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New Spain (Mexico) under López de Villalobos, who in 1542 named the islands for after the infant Philip, later Philip II. Pina, is an attempt at politically correct speech in order to prevent the Philippine name to refer to colonial conquest. Much like Native American over the colonial term 'indian'.
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What is the conventional name of Philippines?
pinas is the convention of Philippines
Where is Cutcut in Las Pinas City in the Philippines located?
Cutcut was a former barrio or barangay in Las Pinas. It was renamed to Elias Aldana, former mayor of Las Pinas.
What is the state code of Philippines?
what is the zip code of Las Pinas City Philippines
What can you say about las pinas bamboo organ?
it is a kind of creative thing in this world .so it is important becaues it brings the name of the philippines ..
Who gives name of the Philippines?
christian nicole carino was gave named of Philippines
Who gave the Philippines its name?
The Philippines were named after King Philip II of Spain by Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos in 1543.
Who gave the name of the Philippines?
The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain, who was the ruler when the islands were colonized by the Spanish in the 16th century.
How do you contact the Bentalls company which is based in the Philippines?
The Bentalls company based in the Philippines and is a motorcycle company located in the city of Las Piñas. They can be contacted with this address: Moq BuildingLOT 4 Naga RoadPulang Lupa 1740 Las Pinas, Philippines Las Pinas 1740. Their telephone number is: 63-2-8722240 0063 2 8722240 .
When was Iwa Moto born?
Iwa Moto was born on August 29, 1988, in Las Pinas City, Philippines.
Who gave the name Las Islas Filipinas to the Philippines?
villalobos
What is the best elementary school in the Philippines?
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (Campus Locations: Las Pinas, Molino, Calamba)
What is the population of Pinas?
The population of Pinas is 442.
