Philippines

The islands were dubbed the Philippines after King Philip II of Spain. The Philippines’ approximately 300,000 square kilometres (115,831 sq mi.) of land area are spread over 7,107 islands.

 

  • More than 52 million people in the Philippines speak English, making it the fifth largest English-speaking nation behind the U.S., India, Pakistan, and the U.K.
  • Taal Volcano in Talisay, Batangas, is one of the world’s 17 Decade Volcanoes — volcanoes that need to be looked after given their active state and explosive history. It’s also located in a lake, and has a lake inside it, with an even smaller island in it!
  • The Philippines welcomed its 100-millionth citizen on July 27, 2014, making the country the seventh most populated country in Asia and the 12th in the world.
  • Of the top 10 largest shopping malls in the world, three are found in the Philippines: SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, and SM Mall of Asia.

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Do’s & Dont’s

Philippines Do’s: Smile when you greet the Filipinos. Address people and business partners by using titles such as Sir, Mister or Miss. Come in appropriate clothes when visiting churches or government institutions. Try to learn basic Tagalog words and phrases. Show respect to customs, traditions, laws and culture. Present and receive business cards using both hands. Use the thumbs-up sign …

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About Destination

The Philippines is a Southeast Asian country in the Western Pacific, comprising more than 7,000 islands. Its capital, Manila, is famous for its waterfront promenade and centuries-old Chinatown, Binondo. Intramuros, a walled city in colonial times, is the heart of Old Manila. It‚s home to the baroque 17th-century San Agustin Church as well as Fort Santiago, a storied citadel and …

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Special Food

1. Lumpia What it is: Filipino‚style spring rolls. Why it‚s awesome: The filling varies, but one thing remains the same: You can (and will) inhale them by the dozen. 2. Sinigang What it is: Hot and sour soup. Why it‚s awesome: Tamarind paste and calamansi (or Philippine lime) juice infuse the broth with its signature sour flavor. This version calls …

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