Philippine

American

[fil-uh-peen, fil-uh-peen] / ˈfɪl əˌpin, ˌfɪl əˈpin /

adjective

of or relating to the Philippines or their inhabitants; Filipino.

Philippine British

/ ˈfɪlɪˌpiːn /

adjective

another word for Filipino

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Philippine

At 71 in 2016, he was the oldest Philippine president at the time of election.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Others have posted on the Philippine Coast Guard's Facebook page asking for information of their missing loved ones.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

“Subic Bay is an important commercial hub that enables logistics coordination between the United States and” the Philippine military, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

Philippine officials reject the idea that Manila’s cooperation with Washington increases the risk of a conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

A Philippine government was established with the intent to achieve full independence.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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