Cities & Municipalities

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

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Diocese of Dumaguete: History, Jurisdiction, and Episcopal Leadership

Profile of the Catholic Diocese of Dumaguete in the Philippines, covering its 1955 inception, jurisdiction over Negros Oriental and Siquijor...

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Jaro, Leyte: Municipality Profile, History, and Demographics

Profile of Jaro, Leyte: a first-class municipality with 44,643 residents, 46 barangays, and a history rooted in the Cabayongan River.

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Rizal, Kalinga: Municipality Profile and Archaeological Significance

Profile of Rizal, Kalinga, home to the 709,000-year-old Callao Man archaeological site and key facts on its geography and demographics.

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Jordan, Guimaras: Municipality Profile and Local History

Jordan is the capital municipality of Guimaras, Philippines. This profile covers its history, demographics, geography, and local governance.

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Datu Abdullah Sangki: Municipality Profile in Maguindanao del Sur

Profile of Datu Abdullah Sangki, a municipality in Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines, established in 2003 from Ampatuan.

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Buguias: Municipality Profile, Apo Anno Heritage, and Highland Agriculture

Profile of Buguias, Benguet: history of Apo Anno mummy, geography, agriculture, and local governance.

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Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya: Municipality Profile, History, and the Didipio Mine

Kasibu is a municipality in Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, known for the Didipio gold and copper mine and its Ilongot etymology.

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Tayasan: Municipality Profile in Negros Oriental

Profile of Tayasan, a municipality in Negros Oriental, Philippines. Covers geography, demographics, and local governance.

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Loreto, Dinagat Islands: Municipality Profile and Local History

Profile of Loreto, a municipality in Dinagat Islands, Philippines, covering its history, geography, and resources.

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Dagohoy, Bohol: Municipality Profile and Local History

Profile of Dagohoy, Bohol: history, geography, demographics, and local governance of the municipality named after Francisco Dagohoy.

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Diocese of Tagbilaran: History, Jurisdiction, and Recent Leadership Changes

Profile of the Diocese of Tagbilaran in Bohol, Philippines, covering its 1941 establishment, territorial changes, and 2026 leadership develo...

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Leren Bautista: Pageant Career and Political Profile

Profile of Leren Bautista, Filipino model, Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2015 winner, and Los Baños councilor.

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Looc, Romblon: Municipality Profile and Marine Sanctuary

Looc, Romblon: Municipality history, geography, and the Looc Bay Marine Sanctuary.

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Rocco Nacino: Career, Military Service, and Personal Life

Profile of Filipino actor and nurse Rocco Nacino, covering his StarStruck win, filmography, and military service.

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John Wilson: Career of a Filipino Professional Basketball Player

Career profile of John Wilson, Filipino basketball player for the Basilan Steel of the MPBL, former PBA player, and multiple-time MVP.

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Upi, Maguindanao del Norte: Municipality Profile and Local History

Profile of Upi, Maguindanao del Norte: history, demographics, economy, and the Meguyaya festival.

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Santo Domingo, Albay: Municipality Profile and Local History

Profile of Santo Domingo, Albay: history, geography, demographics, and tourism including the Sarung Banggi Festival.

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Jaime de la Rosa: Actor and Politician Profile

Profile of Jaime de la Rosa, Filipino actor and Manila councilor (1921-1992).

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Sagbayan: Municipality Profile in Bohol

Municipality in Bohol, Philippines. Covers history, 2013 earthquake impact, geography, and local governance.

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Gutalac: Municipality Profile in Zamboanga del Norte

Profile of Gutalac, a municipality in Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Covers history, geography, and demographics.