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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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Governor of Tarlac: Office, History and Succession

Profile of the Governor of Tarlac, the local chief executive position established in 1898 in the Philippines.

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Pandan Bikol language

Profile of Pandan Bikol, a Northern Catanduanes Bicolano language spoken in the Philippines.

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Edgar Sia: Business Career and Mang Inasal Legacy

Profile of Filipino billionaire Edgar Sia, founder of Mang Inasal and chairman of DoubleDragon Properties.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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Sergio Dagooc: Political Career and Legislative Profile

Profile of Filipino politician Sergio Dagooc, APEC Partylist representative, legislative record and political career.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.