visa-Free for Indian Tourists  Skift

How a scam network evolved after a nationwide crackdown in the Philippines - South China Morning PostHow a scam network evolved after a nationwide crackdown in the Philippines  South China Morning Post

Philippines concerned over higher U.S. tariffs, will continue to negotiate, minister says - ReutersPhilippines concerned over higher U.S. tariffs, will continue to negotiate, minister says  Reuters

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Philippines - Latest news from AzerbaijanMagnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Philippines  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Philippines Is Now Visa-Free For Indian Passport Holders. See Details - NDTVPhilippines Is Now Visa-Free For Indian Passport Holders. See Details  NDTV

ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Supreme Court declares large-scale mining legal: civil society promotes "environmental justice" - Agenzia FidesASIA/PHILIPPINES - Supreme Court declares large-scale mining legal: civil society promotes "environmental justice"  Agenzia Fides

8 places to visit in the Philippines now that it’s visa-free for Indians - Times of India8 places to visit in the Philippines now that it’s visa-free for Indians  Times of India

Opinion | Philippines risks being drawn into US’ deepening rivalry with China - South China Morning PostOpinion | Philippines risks being drawn into US’ deepening rivalry with China  South China Morning Post

Japan withstand Philippines' gallant stand for back-to-back wins - fiba.basketballJapan withstand Philippines' gallant stand for back-to-back wins  fiba.basketball

Philippines ramps up digital transformation with 3 govt initiatives - Biometric UpdatePhilippines ramps up digital transformation with 3 govt initiatives  Biometric Update

The Philippines May Turn Its Back on the U.S. Again - Foreign PolicyThe Philippines May Turn Its Back on the U.S. Again  Foreign Policy

Philippines and Lithuania Sign Security Alliance Agreement - ??????????Philippines and Lithuania Sign Security Alliance Agreement  ??????????

Fearless Jack Animam leads Philippines’ fight - fiba.basketballFearless Jack Animam leads Philippines’ fight  fiba.basketball

Philippines military modernisation: revamped but not resolved - The International Institute for Strategic StudiesPhilippines military modernisation: revamped but not resolved  The International Institute for Strategic Studies

Philippines Independence Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Philippines Independence Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

A Declaration of Support for Philippine Human Rights Overwhelmingly Passes at GS35 - United Church of ChristA Declaration of Support for Philippine Human Rights Overwhelmingly Passes at GS35  United Church of Christ

Trump's tariffs threats against the Global South, ASEAN and the Philippines - China DailyTrump's tariffs threats against the Global South, ASEAN and the Philippines  China Daily

Popeyes opens franchising in the Philippines as market leads global growth - Inside Retail AsiaPopeyes opens franchising in the Philippines as market leads global growth  Inside Retail Asia

Power Play in the Philippine Midterm Election - Global Security ReviewPower Play in the Philippine Midterm Election  Global Security Review

Back-to-back earthquakes jolt Philippine islands - Gulf NewsBack-to-back earthquakes jolt Philippine islands  Gulf News

Philippines central bank looking to impose daily cash, time limits on transactions for online gambling - Inside Asian GamingPhilippines central bank looking to impose daily cash, time limits on transactions for online gambling  Inside Asian Gaming

Fujifilm to open remanufacturing facility in the Philippines - OPI - Office Products InternationalFujifilm to open remanufacturing facility in the Philippines  OPI - Office Products International

Philippines tightening regulations could be looming - iGaming ExpertPhilippines tightening regulations could be looming  iGaming Expert

Philippines quietly growing defensive ties with Taiwan: report - Taipei TimesPhilippines quietly growing defensive ties with Taiwan: report  Taipei Times

Philippines travel - Lonely PlanetPhilippines travel  Lonely Planet

Manila enhancing defense cooperation with Taiwan: report - Taipei TimesManila enhancing defense cooperation with Taiwan: report  Taipei Times

Powerful earthquake shakes northern Philippines - ?????????? ??????????? ??????Powerful earthquake shakes northern Philippines  ?????????? ??????????? ??????

Abrams Tanks, NMESIS Missiles “Thunder’ In China’s Backyard As Taiwan & Philippines Flaunt U.S. Weapons To Deter PLA - EurAsian TimesAbrams Tanks, NMESIS Missiles “Thunder’ In China’s Backyard As Taiwan & Philippines Flaunt U.S. Weapons To Deter PLA  EurAsian Times

Coins.ph and HashKey Group team up to launch 24/7 remittance corridor between the Philippines and Hong Kong - CoinGeekCoins.ph and HashKey Group team up to launch 24/7 remittance corridor between the Philippines and Hong Kong  CoinGeek

Philippines cockfighting: Search for 34 missing gamblers points to Taal lake - BBCPhilippines cockfighting: Search for 34 missing gamblers points to Taal lake  BBC

Watsons, Diabetes Philippines join forces for effective prevention and excellent diabetes care - The Manila TimesWatsons, Diabetes Philippines join forces for effective prevention and excellent diabetes care  The Manila Times

The Philippines is quietly working with Taiwan to counter China - MSNThe Philippines is quietly working with Taiwan to counter China  MSN

Philippines casino operators unite to fight possible iGaming ban - NEXT.ioPhilippines casino operators unite to fight possible iGaming ban  NEXT.io

Etiqa Philippines launches ‘Takaful:’A new era of ethical protection - The Manila TimesEtiqa Philippines launches ‘Takaful:’A new era of ethical protection  The Manila Times

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-FOOTBALL-AFF U23 CHAMPIONSHIP-MALAYSIA VS THE PHILIPPINES - malaysiasun.com(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-FOOTBALL-AFF U23 CHAMPIONSHIP-MALAYSIA VS THE PHILIPPINES  malaysiasun.com

Old but still gold? What Philippines can gain from Japan’s used warships - South China Morning PostOld but still gold? What Philippines can gain from Japan’s used warships  South China Morning Post

Airbus in the Philippines - AirbusAirbus in the Philippines  Airbus

F-35 drills in Philippines signal US ramp-up in combat readiness in Asia-Pacific - South China Morning PostF-35 drills in Philippines signal US ramp-up in combat readiness in Asia-Pacific  South China Morning Post

European Parliament approves EC recommendation to remove Philippines from list of high-risk jurisdictions - Inside Asian GamingEuropean Parliament approves EC recommendation to remove Philippines from list of high-risk jurisdictions  Inside Asian Gaming

JetStar to launch two new routes connecting Philippines, Australia - TrendrodJetStar to launch two new routes connecting Philippines, Australia  Trendrod

Philippine defence chief rules out US as factor in China's 'expansionist' agenda - ReutersPhilippine defence chief rules out US as factor in China's 'expansionist' agenda  Reuters

Kehlani Is In A Period Of Radical Acceptance With “Folded” - Billboard PhilippinesKehlani Is In A Period Of Radical Acceptance With “Folded”  Billboard Philippines

‘More dangerous’ than Pogos: should Philippines ban online gambling? - South China Morning Post‘More dangerous’ than Pogos: should Philippines ban online gambling?  South China Morning Post

Teleperformance celebrates Pride with unity across The Philippines - adobo MagazineTeleperformance celebrates Pride with unity across The Philippines  adobo Magazine