Republic of the Philippines

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REPUBLIC OF THE
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

You'll find plenty of natural wonders in the Philippines -- dramatic waterfalls, beautiful beaches,
ancient rice terraces, hills that resemble chocolate drops and reefs teeming with aquatic life. But
you'll seldom experience those wonders in solitude. That's an experience few Filipinos would relish.
The real natural wonder of the Philippines is its outgoing people, who consider loners a puzzlement
and prefer company nearly everywhere they go.

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BACKGROUND
The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th
century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the
Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a
self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected
President and was tasked with preparing the country for independence
after a 10-year transition. In 1942 the islands fell under Japanese
occupation during WWII, and US forces and Filipinos fought together
during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946 the Philippines
attained their independence. The 21-year rule of Ferdinand MARCOS
ended in 1986, when a widespread popular rebellion forced him into
exile and installed Corazon AQUINO as president. Her presidency was
political stability and economic development. Fidel RAMOS was
elected president in 1992 and his administration was marked by
greater stability and progress on economic reforms. In 1992, the US
closed its last military bases on the islands. Joseph ESTRADA was
elected president in 1998, but was succeeded by his vice-president,
Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, in January 2001 after ESTRADA's
stormy impeachment trial on corruption charges broke down and
widespread demonstrations led to his ouster.
MACAPAGAL-ARROYO was elected to a six-year term in May 2004.
The Philippine Government faces threats from armed communist
insurgencies and from Muslim separatists in the south.
GOVERNMENT   Multi-party Republic
LANGUAGES      Pilipino (Tagalog) and English (both official),
Spanish, many others.
CURRENCY   Philippine peso = 100 centavosMEDICAL
Visitors should protect against cholera, malaria, rabies and
hepatitis.
TRAVEL      Most visits are trouble-free but visitors should
check        developments before travelling. Mindanao should be
avoided.
WEATHER      Tropical climate with sea breeze; June to
September wet; October to February cool and dry; March to
May hot and dry; June to September typhoons occur.
TIME ZONE         GMT +8
INTERNATIONAL DIALLING CODE        63
GEOGRAPHY
LOCATION:
Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the
South China Sea, east of Vietnam
AREA:
total: 300,000 sq km
land: 298,170 sq km
water: 1,830 sq km
NATURAL RESOURCES:
timber, petroleum, nickel, cobalt, silver, gold, salt, copper
CAPITAL:
Manila
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS:
79 provinces and 117 chartered cities
: provinces: Abra, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Aklan, Albay,
Antique, Apayao, Aurora, Basilan, Bataan, Batanes, Batangas, Biliran,
Benguet, Bohol, Bukidnon, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines Norte,
Camarines Sur, Camiguin, Capiz, Catanduanes, Cavite, Cebu,
Compostela, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Eastern
Samar, Guimaras, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Iloilo, Isabela,
Kalinga, Laguna, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, La Union, Leyte,
Maguindanao, Marinduque, Masbate, Mindoro Occidental, Mindoro
Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Mountain Province,
Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, North Cotabato, Northern
Samar, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Palawan, Pampanga, Pangasinan,
Quezon, Quirino, Rizal, Romblon, Samar, Sarangani, Siquijor,
Sorsogon, South Cotabato, Southern Leyte, Sultan Kudarat, Sulu,
Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Tarlac, Tawi-Tawi, Zambales,
Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay
: chartered cities: Alaminos, Angeles, Antipolo, Bacolod, Bago, Baguio,
Bais, Balanga, Batangas, Bayawan, Bislig, Butuan, Cabanatuan, Cadiz,
Cagayan de Oro, Calamba, Calapan, Calbayog, Candon, Canlaon,
Cauayan, Cavite, Cebu, Cotabato, Dagupan, Danao, Dapitan, Davao,
Digos, Dipolog, Dumaguete, Escalante, Gapan, General Santos,
Gingoog, Himamaylan, Iligan, Iloilo, Isabela, Iriga, Kabankalan,
Kalookan, Kidapawan, Koronadal, La Carlota, Laoag, Lapu-Lapu, Las
Pinas, Legazpi, Ligao, Lipa, Lucena, Maasin, Makati, Malabon,
Malaybalay, Malolos, Mandaluyong, Mandaue, Manila, Marawi,
Markina, Masbate, Muntinlupa, Munoz, Naga, Olongapo, Ormoc,
Oroquieta, Ozamis, Pagadian, Palayan, Panabo, Paranaque, Pasay,
Pasig, Passi, Puerto Princesa, Quezon, Roxas, Sagay, Samal, San
Carlos (in Negros Occidental), San Carlos (in Pangasinan), San
Fernando (in La Union), San Fernando (in Pampanga), San Jose, San
Jose del Monte, San Pablo, Santa Rosa, Santiago, Silay, Sipalay,
Sorsogon, Surigao, Tabaco, Tacloban, Tacurong, Tagaytay,
Tagbilaran, Taguig, Tagum, Talisay (in Cebu), Talisay (in Negros
Oriental), Tanauan, Tangub, Tanjay, Tarlac, Toledo, Tuguegarao,
Trece Martires, Urdaneta, Valencia, Valenzuela, Victorias, Vigan,
Zamboanga
NATIONAL HOLIDAY:
Independence Day, 12 June (1898)
note: 12 June 1898 was date of declaration of independence from
Spain; 4 July 1946 was date of independence from US
INDEPENDENCE:
12 June 1898 (from Spain)
FLAG DESCRIPTION:
two equal horizontal bands of blue (top; representing peace and
justice) and red (representing courage); a white equilateral triangle
based on the hoist side represents equality; the center of the triangle
displays a yellow sun with eight primary rays, each representing one
of the first eight provinces that sought independence from Spain; each
corner of the triangle contains a small, yellow, five-pointed star
representing the three major geographical divisions of the country:
Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao; the design of the flag dates to 1897; in
wartime the flag is flown upside down with the red band at the top

Below you will find the most read newspapers in the
Philippines and some sites that might be useful for you.
We are trying our best to cover not only the newspapers
in every country but tourism, cruises and vacation and a
lot more. So, check us out from time to time... We have a
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WHAT TO DO AND WHAT TO SEE WHILE YOU'RE IN THE
PHILIPPINES

LOVES SCUBA DIVING? CHECK THESE PLACES

Puerto Galera is a natural harbor with fine beaches, green
scenery and sheltered coves. Puerto Galera has grown to
become a diving haven due to its marine diversity,
complemented by other activities. (PUERTO GALERA,
ORIENTAL MINDORO)
http://www.divephil.com/galera/

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK ON THESE PLACES

The world-famous island of Boracay is located in Aklan
accessible by air from Manila or Cebu through two
principal gateways: Caticlan airport or Kalibo airport.
(AKLAN) http://www.boracay.com/

Apart from its world-famous Chocolate Hills as its
attraction, Bohol's beauty lies in its unpolluted waters
which are rated among the best diving havens in the world
and being the home of the world's rarest shells such as the
"Gloria maris" and the Golden Cowrie. (BOHOL)
http://www.emailpinoy.com/travel/bohol.shtml

Also known as "the last frontier", it is a haven for
adventure seekers and nature lovers. Calauit Island in
Northern Palawan is a national park and teeming with
Palawan's rare and endangered species of flora and fauna.
(PALAWAN) http://www.palawan.com/

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