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The etymology section implies that there was an evolution from " Philippines Islands" to " Philippines." But based on the Google news archive, it would appear that "Philippines" was newspaper usage all along. Kauffner ( talk) 08:56, 25 September 2010 (UTC)
The official name of the country's government has changed several times. During the period when the Philippine Revolution and Spanish-American War were proceding concurrently, the U.S. established a military government from August 14, 1898 in the parts of the country under control of U.S forces, but did not immediately proclaim any official naming nomenclature. [1] On June 22, 1899, the Malolos Congress promulgated the Malolos Constitution, which established of the República Filipina (in Spanish [2]) or the Philippine Republic (in English [3]). After the Spanish-American War was ended by the Treaty of Paris, the Philippine-American War ensued, ending in American victory on July 4, 1902.
In 1902, the Philippines became a colony, or insular area, of the United States. Until 1935, the country's government was generally spoken of as the Philippine Government, Government of the Philippines, Government of the Philippine Islands, or Insular Government of the Philippine Islands (the latter usually when speaking or writing formally or officially). [4] [5] [6] In 1935, a new Philippine Constitution specified that the government be known as the Commonwealth of the Philippines until final and complete withdrawal of the sovereignty of the United States and the proclamation of Philippine independence, and thenceforth be known as the Republic of the Philippines. [7] Formal independence and withdrawal of U.S Sovereignty occurred on July 4, 1946. [8]
During the American period the name Philippines began to appear and it has since become the country's common name. [9] Since independence the official name of the country has been the Republic of the Philippines.
References
- ^ Zaide, Sonia M. (1994), The Philippines: A Unique Nation, All-Nations Publishing Co., ISBN 971-642-071-4
- ^ Guevara, Sulpico, ed. (2005), "The Malolos Constitution (Original text)", The laws of the first Philippine Republic (the laws of Malolos) 1898-1899., Ann Arbor, Michigan: University of Michigan Library (published 1972), retrieved 2008-03-26.
- ^ Guevara, Sulpico, ed. (2005), "The Malolos Constitution (English translation)", The laws of the first Philippine Republic (the laws of Malolos) 1898-1899., Ann Arbor, Michigan: University of Michigan Library (published 1972), retrieved 2008-03-26(English translation by Sulpicio Guevara)
- ^ The Philippines Bill of July 1, 1902 (the Tydings-McDuffie Act (Approved: July 1, 1902).
- ^ The Philippine Autonomy Act (Jones Law] (Approved: August 29, 1916).
- ^ H. L. Pohlman (September 1993). Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes: Free Speech and the Living Constitution. NYU Press. p. 17 (ff. 35). ISBN 9780814766224.
- ^ Article XVIII in 1935 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines (Ratified on May 14, 1935).
- ^ TREATY OF GENERAL RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. SIGNED AT MANILA, ON 4 JULY 1946 (pdf), United Nations, retrieved 2007-12-10
- ^ Quezon, Manuel, III. (2005-03-28). "The Philippines are or is?". Manuel L. Quezon III: The Daily Dose. Retrieved 2009-12-20.
Object. All these changes have the effect of turning the etymology section into a history section. It has been asked why the "Republic of the Philippines" is there. That's the official name currently. Why is "República Filipina" mentioned? To show an earlier antecedent with a similar name that has in some ways inspired the current name and to differentiate the two lest they be confused. Why is "Commonwealth" there? It's a fairly common formulation one may encounter that may be confused with the more well-known British Commonwealth. Why is "insular" not included? Because the most frequent form you can find refers to the government of the time and Philippine Islands is the pertinent term that is sufficient in itself to cover that time and more and is the term that contributes much to raising and answering a question such as "The Philippines are or is?" What etymologically related question is answered by discussing the insular government? None that I can see. Lambanog ( talk) 03:21, 27 September 2010 (UTC)
The point of the "insular" was to avoid using the word "territory" since that usage might imply constitutional rights, hence the Insular cases. As for official usage, this is from the 1901 Sedition Law: Every person who shall utter seditious words or speeches, write, publish, or circulate scurrilous libels against the Government of the United States or the Insular Government of the Philippine Islands... [3] Googling "Insular Government of the Philippine Islands" gives you over 8,000 hits. I agree with you about Government of. As this example illustrates, it is not meant to be part of a proper name, even when capital "G" is used. Kauffner ( talk) 13:59, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
Any thoughts and comments on Fighter10's edits? If I'm not mistaken some spelling errors have been made and I'm not sure any of the additions or replacements are improvements. Maybe the economic infobox is okay but the section probably should not have 3 items there cluttering it. Addition of language to language hyperlinks is likely good so edits are probably done in good faith. Still what we are left with is not my preferred version. May clean up if it is clear he's finished with this round of edits, but may revert as well. Will wait a little to see what others think. Lambanog ( talk) 13:59, 2 October 2010 (UTC)
Probably not one of the more serious needs of improvements, however I feel, as having seen much more lively panorams from night shots, I feel that the skyline pic should be improved to one thats from night and shows off the more livelier city, the pic as shown was taken at a dull kind of setting, despite the nice quality.
I just feel that, since we're showing off Makati, the financial center after all we should do a better job. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.102.9.90 ( talk) 08:16, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
Would someone change EDSA, that is a redirect to "Epifanio de los Santos Avenue", to the complete name in the first instance of use? It is located in the 2nd to last paragraph under "History". Otr500 ( talk) 03:07, 2 December 2010 (UTC)
Truflip99 requested I justify my reversion of some of his grammar edits, so here's my explanation. I think the inserted instances of "arrive to" unnatural and incorrect. While the construction arrive + infinitive is fine, that is not the usage in the instances I changed back. "Arrive in" is better. Saying the arrival of Negritos is "inaccurately" dated introduces imprecision by presupposing that an accurate date is known yet an inaccurate date is still in use. Trade brought foreign influences, not the maritime peoples. It could be said there were political entities to govern the islands—it's just that they weren't able to do so. Some of the dates in the McAmis source refer to Islam in Sulu in the 14th century. Using "During the 15th century" instead of "By the 15th century" makes a more definitive claim that is not made by the source which leaves the door open to it having been established earlier. I don't remember mention of a "Holy war" in the source, but if you can cite the exact page maybe the reference can be included. Other corrections may have been optional but usually tended to use less words so as to reduce article size. If there are no objections I plan on changing the article back in a day or so. Lambanog ( talk) 03:12, 7 December 2010 (UTC)
Thank you for the peer editting. I will now restore my previous edit. -- Truflip99 ( talk) 02:14, 10 December 2010 (UTC)
In the English language any nation's name that happens to be plural is denoted with "the." The Philippines is the name of the nation (in English) rather than Philippines. The Philippines and The Netherlands both need to be preceded by the article when written in English.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.25.115.135 ( talk • contribs) 04:29, December 12, 2010
This link The Philippines before Magellan will be useful in the historical section. Bcs09 ( talk) 14:51, 21 December 2010 (UTC)
“ | In an extension of the fighting of the Seven Years' War, British forces under the command of Brigadier General William Draper and Rear-Admiral Samuel Cornish briefly occupied the Philippines. | ” |
However, the country was not occupied entirely by Great Britain, only Manila and the Sangley Point in present-day Cavite City. I would recommend re-phrasing that fact.--— JL 09 talk contribs 06:52, 27 December 2010 (UTC)
In the official languages section, I put English before Filipino for alphabetical order accuracy. GoodDay ( talk) 21:43, 21 December 2010 (UTC)
Please change the population estimates, GDP estimates, and all other statistics dated 2009 with statistics/estimates from 2010.
Sir Jazer 13 ( talk) 06:41, 16 January 2011 (UTC)
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Mervynbunique's recent edits have been to add a tourism section to the article. Several problems with this. Among others it is unreferenced, it does not follow the standard country template, and it provides redundant information in an article that is already pushing the limits of the WP:LENGTH guideline. A link to the tourism article I think would be appropriate but the cut and paste from that article lowers the quality of this one. Lambanog ( talk) 13:03, 13 February 2011 (UTC)
Am posting this article here for reference due to the change made by Wowzamboangacity that I had to check up on: RDC IX picks Zambo City as regional center. Lambanog ( talk) 08:39, 4 March 2011 (UTC)
{{ edit semi-protected}} i want to edit something in the article about philippines. i want to add spanish name of the philippines (Republica de las filipinas) because of the enforcement of spanish language since 2008.
