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 - New World Encyclopedia 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 Philippine Islands) by Ruy López de Villalobos after King Philip II of Spain
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
Philippine News - RAPPLER 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
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
Philippines – Travel guide at Wikivoyage The Philippines (Filipino: Pilipinas), officially the Republic of the Philippines (Republika ng Pilipinas), is an archipelago of more than 7,100 islands in Southeast Asia The country has one of the world's longest coastlines with many fine beaches and excellent diving
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