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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History & Culture

Filipino psychology: Principles, history and cultural concepts

Overview of Sikolohiyang Pilipino, the Filipino psychological school founded by Virgilio Enriquez to decolonize the mind.

Rivers & Lakes

Paoay Lake: Geography, Ecology and Protected Landscape Status

Paoay Lake is the largest lake in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A protected landscape formed by coastal progradation, it supports unique biota...

History & Culture

Ave Perez Jacob: Socio-Realist Novelist and Literary Critic

Ave Perez Jacob was a Filipino writer known for socio-political short stories and novels, winning a 1975 Palanca Award.

History & Culture

Buwan ng Wika: History, Evolution and Observances of the Philippine Language Month

Overview of Buwan ng Wika, the annual August observance in the Philippines promoting the Filipino language and indigenous tongues.

Barangays & Settlements

Apo View Hotel: History and development in Davao City

Apo View Hotel is the oldest hotel in Davao City, founded in 1948. This article covers its history, ownership changes, and expansion.

Mountains & Volcanoes

Sacred Mountain National Park: History, Ecology and Conservation in Marawi

Protected area in Lanao del Sur, Philippines

History & Culture

Whang-od: Life, Legacy and the Preservation of Kalinga Tattooing

Whang-od is the oldest living mambabatok from Kalinga, preserving the traditional batok tattooing art form through apprenticeship and global...

History & Culture

Cherry Lou: Career, Family and Public Life

Profile of Filipino actress and singer Cherry Lou Maglasang-Kyriacou.

History & Culture

Kiri Dalena: Visual Artist, Filmmaker and Human Rights Activist

Profile of Kiri Dalena, Filipino visual artist and activist known for Erased Slogans and Southern Tagalog Exposure.