Philippines

Coordinates: 13°N 122°E / 13°N 122°E / 13; 122

The Philippines (i/ˈfɪlpnz/; Filipino: Pilipinas [ˌpɪlɪˈpinɐs]), officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (Filipino: Republika ng Pilipinas), is a sovereign island country in Southeast Asia situated in the western Pacific Ocean. It consists of about 7,500 islands that are categorized broadly under three main geographical divisions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The capital city of the Philippines is Manila and the most populous city is Quezon City; both are part of Metro Manila.

To the north of the Philippines across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan; Vietnam sits west across the South China Sea; southwest lies Malaysia in the island of Borneo across the Sulu Sea, and to the south the Celebes Sea separates it from other islands of Indonesia; while to the east it is bounded by the Philippine Sea and the island-nation of Palau. Its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire and close to the equator makes the Philippines prone to earthquakes and typhoons, but also endows it with abundant natural resources and some of the world's greatest biodiversity. At approximately 300,000 square kilometers (115,831 sq mi), the Philippines is the 72nd-largest country in the world.

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Yamsuan reminds police on rule of law in May

Manila Standard 13 Feb 2025
Brian Raymund Yamsuan of Bicol Saro party-list reminded the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure that the rule of law prevails and that the rights of citizens are protected in carrying out its 100-day security plan to ensure  the orderly and peaceful conduct of ......
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Bicol fields competitive bets to Miss Universe Philippines 2025 pageant

The Philadelphia Inquirer 11 Feb 2025
For a time, many pageant fans considered Bicol as the “Venezuela of the Philippines” for producing top-notch pageant ......
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2 Bicolanas vie for Miss Universe Philippines 2025

Manila Bulletin 11 Feb 2025
Miss Universe Philippines Camarines Sur 2025 Shaina Ong Rabacal (right); and Miss Universe Philippines Albay 2025 Rani Lachmi Dado. Meet the two beauties who will represent Bicol at the 2025 Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) beauty pageant later this year ... Shaina is a multifaceted individual from Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines....
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Lawmaker hails appointment of Salilig as new BFAR chief

The Philadelphia Inquirer 06 Feb 2025
MANILA, PhilippinesBicol Saro party-list Rep ... “We certainly welcome the President’s appointment of Mr. Elizer […]... ....

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