Provinces
The 81 provinces of the Philippines — capitals, geography, demographics, history.
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Samar Province: History, Geography and Cultural Heritage
Profile of Samar province in Eastern Visayas, covering its history, geography, demographics and notable personalities.
Basilan Province: Geographic Profile and Administrative Context
Province in Bangsamoro, Philippines
Kalinga Province: History, Culture and the Chico River Dam Legacy
Profile of Kalinga province in the Cordillera, covering its indigenous heritage, the historic Chico River Dam conflict, and economic growth.
Davao del Norte: Province Profile, History and Economic Significance
Davao del Norte is a province in Mindanao, Philippines, known as the Banana Capital. Capital: Tagum. History, geography, and economy.
Agusan del Norte: Provincial Profile, History and Geography
Profile of Agusan del Norte province in Caraga, Philippines, covering its history, geography, demographics, and economy.
Laguna Province: History, Economy and Cultural Heritage
Profile of Laguna province in Calabarzon, birthplace of José Rizal, with details on its economy, geography and history.
Surigao del Sur: Province Profile, Geography and History
Profile of Surigao del Sur, a Philippine province in Caraga, Mindanao, covering its history, geography, economy and culture.
Eastern Samar: Provincial Profile, History and Geography
Eastern Samar is a Philippine province in Eastern Visayas, created in 1965. It features Waray culture, typhoon history, and coastal geograph...
Flags of the provinces of the Philippines
Overview of provincial flags in the Philippines, covering design standards, government vs. civic usage, and legal specifications.
Bataan: Industrial Powerhouse and Historical Peninsula
Profile of Bataan province: WWII history, industrial economy, and infrastructure in Central Luzon.
Antique Province: Geography, History and Cultural Heritage
Profile of Antique province in Western Visayas, covering its geography, history, Iraynun-Bukidnon rice terraces, and economy.
Abra Province: History, Geography and Cultural Profile
Profile of Abra province in the Cordillera Administrative Region, covering its history, demographics, and geography.
Mountain Province: Indigenous Heritage and Historical Profile
Mountain Province in the Cordilleras, known for mummy caves, hanging coffins, and indigenous resistance.
Davao Oriental: Province Profile, Geography and Economic History
Profile of Davao Oriental, the easternmost Philippine province and top coconut producer in Mindanao.
Maguindanao del Norte: Provincial Profile and Administrative History
Profile of Maguindanao del Norte, a Philippine province in Bangsamoro established in 2022.
Davao Occidental: Provincial Profile and Administrative History
Profile of Davao Occidental, a Philippine province in Mindanao established in 2013, covering its history, geography, and economy.
Leyte Province: History, Geography and Administrative Profile
Profile of Leyte province in the Eastern Visayas, covering its history, geography, economy and administrative divisions.
Agusan del Sur: Province Profile, Geography and History
Profile of Agusan del Sur, a landlocked province in Caraga, Mindanao, covering its history, geography, economy and culture.
Tawi-Tawi: Province Profile, History and Cultural Heritage
Tawi-Tawi is the southernmost province of the Philippines, part of BARMM. This profile covers its history, geography, demographics, and cult...
Maguindanao del Sur: Province Profile and Administrative History
Maguindanao del Sur is a landlocked province in the Bangsamoro region, established in 2022. This profile covers its geography, demographics,...