Provinces
The 81 provinces of the Philippines — capitals, geography, demographics, history.
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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.
Oscar David Albayalde: Biography and Career
Biography of Oscar David Albayalde, former PNP Chief and ICC-indicted official.
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.
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.
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...
Sorsogon Province: History, Geography and Cultural Heritage
Profile of Sorsogon, the southernmost province of Luzon, covering its history, geography, demographics, economy and cultural festivals.
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...
Cebu City: Administrative Profile and Geographic Context
Cebu City is a highly urbanized city in the Philippines, capital of Cebu province in Central Visayas.
Philippine provinces: Administrative structure, history and governance
Overview of the 82 Philippine provinces, their governance, historical evolution and classification.
Bohol Province: UNESCO Geopark, Heritage and History
Bohol Province profile: UNESCO Global Geopark, Chocolate Hills, Sandugo history, 2013 earthquake and tourism economy.
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...
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...
Pampanga: Province Profile, History and Culinary Heritage
Profile of Pampanga province in Central Luzon, Philippines. Covers history, geography, Clark Freeport Zone, and culinary heritage.
Zambales Province: Geographic and Administrative Profile
Province in Central Luzon, Philippines
Tarlac Province: Administrative Profile and Demographics
Province in Central Luzon, Philippines
Samar Province: Geographic Profile and Regional Context
Province in Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Romblon Province: Archipelagic Profile and Administrative Structure
Province in Mimaropa, Philippines
Rizal Province: Geographic Profile and Administrative Context
Province in Calabarzon, Philippines
Quirino Province: Geographic Profile and Administrative Context
Province in Cagayan Valley, Philippines
Mountain Province: Geographic and Administrative Profile
Province in Cordillera, Philippines