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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This week’s milestones: Dec. 15 to Dec. 21

The Philadelphia Inquirer 14 Dec 2024
Masbate, one of the oldest settlements in the Philippines, is part of ......
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Yamsuan panel echoes Libanan's call for infra build-up in eastern seaboard; here's why

Manila Bulletin 11 Dec 2024
A House panel has amplified calls for the Department of Agriculture (DA) to boost development of modern post-harvest facilities in the country’s eastern seaboard as a way to improve fish production and help offset the dwindling catch in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Chaired by Bicol Saro Party-list Rep....
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Solons to DA: Focus on post-harvest plans

Manila Standard 10 Dec 2024
The House of Representatives Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to put equal focus on developing modern post-harvest facilities in the country’s eastern seaboard to boost fish production and help offset the dwindling catch in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).  ....
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NWPC : Wage increase sa 12 ka rehiyon giisyo bisan way petisyon

Sun Star 06 Dec 2024
Sa sayo pa, gipahibalo sa Rehiyon sa Bicol ang paglangan sa proseso sa pagdeterminar sa minimum nga suholan tungod sa epekto sa bag-ong mga bagyo sa mga komunidad ug negosyo didto. "RTWPB-V (Bicol Region) continues to closely monitor and assess the conditions and ongoing recovery in the Bicol Region," dason sa NWPC. /HDT / SunStar Philippines .......
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‘Musika Para Sa Bikol’ concertto raise funds for typhoon-hit region

Manila Standard 03 Dec 2024
Himig ng Bayanihan  fundraising concert, which will bring together performers and spectators to benefit villages in the Bicol region impacted by typhoons ... Organized by the Tourism Promotions Board and Live Nation Philippines, the event highlights the importance of community support in addressing the impact of natural disasters....
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Yamsuan wants mental health package included in PhilHealth benefits

The Philadelphia Inquirer 26 Nov 2024
... should be included in the benefits provided by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Bicol Saro party-list Rep....
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BPI's LSB expanding reach to public school teachers nationwide

Manila Bulletin 26 Nov 2024
Legazpi Savings Bank (LSB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), is expanding its reach outside the Bicol region by more than doubling the number of its branches so it canh serve more public school teachers nationwide....
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65 Davao region lawmen sacked for fatal drug operations, double blotter entries transferred

Manila Bulletin 26 Nov 2024
PRO-11 spokesperson Police Major Catherin dela Rey said in a phone interview that 32 officers and 33 non-commissioned officers were relieved from their posts and reassigned to PRO 4-B (Mimaropa), PRO-2 (Cagayan Valley), PRO-Cordillera, and PRO-5 (Bicol)....
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Coast Guard, Air Force bring thousands of food packs to 'Pepito'-hit Catanduanes

Manila Bulletin 24 Nov 2024
This collaborative effort highlights the strength of our partnership with other agencies in responding to emergencies and providing critical support to our fellow Bicolanos,” said Commodore Ivan Roldan, commander of Coast Guard District Bicol.Philippine Air Force (PAF) personnel deliver relief assistance to 'Pepito'-hit Catanduanes....

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