The Philippines’ myriad ethnic groups create vivid crafts and vibrant ... tree into flawless replicas of local flowers. These islands have many seas, and as many shades of blue.

The country can be divided into three main areas: Luzon (the largest, northernmost island, which includes Manila); a group of islands ... largest island in the Philippines, found at the southern ...

In the late 1800s, Jose Rizal founded the Filipino League, which began fighting Spanish colonial rule of the Philippine Islands. Emilio Aguinaldo succeeded ... And under the treaty, the United States ...

The Philippines said the group was made up of scientists studying reef biodiversity in the area. "Constructing a sheltered port on Nanshan Island is a practical decision for Manila, as it lies ...

The concerned groups say that the situation would affect Bohol’s title as the country’s first and only UNESCO Global Geopark ...