Provinces

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

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Articles

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Jeff Cagandahan: Intersex Activist and Legal Pioneer in the Philippines

Jeff Cagandahan is a Filipino intersex activist who won the first Philippine Supreme Court case to change name and sex markers.

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Palawan fruit bat: Species Profile and Conservation Status

Profile of the Palawan fruit bat (Acerodon leucotis), a vulnerable megabat species native to the Philippines.

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Dasia griffini: Species Profile and Conservation in the Philippines

Profile of Dasia griffini, a tree skink endemic to Palawan and Mindoro, covering taxonomy, habitat, and conservation status.

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DWBL-AM: History and Operations of the Metro Manila Radio Station

Profile of DWBL-AM, a radio station in the Philippines owned by FBS Radio Network, covering its history since 1972.

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Negrenses: Cultural Identity, History and Diaspora of the Negros People

Profile of the Negrenses, the native cultural group of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor in the Philippines.

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Rosario and Silvino Encarnacion: Founders of the Barrio Bantug Credit Cooperative Union

Profile of Rosario and Silvino Encarnacion, Filipino couple who established the Barrio Bantug Credit Cooperative Union in Nueva Ecija.

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Quercus merrillii: Species Profile and Distribution

Quercus merrillii is a shrub species found in Palawan and Borneo.

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Franklin Bautista: Political Career in Davao Occidental and Malita

Profile of Franklin Bautista, Filipino lawyer, politician, Governor of Davao Occidental, and former Representative of Davao del Sur.

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Maja Salvador: Career, Awards and Legacy in Philippine Entertainment

Profile of Filipino actress Maja Salvador, her award-winning roles, music career and advocacy.

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Mercado Mansion: Heritage House in Carcar, Cebu

Mercado Mansion is a Mediterranean blue bahay-na-bato heritage house in Carcar, Cebu, declared a heritage site in 2009.

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Governor of Marinduque: Office and Historical Context

Overview of the Governor of Marinduque, the chief executive of the Philippine province since 1920.

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Datu Paglas market occupation: 2021 BIFF siege and aftermath

Overview of the May 2021 occupation of the Datu Paglas public market by Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters insurgents in Maguindanao.

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Hermogenes Concepcion: Lawyer and Politician of Nueva Ecija

Hermogenes Concepcion (1887–1988) was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served in the House of Representatives and Senate of the Philippi...

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Victory Liner: History, Fleet and Operations

Victory Liner is a major Philippine bus company established in 1945, operating over 1000 buses across Luzon with diverse fare classes.

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Feliciano Leviste: Governor of Batangas and Political Legacy

Profile of Feliciano Leviste, the long-serving governor of Batangas from 1948 to 1971, known for his populist policies and family ties to Ge...

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Rommel Amatong: Political Career and Representation in Compostela Valley

Profile of Rommel Amatong, Filipino politician and engineer representing Compostela Valley's 2nd District since 2007.

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Cagayan Provincial Board: Structure, Districts and Membership

Legislative body of Cagayan province, Philippines. Covers structure, districts and 2025 members.

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Maglalatik: Philippine Folk Dance and Martial Arts Tradition

Maglalatik is a traditional Philippine folk dance performed by shirtless men using coconut shells, depicting a mock battle over latik.

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Rony V. Diaz: Literary Career and Journalism Legacy

Profile of Filipino writer and journalist Rony V. Diaz, Palanca Award winner and publisher of The Manila Times.

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Taklong Island: Natural Park and Marine Research Station in Guimaras

Taklong Island is a protected natural park and UPV research station in Guimaras, Philippines.