Trajan21 ( talk) 00:53, 7 March 2011 (UTC)
african decendent ppl as well many philoppinos consider themselves black and the look black yet they classified as asian decendents of taiwan last I check asians aren't black —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.94.173.73 ( talk) 05:48, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
Filipinos are not of African descent. The continent Africa itself is far from Asia, and Philippines is almost at the edge of it. The average stereotype of Asians only refer to those of East Asia. Philippines may not have the "yellowish skin" or not all Filipinos have the epicanthic fold, but that doesn't mean they are "black" just because they are darker in color. Filipinos share the same trait as the Indonesians, Malaysians, some people of southern Taiwan, Bruneians, and other south east Asian country. They are darker in color in contrast to the light color of the Chinese, Japanese and Koreans. Indians are darker than Filipinos and they are Asians. The term "Asians" used here is the stereotypical term. "Asians" refer to all people living in Asia. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pachirisu222 ( talk • contribs) 08:42, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
I prefer the picture of the University of Santo Tomas. UP is getting double representation with Philippine General Hospital run by UP also being displayed. Education relies on private entities as well as public. Lambanog ( talk) 16:52, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
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quezon is the largest populated area, not largest city. largest city means area.. and that is Davao City. this info causes some arguments and if i may, would love for you guys to clarify it.. thanks.. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 220.255.2.112 ( talk) 02:45, 18 April 2011 (UTC)
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I think this sentence is vague and should be rewritten, but I don't know how because I don't understand what the writer meant or know enough about the country's culture to correct it:
"In recent years it has become common to see celebrities flitting between television and movies and then moving into politics provoking concerns."
By "provoking concerns," do you mean that celebrities become the champions of specific political causes (e.g. AIDS awareness, environmentalism, etc.)? Or do you mean that cultural critics are concerned about celebrities' entrance into the political sphere? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 63.151.154.104 ( talk) 15:06, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
Metro Manila is the financial, commercial and industrial center of the Philippines. It accounts for 33% of the Philippines' GDP. It has a third of the country's bank offices but over two thirds of its deposits. Makati is the financial and economic hub of the metropolitan area and the country. Its central business district (CBD) hosts many of the Philippines' largest corporations including the Ayala Group of Companies and the nation's major banks as well as the main Philippine offices of many multinational corporations.
The fifty tallest skyscrapers in the Philippines (inc. two structures) are located in Metro Manila like the PBCom Tower and G.T. International Tower. The skyscrapers of Metro Manila are, for the most part, clustered in many locations although three areas are distinct for having the largest clusters in the metropolis. The first and biggest is the Makati Business District, followed by the Ortigas Center Business District in Pasig. The newest to rise is the Bonifacio Global City Business District in Taguig.
The Makati area is built around the former Nielsen Air Base, an American installation during World War II, and its runways now form the district's main roads, which cross each other at the Makati Triangle, home of one of the two trading venues of the nation's stock exchange. Ortigas Center is the second most important business district in Metro Manila. Situated in Mandaluyong and Pasig, it is home to the headquarters of several major Philippine companies such as San Miguel Corporation and Meralco, and hosts many shopping malls and hotels. It also hosts the Asian Development Bank's headquarters and the Philippine Stock Exchange's trading floor at Tektite Towers.
New developments seeking to become vibrant business centers of their own are Bonifacio Global City in Taguig; Eastwood City in Quezon City; the Manila Bay City Reclamation Area in the cities of Pasay, Parañaque and Las Piñas; and Alabang Estates, Madrigal Business Park, and Filinvest Corporate City in Muntinlupa. Triangle Park in Quezon City is the latest addition to the list. The traditional business center of Chinese-Filipino businessmen and the country's CBD prior to the development of the Makati CBD was the Binondo District in the City of Manila. Escolta was the central street of commerce during the time of the Spaniards up until the development of the Makati CBD when Ayala Avenue superseded it.
In the early 1980s there were not that many shopping malls in Metro Manila, but ever since Henry Sy a Chinese-Filipino businessman started putting up his "megamalls" through his SM Group of Companies, Metro Manilans have taken eagerly to them. Three of these monuments to shopping are among the largest in the world. The largest mall in the country is currently the renovated SM City North EDSA in Quezon City. It is expected to become the nexus for three metropolitan rail lines once the terminal station next to it is fully completed. Previously the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay was the country's largest mall, and before it the SM Megamall in Ortigas Center in Mandaluyong held the distinction from 1991 to 2006. Various other SM malls dot the metropolis.
Ortigas Center, located along intersection of the boundaries of Mandaluyong, Pasig, and Quezon City, is the site of many other shopping centers including Robinsons Galleria, Shangri-La Plaza, and The Podium. Recently opened in Pasig is a new development called Frontera Verde, which currently hosts Tiendesitas, a tiangge-style shopping center; SM Supercenter Pasig; and SilverCity AutoMall, the first mall in the Philippines that is dedicated to the automotive market. In the Makati central business district, Ayala Center comprises other commercial developments, including Glorietta and the upscale Greenbelt shopping arcades. Also in Makati in Guadalupe is the Rockwell Center.
Bonifacio High Street and Serendra are in Bonifacio Global City. In the City of Manila proper, the largest malls include SM City Manila, Robinsons Place Manila, and the older Harrison Plaza. Cubao is Quezon City's central commercial area and has five malls including the Gateway Mall at the Araneta Center. There is also Eastwood City, located along Libis; SM City Fairview, in Novaliches; and TriNoma, Ayala Land's newest mall, in front of SM City North EDSA. Muntinlupa hosts the Festival Supermall, Alabang Town Center, and Metropolis Star Mall, all in Alabang.
Before the advent of the air-conditioned shopping centers, Metro Manila had the palengke, the Filipino-style open-air wet market and there are still many of them. One of these is the Central Market, in Sta. Cruz district of Manila. Another known for its bargains is the market in Divisoria, in Manila. Cloverleaf Market in Balintawak, Quezon City supplies much of Metro Manila's fruit and vegetable products.
Navotas Port Market supplies most of Metro Manila's fish products. Other smaller markets include the Cubao Farmers Market, EDSA Central, Nepa-Q Mart, Novaliches Talipapa, and those found in Muñoz, Balingasa, Galas, Santa Mesa, Baclaran, Pasay Libertad, and Pasay Cartimar, the latter also being one of the finest pet markets in the Philippines.Midway between a mall and a market are the tiangges, or airconditioned markets selling goods such as clothes, shoes, accessories, computer parts, mobile phones, CDs, VCDs, MP3s, iPods, and DVDs. Examples are Greenhills Shopping Center in San Juan and St. Francis Square in Mandaluyong.
Metro Manila is a place of economic extremes. Many high-income citizens are concentrated in gated communities in places such as Forbes Park, Legazpi Village, and Dasmariñas Village in Makati, Ayala Alabang in Muntinlupa (all three initially developed in part by the influential Zobel de Ayala family), Valle Verde in Pasig, La Vista in Quezon City, Greenhills in San Juan or in high-rise developments in or around central business districts, such as Rockwell Center in Makati, Eastwood City in Libis, Quezon City and Fort Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, or along Roxas Boulevard overlooking Manila Bay.
In sharp contrast to these residences are the slums and illegal settlements scattered across the metropolitan area, often found on vacant government land or in districts such as Tondo. Illegal settlements have been concentrated on land adjacent to the tracks of PNR lines; but with efforts to rehabilitate the railway system, steps have been taken to clear these areas and relocate the squatters to other areas.
A LOT here is missing in the WikiPage about the Philippines. For example the SM Mall of Asia and A LOT more.-- Mervynbunique ( talk) 19:53, 23 June 2011 (UTC)
According to CIA World Factbook, the population of PH is now 101,833,938. SOURCE: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rp.html -- 93.82.95.102 ( talk) 19:43, 19 June 2011 (UTC)
I'm questioning this edit, which I have not reverted. The edit summary said, "CIA population data is unreliable. See Brazil for example. See also International population data base, data is way off the Philippine censuses".
The edit replaced an estimate of 101,833,938, supported by the CIA Factbook (the Factbook notes, "(July 2011 est.)"), with a differing estimate of 94,013,200, which is a "medium assumption" estimate for the year 2010 done by the Philippine National Statistics Office (Philippines), based on the year 2000 census.
This appears to be a judgement by a wikipedia editor about which of these two sources gives a truer estimate of the population figure. In this regard, please see the initial paragraph of WP:V.
