City: Philippines
Capital: Manila
14°35′N 120°58′E / 14.583°N 120.967°E / 14.583; 120.967
Largest city: Quezon City
14°38′N 121°02′E / 14.633°N 121.033°E / 14.633; 121.033
Official languages: Filipino
English
Recognized regional languages: 19 languages
Aklanon
Bikol
Cebuano
Chavacano
Hiligaynon
Ibanag
Ilocano
Ivatan
Kapampangan
Kinaray-a
Maguindanao
Maranao
Pangasinan
Sambal
Surigaonon
Tagalog
Taūsug
Waray
Yakan
National language: Filipino
Auxiliary language: Spanish
Arabic
Ethnic groups (2010): 33.8% Visayan
27.7% Tagalog
9.8% Ilocano
6.8% Bicolano
5.1% Moro
3.1% Kapampangan
1.7% Igorot
1.4% Pangasinense
1.2% Chinese
1.1% Zamboangueño
8.3% others
Religion: 92% Christianity
5.57% Islam
2.43% others
Demonym: Filipino
(masculine or neutral)
Filipina
(feminine)
Pinoy
(colloquial masculine)
Pinay
(colloquial feminine)
Philippine
Government: Unitary presidential constitutional republic
• President: Rodrigo Duterte
• Vice President: Leni Robredo
• Senate President: Aquilino Pimentel III
• House Speaker: Pantaleon Alvarez
• Chief Justice: Maria Lourdes Sereno
Legislature: Congress
• Upper house: Senate
• Lower house: House of Representatives
Formation of the republic• Independence from Spain declared: June 12, 1898
• Treaty of Paris (1898) / Spanish Cession: December 10, 1898
• Malolos Constitution / First Philippine Republic: January 21, 1899
• Tydings–McDuffie Act: March 24, 1934
• Commonwealth of the Philippines: May 14, 1935
• Treaty of Manila / Independence from United States: July 4, 1946
• Current constitution: February 2, 1987
Area• Total: 343,448 km (132,606 sq mi) (63rd)
• Water (%): 0.61 (inland waters)
• Land: 341,353
Population• 2015 census: 100,981,437 (12th)
• Density: 294/km (761.5/sq mi) (47th)
GDP (PPP): 2018 estimate
• Total: $955.587 billion
• Per capita: $8,815
GDP (nominal): 2018 estimate
• Total: $389.484 billion
• Per capita: $3,593
Gini (2012): 43.0
medium · 44th
HDI (2015): 0.682
medium · 116th
Currency: Peso (₱) (PHP)
Time zone: PST (UTC+8)
• Summer (DST): not observed (UTC+8)
Date format: mm-dd-yyyy
dd-mm-yyyy (AD)
Drives on the: right
Calling code: +63
ISO 3166 code: PH
Internet TLD: .ph
Top Things to do in Philippines
Top 10 Observation Decks & Towers in Philippines, Philippines
February 23, 2022 Viva Honore
Coordinates: 13°N 122°E / 13°N 122°E / 13; 122
Restaurants in Philippines
1. Bote Lighthouse
2. Chanarian View Deck
3. Tops Lookout
Busay Hills and Nivel Hills Lahug, Cebu City 6000 Philippines +63 912 345 6789 http://ckandj.com/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
17%
Poor
4%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,000 reviews
Reviewed By Francis_Elvis_Verdin - Palawan Province, Philippines
A Nice view if you visit the Tops Lookout during the sunset time because you will witness the transformation of daytime to twilight and also the view of street lights.
4. Bantay Bell Tower
beside St Augustine Church, Vigan, Luzon Philippines
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 410 reviews
Reviewed By gedgallego - Las Vegas, United States
Learned some history.. The police that was in the watch was helpful with the history and even with the picture taking. 1st time here and started the trip the right way and the best way. Great way to showcase the city and its.hospitality. I'll visit again if I can..
5. The Peak
6. Nerisville Selfie Corner
7. Sonnen Berg Mountain View
8. Coconut Trees View Deck
9. Punta Cruz Watch Tower
10. Pagoda Hill
TAGS
Observation Decks & Towers
Lighthouses
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Sights & Landmarks
Bote Lighthouse
Chanarian View Deck
Tops Lookout
Bantay Bell Tower
Shopping Malls
Shopping
The Peak
Nerisville Selfie Corner
Sonnen Berg Mountain View
Coconut Trees View Deck
Punta Cruz Watch Tower
Monuments & Statues
Pagoda Hill
