Facts
The population is 111,000 million
The capital of the Philippines is Manila
The official languages are Filipino and English
The world's largest pearl was found in the Philippines
The Philippines is the largest exporter of coconuts in the world
Popular Foods
Talunan: chicken with a vinegar broth and spices
Tokneneng: deep-fried hard boiled duck eggs
Banana cue: deep-fried bananas covered in carmalized sugar
Inihaw Na Liempo: grilled pork belly with soy sauce
Sinigang Na Hipon: shrimp soup with vegetables