Facts you didn’t know about the Philippines

Published Date : November 9, 2021 Buying Property Buying Tips Community Guide Real Estate 101

Are you exploring more about the Philippines? One way to know about a place is to visit it. Go out and learn by roaming around the streets. But before that, get a great place for your stay with Housal. You may find various properties like Condo For Sale, Condo For Rent, Rent to own, House and Lot For Sale, House for sale, House for rent, etc.

 

  1. The first trivia is that the Philippines is made up of 7,641 islands. Only 2,000 of these islands are built, and about 5,000 are still unspecified on the world map.
  2. The Philippines is the world’s second-largest producer and exporter of coconut. About 19.5 million tons of coconut are exported annually to countries like Japan, Germany, China, and the United States, making the coconut one of the most important contributors to the local economy. Also known as the tree of life, coconut trees provide livelihoods for about a third of Filipinos.
  3. Jeepneys are the most popular way to travel in the Philippines. You can’t miss them – they are colorful, and they are a kit. And they are very crowded, which is how they got their name – one of the most prominent origins of the word jeepney comes from the phrase jeep and knee because passengers come so close
  4. These people are genetically programmed to be amazing singers from the time they are born. Yet they are very humble about it – and that is how they get it. Karaoke is so prevalent in the Philippines that it is even used commercially to promote food in supermarkets. You can be sure if you hang out with a Filipino band, the karaoke box may appear in another category.
  5. The Philippines has given us the first LGBT political party in the world. In 2003, Ang Ladlad (meaning “without a cupboard” in Filipino) was created by the author, Danton Remoto. In doing so, Danton founded the only LGBTQ political party we know in the world. The Philippines is one of the most friendly countries in Asia. The people around the country are so good.
  6. In the Philippines, food is officially eaten four times a day. The love of the restaurant is one of the facts about food that guests should know. After breakfast, it is not uncommon to see Filipinos enjoying a coffee and bread break, followed by lunch, then later lunch or dessert known as merienda. Rice is also an essential ingredient in Filipino food, so don’t be surprised if you find locals eating rice with every meal. Filipinos love food.

To know more, Visit the Philippines – It’s more fun in the Philippines!!

 

Tags: , , , , ,