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.

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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.

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Isabela Province: Agriculture, History and Geography

Profile of Isabela, the second-largest Philippine province, covering its agricultural economy, history, geography and governance.

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Rizal Province: History, Demographics and Cultural Heritage

Profile of Rizal province in Calabarzon, covering its history, Antipolo capital, demographics and notable personalities.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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South Cotabato: Province Profile, Demographics and Governance

Profile of South Cotabato province in Mindanao, covering its history, demographics, governance and cultural heritage.

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Aurora Province: History, Geography and Cultural Heritage

Profile of Aurora province in Central Luzon, Philippines. Covers history, geography, demographics, economy and culture.

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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...

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Samar Province: History, Geography and Cultural Heritage

Profile of Samar province in Eastern Visayas, covering its history, geography, demographics and notable personalities.

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Basilan Province: Geographic Profile and Administrative Context

Province in Bangsamoro, Philippines