Interesting facts about the Philippines. The Philippines has banana flavored ketchup. Would you like to try banana ketchup? I found this product available on Amazon for those who want to add a bit more banana in their life. The Philippines wins silver at outsourcing. The country is the world's second biggest outsourcing center just behind India. Several global corporations have outsourced to the Philippines with many opening up a branch in the country. The Philippines experiences 20 earthquakes a day. Luckily, many of the earthquakes in the Philippines fly under the radar, but sadly, some have been known to have devastating outcomes. Research shows that the Manila region and the Mindanao area are two of the most earthquake-prone spots in the country.