City: Philippines

Philippines, 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

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What to do and see in Philippines, Philippines: The Best Visitor Centers

September 16, 2021 Janean Rudisill

Coordinates: 13°N 122°E / 13°N 122°E / 13; 122
Restaurants in Philippines

1. Bataan Tourism Center

Bataan Provincial Hwy Balanga, Balanga City, Luzon 2100 Philippines +63 47 237 4785

Excellent

75%

Good

25%

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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

2. iSite Boracay

Bulabog Road Zone 4, Balabag, Malay, Aklan Province 5608 Philippines +63 36 288 1064 https://www.facebook.com/ISite-Boracay-660302667404458

Excellent

69%

Good

18%

Satisfactory

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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 39 reviews

iSite iCafe Boracay is a company that is divided into two businesses which are iSite Boracay, it is a tourist center that provides local and travelers an efficient and informative information regarding the island that would make their stay as easy and convenient as possible. Whilst iCafe is a very cozy coffee shop that provide guest high quality service.

3. Department of Tourism

351 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati, Luzon 1200 Philippines +63 2 459 5200 http://www.tourism.gov.ph/

Excellent

50%

Good

30%

Satisfactory

20%

Poor

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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

4. Lantaw Palompon

Palompon - Isabel - Merida - Ormoc Road, Palompon, Leyte Province 6538 Philippines 0906 905 3331 http://www.facebook.com/lantawpalompon

Excellent

40%

Good

20%

Satisfactory

40%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 5 reviews

5. Sidlakang Negros Village

EJ Blanco Dr, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental 6200 Philippines +63 35 225 1825

Excellent

Good

25%

Satisfactory

42%

Poor

25%

Terrible

Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 24 reviews

6. Romblon Provincial Tourism Office

Rizal Street, Romblon 5500 Philippines +63 920 629 5838 [email protected] https://visitromblon.business.site/

When your visiting Romblon Islands, you can drop by our Tourism Information Center to assist you in your itinerary.

7. City of Ilagan Tourist Information and Assistance Center

Bonifacio Park, Ilagan, Luzon 3300 Philippines +63 78 324 7769 https://www.facebook.com/citytouristinformationcenter/

The City Tourist Information and Assistance Center is the Field Office of the City Tourism Department located at the shared facilities of Bonifacio Park, City of Ilagan, Isabela. The main purpose of this center is to promote tourism attractions, activities and events in City of Ilagan and to increase visitation and repeat visitation to the local area. Core business is to promote and provide touri

8. Virac Tourist Office

Rizal Avenue, Virac, Luzon 4800 Philippines +63 947 377 9999 https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Government-Organization/Virac-Municipal-Tourism-Office-Virac-Catanduanes-109239503076539/

Excellent

Good

100%

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1 reviews

9. Caramoan Municipal Tourism Office

Caramoan town, Caramoan, Luzon 4429 Philippines

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

Poor

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100%

Overall Ratings

1.0 based on 1 reviews

City: Philippines

Top Things to do in Philippines

Top Hotels in Philippines

Countries

What to do and see in Philippines, Philippines: The Best Visitor Centers

1. Bataan Tourism Center

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2. iSite Boracay

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3. Department of Tourism

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4. Lantaw Palompon

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5. Sidlakang Negros Village

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6. Romblon Provincial Tourism Office

7. City of Ilagan Tourist Information and Assistance Center

8. Virac Tourist Office

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9. Caramoan Municipal Tourism Office

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