| Republic of the Philippines
Republika ng Pilipinas
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Motto: Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa[1]
("For God, People, Nature, and Country") |
Anthem: Lupang Hinirang
("Chosen Land") |
Location of Philippines (green)
in ASEAN (dark grey) — [Legend]
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| Capital |
Manila
 14°35′N 121°0′E / 14.583°N 121°E / 14.583; 121 |
| Largest city |
Quezon City |
| Official languages |
Filipino, English |
| Recognised regional languages |
Bikol, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilokano, Kapampangan, Kinaray-a, Maguindanao, Maranao, Pangasinan, Tagalog, Tausug, Waray-Waray [2] |
| Voluntary and optional languages |
Spanish and Arabic |
| National language |
Filipino |
| Demonym |
Filipino, Pinoy |
| Government |
Unitary presidential constitutional republic |
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President |
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
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Vice President |
Noli de Castro |
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Senate President |
Juan Ponce Enrile |
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House Speaker |
Prospero C. Nograles |
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Supreme Court Chief Justice |
Reynato Puno |
| Independence |
from Spain
from United States |
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Established |
April 27, 1565 |
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Declared |
June 12, 1898 |
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Self-government |
March 24, 1934 |
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Recognized |
July 4, 1946 |
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Current constitution |
February 2, 1987 |
| Area |
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Total |
300,000 km2 [3](72nd)
115,831 sq mi |
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Water (%) |
0.61%[3] |
| Population |
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2009 estimate |
92,226,600[4][5] (12th) |
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2007 census |
88,574,614 [6] |
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Density |
295/km2 (44th)
765/sq mi |
