Beaches & Islands

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Mavulis Island: Geography, Strategic Importance and Development

Mavulis Island is the northernmost island of the Philippines, featuring military infrastructure and strategic proximity to Taiwan.

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Distrito de La Infanta: History and Administration of a Former Politico-Military District

History of the Distrito de La Infanta, a Spanish colonial politico-military district in eastern Luzon, covering its establishment, revolutio...

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Republic of Morac-Songhrati-Meads: Micronation History in the Spratly Islands

History of the Republic of Morac-Songhrati-Meads and Kingdom of Humanity, micronations claiming the Spratly Islands.

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Japanese destroyer Satsuki (1925): Service History and Final Campaign

History of the Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer Satsuki, from its 1925 commissioning to its sinking in Manila Bay in 1944.

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Southern Mindoro languages: Austronesian cluster and indigenous scripts

Overview of the Southern Mindoro (South Mangyan) language cluster, its classification within Greater Central Philippine, and the use of indi...

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Samar (1962 film)

1962 adventure film directed by and starring George Montgomery, set in a Spanish penal colony on the island of Samar.

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Hilabaan Island: Geography, Demographics and Community in Dolores, Eastern Samar

Hilabaan Island is a barangay in Dolores, Eastern Samar, with a 2020 population of 2,978 people.

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Biri Island: Geography, History and Conservation in Northern Samar

Biri Island is the largest island in the municipality of Biri, Northern Samar, known for rock formations and marine conservation.

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Japanese destroyer Hatsuharu (1933)

History of the IJN destroyer Hatsuharu, from its flawed design to its service in the Aleutians and sinking in Manila Bay in 1944.

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Sangat Island: Geography, Resort Development and Dive Tourism in Palawan

Sangat Island is a small resort island in Palawan, known for its proximity to Coron and World War II Japanese shipwreck dive sites.

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Badoc Island: Geography and Tourism Development in Ilocos Norte

Badoc Island is a private island in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, featuring white sand beaches and rock formations.

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Lapu-Lapu (2002 film)

2002 Filipino historical drama about Datu Lapulapu and Magellan, directed by William G. Mayo.

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Signal Rock (film): Plot, Cast and Cultural Context

Signal Rock is a 2018 Filipino independent drama film directed by Chito S. Roño, selected as the Philippine entry for the 91st Academy Award...

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Dequey Island: Geography and Volcanic Context in Batanes

Uninhabited island in Batanes near an active submarine volcano.

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Itbayat Island: Geography, History and Strategic Position in Northern Batanes

Itbayat is the northernmost municipality in the Philippines, located in Batanes. This article covers its geography, history, and strategic r...

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Federal Republic of Mindanao: 1986 and 1990 Breakaway Movements

The Federal Republic of Mindanao was an unrecognized breakaway state proposed in 1986 and proclaimed in 1990.

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Ando Island: Geography, Tourism and Typhoon Haiyan Impact

Ando Island in Borongan City, Eastern Samar features Bantayan Cliff and white-sand beaches. Site of Typhoon Haiyan casualties and 2023 kayak...

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Magalumbi Island: Geography and the Batang Langoy Phenomenon

Magalumbi Island in Iloilo, home to the 'Batang Langoy' children who swim to school.

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July 2019 Cotabato earthquake: Seismology, Impact and Tectonic Context

Analysis of the Mw 5.6 July 2019 earthquake in North Cotabato, its casualties, infrastructure damage and tectonic setting.

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Kabo Island: Geography and Livelihood in Surigao City

Kabo Island is a small private island in Surigao City, Mindanao, known for its spring waters, mangroves, and charcoal production.