Spain is at the height of his power; constantly finding himself out of the house. But when he realizes that his little brother, Romano, is sick of being alone during his long trips away, Spain goes on a voyage in the hopes of finding his brother a "friend". When Spain overpowers a small country named Philippines-just off the coasts of Europe-, he reluctantly claims her as his own and brings the young country back home for Romano. Unfortunately, this sets off the notorious England and a few other countries, who were planning to take Philippines as their own colony before Spain rudely cut them off.The story of the young Philippines then begins.