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The Philippines, [f] officially the Republic of the Philippines, [g] is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. In the western Pacific Ocean , it consists of 7,641 islands , with a total area of 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon , Visayas , and Mindanao .
The economy of the Philippines is an emerging market, and considered as a newly industrialized country in the Asia-Pacific region. [31] In 2024, the Philippine economy is estimated to be at ₱26.55 trillion ($471.5 billion), making it the world's 32nd largest by nominal GDP and 13th largest in Asia according to the International Monetary Fund .
Technical-Vocational Education was first introduced to the Philippines through the enactment of Act No. 3377, or the "Vocational Act of 1927." [5] On June 3, 1938, the National Assembly of the Philippines passed Commonwealth Act No. 313, which provided for the establishment of regional national vocational trade schools of the Philippine School of Arts and Trades type, as well as regional ...
Tourism is an important sector for the Philippine economy. The travel and tourism industry contributed 8.6% to the country's GDP in 2023; [ 1] this was lower than the 12.7% recorded in 2019 prior to the COVID-19 lockdowns. [ 2] Coastal tourism, encompassing beach and diving activities, constitutes 25% of the Philippines' tourism revenue ...
Angeles ( locally [ˈaŋhɛlɛs] ), officially the City of Angeles ( Kapampangan: Ciudad/Lakanbalen ning Angeles; Filipino: Lungsod ng Angeles ), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 462,928 people.
Tarlac State University ( TSU; Filipino: Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Tarlac [8]) is a public university located in Tarlac City, Philippines. [9] Established in 1906, it is the flagship academic institution of higher education in the province offering different degree programs through its ten colleges and three campuses.
maharlika.dof.gov.ph. The Maharlika Wealth Fund(MWF), also known as the Maharlika Investment Fund(MIF), is a sovereign wealth fundfor the Philippineswhich is managed by the Maharlika Investment Corporation(MIC).[1] The MIF is the Philippines' first sovereign wealth fund. It will be allocated across a variety of assets, including foreign ...
Vigan. Viva Vigan! / 17.57472°N 120.38694°E / 17.57472; 120.38694. Vigan, officially the City of Vigan ( Ilocano: Siudad ti Vigan; Filipino: Lungsod ng Vigan ), is a 4th class component city and capital of the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 53,935 people.