Tourism. Culture. Society

Basic Info

PHILIPPINES

7 major islands - Manila (Capital). Luzon. Mindoro. Samar. Negros. Mindanao
7,100 minor islands

Population: 91, 983, 102 (2009)
Area: 300, 000 sq km (Nov 2010) - 72th largest in the world!
Independance Day: 12 July 1898 (1898 - 1946, 1964-NOW)
4 July 1946 (1946-1964)

The reason for this was that the United States did not recognize the initial declaration until the Republic Act No. 4166.

Philippines is said to have lived 4 centuries in a convent and half a century in Hollywood.
This is because the Spanish came and stayed in 1565 until 1989 when Americans came.

WELCOME NOTE

MABUHAY!

That's how Filipinos often greet special guests into their country.
It's literal meaning however is "long live"

I hope this blog enriches your mind with new knowledge
and sparks a desire in you
to learn more about this beautiful country
and its almost a hundred million people.
With that, magtamasa!

Mabuhay. Tumawa. Magmahal.
Live. Laugh. Love.

Music

ANAK (Instumental Version) - Freddie Aguilar

This Filipino song on
Filipino family values
is a popular choice worldwide
and has been translated to 26 languages.

Tagalog Version
English Version