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.

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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.

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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.

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Bangsamoro Airways: Regional Airline Profile and Operations

Profile of Bangsamoro Airways, a Philippine airline based in Maguindanao del Norte serving the BARMM region.

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Ofelia M. Samar-Sy: Career and Academic Leadership

Profile of Filipino physician and Bicol University College of Medicine Dean Ofelia M. Samar-Sy.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Roy V. Aragon: Ilokano Literature and Literary Career

Profile of Filipino writer Roy V. Aragon, his Palanca Awards, Ilokano poetry, and literary contributions.

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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...

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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.

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Eduardo Gadiano: Political Career in Occidental Mindoro

Profile of Eduardo Gadiano, Governor of Occidental Mindoro since 2019 and former Mayor of Sablayan.

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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).

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1st Salinas Battalion: Unit of the Philippine Republican Army

The 1st Salinas Battalion was a military unit of the Philippine Republican Army.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.