Atlas Pilipinas

Open atlas of the Philippines — places, geography and heritage

Atlas Pilipinas — open encyclopedia of Philippine provinces, places, bridges, rivers, mountains, beaches, heritage sites and culture.

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Provinces

The 81 provinces of the Philippines — capitals, geography, demographics, history.
36 articles

Cities & Municipalities

Highly urbanised cities, component cities, and municipalities — local government, economy,...
143 articles

Barangays & Settlements

Barangays, sitios, towns, and local settlements — the smallest administrative units of the...
28 articles

Bridges & Roads

Bridges, national roads, expressways, and transit infrastructure of the Philippines.
123 articles

Rivers & Lakes

Rivers, lakes, lagoons, waterfalls, and natural water features across the Philippines.
149 articles

Mountains & Volcanoes

Mountains, peaks, ridges, and active or dormant volcanoes — including Mayon, Pinatubo, and...
103 articles

Beaches & Islands

Beaches, islands, coves, bays, and coastal destinations — Boracay, Palawan, Cebu and beyon...
48 articles

Churches & Heritage Sites

NHCP-declared heritage sites, Spanish-era churches, forts, museums, plazas, and monuments.
65 articles

Universities & Education

Universities, colleges, and notable educational institutions — UP, Ateneo, La Salle, regio...
986 articles

History & Culture

Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and cultu...

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Barangays & Settlements

Bank of Commerce: History and corporate evolution in the Philippines

Overview of Bank of Commerce (BankCom), its history from Overseas Bank of Manila to SMC ownership.
History & Culture

Jessica Hagedorn: Playwright, Novelist and Cultural Archivist

Jessica Hagedorn is an American playwright and novelist born in Manila, known for Dogeaters and her multimedia performance art.
Barangays & Settlements

Queen City Development Bank: History and operations in Iloilo City

Queen City Development Bank (Queenbank) is a Philippine private bank founded in 1981 in Iloilo City, offering corporate and retail financial...
Barangays & Settlements

1st Valley Bank: History, consolidation and agricultural financing in Mindanao

Profile of 1st Valley Bank, a Philippine thrift bank formed by the 2005 consolidation of two rural banks in Misamis Occidental.
Barangays & Settlements

Digital banks in the Philippines: Regulation, market entry and key players

Overview of digital banking in the Philippines, BSP regulation, and major licensed and non-licensed digital banks.
History & Culture

Gideon Lasco: Medical Anthropologist, Author and Public Intellectual

Profile of Gideon Lasco, Filipino medical anthropologist, physician and author known for his work on public health and Philippine society.
Barangays & Settlements

Cooperative Bank of Tarlac: History, operations and receivership

Profile of the Cooperative Bank of Tarlac, its 1977 establishment, provincial role, and 2014 PDIC receivership.
History & Culture

Marion Aunor: Career in Music and Film

Marion Aunor is a Filipino singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her music career and film roles.
Barangays & Settlements

UnionBank: Corporate history, digital transformation and ownership structure

Profile of UnionBank of the Philippines, its history, mergers, digital banking initiatives and ownership.