The Philippines was named in honor of King Philip II of Spain. Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos, during his expedition in 1542, named the islands of Leyte and Samar Felipinas after the then-Prince of Asturias. Eventually the name Las Islas Filipinas would be used to cover all the islands of the archipelago. Before that became commonplace, other names such as Islas del Poniente (Islands of the West) and Magellan's name for the islands San Lázaro were also used by the Spanish to refer to the islands.
The official name of the Philippines has changed several times in the course of its history. During the Philippine Revolution, the Malolos Congress proclaimed the establishment of the República Filipina or the Philippine Republic. From the period of the Spanish–American War (1898) and the Philippine–American War (1899–1902) until the Commonwealth period (1935–46), American colonial authorities referred to the country as the Philippine Islands, a translation of the Spanish name. Since the end of World War II, the official name of the country has been the Republic of the Philippines. Philippines has steadily gained currency as the common name since being the name used in Article VI of the 1898 Treaty of Paris, with or without the definite article.
The official name of the Philippines has changed several times in the course of its history. During the Philippine Revolution, the Malolos Congress proclaimed the establishment of the República Filipina or the Philippine Republic. From the period of the Spanish–American War (1898) and the Philippine–American War (1899–1902) until the Commonwealth period (1935–46), American colonial authorities referred to the country as the Philippine Islands, a translation of the Spanish name. Since the end of World War II, the official name of the country has been the Republic of the Philippines. Philippines has steadily gained currency as the common name since being the name used in Article VI of the 1898 Treaty of Paris, with or without the definite article.
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Get the philippines mug.a country run by variety shows with that fag joey de leon and that fool willie revillame.
both mofos are making a lot of money out of sarcasm, the minority and making fun of uneducated people as well as the poor people. those two dip shits needs to get out of the air and get a gun, shoot each other between their eyes. those two are perverted fucks that need to die. if they do. the philippine will be a better place to live in.
both mofos are making a lot of money out of sarcasm, the minority and making fun of uneducated people as well as the poor people. those two dip shits needs to get out of the air and get a gun, shoot each other between their eyes. those two are perverted fucks that need to die. if they do. the philippine will be a better place to live in.
GMA: what do you think will happen if joey de leon and willie revillame run for presidency?
Me: my mind is filled with apathy so much, i dont vote. why would i care. politics in the Philippines is so corrupt anyway.
Me again: hey! why the fuck am i talking to you? you cheating-for-presidency-lying-bitch!
Me: my mind is filled with apathy so much, i dont vote. why would i care. politics in the Philippines is so corrupt anyway.
Me again: hey! why the fuck am i talking to you? you cheating-for-presidency-lying-bitch!
by kahayop August 19, 2009
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It is known as "Narnia" to Filipino band fangirls, because their favorite bands don't come to the Philippines very often, due to the Philippines' location and distance from the band's origins. Fangirls would tweet and blog about how much it sucks living in "Narnia" because of it's remoteness. During the off-chance that a band would come to "Narnia", a fangirl rejoices and buys VIP tickets in a heartbeat. Just like what happened in LIV3 Mall shows, Mayday Parade and All Time Low.
It is known as "Narnia" to Filipino band fangirls, because their favorite bands don't come to the Philippines very often, due to the Philippines' location and distance from the band's origins. Fangirls would tweet and blog about how much it sucks living in "Narnia" because of it's remoteness. During the off-chance that a band would come to "Narnia", a fangirl rejoices and buys VIP tickets in a heartbeat. Just like what happened in LIV3 Mall shows, Mayday Parade and All Time Low.
Fangirl 1: Why do bands never come here? ajsdkfj;alskdf
Fangirl 2: Because we live in the Philippines. It's like Narnia here kasdjf;lkasf
Fangirl 2: Because we live in the Philippines. It's like Narnia here kasdjf;lkasf
by narniarepresent11 November 7, 2011
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Get the Philippines mug.The land that my ancestors(Españoles) took control off and later lost it to Americanos.
The Country where "native asians" inhabiting the land coexisting with real Filipinos.
Filipino is the real term referring to Españoles born in Filipinas extending to those who are mixed with greater ratio of Sangre Español.
The Country is named in the honour of, "EL REY PHILIP II DE ESPAÑA / PHILIP II, KING OF SPAIN"
The Country where "native asians" inhabiting the land coexisting with real Filipinos.
Filipino is the real term referring to Españoles born in Filipinas extending to those who are mixed with greater ratio of Sangre Español.
The Country is named in the honour of, "EL REY PHILIP II DE ESPAÑA / PHILIP II, KING OF SPAIN"
La Isla Rica, Bonita y Grandiosa. Without Españoles, Filipinas/Philippines wouldn't be civilised and great. Yo ya me grito "Viva España"
by El Hombre Castizo de Filipinas December 30, 2009
Get the Philippines mug.probably the worlds laziest country, it's people never want to do any work and just snooze around all day. The country has a rising population obviously because they are experiencing the Asian growth as they jump on the backs of China and India to steel their economic benefits that they are making. The country also has a lot of students interested in math, just like all Asian country's.
Maths class
Person 1: Hey who's that kid with his head on the table
Person 2: oh that's just some (Philippines) pine (pronounced: pne) cunt, he's fucking lazy and tends to sleep most lessons.
Person 1: Hey who's that kid with his head on the table
Person 2: oh that's just some (Philippines) pine (pronounced: pne) cunt, he's fucking lazy and tends to sleep most lessons.
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