Cities & Municipalities

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

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Taft, Eastern Samar: Municipality Profile and Local History

Profile of Taft, Eastern Samar: history, geography, demographics, and notable figures.

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Cardona, Rizal: Municipality Profile, History, and Religious Heritage

Profile of Cardona, Rizal: history, geography, 2024 census data, and the pontifical coronation of La Virgen de Sapao.

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Mamasapano: Municipality Profile and the 2015 Clash

Profile of Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur, covering its history, geography, and the 2015 SAF clash.

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Valentin Mechilina: Composer, Conductor, and Military Musician

Profile of Valentin Mechilina, Filipino composer and conductor known for Dalampasigan and military band leadership.

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Tanauan, Batangas: City Profile, History, and Notable Figures

Profile of Tanauan, Batangas: birthplace of Mabini and Laurel, cityhood history, economy, and geography.

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Diocese of Dipolog: Ecclesiastical History and Jurisdiction in Zamboanga del Norte

The Diocese of Dipolog is a Latin Catholic diocese in Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines, established in 1967.

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Caba, La Union: Municipality Profile and Historical Heritage

Caba, La Union is a coastal municipality known as the birthplace of Diego Silang and for its bamboo industry.

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President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat: Municipality Profile, Economy, and Cultural Heritage

Profile of President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat: history, Ilocano-Hiligaynon demographics, muscovado economy, and festivals.

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Torrijos, Marinduque: Municipality Profile and Historical Heritage

Profile of Torrijos, Marinduque: history, Battle of Pulang Lupa, geography, and local tourism sites.

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Ralph de Leon: Actor, Model, and Judo Champion

Profile of Ralph de Leon, Filipino actor, model, and judoka known for High Street and Pinoy Big Brother.

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Parang, Maguindanao del Norte: Municipality Profile and Bangsamoro Seat

Profile of Parang, Maguindanao del Norte, covering its history, economy, and role as the seat of the Bangsamoro government.

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Mayoyao: Municipality Profile, History, and Local Government

Profile of Mayoyao, Ifugao: population, geography, Battle of Mayoyao Ridge, and local governance.

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Tabina: Municipality Profile, History, and Coastal Geography in Zamboanga del Sur

Profile of Tabina, a municipality in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Covers its 1961 establishment, Subanen heritage, coastal geography, and...

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Maria, Siquijor: Municipality Profile and Local History

Maria is a municipality in Siquijor, Philippines, with 22 barangays and a 2024 population of 15,146.

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Makisig Morales: Career Profile and Early Life

Profile of Filipino-Australian actor Makisig Morales, known for Little Big Star and Super Inggo.

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Carmona, Cavite: Cityhood, Industrial Growth, and Local History

Carmona is the youngest city in the Philippines, attaining cityhood in 2023. This profile covers its history, industrial economy, and geogra...

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Manjuyod: Municipality Profile, History, and Tourism in Negros Oriental

Manjuyod is a municipality in Negros Oriental, Philippines, known for its white sand bar and historical secession of neighboring towns.

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Claveria, Masbate: Municipality Profile and Local History

Profile of Claveria, Masbate: history, geography, demographics, and local governance in Burias Island.

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Sorsogon Diversion Road: Route Profile and Infrastructure

Profile of the Salvador H. Escudero III Diversion Road (N643) in Sorsogon City, Philippines.

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Diocese of Lucena: Ecclesiastical History and Jurisdiction

Profile of the Latin Catholic Diocese of Lucena, covering its 1950 erection, territorial divisions, and educational institutions.