Pearl of the Orient/Pearl of the Orient Seas (Spanish: Perla de oriente/Perla del mar de oriente) is the sobriquet of the Philippines.

What is the original name of the Philippines?

Las Islas Filipinas A Spanish explorer first named the archipelago Las Islas Filipinas (Philippine Islands) in honor of Spains King Philip II. Spain ruled the Philippines for three centuries, then the U.S. occupied it for 48 years. Someday, lets change it, Duterte said.

Why is the Philippines called Maharlika?

Senator Eddie Ilarde was the first to propose to rename the Philippines into Maharlika in 1978, citing the need to honor the countrys ancient heritage before the Spanish and Americans occupied the country. They view the name Philippines as a colonial reminder of the ruler of their previous colonial masters.

Is the Philippines rich in gold?

Philippines holds the largest copper and gold deposit in the world and is the fifth most mineral-rich country for gold, nickel, copper, and chromite.

Is the Garden of Eden located in the Philippines?

D. According to the author Philippines is the only archipelago in Qedem the eastern border of Shems territory in Jubilees 8, the location of Garden of Eden.