Provinces
The 81 provinces of the Philippines — capitals, geography, demographics, history.
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COVID-19 pandemic in the Ilocos Region
Overview of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Ilocos Region, including initial cases and local government responses in 2020 and 2021.
Eastern Samar Provincial Board: Structure, Elections and Legislative History
Profile of the Eastern Samar Provincial Board, its electoral districts, history since 1968, and current composition.
DZVT-FM: Profile of 93.7 Spirit FM in Occidental Mindoro
DZVT-FM, known as 93.7 Spirit FM, is a radio station in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, operated by the Apostolic Vicariate of San Jose.
Pintados de Pasi Festival: History, Culture and Significance
Annual cultural festival in Passi City, Iloilo, honoring Visayan tattooing traditions and commemorating cityhood.
Fort Bonifacio Tunnel: History and Heritage in Taguig
Historic tunnel in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, built in 1936 and used in WWII.
Cavite: Province Profile, History and Demographics
Profile of Cavite province in the Philippines, covering its history, geography, and demographics.
Dionardo Carlos: Career and Service as PNP Chief
Profile of Dionardo Carlos, 27th Chief of the Philippine National Police, appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte in 2021.
Bahay na Pula: History and WWII Atrocities in Bulacan
The Bahay na Pula in Bulacan is a historic hacienda site of WWII mass rapes and murders by the Imperial Japanese Army.
Visayan leopard cat: Taxonomy, Ecology and Conservation Status
Profile of the Visayan leopard cat (maral), a vulnerable Sunda leopard cat population endemic to Panay, Negros, and Cebu in the Philippines.
Lurugan, Bukidnon: History and Geography of the Barangay
Lurugan is a barangay in Valencia City, Bukidnon, historically linked to Dean C. Worcester's 1921 ranch.
Bigbiga Protected Landscape: Ecology and History in Ilocos Sur
Profile of the Bigbiga Protected Landscape in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, covering its 1939 establishment, ecology, and geography.
Batanes: Northernmost Province of the Philippines
Profile of Batanes, the northernmost Philippine province, covering its Ivatan heritage, geography, and history.
Apayao: Province Profile, History and Biodiversity
Profile of Apayao province in the Cordillera Administrative Region, covering its history, indigenous culture, and UNESCO biosphere reserve s...
Taal Volcano: Eruptive History and Geological Profile
Taal Volcano is a large caldera in Batangas, Philippines, known for its active crater lake and significant historical eruptions.
Metro Manila: National Capital Region Profile, History and Governance
Profile of Metro Manila, the capital region of the Philippines, covering its history, governance, economy, and demographics.
Tawi-Tawi: Southernmost Province of the Philippines
Tawi-Tawi is the southernmost province of the Philippines, located in BARMM. Known for its Sama culture, ancient mosques, and strategic loca...
Marikina: History, Geography and Governance of the Shoe Capital
Profile of Marikina, a highly urbanized city in Metro Manila known as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines.
Pangasinan: Province Profile, History and Demographics
Profile of Pangasinan province in the Philippines, covering its history, demographics, economy and culture.
Dinagat Islands: Provincial History, Biodiversity and Administrative Profile
Profile of Dinagat Islands province in Caraga, Philippines. Covers history, biodiversity, and administrative structure.
Lanao del Norte: Province Profile, History and Demographics
Profile of Lanao del Norte, a province in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, covering its history, demographics, and governance.