Regarding its population estimates, the CIA Factbook says at https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/docs/notesanddefs.html#P
Population
This entry gives an estimate from the US Bureau of the Census based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys pertaining to the recent past and on assumptions about future trends. The total population presents one overall measure of the potential impact of the country on the world and within its region. Note: Starting with the 1993 Factbook, demographic estimates for some countries (mostly African) have explicitly taken into account the effects of the growing impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. These countries are currently: The Bahamas, Benin, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
It appears to me that WP:DUE might apply here. Possibly both figures should be used as a range for the estimated population, and a clarifying footnote provided. I'm currently connecting online from a boat which is docking and don't have time to do that myself just now. Perhaps I'll come back and do something like that. Comments? Wtmitchell (talk) (earlier Boracay Bill) 00:53, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
Year | Philippines Census | U.S. Census Burea/CIA |
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1980 | 48,098,460 | 50,940,182 |
1990 | 60,703,206 | 65,087,720 |
1995 | 68,616,536 | 72,597,432 |
2000 | 76,504,077 | 81,222,082 |
2007 | 88,574,614 | 94,157,465 |
I've raised the point I was trying to make here in a wider venue over at WT:NPOV#V:SOURCES vs. RS in DUE; policy vs. essay; slippery slopes. I think the wider point is better discussed there. I've mentioned this discussion there as an example. Wtmitchell (talk) (earlier Boracay Bill) 22:46, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
That the suppression of Philippine resistance to American take-over in 1898 was a bloody affaire, is a fact that is generally aknowledged. Until recently generally a figure of 200.000 deaths was mentioned. Now it has become 1.000.000. How serious is this figure? I consider it quite likely that this is a fabulation from people with a political agenda: getting a claim for more financial compensation.
Lignomontanus ( talk) 15:19, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
Re this revert, saying, "Uncomfortable with Breyer getting specific mention in the lead especially since his theory is discredited. Discuss on talk page if necessary".
As you say, Beyer's Wave Migration Theory is discredited. The reverted edit added info that several other models of early human migration to the Philippines have since been proposed, but the revert removed that info. I'm not defensive about the wording I used -- feel free to improve it -- but please don't leave the article saying, "They were followed by successive waves of Austronesian peoples ...". Wtmitchell (talk) (earlier Boracay Bill) 23:21, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
Should this be noted? Lambanog ( talk) 17:13, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
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Please change South China Sea to West Philippine Sea. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/13833/%E2%80%98it%E2%80%99s-west-philippine-sea%E2%80%99
Darkroom45 ( talk) 08:45, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
Chipmunkdavis has expressed his opinion but it can be overturned. I support inclusion of the term. Lambanog ( talk) 16:02, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
I just want to request for change in Transportation section, the File:Strong Republic Nautical Highway sign.jpg will be change into File:Manila-jeepney.jpg, because i think jeepney is a national icon, instead of a signage of the project of former administration, i wish that my request be granted. 121.54.2.91 ( talk) 18:30, 24 March 2011 (UTC)
May i request to change in the infobox. to change the Recognised regional languages (from Bikol, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilokano, Pampango, Pangasinense, Tagalog, Waray to 120-175 Recognised Languages) and Population (2010 estimate: 97,976,603) 121.54.2.91 ( talk) 010:01, 13 April 2011 (UTC)
Anyway, i wish to replace [File:HOR Philippines Session Hall.jpg] to File:Philippine government.png to include all government branches, I hope that my request be granted - 121.54.2.91 ( talk) 08:50, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
Please update information on the page, i.e. http://business.inquirer.net/6245/forex-reserves-hit-record-69b-in-june foreign reserves are now US$ 69 billion, please the data on the page is already very, very old. Thanks ~ajml — Preceding unsigned comment added by 112.211.202.13 ( talk) 05:57, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
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Please change Optional languages to simply "Optional Languages" because it can be confused as a hyperlink. Timotheus1 ( talk) 23:47, 19 September 2011 (UTC)
Between five and ten of the population are Muslim, most of whom live in parts of Mindanao, Palawan, and the Sulu Archipelago—an area known as Bangsamoro or the Moro region.[136][137] Some have migrated into urban and rural areas in different parts of the country. Most Muslim Filipinos practice Sunni Islam according to the Shafi'i school.[31] — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.220.27.35 ( talk) 02:35, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
Just that, since its semi-protected, i can´t do it myself. Thanks, Cheveri ( talk) 15:04, 4 November 2011 (UTC)
hopiakuta Please d o sign your communiqué . ~~ Thank You, DonFphrnqTaub Persina. 04:10, 21 December 2011 (UTC)
The article should include at least this picture of which I am about to link, it is also from the boxer codex, and tells of warriors in the Philippines who had their own guns. Much information would be given to many people here if added.
http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/metsnav/common/navigate.do;jsessionid=363E88AC3DF8ACA9540BBA548BB93520?pn=183&size=screen&oid=VAB8326 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mangacha ( talk • contribs) 22:33, 22 January 2012 (UTC)
That is terminal 1. Terminal 3 is domestic flights. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 112.198.83.116 ( talk) 16:24, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
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Please edit the phrase: "Its 36,289 kilometers (22,549 mi) of coastline makes it the country with the 5th longest coastline in the world." Under the Geography section to: "Its 36,289 kilometers (22,549 mi) of coastline makes it the country with the 4th longest coastline in the world." Thank you. source: List of countries by length of coastline
Koji143 ( talk) 18:48, 17 February 2012 (UTC)
technically, it's 3 countries and one autonomous area, which is Greenland. So I still think that if we refer to the countries alone, Philippines should be the 4th longest. Anyways, I agree - that list does really suck. — Koji143 ( talk 19:02, 18 February 2012 (UTC)
When Magellan arrived it is not proper to say "In 1521, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the Philippines...". Magellan named one island (present Homonhon) Las islas de San Lázaro. It wasn't until 1543 that Ruy López de Villalobos dubbed just two islands (present Samar and Leyte) Las islas Felipenas. Even then, it was only two islands, and it is difficult to determine when "Filipenas" could have been applied to the entire archipelago. Dangnad ( talk) 19:44, 16 March 2012 (UTC)
Results have been certified. 49.145.68.107 ( talk) 21:40, 6 April 2012 (UTC)
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I have no idea if I'm entering this correction correctly. The article currently states "West across the Philippine Sea sits Vietnam." The Philippine Sea is to the East. It should say "South China Sea" or something else.
I’m confused about the usage of “Philippine” v. the use of “Filipino”. Many New York Times articles I’ve read refer to the “Philippine Navy” or the “Philippine ambassador” or whatever. I can find these if they are required. Also, we have articles here on the Philippine Navy and Philippine English. If this is the case, why does this article not even mention “Philippine”, only using Filipino? Furthermore, why does the info box, on the demonym line, not include “Philippine”? I’ve heard of Philippine people, or someone referred to as a Philippine (which was the way I was taught in school), similarly to the way in which people from the Argentine are called Argentines. Filipino, while I know it is increasingly popular, does not seem entirely appropriate, nor even the standard in formal written English. While I’m okay with the idea of using Filipino primarily, I think some mention of “Philippine” ought be included. RGloucester ( talk) 04:09, 18 May 2012 (UTC)
Croatian writer Giancarlo Kravar: In the Philippines the most faithful living. Interestingly, the University of Chicago study shows that 84 percent of Filipinos believe that God exists, at least until the believers, only 4.3 percent in Japan. On average 33 percent of the planet are believers, and believers have in most Catholic countries. 78.2.65.232 ( talk) 20:48, 24 May 2012 (UTC)
Is it just me, or this is article painfully biased? There's no mention of the abject poverty that's the main catalyst behind the decades-long Filipino diaspora nor is there a fair treatment of the "insurgency" that the Philippine government is fighting. The neutrality of the term "insurgent" is taken for granted, when there are more than enough evidence out there that both the U.S. influenced term and "war on terror" in general are much more than neutral. Retrospector87 ( talk) 21:40, 24 June 2012 (UTC)
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"Major trading partners include the United States, Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Germany, Taiwan, and Thailand.[5] Its unit of currency is the Philippine peso (₱ or PHP)." Sorry, but calling China a major trading partner of the Philippines is really BS. China should be erased in the sentence. 49.145.72.212 ( talk) 11:51, 1 June 2012 (UTC)
You are invited to join the discussion at Talk:Macclesfield Bank#RfC. CMD ( talk) 23:56, 4 July 2012 (UTC)
Ciudad de Zamboanga is the and still the Regional Center of Zamboanga Peninsula. also the University-Belt, Commercial - Industrial Center of Zamboanga Peninsula. by Acer_Cyle — Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.136.59.176 ( talk) 14:43, 23 July 2012 (UTC)
please read links: http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/28568-RDC-chooses-Zamboanga-City-as-regional-center-of-Region-9.html http://neda9.net/attachments/category/101/Resolution%20No.%20IX-008-11.pdf i'll be posting here another source stipulating that Ciudad de Zamboanga still the regional Center of Zamboanga Peninsula aside from industrial, commercial and university belt center of regiona IX and part of ARMM i.e. Basilan.-- 83.136.61.69 ( talk) 20:30, 20 August 2012 (UTC)
please add some details or another section about the participation of the Philippinees in the second world war, ex; Corregidor, Caballo & other islands, battle of the Leyte Gulf (being the largest naval battle of World War II) — Preceding unsigned comment added by LeFapOnymous ( talk • contribs) 11:38, 26 July 2012 (UTC)
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Under "National Language" in the column on the right-hand side of the page, please change Filipino and English to just Filipino. Only "Filipino" should be listed there. While it is true that both Filipino and English are the two Official languages of the Philippines, the only National language, according to the 1987 Philippine Constitution, is Filipino. Also, the "Tagalog" Wikipedia page states that Filipino (not Filipino and English) is the National language of the Philippines. Furthermore, the following is stated in the second paragraph of the "Filipino" Wikipedia page: "Filipino is a prestige register which is based in Tagalog language in sentence construction and is designated as the national language of the Philippines and as an official language (the other being English).[2]." Thank you.
