Provinces
The 81 provinces of the Philippines — capitals, geography, demographics, history.
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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.
Isabela Province: Agriculture, History and Geography
Profile of Isabela, the second-largest Philippine province, covering its agricultural economy, history, geography and governance.
Rizal Province: History, Demographics and Cultural Heritage
Profile of Rizal province in Calabarzon, covering its history, Antipolo capital, demographics and notable personalities.
Surigao del Norte: Province Profile, History and Geography
Profile of Surigao del Norte, a Philippine province in Caraga known for Siargao, nickel deposits, and its role as a Mindanao gateway.
Davao de Oro: Province Profile, History and Economic Significance
Davao de Oro, formerly Compostela Valley, is a province in the Davao Region of Mindanao. Known for its gold mines and agriculture.
Provinces of the Philippines: Administrative Structure and History
Overview of the 82 provinces of the Philippines, their governance, classification, and historical evolution from Spanish to American rule.
Pasig: City Profile, History and Development in Metro Manila
Profile of Pasig, a highly urbanized city in Metro Manila, covering its history, geography, economy and governance.
South Cotabato: Province Profile, Demographics and Governance
Profile of South Cotabato province in Mindanao, covering its history, demographics, governance and cultural heritage.
Aurora Province: History, Geography and Cultural Heritage
Profile of Aurora province in Central Luzon, Philippines. Covers history, geography, demographics, economy and culture.
Northern Samar: Province Profile, History and Cultural Heritage
Profile of Northern Samar province in the Philippines, covering its 1965 establishment, geography, demographics, and historical significance...
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