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What is Philippines called in Asia?
listen); Filipino: Pilipinas), officially the Republic of the Philippines (Filipino: Republika ng Pilipinas), is an archipelagic island country in Southeast Asia.
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Philippines.
| Republic of the Philippines Republika ng Pilipinas (Filipino) | |
|---|---|
| Official languages | Filipino English |
| Recognized regional languages | show 19 languages |
Was the Philippines called ma i?
MA’I was the name used to refer to the Philippines and its people by Chinese traders back in the 9th century. In pre-colonial Asia , the people of the country were known as among the most respected artisans in the region and overtime, the Philippines was known to trade only the finest and most luxurious goods.
What are Chinese mestizos?
Any person born of a Chinese father and an Indio mother was classified a Chinese mestizo. Subsequent descendants were listed as Chinese mestizo. A mestiza who married a Chinese or mestizo, as well as their children, was registered as a mestizo.