Is the Philippines an independent country?

Yes, the Republic of the Philippines is a country in East Asia.

The Philippines was the first democratic republic in Asia but was short-lived. General Emilio Aguinaldo declared the republic in June 12, 1898. It was dissolved when the general was captured by the Americans in 1901.

After the Second World War, the United States granted Philippines independence on July 4, 1946 as the Third Republic of the Philippines.