Cities & Municipalities
Highly urbanised cities, component cities, and municipalities — local government, economy, landmarks.
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Jovit Baldivino: Singer, Actor, and Pilipinas Got Talent Winner
Profile of Jovit Baldivino, the Filipino singer and actor who won Pilipinas Got Talent in 2010 and died in 2022.
Seal of Dagupan: Symbolism and Evolution
The official seal of Dagupan, Philippines, evolved from a 1948 design to a 2012 version featuring 31 stars and local symbols.
Balete, Aklan: Municipality Profile and Piña Weaving Heritage
Balete is a municipality in Aklan, Philippines, known for its piña weaving heritage and historical Agtawagon Hill.
Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur: Municipality Profile
Profile of Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur, a municipality established in 1991 with 18 barangays and a population of 19,716.
Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte: Municipality Profile
Profile of Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte, covering its history, geography, economy, and demographics.
Leody de Guzman: Labor Activism and Political Career
Profile of Filipino labor activist Leody de Guzman, BMP chair, and his 2022 presidential bid.
Amulung: Municipality Profile and Cagayan River Heritage
Profile of Amulung, a municipality in Cagayan, Philippines. Covers history, geography, demographics, and local governance.
Baldomero Aguinaldo: Revolutionary Leader and Legal Architect of the First Republic
Baldomero Aguinaldo (1869–1915) was a key revolutionary leader, lawyer, and cabinet member under Emilio Aguinaldo during the Philippine Revo...
Ganassi, Lanao del Sur: Municipality Profile and Torogan Heritage
Profile of Ganassi, Lanao del Sur: population, history, and the conservation status of the Laguindab Torogan.
Mexico, Pampanga: Municipality Profile and Augustinian Heritage
Profile of Mexico, Pampanga: history, Augustinian heritage, festivals, and 2024 census data.
Justiniano Montano: Political Career and Legacy in Cavite
Justiniano Montano (1905–2005) was a Filipino lawyer and senator known for the Montano Law and his role in Cavite politics.
Borbon, Cebu: Municipality Profile and Silmugi River Heritage
Borbon is a municipality in Cebu, Philippines, known for the Silmugi River and St. Sebastian's feast.
Hindang, Leyte: Municipality Profile and History
Profile of Hindang, Leyte: history, geography, demographics, and cultural heritage.
Mexico–Philippines relations
Overview of the bilateral diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the Republic of the Philippines.
Aparri: Municipality in Cagayan, Philippines
Aparri is a municipality in Cagayan, Philippines, known for its history, economy, and cultural attractions.
Laguna Volcanic Field: Geology, Maars, and Geothermal Activity
Active volcanic field in southern Luzon with over 200 maars, cones, and Mount Makiling.
Iloilo City: History, Heritage, and Sustainable Urban Development
Iloilo City is a highly urbanized city in Western Visayas, known for its Spanish colonial heritage, UNESCO gastronomy status, and sustainabl...
Mandaue City: Industrial Hub and Urban Center of Cebu
Mandaue City is a highly urbanized industrial hub in Cebu, Philippines, known for its furniture exports, manufacturing, and rapid urbanizati...
Municipalities of the Philippines: Administrative Structure and Legal Classification
Overview of Philippine municipalities, their history from Spanish rule, legal framework under RA 7160, and income classification.
Cities of the Philippines: Administrative Structure and Legal Classification
Overview of Philippine cities, their legal classifications (HUC, ICC, CC), creation requirements, and historical evolution of local governan...