What is the origin of the name Philippines?

Q. What is the origin of the name Philippines?
Answer: Named after King Philip II of Spain
Notes: The name Philippines was bestowed in the 16th century by Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos, in honor of King Philip II of Spain. This naming underlines the archipelago's historical connection to the Spanish Empire and its colonial legacy."

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