Open atlas of the Philippines — places, geography and heritage

History & Culture

Michael Arcega: Art, Colonialism and Filipino-American Identity

Michael Arcega is a Filipino-American artist known for sculptural works that critique colonialism through wordplay and mixed media.

Mountains & Volcanoes

Pamitinan Cave: History and Heritage in Rodriguez, Rizal

Historic cave in Rodriguez, Rizal, site of the 1895 declaration of Philippine independence by Andres Bonifacio.

History & Culture

Vegetarianism and veganism in the Philippines

History, culture, and modern growth of vegetarian and vegan diets in the Philippines, from indigenous roots to contemporary movements.

History & Culture

World Costume Festival: History, Competitions and Cultural Significance in Vigan

The World Costume Festival is a biennial fashion event in Vigan City, Philippines, showcasing indigenous textiles and performance costumes.

History & Culture

Honesto Pesimo Jr.: Bicolano Writer and Literary Educator

Profile of Honesto Pesimo Jr., Bicolano writer, teacher, and founding member of Kabulig-Bikol.

Barangays & Settlements

Cagayan Valley Medical Center: History and development

History of the Cagayan Valley Medical Center, the largest tertiary hospital in Region 2, from its 1945 wartime origins to its 1998 legislati...

Beaches & Islands

Coron Bay: Geography, Japanese Shipwrecks and Diving Heritage

Coron Bay in Palawan is a protected bight in the Sulu Sea, famous for ten Japanese shipwrecks sunk in 1944.

Universities & Education

Maria Aurora National High School: History and Educational Profile

History of Maria Aurora National High School in Aurora, Philippines, from its 1969 establishment as ANAS to its current curriculum.

Barangays & Settlements

Aduana Building: History, architecture and restoration in Intramuros

Historic Spanish colonial customs house in Manila, now owned by the National Archives.