Provinces

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

366 articles

Articles

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Pintados de Pasi Festival: History, Culture and Significance

Annual cultural festival in Passi City, Iloilo, honoring Visayan tattooing traditions and commemorating cityhood.

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Fort Bonifacio Tunnel: History and Heritage in Taguig

Historic tunnel in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, built in 1936 and used in WWII.

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Cavite: Province Profile, History and Demographics

Profile of Cavite province in the Philippines, covering its history, geography, and demographics.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Batanes: Northernmost Province of the Philippines

Profile of Batanes, the northernmost Philippine province, covering its Ivatan heritage, geography, and history.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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Pangasinan: Province Profile, History and Demographics

Profile of Pangasinan province in the Philippines, covering its history, demographics, economy and culture.

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Dinagat Islands: Provincial History, Biodiversity and Administrative Profile

Profile of Dinagat Islands province in Caraga, Philippines. Covers history, biodiversity, and administrative structure.

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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.