Open atlas of the Philippines — places, geography and heritage

Barangays & Settlements

Poblacion, Makati: History, Heritage and Urban Development

Profile of Barangay Poblacion in Makati, covering its history, government role, and major developments like Rockwell Center and Century City...

Provinces

Bungkaka: Construction and Playing Technique of the Philippine Bamboo Buzzer

The bungkaka is a traditional Philippine bamboo percussion instrument played by striking it against the palm.

Beaches & Islands

Yeto Island: Geography, History and Naming in Guimaras

Yeto Island is a tropical islet in the Panay Gulf, Guimaras, named after WWII Lieutenant Pedro Brancia Yeto.

Churches & Heritage Sites

Iguig Church: Heritage and Architecture of Saint James the Apostle Parish

Saint James the Apostle Parish Church in Iguig, Cagayan: history, red brick architecture, and 1939 National Landmark status.

Barangays & Settlements

Libid, Binangonan: History, Demographics and Heritage in Rizal

Profile of Barangay Libid in Binangonan, Rizal: history, Santa Ursula Church, Mount Calvary and demographics.

History & Culture

Mole Majimu: Sultan of Tidore and the Spanish-Dutch Rivalry in Maluku

Sultan Mole Majimu of Tidore (r. 1599–1627) navigated the complex alliance with Spain against the rising Dutch East India Company in the Mal...

Mountains & Volcanoes

Langun-Gobingob Cave System: Geology, Ecology and Conservation in Samar

The Langun-Gobingob Cave System in Calbiga, Samar, is the largest cave system in the Philippines, spanning 2,968 hectares with 12 major cave...

Universities & Education

Isabela National High School: History, Academics and Institutional Profile

Founded in 1904 in Ilagan, Isabela, this public school is the oldest in the Cagayan Valley region.

Provinces

Mario Lipana: COA Commissioner and Audit Career

Profile of Mario Lipana, Filipino CPA and COA Commissioner since 2022.