Philippines, island country of Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago consisting of more than 7,000 islands and islets lying about 500 miles (800 km) off the coast of Vietnam.

Is the Philippines its own country?

The United States recognized the Republic of the Philippines as an independent state on July 4, 1946, when President Harry S. The United States and the Philippines signed a treaty on the same date whereby the United States renounced all claims to the Philippines, which had previously been under American sovereignty.

Which country is called Filipino?

Republic of the Philippines PhilippinesRepublic of the Philippines Republika ng Pilipinas (Filipino)Demonym(s)Filipino (masculine and neutral) Filipina (feminine) Pinoy (colloquial masculine and neutral) Pinay (colloquial feminine) Philippine (used for certain common nouns)GovernmentUnitary presidential constitutional republic52 more rows

What country is the Philippines owned by?

The Philippines was ruled under the Mexico-based Viceroyalty of New Spain. After this, the colony was directly governed by Spain. Spanish rule ended in 1898 with Spains defeat in the Spanish–American War. The Philippines then became a territory of the United States.

Is the Philippines a U.S. territory?

No. The Philippines is not a U.S. territory. It was formerly a U.S. territory, but it became fully independent in 1946.

Was Philippines part of USA?

For decades, the United States ruled over the Philippines because, along with Puerto Rico and Guam, it became a U.S. territory with the signing of the 1898 Treaty of Paris and the defeat of the Filipino forces fighting for independence during the 1899-1902 Philippine-American War.

Why did US want Philippines?

The US wanted the Philippines for several reasons. They took control of the islands in a war with Spain, wanting to punish Spain for what was believed to be an attack against an American ship, the USS Maine. The Philippines were the largest such colonies controlled by the US.

Are Filipinos Asians?

Officially, of course, Filipinos are categorized as Asians and the Philippines as part of Southeast Asia. But describing Filipinos as Pacific Islanders isnt necessarily wrong either. In fact, for a long time, Filipinos were known as Pacific Islanders.

Why did America occupy the Philippines?

Americans who advocated annexation evinced a variety of motivations: desire for commercial opportunities in Asia, concern that the Filipinos were incapable of self-rule, and fear that if the United States did not take control of the islands, another power (such as Germany or Japan) might do so.

What did America gain from the Philippines?

The Treaty of Paris was signed on December 10, 1898. By the Treaty, Cuba gained its independence and Spain ceded the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico to the United States for the sum of US$20 million.

Why Philippines is still a poor country?

Other causes of poverty in the Philippines include low job creation, low economic growth and high levels of population growth. The high rates of natural disasters and large numbers of people living in rural areas contribute to this hunger problem and make food inaccessible for many in the Philippines.