Provinces
The 81 provinces of the Philippines — capitals, geography, demographics, history.
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Japanese invasion of Cebu
The 1942 Japanese invasion of Cebu secured the island for the Mindanao campaign during World War II.
Carmen C. Velasquez: Parasitologist and National Scientist of the Philippines
Profile of Carmen C. Velasquez, Filipino parasitologist who described Capillaria philippinensis and was named a National Scientist in 1983.
2012 Negros earthquake: Seismic event, tsunami and regional impact
Analysis of the 2012 Negros earthquake, its 6.7 magnitude, tsunami alerts, and the 'Chona Mae' panic in Cebu.
Bangsamoro Airways: Regional Airline Profile and Operations
Profile of Bangsamoro Airways, a Philippine airline based in Maguindanao del Norte serving the BARMM region.
Ofelia M. Samar-Sy: Career and Academic Leadership
Profile of Filipino physician and Bicol University College of Medicine Dean Ofelia M. Samar-Sy.
Jamalul Kiram III: Life, Political Career and the 2013 Sabah Intrusion
Profile of Jamalul Kiram III, former self-proclaimed Sultan of Sulu, his political career and the 2013 Sabah intrusion controversy.
Tayabas Tagalog: Linguistic Features and Cultural Heritage
Tayabas Tagalog is a distinct dialect of Tagalog spoken in Quezon Province, preserving pre-colonial vocabulary and unique literary forms.
Kidlat Tahimik: Filmography and Legacy in Philippine Cinema
Eric Oteyza de Guia, known as Kidlat Tahimik, is a National Artist and pioneer of Philippine independent cinema.
Roy V. Aragon: Ilokano Literature and Literary Career
Profile of Filipino writer Roy V. Aragon, his Palanca Awards, Ilokano poetry, and literary contributions.
Institute of Corporate Directors: Governance Reform and Professional Standards in the Philippines
Profile of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), a Philippine nonprofit advancing corporate governance through training, scorecards, a...
Casa Hidalgo: Heritage House of Rafael Enriquez
The Rafael Enriquez House, or Casa Hidalgo, is a heritage building relocated to Bataan, originally designed by Felix Roxas y Arroyo.
Eduardo Gadiano: Political Career in Occidental Mindoro
Profile of Eduardo Gadiano, Governor of Occidental Mindoro since 2019 and former Mayor of Sablayan.
Sheikh Abuhuraira Udasan: Theologian and Grand Mufti of the Bangsamoro
Biography of Sheikh Abuhuraira Udasan, Filipino Muslim theologian and first Grand Mufti of the Bangsamoro Darul Ifta' (1942–2023).
1st Salinas Battalion: Unit of the Philippine Republican Army
The 1st Salinas Battalion was a military unit of the Philippine Republican Army.
Battle of Mactan: The 1521 Conflict Between Magellan and Lapulapu
The 1521 Battle of Mactan was the first recorded victory of Filipino forces against European colonizers, resulting in the death of Ferdinand...
Typhoon Gaemi (2024): Meteorological History and Regional Impact
Typhoon Gaemi (Carina) was a powerful 2024 Pacific typhoon that caused severe flooding in the Philippines, Taiwan, and China, resulting in s...
Cornelio Balmaceda: Commerce Secretary and Architect of the Asian Development Bank
Profile of Cornelio Balmaceda, former Philippine Commerce Secretary who secured the ADB headquarters for Manila.
Bessang Pass Natural Monument: History, Ecology and Heritage
Protected area in Ilocos Sur commemorating the 1945 Battle of Bessang Pass and preserving pine and mossy forests.
Juban, Sorsogon: Municipality Profile and Heritage
Profile of Juban, Sorsogon: a municipality with 35,978 residents, Spanish-era heritage homes, and notable figures like Mario Guariña and Edd...
Edgardo Juanich: First Vicar Apostolic of Taytay, Palawan
Profile of Edgardo Juanich, Filipino Catholic bishop who served as the first Vicar Apostolic of Taytay from 2002 to 2018.