Articles Abroad - Philippines

Philippines Facts

The Republic of the Philippines is a country in South East Asia in the Pacific Ocean. The Philippines is an archipelago made up of 7,107 islands and divided into 3 geographical areas: Visayas, Luzon and Mindanao.

Because of the Philippines rainforests and long coastlines this country is one of the 10 most biologically diverse in the world with many types of animals, sea creatures, birds and plants. You can read more about the Philippines below.

Capital: Manila

Languages: Filipino, English

Demonym: Filipino or Pinoy

Size: 115,831 sq ml

Currency: Peso

Time Zone: PST (UTC+8)

Drives on: Right

Internet TLD: .ph

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Palawan

Palawan Haven

Baguio Cathedral

Baguio Cathedral

Cebu City

Cebu City

Cebu City: Queen City of the South

Cebu City is one of the most important cities in the Philippines. It is hailed as “The Queen City of the South” due to its importance in trade, shipping and tourism in that part of the country. Read on...

Palawan - One of the Top Destinations in the Philippines

Everyone has an enchanting experience with their Palawan tours with all the beautiful marine and wild life found in Palawan. Anyone seeking for both water and land adventures will find it when they take a Palawan tour. A Palawan tour is Philippines pride that helps the country's tourism industry flourish. Read on...

Travel to Manila, A Historical and Warm Place in the Southeast

Southeast Asia is famous for its pristine beaches and delectable foods. If you are looking for these things in your vacation, then you may want to visit, Manila Philippines. Read on...

10 Hidden Gems on Boracay Island

Puka Beach is secretly tucked away beyond the exclusive resorts of Boracay Island’s Station 1. Famous for the natural abundance of Puka shells, Puka Beach provides a perfect escape, away from all the activity on the main beach. Read on...