Cities & Municipalities

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

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Diocese of Maasin: History, Jurisdiction, and Ecclesiastical Profile

Profile of the Catholic Diocese of Maasin in Southern Leyte, covering its 1968 erection, jurisdiction, and history.

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Amadeo, Cavite: The Coffee Capital of the Philippines

Profile of Amadeo, Cavite: history, coffee heritage, Pahimis Festival, and local government.

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Barotac Nuevo: The Football Capital of the Philippines

Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo: The 'Football Capital of the Philippines' with a rich history, agricultural economy, and notable athletes.

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Banayoyo: Municipality Profile in Ilocos Sur

Profile of Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur: history, geography, demographics, and local government structure.

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Socorro, Oriental Mindoro: Municipality Profile and Local Economy

Profile of Socorro, Oriental Mindoro, covering its history, geography, economy, and local government structure.

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Bombon, Camarines Sur: Municipality Profile, History, and Local Economy

Profile of Bombon, Camarines Sur: history, demographics, agriculture, and local government structure.

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Isabel, Leyte: Municipality Profile and Industrial Development

Profile of Isabel, Leyte: history, geography, demographics, and the Leyte Industrial Development Estate.

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Tagum: City Profile, History, and Economic Development

Tagum is the capital of Davao del Norte, known for its rapid urbanization, banana industry, and cultural festivals.

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San Remigio, Antique: Geography, Agriculture, and Local Heritage

Profile of San Remigio, Antique: largest municipality by area, agricultural economy, and religious pilgrimage.

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Talisay, Cebu: City Profile, History, and Lechon Heritage

Profile of Talisay, Cebu: history, cityhood, economy, and the Halad Inasal Festival.

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Aloran, Misamis Occidental: Municipality Profile and Local History

Profile of Aloran, a municipality in Misamis Occidental, Philippines. Covers history, demographics, and local governance.

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Obando, Bulacan: Municipality Profile, History, and Media Hub

Obando, Bulacan: A coastal municipality near Manila, known for its radio transmitter sites and historical ties to the Laguna Copperplate Ins...

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Tubay, Agusan del Norte: History, Geography, and Local Profile

Profile of Tubay, Agusan del Norte: a 1st class municipality with a history dating to 1751, named after Datu Tabay.

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Arthur dela Cruz: Basketball Career and Family Legacy

Profile of Filipino basketball player Arthur dela Cruz, son of PBA veteran Arturo dela Cruz.

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Don Marcelino: Municipality Profile in Davao Occidental

Profile of Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental. History, geography, government, and demographics of this Philippine municipality.

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Braulio E. Dujali: Municipality Profile in Davao del Norte

Profile of Braulio E. Dujali, a municipality in Davao del Norte established in 1998, covering its history, geography, and economy.

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John Apacible: Career, Filmography, and Legacy

Profile of Filipino actor John Apacible, known for his 1990s leading man roles and character acting in film and television.

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Compostela, Cebu: Municipality Profile, History, and World War II Heritage

Profile of Compostela, Cebu: a municipality in Metro Cebu with 58,178 residents, known for its WWII battle sites and Spanish colonial histor...

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Basay, Negros Oriental: Municipality Profile, History, and Natural Heritage

Basay is a municipality in Negros Oriental, Philippines, known for its natural springs, Magahat language heritage, and coastal geography.

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Santo Tomas, La Union: Coastal Municipality Profile

Profile of Santo Tomas, La Union: history, geography, demographics, and local economy.