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Philippines

An archipelago in Southeast Asia that lies in between the Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea. The country has 7,100 islands and has 3 major islands which are Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Geographicaly the country is sub-divided into regions and each region represented by its provinces, cities, localities and barangays. The main language is Tagalog and the medium of instruction is English with over 65 dialects spoken in much of its individual provinces. Mabuhay and Welcome to the Philippines. Location: Southeastern Asia, between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam Geographic coordinates: 13 00 N, 122 00 E Area:

Total: 300,000 sq km.
Land: 298,170 sq km.
Water: 1,830 sq km.

- Slightly larger than the U.S. state of Arizona Land boundaries: 0 km. Coastline: 36,289 km.

Please submit only sites that present information about a specific city. For example: a site about Pasig City only, or about Manila City only.

If a site covers more than one city, consider sending it to Provinces or Regions.

Please note that sites should be submitted to the single most relevant category.

Business and Economy

This category is for trade shows, exhibitions, and similar events.

If your site is about event facilities, party planning, events coordination services, wedding arrangements, or similar services to event and conference organizers, please submit it to Event Planning.

Sites for festivals, carnivals, and other entertainment events should be submitted to the Events category under Arts and Entertainment.

Cities

This category contains links for the official cities of the Philippines. We include links for all cities for which we have categories here, whether they are part of a province or not.

Please submit only sites that present information about a specific city. For example: a site about Pasig City only, or about Manila City only.

If a site covers more than one city, consider sending it to Provinces or Regions.

Please note that sites should be submitted to the single most relevant category.

Government

For quicker placement in the directory please follow these Submission Tips:

Title: Name of Department or Organization

Description: This describes the website and should note distinguishing features found on the site without the use of hype, personal pronouns, or repetitive terms.

Guides and Directories

For the listing of websites serving as a source of information on area businesses, events, government, history, and the community. Sites offering information specific to tourism or lodging should be submitted to the Travel_and_Tourism sub-category.

If your site is not specifically geared towards the Philippines, please submit to the proper category.

Submitting to the wrong category will delay and/or prevent your site from being listed in the directory.

Submission Tips:
When writing your site''s title please ensure it is the same as your organization.

When writing your site''s description, please tell what your site offers in a clear and concise statement without hype or promotional language.

Thank-you for your cooperation.

Localities

The Philippines defines three distinct types of local government units: Cities, Municipalities, and Barangays. In ODP, both Cities and Municipalities are treated as "Localities." The City is the first official type of locality. There are three classes of cities in the Philippines: the highly urbanized, the independent component cities which are independent of the province, and the component cities which are part of the provinces where they are located and subject to their administrative supervision. The Municipality is a political corporate body which is endowed with the facilities of a municipal corporation. It is a subsidiary of the province which consists of a number of barangays within its territorial boundaries, one of which is the seat of government found at the town proper (poblacion). This category provides links to ODP categories for individual Philippines cities and municipalities. Not every city and municipality has its own category. Please look in the relevant Province (or National Capital Region) category for information relevant to a locality that lacks its own category. Note: The Barangay is the basic unit of the Philippine political system and is the smallest political unit into which cities and municipalities are divided. A barangay consists of fewer than 1,000 inhabitants. It is administered by a set of elective officials, headed by a barangay chairman (punong barangay). As a general rule, ODP does not maintain categories for individual barangays.

Please do not submit sites here. Submit sites for localities to the category for it or to a subcategory within it.

If we do not have a category for the locality for your site, please submit it at the provincial level.

News and Media

Category for Top Philippine websites providing news. For the listing of specific websites, go to the different subcategories under this section.

Provinces

Includes all sites pertaining, related and/or dedicated to Philippine provinces.

Only the most general sites concerning this province should be submitted here.

Please search for the most appropriate category before submitting a site at this level. Submit once to the most relevant category and in the most suitable subcategory if present.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

This category is reserved for sites based in, or provides specific information
relevant to, this province.
Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don''t use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Recreation and Sports

Includes all hobbies, sports and participatory recreational activities specific to the region; including local recreation organizations.

This category is for the listing of sites with a presence throughout the region. If your site does not have locations or offer information serving the entire region, please submit to your locality instead.
Submitting your site to the wrong category will hinder your site''s addition to the directory.

For quicker placement in the directory please follow these Submission Tips:

Title: Name of Business or Organization

Description: This describes the website and should note distinguishing features found on the site without the use of hype, personal pronouns, or repetitive terms.

Regions

The Philippines includes 17 official regions, including the National Capital Region (which has not provinces) and 16 regions that contain provinces. Some regions consist of many islands (the country has 7,100 islands). The two largest islands (Luzon and Mindanao) and the Visayas island group are each subdivided into multiple regions. The government defines an official region as "A sub-national administrative unit comprising of several provinces having more or less homogenous characteristics, such as ethnic origin of inhabitants, dialect spoken, agricultural produce, etc." From http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/articles/con_lgu.asp The regions are:

Ilocos Region (Region I)
Cagayan Valley (Region II)
Central Luzon (Region III)
CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)
Bicol Region (Region V)
Western Visayas (Region VI)
Central Visayas (Region VII)
Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)
Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Davao Region (Region XI)
SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII)
Caraga (Region XIII)
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
National Capital Region (NCR) (Metro Manila)

Only sites about the regions of the Philippines will be listed at this category level.

Please find the appropriate region, province, or locality for your site, and submit there.

Science and Environment

Includes information about the region's natural environment, as well as scientific activities specific to the region.

For quicker placement in the directory please follow these Submission Tips:

Title: Name of Site or Organization
or Source: Article Name

Description: This describes the website and should note distinguishing features found on the site without the use of hype, personal pronouns, or repetitive terms.

Society and Culture

Do not suggest sites about and for Filipinos living in other countries in this category. Suggest them to this subcat of Society/People/Expatriates.