Mabuhay / Bayanihan / 7,641 Islands
The enduring spirit of Filipino
The Filipino tradition of communal unity -- neighbours literally carry houses together. A spirit of collective help that defines the nation.
The unofficial national dish: meat braised in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves. Every family guards their own secret recipe.
Repurposed WWII military jeeps transformed into the most colourful public transport on Earth -- rolling works of folk art.
An archipelago of staggering biodiversity: from the Chocolate Hills of Bohol to the underground rivers of Palawan, each island a new world.
Cebu's grand Sinulog parade honours the Santo Niño with nine days of drumbeats, dances, and a river of devotion through the streets.
Filipinos turned karaoke into a national pastime. From sari-sari stores to malls, the mic is always on and the talent is world-class.
Sacred moments marking the Filipino journey through time
March 16, 1521
June 12, 1898
July 4, 1946
February 25, 1986
Population: 110 Million|Language: Filipino (Tagalog-based)|Islands: 7,641 across 3 island groups|Religion: ~86% Catholic|Biodiversity: Top 18 mega-diverse country|Remittances: $36B+ annually from 10M OFWs
The strength of Filipino in figures
Two nations connected through history and partnership
K-pop and K-drama dominate Filipino pop culture. BTS and BLACKPINK sell out Manila arenas, while Korean language academies flourish across the country.
Over 100,000 Koreans live in the Philippines for retirement, education, and business. Korean restaurants and hagwons are fixtures in Cebu, Clark, and Manila.
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Gateway shopping hub
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OFW & business hub
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Temple & street food city
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Tech & anime capital
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OFW gateway to the Gulf
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Twin Towers & malls
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Night markets & bubble tea
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Largest Fil-Am community
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Historic Filipino district
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Places of deep spiritual significance
Underground River & El Nido lagoons
Natural Wonder
Perfect cone in Albay, active stratovolcano
Protected
2,000-year-old Ifugao stairways to heaven
UNESCO Heritage
Walled city -- 400 years of colonial history
Historic District
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