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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564 articles

Provinces

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

Cities & Municipalities

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

Barangays & Settlements

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

Bridges & Roads

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

Rivers & Lakes

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

Mountains & Volcanoes

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

Beaches & Islands

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

Churches & Heritage Sites

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

Universities & Education

Universities, colleges, and notable educational institutions — UP, Ateneo, La Salle, regio...
1135 articles

History & Culture

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

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Universities & Education

Asian Institute for Distance Education: History, Academics and Institutional Profile

Profile of AIDE, the oldest distance learning college in the Philippines, established in 1984.
Churches & Heritage Sites

Dagupan Cathedral: History and Architecture of St. John the Evangelist

Dagupan Cathedral in Pangasinan, Philippines, a Roman Catholic cathedral with 17th-century roots and Spanish architectural features.
Provinces

Japanese invasion of Lingayen Gulf

The 1941 Japanese invasion of Lingayen Gulf was the key landing operation in the conquest of the Philippines during World War II.
History & Culture

Holiday economics: Policy history and implementation in the Philippines

Overview of Philippine holiday economics policy, its 2007 inception, 2011 suspension, and 2022 restoration to boost tourism.
Provinces

World Chess Championship 1978: Karpov vs Korchnoi in Baguio

The 1978 World Chess Championship between Anatoly Karpov and Viktor Korchnoi in Baguio, Philippines, featuring intense psychological warfare...
Universities & Education

Pilar College: History, Accreditation and Academic Profile

Pilar College is a private Catholic university in Zamboanga City, founded in 1894 by the RVM Sisters.
Provinces

Higalaay Festival: History, Events and Cultural Significance in Cagayan de Oro

The Higalaay Festival is an annual celebration in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, honoring St. Augustine and the city's spirit of friendship.
Provinces

Colonel Boni Serrano: Korean War Hero and Philippine Military Legacy

Colonel Boni Serrano, a Filipino soldier of the Korean War, received 48 medals including the Medal of Valor for his bravery in the 10th BCT...
Provinces

Florencio Garay: Political Career and Leadership in Bislig

Profile of Florencio Garay, Filipino politician and former mayor of Bislig, Surigao del Sur.