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Rivers & Lakes

Leyte Gulf: Geography, Ecology and Historical Significance

Leyte Gulf is a body of water in the Eastern Visayas, known for the Battle of Leyte Gulf and rich marine biodiversity.

Provinces

Cornelio Balmaceda: Commerce Secretary and Architect of the Asian Development Bank

Profile of Cornelio Balmaceda, former Philippine Commerce Secretary who secured the ADB headquarters for Manila.

History & Culture

Progresista Party: Origins, Evolution and Dissolution

History of the Progresista Party, a defunct Philippine political party formed in 1900 as the Federalist Party.

Provinces

Bessang Pass Natural Monument: History, Ecology and Heritage

Protected area in Ilocos Sur commemorating the 1945 Battle of Bessang Pass and preserving pine and mossy forests.

Provinces

Juban, Sorsogon: Municipality Profile and Heritage

Profile of Juban, Sorsogon: a municipality with 35,978 residents, Spanish-era heritage homes, and notable figures like Mario Guariña and Edd...

Churches & Heritage Sites

Maragondon Church: Jesuit Heritage, Architecture and the Bonifacio Detention

Maragondon Church is a National Cultural Treasure in Cavite, known for its unique Jesuit architecture and as the detention site of Andres Bo...

Bridges & Roads

Diokno Highway: Route, History and Infrastructure in Batangas

Diokno Highway connects Calaca and Lemery in Batangas. Named after Ramón Diokno, this 20.064-km road features mountainous terrain and volcan...

Provinces

Edgardo Juanich: First Vicar Apostolic of Taytay, Palawan

Profile of Edgardo Juanich, Filipino Catholic bishop who served as the first Vicar Apostolic of Taytay from 2002 to 2018.

Provinces

Quezon Huskers: Professional Basketball Team Profile

Profile of the Quezon Huskers, MPBL basketball team owned by the Provincial Government of Quezon, based in Lucena.