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Introducing Philippines

Travel Alert: Due to the uncertain political situation in Mindinao, including the Zamboanga Peninsula and the Sulu Archipelago, travel to these areas is not advised. Check Safe Travel for current government warnings.

The second-largest archipelago in the world, with over 7000 tropical islands, the Philippines is one of the great treasures of Southeast Asia. Often overlooked by travellers because of its location on the ‘wrong’ side of the South China Sea, the Philippines rewards those who go the extra distance to reach it. And because it’s off the beaten path, the Philippines is a great place to escape the hordes who descend on other parts of Southeast Asia. First and foremost, the Philippines is a place of natural wonders – a string of coral-fringed islands strewn across a vast expanse of the western Pacific. Below sea level, the Philippines boasts some of the world’s best diving and snorkelling, including wreck diving around Coron and swimming with the whale sharks off Donsol. Above sea level, it has a fantastic landscape with wonders enough to stagger even the most jaded traveller: the Chocolate Hills of Bohol, Banaue & the Rice Terraces and fascinating reminders of the islands’ history in places such as Samar & Leyte and Vigan. And if you’re after palm-fringed, white-sand beaches, try laidback Sipalay or flat-out party town Boracay.

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Latest headlines for Philippines

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  1. Philippines agrees to rebel talks

    9 7월 2009 5:32오전

    The Philippine government says a new attempt at peace talks with communist rebels will start next month.

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  2. More bombs in south Philippines

    7 7월 2009 7:01오전

    A bomb on the island of Jolo in the southern Philippines has killed at least six people, a week after a similar attack.

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  3. Philippine inflation falls again

    7 7월 2009 6:11오전

    Philippine inflation dropped to 1.5% in June - its lowest rate in 22 years - after energy prices fell, official figures show.

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