Below are some general facts about the paradise Philippines:

Philippine Capital: Manila
Land Area: 115,739 sq. m. (299,764 sq. km.)
Official Philippine Languages: Filipino, English
Eight Major Philippine Dialects: Filipinos: Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinense
Philippine Climate: March-May (hot); June-October (rainy); November-February (cool)
Religions: Roman Catholic (83%), Muslim (5%), Others (12%)
Main Island Group in the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
Time Zone: GMT + 8 hours
Currency: Philippine Peso
Current Population in the Philippines: 88+ million (2007, estimate)
Life Expectancy: 70
GDP per Capita: U.S. $4,600
Literacy Percent: 96
Philippines Calling Code: +63

Paradise Philippines' References:
Philippines - Wikipedia
Facts About The Philippines