NEWS: Enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones affected 3.8 lakh+ people across the Philippines.

ABOUT

• Capital: Manila
• Location: Archipelago in Southeast Asia, western Pacific Ocean.
• Climate: Tropical and monsoon.
• Active Volcano: Mayon Volcano.
• Highest Peak: Mount Apo.

POLITICAL/GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES

• Maritime Borders: Vietnam (west), Taiwan (north), Palau (east), Malaysia & Indonesia (south).
• Major Seas: Philippine Sea (east), Celebes Sea (south), Sulu Sea (southwest), South China Sea (west & north).
• Major Rivers: Cagayan, Agno, Pampanga, Pasig and Bicol.