the Philippines

Introduction

the Philippines is located in Asia, with its capital being Manila and the official language being Filipino, English.

Philippine peso is the legal tender of the Philippines. The top-level domain of the Philippines is .ph, and to make an overseas call to the Philippines, you need to add +63 / 0063 before the number.

The IANA time zone of the Philippines is Asia/Manila. The local time is No time difference compared to Beijing time. On 2025-12-29, the sunrise time in the Philippines's capital Manila is 06:19, and the sunset time is 17:36.

The Philippines: A Place of Multiculturalism in the Archipelago of Southeast Asia

Located in the western Pacific Ocean of Southeast Asia, the Philippines consists of more than 7,600 islands, with Luzon and Mindanao as the major islands and the capital city of Metro Manila as the political and economic center. The official languages are Tagalog and English, with a high prevalence of English, making it an important English-speaking country in Asia. Over 90% of the population is Catholic, and the culture is a blend of Spanish colonial heritage, American influence and Malay traditions, resulting in unique festivals such as the Black Nazarene Parade. The economy is based on agriculture, manufacturing and services, with remittances from overseas workers being an important source of income. The tourism and business process outsourcing (BPO) industries are well developed, and the country is blessed with natural landscapes, such as the Blue Sea and Silver Beach, which attract tourists from all over the world.