King Philip II
The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain in the 16th century by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos. At the time of the naming, Philip was Crown Prince of Spain. NOTE: When the Philippines was named, Philip II of Spain was still a prince and not a king. Therefore, Philippines was actually named after a prince at that time.
simple but terible by:shannene dp. barrameda
The Philippines has that name because Spanish explorers named the islands after King Philip of Spain. Philippine is an adjective meaning "related to Philip."
The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain when the country was colonized by the Spanish in the 16th century. The name "Philippines" was given to honor the king and the country was named Las Islas Filipinas in Spanish.
The Philippines is named by its discoverer, Magellan, after the then current King of Spain, King Felipe.
The Philippines was named after King Philip of Spain. The Philippines used to be a colony of Spain.
The Philippines was named after King Philip of Spain. The Philippines used to be a colony of Spain.
The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain in the 16th century by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos. At the time of the naming, Philip was Crown Prince of Spain. NOTE: When the Philippines was named, Philip II of Spain was still a prince and not a king. Therefore, Philippines was actually named after a prince at that time.
It is named after Phillip II king of Spain.
The Philippines.
The Philippines.
simple but terible by:shannene dp. barrameda
The Philippines has that name because Spanish explorers named the islands after King Philip of Spain. Philippine is an adjective meaning "related to Philip."
The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain when the country was colonized by the Spanish in the 16th century. The name "Philippines" was given to honor the king and the country was named Las Islas Filipinas in Spanish.
Philippines was named for Philip II, king of Spain during the sixteenth century.
The Philippines is named by its discoverer, Magellan, after the then current King of Spain, King Felipe.
Magellan named the Philippines after King Philip II of Spain. The name "Philippines" originated from the Spanish "Islas Filipinas" as a tribute to the king.