Provinces

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

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Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Activity Center

Provincial gymnasium in Bacolod used for sports, evacuations and cultural events.

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Wenceslao Padilla: Life and Ministry in Mongolia

Wenceslao Padilla (1949–2018) was a Filipino Scheut priest and the first Apostolic Prefect of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

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Governor of Batanes: Office, Elections and Regional Role

Profile of the Governor of Batanes, the local chief executive of the Philippine province and member of the Cagayan Valley Regional Developme...

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2023 MPBL All-Star Game

The 2023 MPBL All-Star Game was the 4th edition of the exhibition match, held in Bataan where the North Division defeated the South Division...

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Lycodon alcalai: Alcala's Wolf Snake Profile

Profile of Lycodon alcalai, a wolf snake endemic to the Batanes islands in the Philippines.

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Dinagat hairy-tailed rat: Species Profile and Conservation

Profile of the Dinagat hairy-tailed rat, a mammal species native to the Philippines.

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Virgilio Enriquez: Father of Filipino Psychology

Profile of Virgilio Enriquez, the social psychologist who founded Sikolohiyang Pilipino and defined the concept of kapwa.

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Columbio: Municipality Profile in Sultan Kudarat

Profile of Columbio, the least populated municipality in Sultan Kudarat, covering its history, demographics, and geography.

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Panglima Estino: Municipality Profile in Sulu

Profile of Panglima Estino, a municipality in Sulu, Philippines. Covers history, geography, and demographics.

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Battle of Caloocan: 1899 Engagement in the Philippine–American War

The 1899 Battle of Caloocan was an opening engagement of the Philippine–American War where American forces captured the city from Filipino t...

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Dos Palmas kidnappings: Timeline, casualties and aftermath

Overview of the 2001 Dos Palmas resort hostage crisis in Palawan, Abu Sayyaf raids, and subsequent military operations.

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Camiguin boobook: Species Profile and Conservation Status

Profile of the Camiguin boobook (Ninox leventisi), a vulnerable owl species endemic to Camiguin island in the Philippines.

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People Power Revolution: History and Legacy

The 1986 People Power Revolution in the Philippines was a series of popular demonstrations that ended the Marcos dictatorship and restored d...

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Philippine Airlines Flight 143: 1990 Manila Fuel Tank Explosion

Analysis of the 1990 Philippine Airlines Flight 143 fuel tank explosion at Manila airport and its impact on aviation safety.

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Jeff Cagandahan: Intersex Activist and Legal Pioneer in the Philippines

Jeff Cagandahan is a Filipino intersex activist who won the first Philippine Supreme Court case to change name and sex markers.

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Palawan fruit bat: Species Profile and Conservation Status

Profile of the Palawan fruit bat (Acerodon leucotis), a vulnerable megabat species native to the Philippines.

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Dasia griffini: Species Profile and Conservation in the Philippines

Profile of Dasia griffini, a tree skink endemic to Palawan and Mindoro, covering taxonomy, habitat, and conservation status.

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DWBL-AM: History and Operations of the Metro Manila Radio Station

Profile of DWBL-AM, a radio station in the Philippines owned by FBS Radio Network, covering its history since 1972.

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Negrenses: Cultural Identity, History and Diaspora of the Negros People

Profile of the Negrenses, the native cultural group of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor in the Philippines.

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Rosario and Silvino Encarnacion: Founders of the Barrio Bantug Credit Cooperative Union

Profile of Rosario and Silvino Encarnacion, Filipino couple who established the Barrio Bantug Credit Cooperative Union in Nueva Ecija.