Cities & Municipalities

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

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Sablan, Benguet: Municipality Profile and Local History

Profile of Sablan, Benguet: history, geography, demographics, and local government structure.

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Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte: Municipality Profile and History

Profile of Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, covering its Jesuit founding, geography, and demographics.

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Tampakan: Municipality Profile, Demographics, and the Copper-Gold Project

Profile of Tampakan, South Cotabato: demographics, climate, and the proposed copper-gold mine.

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The Burnham Plan of Manila: Urban Vision and Colonial Legacy

The 1905 Burnham Plan of Manila by Daniel Burnham and Pierce Anderson proposed modernizing the Philippine capital with neoclassical boulevar...

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Balungao: Municipality Profile, History, and Adventure Tourism

Municipality in Pangasinan, Philippines. Founded in 1815, known for Mount Balungao and hilltop adventure tourism.

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Rhea Ynares: Political Career and Leadership in Binangonan

Rhea Ynares-Reifel, born 1984, became the first female mayor of Binangonan, Rizal in 2025, continuing the Ynares family's political legacy.

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Iguig, Cagayan: Municipality Profile and Local History

Profile of Iguig, Cagayan: history, geography, demographics, and local government structure.

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Amado Yuzon: Life, Literary Career, and Political Legacy

Profile of Amado Yuzon, Filipino poet, politician, and academic who served in Congress and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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San Vicente, Camarines Norte: Municipality Profile

San Vicente is the least populated municipality in Camarines Norte, Philippines, with 11,774 residents as of 2024.

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Archdiocese of Lipa: Ecclesiastical History and Jurisdiction in Batangas

Profile of the Archdiocese of Lipa, a Roman Catholic metropolitan see in Batangas, Philippines, established in 1910 and elevated in 1972.

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Siquijor Municipality: Capital of Siquijor Province

Profile of Siquijor municipality, the titular capital of Siquijor province in the Philippines, covering history, geography, and local econom...

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Quirino, Isabela: Municipality Profile and Agricultural Infrastructure

Municipality in Isabela, Philippines. Covers history, geography, and the Cabaruan Solar-Powered Pump Irrigation Project.

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Norman Gonzales: Career Profile and PBA Legacy

Profile of Filipino basketball player Norman Gonzales, covering his PBA career, drug suspension, and SEA Games gold.

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Aguilar, Pangasinan: Municipality Profile and Local History

Profile of Aguilar, Pangasinan: history, geography, demographics, economy, and local governance in the Philippines.

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Baliguian: Municipality Profile and Local History

Profile of Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte, covering its 1981 establishment, geography, and local government structure.

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Aborlan: Municipality Profile, History, and Cultural Heritage

Profile of Aborlan, Palawan: history, geography, demographics, and the Rakudan Festival.

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San Guillermo, Isabela: Municipality Profile and Agricultural Economy

Profile of San Guillermo, Isabela: history, geography, barangays, and agricultural economy.

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Ilaya, Dapitan: History, Geography, and Cultural Heritage

Profile of Ilaya, a historic barangay in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, detailing its Subanen roots, Spanish colonial history, and local...

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Llanera, Nueva Ecija: Municipality Profile and Agricultural Economy

Profile of Llanera, Nueva Ecija: a central municipality with a rice-based economy, WWII military history, and 22 barangays.

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Calape: Municipality Profile and Local History

Profile of Calape, Bohol: history, geography, barangays, economy, education, and notable personalities.