Cities & Municipalities

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

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Gates of Intramuros: Historical Entrances to Manila's Walled City

Overview of the eight historic gates of Intramuros in Manila, their construction, destruction, and restoration.

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Bien Unido, Bohol: Municipality Profile and Seaweed Industry

Bien Unido is a municipality in Bohol, Philippines, known as the Seaweeds Capital of the Visayas.

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Roxas, Oriental Mindoro: Municipality Profile and Port Connectivity

Profile of Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, a key transit hub for Boracay and Palawan, with history, geography, and economic data.

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Buldon: Municipality Profile, History, and Peace Process Significance

Profile of Buldon, Maguindanao del Norte, covering its establishment, demographics, economy, and role in the MILF peace process.

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Santa Elena, Camarines Norte: Municipality Profile and Territorial History

Profile of Santa Elena, Camarines Norte, covering its 1969 establishment, 2024 census data, and the historic boundary dispute with Quezon pr...

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Lamut, Ifugao: Municipality Profile and Local History

Profile of Lamut, Ifugao: history, geography, government, and demographics of the municipality in the Cordillera Administrative Region.

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Canaman, Camarines Sur: Municipality Profile and Local History

Canaman is a municipality in Camarines Sur known for its heritage, residential growth, and proximity to Naga City.

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Madridejos, Cebu: History, Geography, and Local Economy

Municipality in Bantayan Island, Cebu. History of Moro defenses, WWII liberation, and fishing industry.

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Aleosan: Municipality Profile, History, and Economic Development

Profile of Aleosan, Cotabato: history, geography, demographics, and economic development in Mindanao.

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San Mateo, Isabela: Agro-Ecological Municipality and Munggo Capital

Profile of San Mateo, Isabela: history, agro-ecological status, munggo capital designation, and local governance.

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Calinog, Iloilo: Municipality Profile, History, and the Jalaur Dam Project

Profile of Calinog, Iloilo: history, geography, demographics, and the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project II.

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Mabinay, Negros Oriental: Municipality Profile, Cave Tourism, and Local History

Mabinay is a municipality in Negros Oriental known for Odloman Cave, sugar production, and the 2018 Mabinay 6 activist case.

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Rosario, Batangas: History, Agriculture, and Local Heritage

Rosario, Batangas: Municipality profile, history, agriculture, and local heritage.

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Alamada, Cotabato: Municipality Profile, History, and Natural Heritage

Profile of Alamada, Cotabato: history, geography, economy, and tourism sites like Asik-Asik Falls.

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Asturias, Cebu: Municipality Profile, History, and Local Geography

Profile of Asturias, Cebu: history, geography, demographics, and local government structure.

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Tublay, Benguet: Municipality Profile, Geography, and Local History

Profile of Tublay, Benguet: a mountainous municipality established in 1900 with 20,886 residents.

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Mia Ynares: Politician and Representative of Rizal's First District

Profile of Mia Ynares, Filipina politician and representative of Rizal's first district since 2025.

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Molo, Iloilo City: History, Heritage, and the Athens of the Philippines

Molo is a historic district in Iloilo City, known as the Athens of the Philippines for its intellectual legacy, Molo Church, and Pancit Molo...

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Loon, Bohol: Heritage, Earthquake Resilience, and Coastal Ecology

Profile of Loon, Bohol: a municipality known for its National Cultural Treasures, 2013 earthquake impact, and coastal ecology.

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Casiguran, Sorsogon: Municipality Profile and History

Profile of Casiguran, Sorsogon: history, geography, demographics, and local governance in the Philippines.