Beaches & Islands
Beaches, islands, coves, bays, and coastal destinations — Boracay, Palawan, Cebu and beyond.
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Mega Manila: Definitions, Demographics and Economic Profile
Mega Manila is a megalopolis in Luzon, Philippines, with varying definitions by NEDA, PIA and media. It holds 38.6% of the national populati...
Taganak Island: Geography, History and Strategic Role in the Turtle Islands
Taganak Island is the largest of the Philippine Turtle Islands in Tawi-Tawi, serving as the administrative center and site of historic sover...
Mindanao (film)
2019 Philippine war drama directed by Brillante Mendoza, starring Judy Ann Santos and Allen Dizon.
Mindanao Development Authority: Structure, Mandate and BIMP-EAGA Role
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is a Philippine government agency established in 2010 to coordinate socioeconomic development in...
Badlis sa Kinabuhi: 1969 Cebuano Drama Film
1969 Philippine Cebuano drama film directed by Leroy Salvador and starring Gloria Sevilla.
Yeto Island: Geography, History and Naming in Guimaras
Yeto Island is a tropical islet in the Panay Gulf, Guimaras, named after WWII Lieutenant Pedro Brancia Yeto.
Regional Science High School III: History, Campus and Academic Profile
Profile of Regional Science High School III in Olongapo, covering its history, campus in Subic Bay, and academic programs.
Kasal (2018 film): Plot, Cast and Box Office Performance
Analysis of the 2018 Philippine romance drama Kasal, starring Bea Alonzo, Derek Ramsay and Paulo Avelino.
Azim ud-Din I: Sultan of Sulu and His Political Legacy
Azim ud-Din I was a Sultan of Sulu known for his conversion to Christianity and political struggles in the 18th century.
Dementia (2014 film): Perci Intalan's Horror Debut and Nora Aunor's Performance
Dementia is a 2014 Filipino horror film directed by Perci Intalan, starring Nora Aunor. Shot in Batanes, it won awards at the 2015 St. Trope...
Balabac Island: Geography, Ecology and Strategic Position in the South China Sea
Balabac Island is the southernmost island of Palawan, home to endemic wildlife and a key Philippine Navy base near Malaysia.
Calagnaan Island: Geography, Ecology and Typhoon Haiyan Relief
Calagnaan is an island in Iloilo, Philippines, known for its endemic reptile and the 2013 British naval relief efforts.
Philippine slow loris: Taxonomy, Ecology and Conservation
The Philippine slow loris (Nycticebus menagensis) is a small primate native to Borneo and the Sulu Archipelago, facing threats from habitat...
Pugad Island: Geography, Ecology and Flood Resilience in Bulacan
Pugad Island in Hagonoy, Bulacan: population, aquaculture economy and flood risks in Manila Bay.
Whitsun Reef incident: 2021 diplomatic crisis in the West Philippine Sea
The 2021 Whitsun Reef incident involved over 200 Chinese vessels, sparking diplomatic protests from the Philippines and Vietnam.
FedEx Express Flight 087: 1999 Subic Bay Crash and Investigation
Analysis of the 1999 FedEx MD-11 crash in Subic Bay, caused by pitot tube blockage and airspeed indication errors.
Maghali Islands: Geography and Administrative History in Romblon
Island group in Romblon, Philippines, comprising Banton, Simara, and Sibale islands.
Mambacayao Gamay Island: Geography and Community in Bantayan
Mambacayao Gamay is a small, densely populated island in the Bantayan Group, Cebu, part of Barangay Lipayran.
Olutanga Island: Geography and Administration in Zamboanga Sibugay
Olutanga is the largest island in the Moro Gulf, Zamboanga Sibugay, with a population of 103,701 across three municipalities.
The Bourne Legacy: Production, Plot and Philippine Filming Locations
Analysis of the 2012 film The Bourne Legacy, its production history, plot involving Operation Outcome, and filming locations in the Philippi...