Provinces
The 81 provinces of the Philippines — capitals, geography, demographics, history.
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Antonio Nafarrete: Military Career and Command of the Philippine Army
Profile of Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, 67th Commanding General of the Philippine Army, covering his education, combat operations, and modernizat...
Francis Escudero: Political Career and Senate Leadership
Francis Escudero is a Filipino senator and former Senate President (2024-2025) from Sorsogon, known for his legal background and recent floo...
DWAN-AM: History and Operations of a Metro Manila Radio Station
History of DWAN 1206 AM, from Banahaw Broadcasting to MMDA Traffic Radio and IBC revival.
Macario Adriatico: Lawyer, Journalist and Founder of Manila's City Charter
Profile of Macario Adriatico, Filipino lawyer and politician who authored the city charter of Manila and served in the Philippine Assembly.
Governor of Tarlac: Office, History and Succession
Profile of the Governor of Tarlac, the local chief executive position established in 1898 in the Philippines.
Pandan Bikol language
Profile of Pandan Bikol, a Northern Catanduanes Bicolano language spoken in the Philippines.
Edgar Sia: Business Career and Mang Inasal Legacy
Profile of Filipino billionaire Edgar Sia, founder of Mang Inasal and chairman of DoubleDragon Properties.
Josefina Phodaca-Ambrosio: Lawyer, Politician and Church Leader
Filipina lawyer and first Asian president of FIDA, who served on the Manila City Council and led church women's organizations.
Ikaw ang Pag-ibig: Marilou Diaz-Abaya's Final Film
2011 religious drama film by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, commemorating the tercentenary of Our Lady of Peñafrancia in the Bicol Region.
Syquia Mansion: Heritage Museum and Presidential Retreat in Vigan
The Syquia Mansion in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, is a historic bahay na bato built in 1830, serving as a museum and presidential retreat for Elpidio...
Pedro Adigue: Career and Legacy of a Filipino World Champion Boxer
Pedro Adigue Jr. (1943–2003) was a Filipino world champion boxer from Masbate who won the WBC light welterweight title in 1968.
Singhapala: Ancient Capital of the Rajahnate of Cebu
Singhapala was the ancient fortified capital of the Rajahnate of Cebu, founded by Sri Lumay. Located in modern-day Cebu City, it was a major...
Lagonoy Gulf: Geography, Ecology and Fisheries Profile
Lagonoy Gulf is a deep marine body in the Bicol Peninsula, Philippines, known for its 480 fish species and significant annual fishery produc...
Governor of Zamboanga del Sur: Office, History and Succession
Profile of the Governor of Zamboanga del Sur, the local chief executive of the Philippine province.
Sergio Dagooc: Political Career and Legislative Profile
Profile of Filipino politician Sergio Dagooc, APEC Partylist representative, legislative record and political career.
Bustos Dam: History, Rehabilitation and Operational Profile
Profile of the Bustos Dam (Angat Afterbay Regulator Dam) in Bulacan, Philippines, covering its history, rubber dam technology, and rehabilit...
Battle of Siranaya: American Military Campaign in the Cotabato Valley
The Battle of Siranaya was a conflict between US forces led by Leonard Wood and Datu Ali's Moros in the Cotabato Valley during the Philippin...
Aurora Provincial Board: Structure, Districts and Legislative Composition
Profile of the Aurora Provincial Board, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Aurora, Philippines, covering its electoral system, district apporti...
Martha de San Bernardo: First Filipino Colettine Nun
Martha de San Bernardo was the first Filipino woman to become a Roman Catholic nun, serving in Macau in the 17th century.
Christopherson Yap: Political Career and Public Service in Southern Leyte
Profile of Filipino politician Christopherson Yap, representative of Southern Leyte's 2nd district and former vice governor.