Provinces
The 81 provinces of the Philippines — capitals, geography, demographics, history.
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Governor of Marinduque: Office and Historical Context
Overview of the Governor of Marinduque, the chief executive of the Philippine province since 1920.
Datu Paglas market occupation: 2021 BIFF siege and aftermath
Overview of the May 2021 occupation of the Datu Paglas public market by Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters insurgents in Maguindanao.
Hermogenes Concepcion: Lawyer and Politician of Nueva Ecija
Hermogenes Concepcion (1887–1988) was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served in the House of Representatives and Senate of the Philippi...
Victory Liner: History, Fleet and Operations
Victory Liner is a major Philippine bus company established in 1945, operating over 1000 buses across Luzon with diverse fare classes.
Feliciano Leviste: Governor of Batangas and Political Legacy
Profile of Feliciano Leviste, the long-serving governor of Batangas from 1948 to 1971, known for his populist policies and family ties to Ge...
Rommel Amatong: Political Career and Representation in Compostela Valley
Profile of Rommel Amatong, Filipino politician and engineer representing Compostela Valley's 2nd District since 2007.
Cagayan Provincial Board: Structure, Districts and Membership
Legislative body of Cagayan province, Philippines. Covers structure, districts and 2025 members.
Maglalatik: Philippine Folk Dance and Martial Arts Tradition
Maglalatik is a traditional Philippine folk dance performed by shirtless men using coconut shells, depicting a mock battle over latik.
Rony V. Diaz: Literary Career and Journalism Legacy
Profile of Filipino writer and journalist Rony V. Diaz, Palanca Award winner and publisher of The Manila Times.
Taklong Island: Natural Park and Marine Research Station in Guimaras
Taklong Island is a protected natural park and UPV research station in Guimaras, Philippines.
Mona Sulaiman: Career, Asian Games Record and Legacy
Filipina sprinter Mona Sulaiman won three gold medals at the 1962 Asian Games and competed in two Olympic editions.
Placer, Masbate: Municipality Profile and Demographics
Placer is a Cebuano-speaking municipality in Masbate, Philippines, established in 1948 with a 2024 population of 56,658.
Culion leper colony: History, segregation and legacy
The Culion leper colony in Palawan was a US-established leprosarium for isolating and treating leprosy patients in the Philippines.
UPLB Museum of Natural History: Collections, Research and Biodiversity Conservation
The UPLB Museum of Natural History in Los Baños houses over 600,000 specimens, serving as a key research center for Philippine flora and fau...
Servillano Aquino: Revolutionary General and Patriarch of the Aquino Political Dynasty
Profile of Servillano Aquino, Filipino general in the Revolution and Philippine-American War, and ancestor of Presidents Benigno Aquino Jr....
Kimmy Couture: Career, Drag Race Legacy and Personal Life
Profile of Kimmy Couture, Filipino-Canadian drag queen, first trans contestant on Canada's Drag Race Season 3, and Ms Capital Pride winner.
Mendiola Consortium: Educational Alliance in Manila
The Mendiola Consortium is an educational alliance of five Manila institutions founded in 1974 to enhance quality education and public servi...
Rampa Drag Club: History, Performers and Events in Quezon City
Overview of Rampa Drag Club in Quezon City, its founders, 2024 opening and notable drag performances.
George T. Hofer: Founder of Zamboanga Sibugay and Political Legacy
Profile of George T. Hofer, the physician-politician who founded Zamboanga Sibugay and served as its first governor from 2001 to 2010.
Bukidnon, My Home: History and Significance of the Provincial Anthem
The official provincial anthem of Bukidnon, composed by Filomeno M. Bautista during the American colonial period.