Actually the original request stating that only Filpino should be listed is inaccurate. Per article XIV section 7 states Section 7. For purposes of communication and instruction, the official languages of the Philippines are Filipino and, until otherwise provided by law, English.
http://www.lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ruthlesspno1 ( talk • contribs) 15:29, 28 July 2012 (UTC) Rmgomm ( talk) 18:49, 19 May 2012 (UTC) " Done Wtmitchell (talk) (earlier Boracay Bill) 01:22, 20 May 2012 (UTC)
The Philippines before the Spanish arrived was named by its Ruling Class Family Clan as "Maharlika". However, was referred to by the outside world as the "Muslim National Archipelago" which extend from Selurong-Luzon, Vigaya-Visayas, Maguindanao-Mindanao, Soolok-Sulu, Bulungan-Malaysia, Johore-Singapore and extending to Ladrones/Guam-Marianas islands, Carolines Islands up to Havaii-Hawaii, and Its Religion was Islam. The Tagean or Tallano as by the Italian Traders were the Ruling Class Family Clan of Luzon with consanguinity-kinships with the Ruling Class families of said territories;Raja Sulayman of Selurong, Raja Humabon of Vigaya, Aliwya of Maguindanao, Makdum of Soolok, and so on to King Kamehameha of Havvaii. Unofficially, The Tagean Clan eventually agreed of Spain's colonization in exchanged for ownership recognition of the said islands substantiated by the worldwide Torrens System on land Titles of America, one and only worldwide. However, America in competing for colonization, bombed its own naval vessel, the USS Maine, docked at Spanish colonized Cuba and blamed Spain the it was an act of War. As restitution, Spain and America signed the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898 officially Spain ceding the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico to America. Tacitly agreed by the Tagean-Tallano and Bolkiah consanguinity-kinships to Nakodas Angging and Sangkalang (Taup-Arpa, America paid 20M in Gold coins, handed to Don Benito Tallano who in turn paid Spain for the supposed ceding. America concurred the ownership as well, as by tacit agreement in the ceding and as by the Torrens System, the Title of ownership to the said Ruling class Family Clan and certified thru court the certification, "Return Of Sherri ff". Now being a Philippine Republic, land titles are in "deed of Absolute Sale", however, stipulated and endorse at the back of the titles is cited the endorsements of then court officials of their certification as derived from it original rightful owners of said islands.The essence of ownership still tacitly falls to the Tagean-tallano, Bolkiah and Arpa heirs, along with other consanguinity-kinships. When Maharlika (covering the present Philippines thru Guam, Caroline Islands and to Hawaii) at pre- colonial era, its sovereignty was based on ruling class uphold by the Sri Vigaya sattellite Country of the Majapahit Empire of Maharaja Pamirawasa of India to the Tagean ruling class and family clan. Spouses of this ruling class, no doubt as in Seri (present capital of Brunei) family ruling class was Zein Ul-Abidin who was married to Iskander the daughter of the Majapahit Empire's Sovereign Head, Maharaja Pamarwasa. Naturally, we foresee that Zein Ul-Abidin was the first Vigayan Ruler who had overall authority for his father inlaw throughout the Satellite country state (later referred to as Malayas) wherein relatives were the ruling class family clan throughout Maharlika comprising of the Philippines, Malayas, Caroline Islands and far reaching Hawaii. After the fall of the Majapahit Empire in the 12th century, The son inlaw, Zein Ul-Abidin, in Seri established the first Sultanate of Bruney (Brunei) seated as Sultan Mohamad Shah with continuing dominion throughout Maharlika through the ruling class family clans who were His Inlaws. In turn His son Sultan Hassan Bolkiah had suzerainty throughout Maharlika then comprising of Selurong (Luzon) and or Manilad (Manila), Visayas, Maguindanao (as by the Maguindanao Family clan daughter married to Aliywa (Karim Ul-Makdum-Kabungsuwan) the brother of the Brunei Sultan; and far reaching the Malayas which included North Borneo-sabah and likely thru far reaching Guam, Caroline Islands and Havvaii (Hawaii). Raja Sulayman in Luzon, Raja Humabon in Visayas, Sultan Aliywa Kabungsuwan seated both in Malabang Lanao and in Dulawan Cotabato for the island of Mindanao, Sultan Shariful Hashim of Sulu who also took over the political authority of his Father inlaw-Raja Baginda Ali, Ali Panjungan in Kota Kanibalu, Johore in Sempurna, Gandjungan in Kaula Lampur and other relative ruling class family clan far reaching Raja Tulofufu of Guam and King Khameahmea of Hawaii. Over centuries of changes in government systems influenced by colonial encroachments and administration, the Tagean ( or Tallano as referred by prior trade visitors from Italy) family clan of the Bolkiah dominion, entered into agreement recognizing the Tagean as being the owners of the said lands, respective of other relatives throughout the former Maharilika country Estates. These colonial administrations ratified the recognition of ownership thru the already worldwide established Torrens System. Recognition by Spain, then the United States and thru the present Philippine republic. The Tagean/Bolkiah clan wanting of recognition for the protection of the Clan and the people that foreign powers may negotiate their intents and purposes of colonization thru the clan, while foreign powers recognition of the clan owners may have c0onsensus affect upon their doings during colonization stints. Thou under the Torrens System, it is stipulated that land titles thru absolute Deed of Sales are to the sole ownerships of the land buyer then legally as by the Torrens System, said lands are tacitly still belonging to these Family Clans, as by consanguinity-kinship. Yes, there are many present heirs from all over the former Maharlika who tacitly owns these. Tacitly, because ownership is now only within the purview of the TORRENS SYSTEM and the sovereignty of the country state can only be recognized as by the 1945 founding of the United Nations Organization and as by charter membership, only. Thus this said country state no longer legally a sovereign country as it was before. The only proof as being then a legally sovereign state is by treaty agreement, wherein none was made official. However, proof of such agreement between two countries is the "Torrens Title of lands" issued. Yes, the rightful owners are indeed the owners only tacitly, while may be constitutionally existing owners whenever these owners/heirs organized themselves of a central government, and with UN charter membership, their lands may be then recognized as sovereignty country-states. The only barring of this notion is the established Torrens System administering these lands under the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other sovereign states, otherwise. We can only be proud to say that we are tacit heir-owners of their lands and country-states. And we shall stand tall as being th elite class of society. HRH. Sharif Maulana Paduka Ahmad Carpenter Arpa-V ibni Maharaja Adinda Taup Angging (Anddin) Zein Ul-Abidin Al Marhum Sultan Sharif ul-hashim Abu'Bkr Mohamad Shah. www.royalsultanate.weebly.com — Preceding unsigned comment added by 112.210.64.77 ( talk) 17:11, 3 January 2013 (UTC)
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The etymology section implies that there was an evolution from " Philippines Islands" to " Philippines." But based on the Google news archive, it would appear that "Philippines" was newspaper usage all along. Kauffner ( talk) 08:56, 25 September 2010 (UTC)
The official name of the country's government has changed several times. During the period when the Philippine Revolution and Spanish-American War were proceding concurrently, the U.S. established a military government from August 14, 1898 in the parts of the country under control of U.S forces, but did not immediately proclaim any official naming nomenclature. [1] On June 22, 1899, the Malolos Congress promulgated the Malolos Constitution, which established of the República Filipina (in Spanish [2]) or the Philippine Republic (in English [3]). After the Spanish-American War was ended by the Treaty of Paris, the Philippine-American War ensued, ending in American victory on July 4, 1902.
