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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › National_symbols_of_the_PhilippinesNational symbols of the Philippines - Wikipedia

    Philippine President Fidel Ramos proclaimed the Philippine eagle as the national bird in 1995 through Proclamation No. 615. Ramos also declared the South Sea Pearl or Philippine Pearl as the national gem in 1996 through Proclamation No. 905.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Pearl_of_the_PhilippinesPearl of the Philippines - Wikipedia

    Pearl of the Philippines may refer to: Pearl of Lao Tzu, the largest known pearl in the world; found in the Palawan sea. Mutya ng Pilipinas, a beauty pageant held annually in the Philippines.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PhilippinesPhilippines - Wikipedia

    The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. In the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of 7,641 islands, with a total area of 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

  4. www.kulturafilipino.com › blogs › newsThree Types of Philippine Pearls You Must See at Kultura

    Feb 21, 2024 · At Kultura Filipino, we carry three unique varieties of authentic Philippine pearls: freshwater, South Sea, and baroque. If you're looking to start your own pearl jewelry collection, this blog is here to help! Learn about the characteristics of each kind of pearl, their differences, and more.

  5. www.sustainablepearls.org › philippinesPhilippines • Sustainable Pearls

    The Philippines are a traditional source of natural pearls and shells. The Badjao people are well known for their diving skills and the search for rare natural pearls. At present, cultured pearl farming is important. The Philippines are known as an important source of golden South Sea pearls.

  6. lovefortraveling.com › why-is-the-philippines-called-theWhy Is The Philippines Called The Pearl Of The Orient Sea?

    Jan 12, 2023 · Since the 1750s, the Philippines has been called the “Pearl of the Orient Sea” (Perla del Mar de Oriente) because of its elegant organic beauty. This term originated from the thought of Jose Rizal in his last poem Mi último adios.

  7. www.esquiremag.ph › the-good-life › what-she-wantsEverything You Need to Know About Pearls - Esquire Philippines

    Jun 7, 2019 · When faced with challenges, Filipinos persevere with their trademark resilience, sense of bayanihan, and innate patriotism to emerge like the pearl, transformed and elevated. With that in mind and with the pearl being the birthstone of June, we take a closer look at this fascinating gem.