Philippine Islands Increase from 7,107 to 7,641

The popular answer to the question as to how many islands there are in the Philippines is 7,107 islands. However, the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) has reported that there has been an increase in the actual number of islands from 7,107 to 7,641 islands. According to CNN Philippines:

Three reasons were likely behind the discovery:

Old technology probably was unable to detect the land masses

It could be due to changing land forms

The improved detection of islands through the use of high-resolution data

Although this was reported a year ago in February 2016, the corrected number of 7,641 islands still has to be ingrained in the national consciousness.

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BPI Requirements for Claim to Account of Deceased Depositor

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) branch at the Philippine Stock Exchange in Ortigas, Pasig City kindly provided me with the list of requirements on how to claim the funds of a depositor who has passed away. Please note that copies of all the listed documents must be submitted to BPI, so, make sure you have xeroxed copies of the originals when you visit the bank.

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