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Philippines

Legal system familyCommon law + Islamic law
How the law worksBased on Spanish law; influenced by U.S. common law after 1898 Spanish– and Philippine–American Wars, personal law based on sharia law applies to Muslims.
Form of governmentrepublic
Constitution–
LegislatureCongress of the Philippines
Highest courtSupreme Court of the Philippines
Head of stateBongbong Marcos
Head of governmentBongbong Marcos
Age of majority21
Minimum marriage age21
Retirement age60
Official languagesEnglish; Filipino; Taglish
CapitalManila
ContinentAsia
Population112,729,484

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