Provinces

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

77 articles

Articles

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Palawan spitting cobra: Species Profile and Ecology

Profile of the Palawan spitting cobra (Naja sumatrana), a venomous snake native to Southeast Asia and the Philippines.

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Oscar David Albayalde: Biography and Career

Biography of Oscar David Albayalde, former PNP Chief and ICC-indicted official.

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Southern Leyte: Province Profile and Administrative Context

Southern Leyte is a Philippine province in Eastern Visayas, established in 1960, with a population of 72369 and area of 1798.61 km2.

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Siquijor: Island Province of the Visayas

Siquijor is a Philippine island province in the Negros Island Region, known for its blend of Catholicism and traditional healing practices.

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Iloilo Customs House: Heritage Building Profile

The Iloilo Customs House is a historic public administration building in Iloilo City, Philippines, established in 1916 and owned by the Bure...

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Sorsogon Province: History, Geography and Cultural Heritage

Profile of Sorsogon, the southernmost province of Luzon, covering its history, geography, demographics, economy and cultural festivals.

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Bukidnon: Geographic Profile and Agricultural Economy

Bukidnon is a landlocked province in Northern Mindanao, Philippines. Known as the food basket of the region, it features Mount Dulang-dulang...

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Cebu City: Administrative Profile and Geographic Context

Cebu City is a highly urbanized city in the Philippines, capital of Cebu province in Central Visayas.

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Philippine provinces: Administrative structure, history and governance

Overview of the 82 Philippine provinces, their governance, historical evolution and classification.

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Bohol Province: UNESCO Geopark, Heritage and History

Bohol Province profile: UNESCO Global Geopark, Chocolate Hills, Sandugo history, 2013 earthquake and tourism economy.

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Sarangani Province: History, Demographics and Cultural Heritage

Profile of Sarangani Province in Mindanao, covering its 1992 establishment, ethnic diversity, and the Maitum anthropomorphic pottery heritag...

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Marinduque: Island Province of the Moriones Festival and Linguistic Heritage

Marinduque is a heart-shaped island province in the Philippines, known for the Moriones Festival, unique Tagalog dialects, and its history a...

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Pampanga: Province Profile, History and Culinary Heritage

Profile of Pampanga province in Central Luzon, Philippines. Covers history, geography, Clark Freeport Zone, and culinary heritage.

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Zambales Province: Geographic and Administrative Profile

Province in Central Luzon, Philippines

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Tarlac Province: Administrative Profile and Demographics

Province in Central Luzon, Philippines

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Samar Province: Geographic Profile and Regional Context

Province in Eastern Visayas, Philippines

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Romblon Province: Archipelagic Profile and Administrative Structure

Province in Mimaropa, Philippines

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Rizal Province: Geographic Profile and Administrative Context

Province in Calabarzon, Philippines

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Quirino Province: Geographic Profile and Administrative Context

Province in Cagayan Valley, Philippines

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Mountain Province: Geographic and Administrative Profile

Province in Cordillera, Philippines