Zamboanga Peninsula: A Region Forged by History and Geography Overview of Zamboanga Peninsula The Zamboanga Peninsula, a southwestern arm of Mindanao, is a region rich in history and diverse in its geography. Once a fleeting independent state known as the Republic of Zamboanga, its brief existence at the turn of the 20th century, following the […]
Region II – Cagayan Valley: An Overview Region II, also known as the Cagayan Valley, is a region in the northeastern part of the island of Luzon, Philippines. It is bordered by the Cordillera Administrative Region to the west and the Ilocos Region to the southwest. Known for its vast valleys, extensive river systems, and
Cities in the Philippines The Philippines sets clear standards for municipalities to be elevated to city status, and cities are organized into distinct classifications. These cities are distributed throughout the country’s three major island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Requirements and Classification of Cities To become a city, a municipality must reach minimum income, population,
The Barangay system of the Philippines As of June 30, 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that there are 18 regions, 82 provinces, 149 cities, 1,493 municipalities, and 42,011 barangays. The barangay system is what makes the Philippines a community-oriented country. The barangay is the core local government unit (LGU) and is the smallest
The territory of the Philippines is divided into regions, and within each region are the provinces. Provinces – These are subdivided into cities, municipalities, and barangays. Some cities within the provinces are independent of the province in which they are geographically located; these are called independent and highly urbanized cities. Voters registered in a highly
The Hidden Influence of Islamic Power in the People Power Movement and the Rise of Moro Autonomy In the summer of 1986 (February 22 to 25, 1986), the Philippines witnessed a historic event that is widely celebrated as the People Power Revolution or EDSA 1986. On the surface, it was a peaceful uprising that led
October 6, 2024, Manila – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is anticipating a surge of candidates in the final two days of the filing period for certificates of candidacy (COC) and certificates of nomination and acceptance (CON-CAN) on Monday and Tuesday. Comelec will accept filings past the official 5 p.m. deadline as long as candidates
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March 12, 2024 In Negros Oriental, the relentless grip of the El Niño phenomenon has inflicted substantial damage to vital agricultural crops, leaving farmers grappling with significant losses. Alejandro Rafal, the head of the Department of Agriculture-Provincial Agriculture Technology Coordinating Office (DA-PATCO), revealed alarming figures indicating that the drought-induced El Niño has ravaged rice, corn,
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December 26, 2023 Central Visayas is witnessing a significant boost in its infrastructure development, with over PHP130 billion invested in 2023, focusing on enhancing airport, seaport, and connectivity projects. This initiative, as reported in the Regional Development Council (RDC)-Central Visayas 3rd quarter report, is poised to elevate economic activities and job opportunities for its over
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The Philippines, Pearl of the orient The Philippines was first colonized by the followers of the religion of Islam when the first group of Muslim Traders arrived in Sulu in 1380. As the Muslim traders spread throughout the archipelago, they established sultanates as a form of governance all throughout the 3 main islands of Luzon,