Category: Philippines Travel
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All About Sailing In The Philippines
The Philippines is an island archipelago filled with clean water, beautiful sandy beaches, and many islands. For these reasons, it is a lovely place to go sailing. The Philippines has long been a sailors’ paradise for cruising and learning to sail a sailboat. With over 7000 islands, there are many places that you can explore…
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How Many Islands Are In The Philippines?
The Philippines is a nation that is considered an archipelago because it has so many islands. Each of these islands is also divided into different groups. The Philippines has over 7600 miles within its sovereignty. The Philippines is considered an archipelago nation because so many islands are within its territory. The Philippines is divided into…
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Is The Philippine Part Of Asia?
The Philippines is a country that both Spain and the United States have ruled. It has a long history of not identifying as Asia but with European or American colonial powers. The Philippines is part of Asia, particularly Maritime Southeast Asia. As Southeast Asia is part of Asia, the Philippines is considered Asian. Even though…
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The Philippines And The Tagalog Language
English is widely spoken in the Philippines; many people are also surprised that many Filipino people speak Tagalog. Even though the Philippines was under American control, Filipinos spoke Tagalog. Today, the Philippines has two official languages – English and Tagalog, or sometimes it is called Filipino. Only about a quarter of the Filipino people are…
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The 1987 Philippine Constitution And Why It Matters
The Philippines has had several constitutions but the constitution that is in force today is the 1987 Constitution. The 1987 Constitution is an important, legally binding document. The Philipines 1987 Consitution is an essential document for the Filipino people as it outlines their rights while simultaneously limiting the powers of the government. The Consitution helps…
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Why is Filipino Spelled with an ‘F’ when the Philippines is Spelled with a ‘Ph’?
When people look at the name Filipino, it can become confusing because it is spelled with “F” and not with a “Ph” like the Philippines is. Like me, they may wonder why Filipino is not spelled as “Philipino.” The word Filipino is spelled with an “F” instead of a “Ph” as it has to go…