Most its population lives on the islands of Mindinao and Luzon, which contains the aforementioned Mount Pinatubo.
The Batanes and Babuyan Islands are located in a strait north of this nation, whose center is governed by the Visaya administrative region. Containing such rivers as the Pasig and Cagayan, its highest point, Mt. Apo, is located on its second largest island. A better-known peak, however, is a volcano whose 1991 eruption was the second largest of the 20th century. Most its population lives on the islands of Mindinao and Luzon, which contains the aforementioned Mount Pinatubo. For 20 points, name this Asian nation.
The Batanes and Babuyan Islands are located in a strait north of this nation, whose center is governed by the Visaya administrative region.
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