- Philippines - Wikipedia
In 1543, Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos named the archipelago las Islas Filipinas in honor of King Philip II Catholicism became the dominant religion, and Manila became the western hub of trans-Pacific trade
- History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital, Facts - Britannica
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 the coast of Vietnam Manila is the capital, but nearby Quezon City is the country’s most-populous city
- Philippines | AP News
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- Philippines - Wikitravel
Younger Spanish Filipinos tend to speak Filipino languages and or English as their primary language, however, there are around 3 million people who speak Spanish plus there is a daily radio program "Filipinas Ahora Mismo" which broadcasts from Manila in Spanish
- About the Philippines - Visit the Philippines
For over 300 years, the Philippines was a prized colony of Spain, which left an indelible mark on Filipino language, faith, and fiesta-loving spirit The islands became a melting pot—East meeting West in a swirl of traditions, flavors, and ideas
- Philippines - dw. com
The Republic of the Philippines in Southeast Asia is an island country made up of more than 7,000 islands and islets With a population of roughly 113 million, the ethnically diverse country has
- Filipinas relentless climb to global football supremacy - ESPN
The Filipinas have qualified for a second consecutive World Cup -- and it's been a long time in the making
- Philippines Travel Guide - National Geographic
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