Freeware, although itself free of charge, may be intended to benefit its producer, e.g. by encouraging sales of a more capable version (Freemium or Shareware business model). The source code of freeware is typically not available, unlike free and open source software which are also often distributed free of charge.
Location and Geography. The Republic of the Philippines, a nation of 7,107 islands with a total area of 111,830 square miles (307,055 square kilometers), is located on the Pacific Rim of Southeast Asia. Two thousand of its islands are inhabited. Luzon, the largest island with one-third of the land and half the population, is in the north.
Destinations â¢ Asia â¢ Philippines â¢ Philippine Islands. To say that the Philippine islands are numerous would be an understatement. There are no less than 7,107 islands in the Philippines, and they include the main island of Luzon. In addition to being home to the capital city of Manila, Luzon is also where Quezon City and Vigan City can be found, not to mention a few other popular destinations.