In 1902, the Philippines became a colony, or insular area, of the United States. Until 1935, the country's government was generally spoken of as the Philippine Government, Government of the Philippines, Government of the Philippine Islands, or Insular Government of the Philippine Islands (the latter usually when speaking or writing formally or officially). [4] [5] [6] In 1935, a new Philippine Constitution specified that the government be known as the Commonwealth of the Philippines until final and complete withdrawal of the sovereignty of the United States and the proclamation of Philippine independence, and thenceforth be known as the Republic of the Philippines. [7] Formal independence and withdrawal of U.S Sovereignty occurred on July 4, 1946. [8]
During the American period the name Philippines began to appear and it has since become the country's common name. [9] Since independence the official name of the country has been the Republic of the Philippines.
References
- ^ Zaide, Sonia M. (1994), The Philippines: A Unique Nation, All-Nations Publishing Co., ISBN 971-642-071-4
- ^ Guevara, Sulpico, ed. (2005), "The Malolos Constitution (Original text)", The laws of the first Philippine Republic (the laws of Malolos) 1898-1899., Ann Arbor, Michigan: University of Michigan Library (published 1972), retrieved 2008-03-26.
- ^ Guevara, Sulpico, ed. (2005), "The Malolos Constitution (English translation)", The laws of the first Philippine Republic (the laws of Malolos) 1898-1899., Ann Arbor, Michigan: University of Michigan Library (published 1972), retrieved 2008-03-26(English translation by Sulpicio Guevara)
- ^ The Philippines Bill of July 1, 1902 (the Tydings-McDuffie Act (Approved: July 1, 1902).
- ^ The Philippine Autonomy Act (Jones Law] (Approved: August 29, 1916).
- ^ H. L. Pohlman (September 1993). Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes: Free Speech and the Living Constitution. NYU Press. p. 17 (ff. 35). ISBN 9780814766224.
- ^ Article XVIII in 1935 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines (Ratified on May 14, 1935).
- ^ TREATY OF GENERAL RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. SIGNED AT MANILA, ON 4 JULY 1946 (pdf), United Nations, retrieved 2007-12-10
- ^ Quezon, Manuel, III. (2005-03-28). "The Philippines are or is?". Manuel L. Quezon III: The Daily Dose. Retrieved 2009-12-20.
Object. All these changes have the effect of turning the etymology section into a history section. It has been asked why the "Republic of the Philippines" is there. That's the official name currently. Why is "República Filipina" mentioned? To show an earlier antecedent with a similar name that has in some ways inspired the current name and to differentiate the two lest they be confused. Why is "Commonwealth" there? It's a fairly common formulation one may encounter that may be confused with the more well-known British Commonwealth. Why is "insular" not included? Because the most frequent form you can find refers to the government of the time and Philippine Islands is the pertinent term that is sufficient in itself to cover that time and more and is the term that contributes much to raising and answering a question such as "The Philippines are or is?" What etymologically related question is answered by discussing the insular government? None that I can see. Lambanog ( talk) 03:21, 27 September 2010 (UTC)
The point of the "insular" was to avoid using the word "territory" since that usage might imply constitutional rights, hence the Insular cases. As for official usage, this is from the 1901 Sedition Law: Every person who shall utter seditious words or speeches, write, publish, or circulate scurrilous libels against the Government of the United States or the Insular Government of the Philippine Islands... [3] Googling "Insular Government of the Philippine Islands" gives you over 8,000 hits. I agree with you about Government of. As this example illustrates, it is not meant to be part of a proper name, even when capital "G" is used. Kauffner ( talk) 13:59, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
Any thoughts and comments on Fighter10's edits? If I'm not mistaken some spelling errors have been made and I'm not sure any of the additions or replacements are improvements. Maybe the economic infobox is okay but the section probably should not have 3 items there cluttering it. Addition of language to language hyperlinks is likely good so edits are probably done in good faith. Still what we are left with is not my preferred version. May clean up if it is clear he's finished with this round of edits, but may revert as well. Will wait a little to see what others think. Lambanog ( talk) 13:59, 2 October 2010 (UTC)
Probably not one of the more serious needs of improvements, however I feel, as having seen much more lively panorams from night shots, I feel that the skyline pic should be improved to one thats from night and shows off the more livelier city, the pic as shown was taken at a dull kind of setting, despite the nice quality.
I just feel that, since we're showing off Makati, the financial center after all we should do a better job. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.102.9.90 ( talk) 08:16, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
Would someone change EDSA, that is a redirect to "Epifanio de los Santos Avenue", to the complete name in the first instance of use? It is located in the 2nd to last paragraph under "History". Otr500 ( talk) 03:07, 2 December 2010 (UTC)
Truflip99 requested I justify my reversion of some of his grammar edits, so here's my explanation. I think the inserted instances of "arrive to" unnatural and incorrect. While the construction arrive + infinitive is fine, that is not the usage in the instances I changed back. "Arrive in" is better. Saying the arrival of Negritos is "inaccurately" dated introduces imprecision by presupposing that an accurate date is known yet an inaccurate date is still in use. Trade brought foreign influences, not the maritime peoples. It could be said there were political entities to govern the islands—it's just that they weren't able to do so. Some of the dates in the McAmis source refer to Islam in Sulu in the 14th century. Using "During the 15th century" instead of "By the 15th century" makes a more definitive claim that is not made by the source which leaves the door open to it having been established earlier. I don't remember mention of a "Holy war" in the source, but if you can cite the exact page maybe the reference can be included. Other corrections may have been optional but usually tended to use less words so as to reduce article size. If there are no objections I plan on changing the article back in a day or so. Lambanog ( talk) 03:12, 7 December 2010 (UTC)
Thank you for the peer editting. I will now restore my previous edit. -- Truflip99 ( talk) 02:14, 10 December 2010 (UTC)
In the English language any nation's name that happens to be plural is denoted with "the." The Philippines is the name of the nation (in English) rather than Philippines. The Philippines and The Netherlands both need to be preceded by the article when written in English.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.25.115.135 ( talk • contribs) 04:29, December 12, 2010
This link The Philippines before Magellan will be useful in the historical section. Bcs09 ( talk) 14:51, 21 December 2010 (UTC)
“ | In an extension of the fighting of the Seven Years' War, British forces under the command of Brigadier General William Draper and Rear-Admiral Samuel Cornish briefly occupied the Philippines. | ” |
However, the country was not occupied entirely by Great Britain, only Manila and the Sangley Point in present-day Cavite City. I would recommend re-phrasing that fact.--— JL 09 talk contribs 06:52, 27 December 2010 (UTC)
In the official languages section, I put English before Filipino for alphabetical order accuracy. GoodDay ( talk) 21:43, 21 December 2010 (UTC)
Please change the population estimates, GDP estimates, and all other statistics dated 2009 with statistics/estimates from 2010.
Sir Jazer 13 ( talk) 06:41, 16 January 2011 (UTC)
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Mervynbunique's recent edits have been to add a tourism section to the article. Several problems with this. Among others it is unreferenced, it does not follow the standard country template, and it provides redundant information in an article that is already pushing the limits of the WP:LENGTH guideline. A link to the tourism article I think would be appropriate but the cut and paste from that article lowers the quality of this one. Lambanog ( talk) 13:03, 13 February 2011 (UTC)
Am posting this article here for reference due to the change made by Wowzamboangacity that I had to check up on: RDC IX picks Zambo City as regional center. Lambanog ( talk) 08:39, 4 March 2011 (UTC)
{{ edit semi-protected}} i want to edit something in the article about philippines. i want to add spanish name of the philippines (Republica de las filipinas) because of the enforcement of spanish language since 2008.
