Tag: Philippines

The Philippines is a South Asian country in the Western Pacific, encompassing more than 7,000 islands. Its capital, Manila, is famous for its waterfront promenade and Binondo, the centuries-old Chinatown. Intramuros, a colonial-era walled city, is the core of Old Manila. It features the 17th-century Baroque San Agustin Church and Fort Santiago, an illustrious citadel and military prison.