The document provides an overview of the Philippines. It notes that the Philippines has over 7,000 islands and Manila is the capital. Spain originally colonized the Philippines but the United States took control after the Treaty of Paris in 1898. The Philippines gained independence in 1946. Important figures in Philippine history mentioned include William Howard Taft, Corazon Aquino, Douglas MacArthur, and Ferdinand Marcos. Key events and agreements involving the Philippines are also listed such as the EDSA Revolution and Military Bases Agreement.
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