Trajan21 ( talk) 00:53, 7 March 2011 (UTC)
african decendent ppl as well many philoppinos consider themselves black and the look black yet they classified as asian decendents of taiwan last I check asians aren't black —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.94.173.73 ( talk) 05:48, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
Filipinos are not of African descent. The continent Africa itself is far from Asia, and Philippines is almost at the edge of it. The average stereotype of Asians only refer to those of East Asia. Philippines may not have the "yellowish skin" or not all Filipinos have the epicanthic fold, but that doesn't mean they are "black" just because they are darker in color. Filipinos share the same trait as the Indonesians, Malaysians, some people of southern Taiwan, Bruneians, and other south east Asian country. They are darker in color in contrast to the light color of the Chinese, Japanese and Koreans. Indians are darker than Filipinos and they are Asians. The term "Asians" used here is the stereotypical term. "Asians" refer to all people living in Asia. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pachirisu222 ( talk • contribs) 08:42, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
I prefer the picture of the University of Santo Tomas. UP is getting double representation with Philippine General Hospital run by UP also being displayed. Education relies on private entities as well as public. Lambanog ( talk) 16:52, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
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quezon is the largest populated area, not largest city. largest city means area.. and that is Davao City. this info causes some arguments and if i may, would love for you guys to clarify it.. thanks.. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 220.255.2.112 ( talk) 02:45, 18 April 2011 (UTC)
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I think this sentence is vague and should be rewritten, but I don't know how because I don't understand what the writer meant or know enough about the country's culture to correct it:
"In recent years it has become common to see celebrities flitting between television and movies and then moving into politics provoking concerns."
By "provoking concerns," do you mean that celebrities become the champions of specific political causes (e.g. AIDS awareness, environmentalism, etc.)? Or do you mean that cultural critics are concerned about celebrities' entrance into the political sphere? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 63.151.154.104 ( talk) 15:06, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
Metro Manila is the financial, commercial and industrial center of the Philippines. It accounts for 33% of the Philippines' GDP. It has a third of the country's bank offices but over two thirds of its deposits. Makati is the financial and economic hub of the metropolitan area and the country. Its central business district (CBD) hosts many of the Philippines' largest corporations including the Ayala Group of Companies and the nation's major banks as well as the main Philippine offices of many multinational corporations.
The fifty tallest skyscrapers in the Philippines (inc. two structures) are located in Metro Manila like the PBCom Tower and G.T. International Tower. The skyscrapers of Metro Manila are, for the most part, clustered in many locations although three areas are distinct for having the largest clusters in the metropolis. The first and biggest is the Makati Business District, followed by the Ortigas Center Business District in Pasig. The newest to rise is the Bonifacio Global City Business District in Taguig.
The Makati area is built around the former Nielsen Air Base, an American installation during World War II, and its runways now form the district's main roads, which cross each other at the Makati Triangle, home of one of the two trading venues of the nation's stock exchange. Ortigas Center is the second most important business district in Metro Manila. Situated in Mandaluyong and Pasig, it is home to the headquarters of several major Philippine companies such as San Miguel Corporation and Meralco, and hosts many shopping malls and hotels. It also hosts the Asian Development Bank's headquarters and the Philippine Stock Exchange's trading floor at Tektite Towers.
New developments seeking to become vibrant business centers of their own are Bonifacio Global City in Taguig; Eastwood City in Quezon City; the Manila Bay City Reclamation Area in the cities of Pasay, Parañaque and Las Piñas; and Alabang Estates, Madrigal Business Park, and Filinvest Corporate City in Muntinlupa. Triangle Park in Quezon City is the latest addition to the list. The traditional business center of Chinese-Filipino businessmen and the country's CBD prior to the development of the Makati CBD was the Binondo District in the City of Manila. Escolta was the central street of commerce during the time of the Spaniards up until the development of the Makati CBD when Ayala Avenue superseded it.
In the early 1980s there were not that many shopping malls in Metro Manila, but ever since Henry Sy a Chinese-Filipino businessman started putting up his "megamalls" through his SM Group of Companies, Metro Manilans have taken eagerly to them. Three of these monuments to shopping are among the largest in the world. The largest mall in the country is currently the renovated SM City North EDSA in Quezon City. It is expected to become the nexus for three metropolitan rail lines once the terminal station next to it is fully completed. Previously the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay was the country's largest mall, and before it the SM Megamall in Ortigas Center in Mandaluyong held the distinction from 1991 to 2006. Various other SM malls dot the metropolis.
Ortigas Center, located along intersection of the boundaries of Mandaluyong, Pasig, and Quezon City, is the site of many other shopping centers including Robinsons Galleria, Shangri-La Plaza, and The Podium. Recently opened in Pasig is a new development called Frontera Verde, which currently hosts Tiendesitas, a tiangge-style shopping center; SM Supercenter Pasig; and SilverCity AutoMall, the first mall in the Philippines that is dedicated to the automotive market. In the Makati central business district, Ayala Center comprises other commercial developments, including Glorietta and the upscale Greenbelt shopping arcades. Also in Makati in Guadalupe is the Rockwell Center.
Bonifacio High Street and Serendra are in Bonifacio Global City. In the City of Manila proper, the largest malls include SM City Manila, Robinsons Place Manila, and the older Harrison Plaza. Cubao is Quezon City's central commercial area and has five malls including the Gateway Mall at the Araneta Center. There is also Eastwood City, located along Libis; SM City Fairview, in Novaliches; and TriNoma, Ayala Land's newest mall, in front of SM City North EDSA. Muntinlupa hosts the Festival Supermall, Alabang Town Center, and Metropolis Star Mall, all in Alabang.
Before the advent of the air-conditioned shopping centers, Metro Manila had the palengke, the Filipino-style open-air wet market and there are still many of them. One of these is the Central Market, in Sta. Cruz district of Manila. Another known for its bargains is the market in Divisoria, in Manila. Cloverleaf Market in Balintawak, Quezon City supplies much of Metro Manila's fruit and vegetable products.
Navotas Port Market supplies most of Metro Manila's fish products. Other smaller markets include the Cubao Farmers Market, EDSA Central, Nepa-Q Mart, Novaliches Talipapa, and those found in Muñoz, Balingasa, Galas, Santa Mesa, Baclaran, Pasay Libertad, and Pasay Cartimar, the latter also being one of the finest pet markets in the Philippines.Midway between a mall and a market are the tiangges, or airconditioned markets selling goods such as clothes, shoes, accessories, computer parts, mobile phones, CDs, VCDs, MP3s, iPods, and DVDs. Examples are Greenhills Shopping Center in San Juan and St. Francis Square in Mandaluyong.
Metro Manila is a place of economic extremes. Many high-income citizens are concentrated in gated communities in places such as Forbes Park, Legazpi Village, and Dasmariñas Village in Makati, Ayala Alabang in Muntinlupa (all three initially developed in part by the influential Zobel de Ayala family), Valle Verde in Pasig, La Vista in Quezon City, Greenhills in San Juan or in high-rise developments in or around central business districts, such as Rockwell Center in Makati, Eastwood City in Libis, Quezon City and Fort Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, or along Roxas Boulevard overlooking Manila Bay.
In sharp contrast to these residences are the slums and illegal settlements scattered across the metropolitan area, often found on vacant government land or in districts such as Tondo. Illegal settlements have been concentrated on land adjacent to the tracks of PNR lines; but with efforts to rehabilitate the railway system, steps have been taken to clear these areas and relocate the squatters to other areas.
A LOT here is missing in the WikiPage about the Philippines. For example the SM Mall of Asia and A LOT more.-- Mervynbunique ( talk) 19:53, 23 June 2011 (UTC)
According to CIA World Factbook, the population of PH is now 101,833,938. SOURCE: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rp.html -- 93.82.95.102 ( talk) 19:43, 19 June 2011 (UTC)
I'm questioning this edit, which I have not reverted. The edit summary said, "CIA population data is unreliable. See Brazil for example. See also International population data base, data is way off the Philippine censuses".
The edit replaced an estimate of 101,833,938, supported by the CIA Factbook (the Factbook notes, "(July 2011 est.)"), with a differing estimate of 94,013,200, which is a "medium assumption" estimate for the year 2010 done by the Philippine National Statistics Office (Philippines), based on the year 2000 census.
This appears to be a judgement by a wikipedia editor about which of these two sources gives a truer estimate of the population figure. In this regard, please see the initial paragraph of WP:V.
