Cities & Municipalities

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

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Cagwait: Municipality Profile in Surigao del Sur

Profile of Cagwait, Surigao del Sur: geography, history, economy, Kaliguan festival, and local governance.

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Burgos, Pangasinan: History, Geography, and Local Profile

Profile of Burgos, Pangasinan: history, geography, tourism, and local government.

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Simunul: Municipality Profile and the First Mosque in the Philippines

Simunul is a municipality in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines, known for the Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Mosque, the country's first mosque.

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Sabtang: Municipality Profile, History, and Geography in Batanes

Profile of Sabtang municipality in Batanes, covering its history, geography, and cultural heritage.

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Bacoor City Council: Legislative Structure and Functions

Profile of the Bacoor City Council, the legislative body of Bacoor, Cavite, including its composition, powers, and history.

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Sadanga: Municipality Profile, Sinadanga Language, and Cultural Heritage

Profile of Sadanga, Mountain Province: Sinadanga language, teer tradition, and Chico River Dam history.

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Igbaras: Municipality Profile, History, and Natural Heritage in Iloilo

Profile of Igbaras, Iloilo: history, geography, government officials, and natural attractions including waterfalls and Rafflesia.

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Dolores, Eastern Samar: Municipality Profile, History, and Local Economy

Profile of Dolores, Eastern Samar: history, geography, demographics, and local economy in the Philippines.

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Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija: Municipality Profile, History, and Local Economy

Profile of Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija: history, geography, economy, and tourism in the Sierra Madre foothills.

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Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental: History, Geography, and Local Profile

Profile of Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental: history of Don Diego de la Viña, agriculture, and local governance.

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San Felipe, Zambales: Municipality Profile, History, and Indigenous Heritage

Profile of San Felipe, Zambales: history, Ilocano settlement, Aeta reforestation, and local tourism.

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Padre Garcia, Batangas: Municipality Profile and Cattle Trading Heritage

Padre Garcia is a first-class municipality in Batangas, known as the Cattle Trading Capital of the Philippines.

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Diocese of Pagadian: History, Jurisdiction, and Ecclesiastical Profile

Profile of the Diocese of Pagadian, a Latin Catholic jurisdiction in Mindanao established in 1971.

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Toboso, Negros Occidental: Municipality Profile, Economy, and Heritage

Profile of Toboso, Negros Occidental: history, sugarcane economy, Mainit Hot Springs, and notable personalities.

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Tubao, La Union: History, Demographics, and Local Economy

Profile of Tubao, La Union: history, demographics, agriculture, and local governance.

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Polillo, Quezon: History, Geography, and Local Profile

Profile of Polillo, Quezon: a municipality in the Philippines with Chinese etymology, Spanish colonial history, and island geography.

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Datu Odin Sinsuat: Capital of Maguindanao del Norte

Datu Odin Sinsuat is the capital municipality of Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines. Home to Awang Domestic Airport and Blue Lagoon.

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Allen Dizon: Career, Filmography, and Awards

Profile of Filipino actor and producer Allen Dizon, known for Twilight Dancers and Doble Kara.

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Plaridel, Bulacan: History, Heritage, and Local Profile

Profile of Plaridel, Bulacan: history, Battle of Quingua, Santiago Apostol Church, and local demographics.

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Dauin: Municipality Profile, Marine Biodiversity, and Tourism in Negros Oriental

Dauin is a municipality in Negros Oriental known for Apo Island, muck diving, and hot springs.