Provinces

The 81 provinces of the Philippines — capitals, geography, demographics, history.

367 articles

Articles

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

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Cagayan Provincial Board: Structure, Districts and Membership

Legislative body of Cagayan province, Philippines. Covers structure, districts and 2025 members.

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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.

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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.

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Taklong Island: Natural Park and Marine Research Station in Guimaras

Taklong Island is a protected natural park and UPV research station in Guimaras, Philippines.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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....

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.