Regarding its population estimates, the CIA Factbook says at https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/docs/notesanddefs.html#P
Population
This entry gives an estimate from the US Bureau of the Census based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys pertaining to the recent past and on assumptions about future trends. The total population presents one overall measure of the potential impact of the country on the world and within its region. Note: Starting with the 1993 Factbook, demographic estimates for some countries (mostly African) have explicitly taken into account the effects of the growing impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. These countries are currently: The Bahamas, Benin, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
It appears to me that WP:DUE might apply here. Possibly both figures should be used as a range for the estimated population, and a clarifying footnote provided. I'm currently connecting online from a boat which is docking and don't have time to do that myself just now. Perhaps I'll come back and do something like that. Comments? Wtmitchell (talk) (earlier Boracay Bill) 00:53, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
Year | Philippines Census | U.S. Census Burea/CIA |
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1980 | 48,098,460 | 50,940,182 |
1990 | 60,703,206 | 65,087,720 |
1995 | 68,616,536 | 72,597,432 |
2000 | 76,504,077 | 81,222,082 |
2007 | 88,574,614 | 94,157,465 |
I've raised the point I was trying to make here in a wider venue over at WT:NPOV#V:SOURCES vs. RS in DUE; policy vs. essay; slippery slopes. I think the wider point is better discussed there. I've mentioned this discussion there as an example. Wtmitchell (talk) (earlier Boracay Bill) 22:46, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
That the suppression of Philippine resistance to American take-over in 1898 was a bloody affaire, is a fact that is generally aknowledged. Until recently generally a figure of 200.000 deaths was mentioned. Now it has become 1.000.000. How serious is this figure? I consider it quite likely that this is a fabulation from people with a political agenda: getting a claim for more financial compensation.
Lignomontanus ( talk) 15:19, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
Re this revert, saying, "Uncomfortable with Breyer getting specific mention in the lead especially since his theory is discredited. Discuss on talk page if necessary".
As you say, Beyer's Wave Migration Theory is discredited. The reverted edit added info that several other models of early human migration to the Philippines have since been proposed, but the revert removed that info. I'm not defensive about the wording I used -- feel free to improve it -- but please don't leave the article saying, "They were followed by successive waves of Austronesian peoples ...". Wtmitchell (talk) (earlier Boracay Bill) 23:21, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
Should this be noted? Lambanog ( talk) 17:13, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
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Please change South China Sea to West Philippine Sea. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/13833/%E2%80%98it%E2%80%99s-west-philippine-sea%E2%80%99
Darkroom45 ( talk) 08:45, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
Chipmunkdavis has expressed his opinion but it can be overturned. I support inclusion of the term. Lambanog ( talk) 16:02, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
I just want to request for change in Transportation section, the File:Strong Republic Nautical Highway sign.jpg will be change into File:Manila-jeepney.jpg, because i think jeepney is a national icon, instead of a signage of the project of former administration, i wish that my request be granted. 121.54.2.91 ( talk) 18:30, 24 March 2011 (UTC)
May i request to change in the infobox. to change the Recognised regional languages (from Bikol, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilokano, Pampango, Pangasinense, Tagalog, Waray to 120-175 Recognised Languages) and Population (2010 estimate: 97,976,603) 121.54.2.91 ( talk) 010:01, 13 April 2011 (UTC)
Anyway, i wish to replace [File:HOR Philippines Session Hall.jpg] to File:Philippine government.png to include all government branches, I hope that my request be granted - 121.54.2.91 ( talk) 08:50, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
Please update information on the page, i.e. http://business.inquirer.net/6245/forex-reserves-hit-record-69b-in-june foreign reserves are now US$ 69 billion, please the data on the page is already very, very old. Thanks ~ajml — Preceding unsigned comment added by 112.211.202.13 ( talk) 05:57, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
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Please change Optional languages to simply "Optional Languages" because it can be confused as a hyperlink. Timotheus1 ( talk) 23:47, 19 September 2011 (UTC)
Between five and ten of the population are Muslim, most of whom live in parts of Mindanao, Palawan, and the Sulu Archipelago—an area known as Bangsamoro or the Moro region.[136][137] Some have migrated into urban and rural areas in different parts of the country. Most Muslim Filipinos practice Sunni Islam according to the Shafi'i school.[31] — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.220.27.35 ( talk) 02:35, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
Just that, since its semi-protected, i can´t do it myself. Thanks, Cheveri ( talk) 15:04, 4 November 2011 (UTC)
hopiakuta Please d o sign your communiqué . ~~ Thank You, DonFphrnqTaub Persina. 04:10, 21 December 2011 (UTC)
The article should include at least this picture of which I am about to link, it is also from the boxer codex, and tells of warriors in the Philippines who had their own guns. Much information would be given to many people here if added.
http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/metsnav/common/navigate.do;jsessionid=363E88AC3DF8ACA9540BBA548BB93520?pn=183&size=screen&oid=VAB8326 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mangacha ( talk • contribs) 22:33, 22 January 2012 (UTC)
That is terminal 1. Terminal 3 is domestic flights. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 112.198.83.116 ( talk) 16:24, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
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Please edit the phrase: "Its 36,289 kilometers (22,549 mi) of coastline makes it the country with the 5th longest coastline in the world." Under the Geography section to: "Its 36,289 kilometers (22,549 mi) of coastline makes it the country with the 4th longest coastline in the world." Thank you. source: List of countries by length of coastline
Koji143 ( talk) 18:48, 17 February 2012 (UTC)
technically, it's 3 countries and one autonomous area, which is Greenland. So I still think that if we refer to the countries alone, Philippines should be the 4th longest. Anyways, I agree - that list does really suck. — Koji143 ( talk 19:02, 18 February 2012 (UTC)
When Magellan arrived it is not proper to say "In 1521, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the Philippines...". Magellan named one island (present Homonhon) Las islas de San Lázaro. It wasn't until 1543 that Ruy López de Villalobos dubbed just two islands (present Samar and Leyte) Las islas Felipenas. Even then, it was only two islands, and it is difficult to determine when "Filipenas" could have been applied to the entire archipelago. Dangnad ( talk) 19:44, 16 March 2012 (UTC)
Results have been certified. 49.145.68.107 ( talk) 21:40, 6 April 2012 (UTC)
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I have no idea if I'm entering this correction correctly. The article currently states "West across the Philippine Sea sits Vietnam." The Philippine Sea is to the East. It should say "South China Sea" or something else.
I’m confused about the usage of “Philippine” v. the use of “Filipino”. Many New York Times articles I’ve read refer to the “Philippine Navy” or the “Philippine ambassador” or whatever. I can find these if they are required. Also, we have articles here on the Philippine Navy and Philippine English. If this is the case, why does this article not even mention “Philippine”, only using Filipino? Furthermore, why does the info box, on the demonym line, not include “Philippine”? I’ve heard of Philippine people, or someone referred to as a Philippine (which was the way I was taught in school), similarly to the way in which people from the Argentine are called Argentines. Filipino, while I know it is increasingly popular, does not seem entirely appropriate, nor even the standard in formal written English. While I’m okay with the idea of using Filipino primarily, I think some mention of “Philippine” ought be included. RGloucester ( talk) 04:09, 18 May 2012 (UTC)
Croatian writer Giancarlo Kravar: In the Philippines the most faithful living. Interestingly, the University of Chicago study shows that 84 percent of Filipinos believe that God exists, at least until the believers, only 4.3 percent in Japan. On average 33 percent of the planet are believers, and believers have in most Catholic countries. 78.2.65.232 ( talk) 20:48, 24 May 2012 (UTC)
Is it just me, or this is article painfully biased? There's no mention of the abject poverty that's the main catalyst behind the decades-long Filipino diaspora nor is there a fair treatment of the "insurgency" that the Philippine government is fighting. The neutrality of the term "insurgent" is taken for granted, when there are more than enough evidence out there that both the U.S. influenced term and "war on terror" in general are much more than neutral. Retrospector87 ( talk) 21:40, 24 June 2012 (UTC)
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"Major trading partners include the United States, Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Germany, Taiwan, and Thailand.[5] Its unit of currency is the Philippine peso (₱ or PHP)." Sorry, but calling China a major trading partner of the Philippines is really BS. China should be erased in the sentence. 49.145.72.212 ( talk) 11:51, 1 June 2012 (UTC)
You are invited to join the discussion at Talk:Macclesfield Bank#RfC. CMD ( talk) 23:56, 4 July 2012 (UTC)
Ciudad de Zamboanga is the and still the Regional Center of Zamboanga Peninsula. also the University-Belt, Commercial - Industrial Center of Zamboanga Peninsula. by Acer_Cyle — Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.136.59.176 ( talk) 14:43, 23 July 2012 (UTC)
please read links: http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/28568-RDC-chooses-Zamboanga-City-as-regional-center-of-Region-9.html http://neda9.net/attachments/category/101/Resolution%20No.%20IX-008-11.pdf i'll be posting here another source stipulating that Ciudad de Zamboanga still the regional Center of Zamboanga Peninsula aside from industrial, commercial and university belt center of regiona IX and part of ARMM i.e. Basilan.-- 83.136.61.69 ( talk) 20:30, 20 August 2012 (UTC)
please add some details or another section about the participation of the Philippinees in the second world war, ex; Corregidor, Caballo & other islands, battle of the Leyte Gulf (being the largest naval battle of World War II) — Preceding unsigned comment added by LeFapOnymous ( talk • contribs) 11:38, 26 July 2012 (UTC)
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Under "National Language" in the column on the right-hand side of the page, please change Filipino and English to just Filipino. Only "Filipino" should be listed there. While it is true that both Filipino and English are the two Official languages of the Philippines, the only National language, according to the 1987 Philippine Constitution, is Filipino. Also, the "Tagalog" Wikipedia page states that Filipino (not Filipino and English) is the National language of the Philippines. Furthermore, the following is stated in the second paragraph of the "Filipino" Wikipedia page: "Filipino is a prestige register which is based in Tagalog language in sentence construction and is designated as the national language of the Philippines and as an official language (the other being English).[2]." Thank you.
