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Places in News: Philippines

Posted 01 Oct 2025

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Article Summary

Philippines, an island nation in Southeast Asia, experienced a 6.9-magnitude earthquake amid its tropical climate and geographical features like Mount Apo and major rivers. 

Map of Southeast Asia highlighting the Philippines (brown) with Manila marked, showing nearby countries and oceans.

Philippines (Capital: Manila)

Philippines has been struck by an earthquake of magnitude 6.9.

Political features

  • Location: Island country of Southeast Asia in western Pacific Ocean.
  • Water bodies: Philippine Sea (east), Celebes Sea (south), Sulu Sea (southwest), and South China Sea (west and north).

Geographical features

  • Highest Point: Mount Apo.
  • Major Rivers: Cagayan River (Río Grande de Cagayán), Mindanao, Agusan etc.
  • Climate: Tropical and monsoonal.
  • Tags :
  • Earthquake
  • Philippines
  • Manila
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