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The country's name was first given by Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos to the islands of Samar and Leyte, calling them Las Islas Filipinas after King Philip II of Spain during his expedition in 1543. The archipelago was known under various names such as New Castille (Nueva Castilla), Western Islands (Islas del Poniente), the Manilas, the St. Lazarus Islands (Islas de San Lázaro) and others. Ultimately, Filipinas came to refer to the entire archipelago.
Philippine Airlines, Inc. (abbreviated PAL), also known historically as Philippine Air Lines, is the national airline of the Philippines.[1] It is the first commercial airline in Asia and the oldest of those currently in operation, with a long and distinguished history spanning over sixty years. Out of its hubs at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila and Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu City, Philippine Airlines serves eighteen destinations in the Philippines and twenty-six destinations in Southeast Asia, East Asia, Australia, Canada and the United States. (more...)
Rizal Park is situated in the heart of the city of Manila, Philippines. It is at the northern end of Roxas Boulevard, overlooking Manila Bay. Photo credit: User:Yournecs
- ... that with the Philippine Basketball Association's acceptance of Solar Sports' bid to cover the league, the games will be aired again to the network that originally aired the games in the inaugural 1975 season?
- ...that despite sweeping the elimination round of the 2007 UAAP men's basketball tournament, the University of the East was still beaten by De La Salle University-Manila 2-0 in the finals series?
- ...that journalist Néstor Mata was the sole survivor of the 1957 Cebu Douglas C-47 crash which killed Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay and 24 others?
- ... that Fernando Poe, Sr. was incorrectly identified as the model of the U.P. Oblation (pictured)?
- ... that the all-time leading goalscorer of FC Barcelona, Paulino Alcántara, was born in Iloilo?
- ... that despite being the capital of Bulacan, Malolos was only the province's second city, after San Jose del Monte?
- ... that the municipality of Dasmariñas, Cavite was named after Gómez Pérez Dasmariñas?
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- August 27: 2 Pilots and 7 crewmen of the Philippine Air Force are still missing or presumed dead after their C-130 aircraft crashed into Davao Gulf.(Inquirer)
- July 28: Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said on her 8th State of the Nation Address that she will not let someone threaten the survival of the Philippines. (Inquirer)
- June 28: Manny Pacquiao becomes the first Asian to win four world titles in boxing's different weight divisions as he knocked out American David Díaz at Las Vegas, United States. (ESPN)
- June 21: Typhoon Frank (pictured) hits the Philippines, killing at least 80, forcing tens of thousands to seek shelter and causing MV Princess of the Stars to sink off the coast of Romblon. (BBC News)
Benigno Servillano Aquino Aquino, Jr.[2][3] (November 27, 1932 – August 21, 1983), popularly known as Ninoy Aquino or Benigno S. Aquino, Jr., was a former Philippine senator, governor and mayor and a leading oppositionist to the autocratic rule of Ferdinand Marcos. He was assassinated at the Manila International Airport (now named the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in his honor) upon returning home from exile in the United States. His death catapulted his widow, Corazon Aquino, to the limelight and subsequently to the presidency, replacing the 20-year-old Marcos regime.
Discuss and organize how best to present the various political subdivisions of the Philippines or Local Government Units (LGUs), namely, regions, provinces, cities and municipalities.
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