Did You Know?

Upon embarking on my rsearch, here are some facts about Philippines:

• Tagalog is the National language.

• Philippines is the 12th most populous country in the world.

• The Philippines flag is the only flag in the world that is hoisted upside down when the country is in war.

• Philippines was the first Southeast Asian country to gain independence in 1946, following WWII.

• With more than 11 million Filipinos overseas, Philippines has the largest diaspora network in the world.

• Philippines is the world’s 3rd largest English-speaking nation, next to the USA and the UK.

• Asia’s oldest commercial airline still operating under its original name in the Philippine Airline.

Hope this builds up your understanding of the place!