With a population of over 112 million, it is the world's fourteenth-most-populous country. The Philippines is bounded by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east, and the Celebes Sea …

Mar 23, 2026 · 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 …

Travel within the Philippine archipelago is possible by boat, plane, bus, or car. Few U.S. citizens rent cars to drive, as the roads are more crowded and drivers are less disciplined than those in the United …

Dec 19, 2023 · More than 7,000 islands make up the Philippines, but the bulk of its fast-growing population lives on just 11 of them. Much of the country is mountainous and prone to earthquakes …

Filipino, which is based on Tagalog, is the national language. English is also widely used and is the medium of instruction in higher education.

Presidential Form of Government The Philippines today is a democratic and republican state with a presidential form of government as provided under the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

Feb 19, 2026 · Breaking news on current events, the latest on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and other movers and shakers, photos, videos, podcasts and features on latest developments in the Philippines.

6 days ago · The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said with the continued unrest, Mayon volcano remains under Alert…

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines (Republika ng Pilipinas), is an island nation located in the Malay Archipelago in Southeast Asia. The country was named "Las Islas Filipinas" …

The Philippines is an island country in Southeast Asia in the Pacific Ocean. It has 7,641 islands. The capital city of the Philippines is Manila. Spain (1521 – 1898) and the United States (1898–1946) …