Provinces

The 81 provinces of the Philippines — capitals, geography, demographics, history.

366 articles

Articles

14 min read

Sangley Point Airport: Infrastructure, History and Redevelopment

Profile of Sangley Point Airport in Cavite City, its history as a domestic hub and plans for international expansion.

20 min read

Malangas Coal Reservation: Mining Operations and Geology in Zamboanga Sibugay

Overview of the Malangas Coal Reservation in Zamboanga Sibugay, operated by PNOC-EC, including production data and exploration activities.

8 min read

Estelito Mendoza: Legal Career and Political Service

Profile of Estelito Mendoza, Filipino lawyer and former Solicitor General known for defending the 1973 Constitution and high-profile clients...

11 min read

Mel Rey Uy: Bishop of Lucena and Coal Campaigner

Mel Rey Uy, born 1968 in Romblon, serves as the fifth Bishop of Lucena. He is known for leading the 2020 campaign against coal power in Quez...

11 min read

San Buenaventura Power Plant: First Supercritical Coal Facility in the Philippines

Profile of the San Buenaventura Power Plant in Quezon, the Philippines' first supercritical coal facility, covering its construction and own...

11 min read

Vicente Emano: Political Career in Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro

Vicente Emano was a Filipino politician who served as mayor of Cagayan de Oro and governor of Misamis Oriental.

10 min read

Zacharias Jimenez: Episcopal Ministry in Mindanao

Zacharias Jimenez (1947–2018) was a Filipino Roman Catholic bishop who served in the Dioceses of Pagadian and Butuan.

11 min read

Rio Tuba mine: Nickel reserves and operations in Palawan

Profile of the Rio Tuba nickel mine in Bataraza, Palawan, operated by Nickel Asia Corporation with significant ore reserves.

12 min read

2024 Davao de Oro landslide

Fatal landslide in Maco, Davao de Oro on February 6, 2024, killing 98 people near Apex Mining concession.

13 min read

Ramon Barba: Mango Flowering Innovation and Horticultural Legacy

Ramon Barba, National Scientist of the Philippines, revolutionized mango farming with chemical spray induction.

10 min read

Batangas Blades: Professional Basketball Team History

History of the Batangas Blades, an MBA and PBL basketball team from 1998 to 2003.

14 min read

Kristine Atienza: First Filipina Analog Astronaut and Space Nutritionist

Kristine Atienza is a Filipina nutritionist and the first analog astronaut from the Philippines, selected for the HI-SEAS mission in Hawaii.

15 min read

Caraga Region: History, Geography and Economy of Region XIII

Caraga is an administrative region in northeastern Mindanao, Philippines, comprising five provinces and known for its rich history, biodiver...

10 min read

Eddie Gil: Singer, Comedian and 2004 Presidential Candidate

Eddie Gil, Filipino singer and comedian, ran for president in 2004 and faced fraud charges in Mauritius.

14 min read

Boyongan mine: Copper reserves and operations in Surigao del Norte

The Boyongan mine in Surigao del Norte is one of the world's largest copper reserves, with 300 million tonnes of ore.

21 min read

Paglat: Municipality Profile in Maguindanao del Sur

Profile of Paglat, a municipality in Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines. Covers its 2001 creation, barangays, and demographics.

12 min read

Cebu (historical polity): Rajahnate of Sugbu and its Indianized heritage

The Rajahnate of Cebu (Sugbu) was a pre-colonial Indianized mandala monarchy in the Philippines, known in Chinese records as Suwu.

12 min read

Iloilo International Airport: Infrastructure, History and Expansion

Profile of Iloilo International Airport, the main gateway to Western Visayas, its history, infrastructure and expansion plans.

12 min read

Diocese of Pasig: History, Jurisdiction and Clergy

Profile of the Latin Catholic Diocese of Pasig, covering its 2003 establishment, territorial jurisdiction in Metro Manila, and ecclesiastica...

16 min read

Haja Amina Appi: Master Weaver and National Living Treasure of Tawi-Tawi

Haja Amina Appi (1925–2013) was a Filipino master tepo mat weaver from Tawi-Tawi, recognized as a National Living Treasure in 2004.