Filipinas
Southeast Asian archipelago
Filipinas is the Spanish and Filipino name for the Philippines, the Southeast Asian island nation.
In English contexts, it most often appears as the plural of Filipina—a woman or girl of Philippine origin or descent: The Filipinas in our office organized a celebration for Independence Day.
The country name honors King Philip II of Spain.
Philippine seat of government
- republicState with elected leaders
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- democracyRule by the people
- independenceFreedom from external control
constitution · government · citizenship · nationality · patriotism · ASEAN · statehood · flag
Main Philippine island
Festive public celebration
- jeepneyPhilippine minibus from surplus vehicles
- barongPhilippine leaf-bladed sword
- tiniklingFilipino folk dance
- bamboo danceDance between struck poles
folk songs · fiestas · novena · procession · patron saints
Western Pacific tropical storms
- monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- coconutHard-shelled tropical drupe
mango · papaya · banana · biodiversity · coral reefs · jungle · climate · rice terraces
Vinegar-soy braised dish
- lechonSpit-roasted whole swine
- balutIncubated egg eaten whole
- halo-haloFilipino layered ice dessert
- pancitFilipino celebration noodle dish
lumpia · leche flan · ube
Record of past events
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- ancestryFamily line of descent
- legacyWhat's passed down
- colonialismDomination through foreign settlement
patrimony · antiquity · preservation · artifacts · customs · folklore · lineage · descendants
Manila
Philippine seat of government
- republicState with elected leaders
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- democracyRule by the people
independence · constitution · government · citizenship · nationality · patriotism · ASEAN · statehood · flag · anthem
Luzon
Main Philippine island
fiesta
Festive public celebration
- jeepneyPhilippine minibus from surplus vehicles
- barongPhilippine leaf-bladed sword
- tiniklingFilipino folk dance
bamboo dance · folk songs · fiestas · novena · procession · patron saints
typhoons
Western Pacific tropical storms
- monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
coconut · mango · papaya · banana · biodiversity · coral reefs · jungle · climate · rice terraces · volcanoes
adobo
Vinegar-soy braised dish
pancit · lumpia · leche flan · ube
history
Record of past events
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- ancestryFamily line of descent
- legacyWhat's passed down
colonialism · patrimony · antiquity · preservation · artifacts · customs · folklore · lineage · descendants · monuments
islands
Land surrounded by water
coastline · lagoons · seascape · maritime · nautical · seafaring · navigation · peninsula · geography · topography
- Filipino folkloreTraditional beliefs from Philippines
- Filipino cultureHeritage of Philippine people
- Filipino cuisineFood from the Philippines
- Filipino AmericanPerson of Philippine descent in America
- Filipino prideDevotion to Philippine heritage
- Filipino peopleNatives of the Philippines