Provinces
The 81 provinces of the Philippines — capitals, geography, demographics, history.
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George Curry: American Politician and Governor in the Philippines
George Curry served as a US military officer and politician, governing Ambos Camarines, Isabela, and Samar during the Philippine-American Wa...
Nicanor de Guzman Jr.: Political Career and Legal Controversy
Profile of Nicanor de Guzman Jr., Nueva Ecija representative suspended for a 1989 firearms smuggling case.
Paolo Javier: Political Career and Governorship of Antique
Profile of Paolo Javier, Filipino politician and Governor of Antique since 2025, detailing his legislative tenure and 2024 election victory.
Galicano Apacible: Physician, Politician and Rizal's Cousin
Galicano Apacible was a Filipino physician and politician from Batangas, cousin to José Rizal and key figure in La Solidaridad.
Rafael Ileto: Military Career and Political Legacy
Rafael Ileto was a Filipino general, founder of the Scout Rangers, and Secretary of National Defense.
Abraham Sarmiento: Jurist, Martial Law Dissident and Supreme Court Justice
Profile of Abraham Sarmiento, Filipino jurist and Supreme Court Justice known for his civil libertarian views and opposition to the Marcos r...
Abdulgani Salapuddin: Political Career and Legacy in Basilan
Profile of Filipino politician Abdulgani Salapuddin, former governor and congressman of Basilan.
Legislative districts of Siquijor
History and structure of the legislative districts of Siquijor, from its 1907 origins to its current lone congressional district.
Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte: Municipality Profile and Administrative History
Profile of Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte, a Philippine municipality established in 1960 with 24 barangays and a 2024 population of 20,581.
Garbo sa Kabisay-an: Provincial Anthem of Negros Oriental
History and adoption of Garbo sa Kabisay-an, the official provincial anthem of Negros Oriental in the Philippines.
Laon: Visayan Supreme Deity and Anito Beliefs
Laon is the pre-colonial supreme creator deity of the Visayan peoples, associated with Kanlaon volcano and agricultural justice.
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine: History, Operations and Public Health Role
Profile of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Muntinlupa, covering its history, research divisions and role in Philippine publi...
Ahmad Bashir: Islamic Scholar and Founder of the Agama Islam Society
Profile of Ahmad Bashir, Filipino ulama and founder of the Agama Islam Society, detailing his education in Mecca and educational legacy.
Albert Garcia: Political Career in Bataan
Profile of Filipino politician Albert Garcia, former Governor of Bataan and current Representative of the 2nd District.
New Clark City Sports Hub: Infrastructure, Design and Operational History
Overview of the New Clark City Sports Hub in Capas, Tarlac, its construction, architecture, and role in Philippine sports.
Pedro Paulo Santos: First Archbishop of Caceres and Educational Pioneer
Pedro Paulo Santos (1889–1965) was a Filipino prelate, the first Archbishop of Caceres, and a key founder of Holy Angel College in Central L...
Villar City: Integrated Development in Metro Manila and Cavite
Villar City is a 3500-hectare mixed-use development in Metro Manila and Cavite, launched in 2023 by Villar Land and Vista Land.
2022 Luzon earthquake: Seismic event, impact and response
Analysis of the July 27, 2022 magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Abra, Philippines, covering tectonics, damage, and relief efforts.
Manila (province): History, Dissolution and Legacy
The former province of Manila (1571–1901), also known as Tondo, encompassed the capital city and surrounding municipalities before being dis...
Diocese of Prosperidad: Establishment and Jurisdiction
The Diocese of Prosperidad is a Latin Catholic diocese in the Philippines, established in 2024 covering Agusan del Sur.