Do the Philippines really have 7107 islands? Who counted the islands and how was that number derived?

Question

I've always been curious about this.. Can anyone help??

Answer 1

I was the one who made the research, and I've visited all those islands.  If u wanna confirm this, you can go with me and let's count it again!

Answer 2

The NAMRIA did - click link to go to their website

http://www.namria.gov.ph/home.asp

The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) surveys and maps the nation's land and water environment, primarily in support of the various programs of its mother unit, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the national government. Among its major mandates is to provide both the public and private sectors with map-making services as well as geographic and resource information

NAMRIA has always been at the forefront of utilizing advance technologies to provide accurate and up-to-date geographic and resource information through its surveying, mapping, charting, land classification, remote sensing and information management and dissemination services

Have a nice day !

Answer 3

I counted them last year, and it was 7,076 but it was high tide.

Answer 4

I have been to three of the islands