The first humans arrived in the Philippines by land bridges at least 30,000 years ago, while the history of the Philippines as recorded by Europeans began with the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. Permanent settlement was recognized with the expedition of Miguel López de Legazpi in...
The Philippines is an archipelagic nation made up of 7,107 islands spanning 1,840 kilometers north to south. It is part of the East Indies, a vast island group lying south and east of mainland Asia, with Taiwan at its northernmost coast and Borneo on the south.
With a land mass of 300, 780...
JANUARY
1. FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE
Quiapo Church, Manila, January 9
People go to Quiapo Church, Manila to honor the miraculous wooden black statue of Jesus Christ carried by male devotees during the procession.
2. BINIRAY
Romblon, January 9
A festival parade in the sea...
Travel to the Philippines and you will be exposed to the wonders of nature, beautiful and unique beaches, wonderful park, lakes, waterfalls, mountains and volcanoes. and warm hospitality of its people found nowhere else in the world.
The Philippines is one of those hot [ 22°C-38°C],...
Travel to the Philippines and you will be exposed to the wonders of nature, beautiful and unique beaches, wonderful park, lakes, waterfalls, mountains and volcanoes. and warm hospitality of its people found nowhere else in the world.
The Philippines is one of those hot [ 22°C-38°C],...
International gateways in the Philippines are Manila, Cebu, Davao, Clark, Subic, and Laoag. The leading gateway is the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila. It is attended by more than 30 airlines which fly to different cities around the world.
The Mactan International...