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| Filipinas | |
|---|---|
| Name | Filipinas |
| Capital | Manila |
| Largest city | Quezon City |
| Official languages | Filipino; English |
| Ethnic groups | Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Visayan, Kapampangan |
| Government type | Presidential republic |
| President | Ferdinand Marcos Jr. |
| Legislature | Congress |
| Area km2 | 300000 |
| Population estimate | 110000000 |
| Currency | Philippine peso (PHP) |
| Time zone | PST |
Filipinas Filipinas is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia composed of approximately 7,000 islands scattered in the Pacific. Its capital is Manila and its political center includes Quezon City as the most populous urban area; national life intersects long histories with Spain, United States, and regional actors such as Japan and China. The nation is a multilingual polity with major ethnolinguistic groups like the Tagalog, Cebuano, and Ilocano, and institutions rooted in colonial, revolutionary, and modern constitutional developments exemplified by the Malolos Republic and the 1987 Constitution.
The modern name derives from the Spanish designation given during the expeditions of Ruy López de Villalobos and subsequent colonial mapping under Miguel López de Legazpi; early European charts and chronicles used terms linked to Philip II and Iberian nomenclature such as the Las Islas Filipinas. Indigenous polities like the Kingdom of Tondo and the Sultanate of Sulu had their own endonyms documented by chroniclers including Antonio de Morga and Juan de Plasencia. Scholarly debates reference works by Emma Helen Blair, James A. Robertson, and historians of the Spanish colonial period to trace shifts in exonymic usage across the Eighteenth century and Nineteenth century.
Prehistoric occupation is attested by archaeological sites such as the Tabon Caves and artifacts like the Callao Man specimens; maritime networks connected to the Srivijaya Empire and Majapahit Empire influenced indigenous polities including the Kingdom of Maynila and the Rajahnate of Cebu. The Spanish expeditionary era (16th–19th centuries) saw colonization under Miguel López de Legazpi, missionary activity by orders like the Jesuits and Augustinians, and resistance led by figures such as Andrés Bonifacio and José Rizal. The Philippine Revolution culminated in the Malolos Republic and conflict with the United States during the Philippine–American War; the 20th century included the Commonwealth of the Philippines, occupation by Japan during World War II, and postwar independence in 1946. Later political milestones include the People Power Revolution that deposed Ferdinand Marcos and produced leaders like Corazon Aquino and subsequent administrations up to Rodrigo Duterte and Ferdinand Marcos Jr.; legal landmarks include cases adjudicated by the Supreme Court of the Philippines and legislation debated in the Congress of the Philippines.
The archipelago spans major islands such as Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao and features active volcanoes like Mount Mayon and Taal Volcano, seismicity linked to the Ring of Fire, and biodiverse ecoregions including areas protected under the Philippine Eagle conservation efforts. Major rivers include the Cagayan River and the Agusan River; coastal features face pressures from Typhoon Haiyan-scale storms and sea level rise discussed in regional frameworks like ASEAN. Environmental institutions such as the DENR and international collaborations with organizations like the United Nations Environment Programme address deforestation, coral reef degradation in the Sulu Sea, and biodiversity research connected with universities like the University of the Philippines.
Population centers include Metro Manila, Cebu City, and Davao City; migration patterns encompass labor migration to destinations such as Saudi Arabia, United States, and Singapore and internal mobility from provinces like Benguet and Iloilo. Religious affiliations are shaped by the Roman Catholic Church, Iglesia ni Cristo, and Islamic communities in regions like the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao with historic ties to the Sultanate of Sulu. Social movements have been organized by groups such as Women’s Action for Change and Kilusan ng mga Manggagawang Bayani; public health systems coordinate with agencies like the DOH and global partners including the World Health Organization.
Artistic traditions draw on indigenous forms like Kulintang music and Ifugao Rice Terraces landscape heritage, and on colonial legacies visible in festivals such as the Ati-Atihan Festival and Sinulog Festival. Literary figures include José Rizal, Nick Joaquin, and contemporary authors affiliated with institutions like the NCCA; visual artists include Fernando Amorsolo and Bencab, while performing arts feature companies such as Ballet Philippines and musicians like Lea Salonga. Cinematic history involves filmmakers like Lino Brocka and Lav Diaz, and popular culture intersects with global industries through entertainers such as Manny Pacquiao as a sports and political figure.
Key economic sectors encompass agriculture in provinces like Nueva Ecija and Palawan, manufacturing clusters in Calabarzon, and service hubs in Makati and Bonifacio Global City. Trade links involve partners including the United States, China, and Japan and are governed under agreements involving ASEAN frameworks and tariff measures administered by the DTI. Labor dynamics include the role of Overseas Filipino Workers represented by organizations such as the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, informal sector activity in markets like Quiapo, and policy debates in institutions like the National Economic and Development Authority on issues including remittances, foreign direct investment, and infrastructure projects such as those financed under the Build! Build! Build! program.
The constitutional framework established by the 1987 Constitution sets a presidential system with separation of powers among the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary; national leadership has included presidents from Manuel L. Quezon to Ferdinand Marcos Jr.. Territorial administration comprises regions like the Cordillera Administrative Region and autonomous arrangements exemplified by the Bangsamoro, with local governance implemented through mechanisms originating in laws such as the Local Government Code. Security forces include the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police, while international relations involve membership in United Nations, ASEAN, and bilateral partnerships with countries including the United States and China.
Category:Countries in Southeast Asia