Philippines

The largest shell in the Philippines is the Tridacna gigas, also known as the giant clam. It can grow up to 4 feet in length and is a protected species due to its status as an endangered marine organism.

The Philippines lie in the direct path of Pacific typhoons so the islands are flooded regularly. The nation also lies in the Ring of Fire making it prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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There were number of issues of lithosphere in Philippines year 2009. There were cases and indications reported of too much stress and pressure which was detected in the tectonics among others.

The largest cave in the Philippines is the Callao Cave located in Penablanca, Cagayan. It features seven chambers, with the chamber known as the Chapel being the most famous due to the natural cathedral-like formation of rock.

Latitude: 13°37′N

Longitude: 123°10′E

The taxonomy of the Philippine eagle is Kingdom animalia, Phylum Chordata, Class aves, Order falconiformes, Family accipitridae, Genus pithecophaga, Species P. jefferyi. It is an endangered species.

When it is high tide the Philippines appears to have only 7,100 islands.
The other 7 islands appear only during low tide.

Some of the most endangered plant species in the Philippines include the Philippine Teak, Philippine Orchid, Philippine Camellia, Jade Vine, and the Philippine Teaberry. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect and preserve these species from extinction due to factors such as habitat loss, deforestation, and illegal logging.

Rice is an important staple in the Philippines with a single person eating three cups of rice with every meal. Rice farmers can't keep up to the demand of white rice and to preserve it Filipinos are being urged to eat more brown rice for a healthy alternative.

The Philippines is home to a diverse range of aquatic species due to its extensive coastline and marine habitats. These species include various fish, corals, marine mammals, and invertebrates, many of which are endemic to the region. The country's rich marine biodiversity supports both ecological balance and livelihoods for local communities.

Some active volcanoes in Philippines are Mayon, Bulusan, Smith, Canlaon, Ragaing, Hibuk-Hibok, Didcas, Calayo, Banahaw, Pinatubo, Cagua, Iriga, Biliran, Parker, Matutum, Bud Dajo, and Makaturing.

Adelina Barrion: spiders, entomology, genetics;

Dioscoro L. Umali: plant breeding;

Deogracias V. Villadolid: fisheries development;

Keirvin Anthony B. Viado: marine biologist;

José Rizal: discovery of several rare species.

Some notable waterforms in the Philippines include the Pasig River, Mayon Volcano, and Taal Lake. Landforms in the Philippines include the Chocolate Hills in Bohol, the Banaue Rice Terraces, and Mount Apo, the highest peak in the country.

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Philippines has 1,107 islands.

The Civil Service Exam for Sub-professional level in the Philippines covers topics such as vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, and numerical reasoning. It also includes questions on clerical operations and rules and regulations related to the civil service. Reviewing past exam questions and studying relevant topics such as Philippine Constitution, general information, and problem-solving skills will help you prepare for the exam. Good luck!

The Philippines has various water forms such as lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and seas. Some notable examples include Taal Lake, Pasig River, Maria Cristina Falls, and the South China Sea. These water forms not only enhance the country's natural beauty but also support various ecosystems and provide resources for its inhabitants.

There are many Filipino biologists that have created inventions. Five of them are Edward Quinto who helped with low-cost natural resources, Prescillano M. Zamora for contributions in plant-animal morphology, natural resources and environmental preservation, Dioscoro Rabor for trying to protect eagles from extinction in the Philippines, Bienvenido Juliano for studying and helping improve Asian rice grain quality, and Edgardo D. Gomez for his work on marine ecosystem preservation.

Dandora dump site in Nairobi, Kenya could well be one of the largest open air dump sites in the world. It is right in the centre of a densely populated housing estate and is not fenced out. The extent of its environmental adversity has unfortunately not been adequately highlighted, in Kenya or internationally.

My understanding of this odd situation is this:

The power generation in the Philippines was originally set up pre-WWII, when it was a colony of the USA. They naturally followed the American standard of 110V, 60Hz.


Later, when the Philippines became independent, they wished to change their power supply to match most of the rest of Asia, i.e. 220v 50Hz. They went ahead, but discovered that the General Electric generators that had been installed in all their power stations only ran at 60 cycles. So, instead of replacing the machines, they simply converted the power supply to 220v, but it remains at 60Hz. This has meant historically that any motorized equipment not specifically designed for this singular situation would either run to fast (110v 50Hz) or wouldn't work at all because the voltage was insufficient to power the motor (220v 60Hz).


With many of today's electronics being multi-voltage/multi Hz, this is increasingly less of a problem, but simpler appliances like hair dryers, turn-tables, microwaves etc. are still problematic.


This is how an old friend who's lived in Manila for 30 years has explained it to me. Any comments on it's accuracy?

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