The Philippines has recently acquired BrahMos cruise missiles from India.
Location of Philippines:
- The Philippines, an island nation in Southeast Asia, is located in the western Pacific Ocean.
- Boundaries: It is bordered by the Philippine Sea (East), Celebes Sea (South), Sulu Sea (Southwest), and the South China Sea (West and North).
- Maritime Borders: Shares maritime borders with Taiwan (North), Japan (Northeast), Palau (East and Southeast), Indonesia (South), Malaysia (Southwest), Vietnam (West), and China (Northwest).
- Disputed Territory: The Spratly Islands in the South China Sea are claimed by China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, and Malaysia.
- Major Geographic Features: Includes major rivers like Cagayan (Río Grande de Cagayán), Pasig, and Mindanao, and major lakes such as Laguna de Bay and Taal Lake. Notable mountains include Mount Apo and Mount Canlaon.
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