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Philippines Country in Asia Description The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands that are broadly categorized under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao.  TRADITIONS: quirky Filipino New Year  traditions Wear polka dots dress. ... Jumping high when the clock strikes 12. ... Media Noche. ... A variety of round-shaped fruits. ... Eat sticky rice to strengthen family bond. ... Eat pancit (noodles) for long life and fortune. ... No chicken and fish dishes. ... Water and rice container should be full. CLOTHING: Baro 't Saya (literally " Shirt  and Skirt") is the Filipino style of  women's clothing . Traditionally, it is composed of a blouse and a long skirt with a "panuelo". It evolved many variants, some are regional. The upper-class women wore more elaborate  baro ...