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WikiPilipinas
Type of site
online community
Available in English, Filipino
Owner Vibal Foundation
Created by Vibal Foundation
Registration required to edit
Launched August 29, 2007
Current status offline

WikiPilipinas was a special website that used to be online. It was like a big online book, but also a place to find many things about the Philippines. Think of it as a mix of an encyclopedia, a website guide, and a fact book all about the Philippines. It had lots of articles about topics related to the Philippines. Before it was called WikiPilipinas, its name was Wikipiniana.

What Was WikiPilipinas?

WikiPilipinas was an online place where people could find information. It was a free content website, meaning you didn't have to pay to read what was there. It was created to be a helpful resource for anything about the Philippines.

More Than Just an Encyclopedia

This website was special because it wasn't just a regular encyclopedia. It was also a "web portal," which means it was a starting point to find other websites. It worked like a "web directory" too, helping you find different topics. Plus, it was an "almanac," which is a book of facts and figures. All of these features were focused on knowledge about the Philippines.

Who Made WikiPilipinas?

The website was created by the Vibal Foundation. They launched WikiPilipinas on August 29, 2007. It was designed to be an online community where people could learn and share information.

How Could You Use It?

To read articles on WikiPilipinas, you didn't need to sign up. However, if you wanted to help improve the website by adding new information or fixing mistakes, you needed to register. This helped make sure the information was accurate and helpful.

What Happened to WikiPilipinas?

Today, WikiPilipinas is no longer online. Its "current status" is offline, which means you can't visit the website anymore. It was a unique project that aimed to gather all kinds of Philippine knowledge in one place.

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