Actually the original request stating that only Filpino should be listed is inaccurate. Per article XIV section 7 states Section 7. For purposes of communication and instruction, the official languages of the Philippines are Filipino and, until otherwise provided by law, English.
http://www.lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ruthlesspno1 ( talk • contribs) 15:29, 28 July 2012 (UTC) Rmgomm ( talk) 18:49, 19 May 2012 (UTC) " Done Wtmitchell (talk) (earlier Boracay Bill) 01:22, 20 May 2012 (UTC)
The Philippines before the Spanish arrived was named by its Ruling Class Family Clan as "Maharlika". However, was referred to by the outside world as the "Muslim National Archipelago" which extend from Selurong-Luzon, Vigaya-Visayas, Maguindanao-Mindanao, Soolok-Sulu, Bulungan-Malaysia, Johore-Singapore and extending to Ladrones/Guam-Marianas islands, Carolines Islands up to Havaii-Hawaii, and Its Religion was Islam. The Tagean or Tallano as by the Italian Traders were the Ruling Class Family Clan of Luzon with consanguinity-kinships with the Ruling Class families of said territories;Raja Sulayman of Selurong, Raja Humabon of Vigaya, Aliwya of Maguindanao, Makdum of Soolok, and so on to King Kamehameha of Havvaii. Unofficially, The Tagean Clan eventually agreed of Spain's colonization in exchanged for ownership recognition of the said islands substantiated by the worldwide Torrens System on land Titles of America, one and only worldwide. However, America in competing for colonization, bombed its own naval vessel, the USS Maine, docked at Spanish colonized Cuba and blamed Spain the it was an act of War. As restitution, Spain and America signed the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898 officially Spain ceding the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico to America. Tacitly agreed by the Tagean-Tallano and Bolkiah consanguinity-kinships to Nakodas Angging and Sangkalang (Taup-Arpa, America paid 20M in Gold coins, handed to Don Benito Tallano who in turn paid Spain for the supposed ceding. America concurred the ownership as well, as by tacit agreement in the ceding and as by the Torrens System, the Title of ownership to the said Ruling class Family Clan and certified thru court the certification, "Return Of Sherri ff". Now being a Philippine Republic, land titles are in "deed of Absolute Sale", however, stipulated and endorse at the back of the titles is cited the endorsements of then court officials of their certification as derived from it original rightful owners of said islands.The essence of ownership still tacitly falls to the Tagean-tallano, Bolkiah and Arpa heirs, along with other consanguinity-kinships. When Maharlika (covering the present Philippines thru Guam, Caroline Islands and to Hawaii) at pre- colonial era, its sovereignty was based on ruling class uphold by the Sri Vigaya sattellite Country of the Majapahit Empire of Maharaja Pamirawasa of India to the Tagean ruling class and family clan. Spouses of this ruling class, no doubt as in Seri (present capital of Brunei) family ruling class was Zein Ul-Abidin who was married to Iskander the daughter of the Majapahit Empire's Sovereign Head, Maharaja Pamarwasa. Naturally, we foresee that Zein Ul-Abidin was the first Vigayan Ruler who had overall authority for his father inlaw throughout the Satellite country state (later referred to as Malayas) wherein relatives were the ruling class family clan throughout Maharlika comprising of the Philippines, Malayas, Caroline Islands and far reaching Hawaii. After the fall of the Majapahit Empire in the 12th century, The son inlaw, Zein Ul-Abidin, in Seri established the first Sultanate of Bruney (Brunei) seated as Sultan Mohamad Shah with continuing dominion throughout Maharlika through the ruling class family clans who were His Inlaws. In turn His son Sultan Hassan Bolkiah had suzerainty throughout Maharlika then comprising of Selurong (Luzon) and or Manilad (Manila), Visayas, Maguindanao (as by the Maguindanao Family clan daughter married to Aliywa (Karim Ul-Makdum-Kabungsuwan) the brother of the Brunei Sultan; and far reaching the Malayas which included North Borneo-sabah and likely thru far reaching Guam, Caroline Islands and Havvaii (Hawaii). Raja Sulayman in Luzon, Raja Humabon in Visayas, Sultan Aliywa Kabungsuwan seated both in Malabang Lanao and in Dulawan Cotabato for the island of Mindanao, Sultan Shariful Hashim of Sulu who also took over the political authority of his Father inlaw-Raja Baginda Ali, Ali Panjungan in Kota Kanibalu, Johore in Sempurna, Gandjungan in Kaula Lampur and other relative ruling class family clan far reaching Raja Tulofufu of Guam and King Khameahmea of Hawaii. Over centuries of changes in government systems influenced by colonial encroachments and administration, the Tagean ( or Tallano as referred by prior trade visitors from Italy) family clan of the Bolkiah dominion, entered into agreement recognizing the Tagean as being the owners of the said lands, respective of other relatives throughout the former Maharilika country Estates. These colonial administrations ratified the recognition of ownership thru the already worldwide established Torrens System. Recognition by Spain, then the United States and thru the present Philippine republic. The Tagean/Bolkiah clan wanting of recognition for the protection of the Clan and the people that foreign powers may negotiate their intents and purposes of colonization thru the clan, while foreign powers recognition of the clan owners may have c0onsensus affect upon their doings during colonization stints. Thou under the Torrens System, it is stipulated that land titles thru absolute Deed of Sales are to the sole ownerships of the land buyer then legally as by the Torrens System, said lands are tacitly still belonging to these Family Clans, as by consanguinity-kinship. Yes, there are many present heirs from all over the former Maharlika who tacitly owns these. Tacitly, because ownership is now only within the purview of the TORRENS SYSTEM and the sovereignty of the country state can only be recognized as by the 1945 founding of the United Nations Organization and as by charter membership, only. Thus this said country state no longer legally a sovereign country as it was before. The only proof as being then a legally sovereign state is by treaty agreement, wherein none was made official. However, proof of such agreement between two countries is the "Torrens Title of lands" issued. Yes, the rightful owners are indeed the owners only tacitly, while may be constitutionally existing owners whenever these owners/heirs organized themselves of a central government, and with UN charter membership, their lands may be then recognized as sovereignty country-states. The only barring of this notion is the established Torrens System administering these lands under the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other sovereign states, otherwise. We can only be proud to say that we are tacit heir-owners of their lands and country-states. And we shall stand tall as being th elite class of society. HRH. Sharif Maulana Paduka Ahmad Carpenter Arpa-V ibni Maharaja Adinda Taup Angging (Anddin) Zein Ul-Abidin Al Marhum Sultan Sharif ul-hashim Abu'Bkr Mohamad Shah. www.royalsultanate.weebly.com — Preceding unsigned comment added by 112.210.64.77 ( talk) 17:11, 3 January 2013 (UTC)