Regions of the Philippines

Provinces, Municipalities and Cities in Region III – Central Luzon Region III – Central Luzon: Location and Accessibility The Central Luzon region (Region III) is strategically located immediately north of Metro Manila, serving as the historical and geographical gateway to Northern Luzon. This vital region spans a vast plain, framed by coastlines and mountain ranges, […]

The National Capital Region (NCR), commonly known as Metro Manila, represents a microcosm of the Philippines. Located in the central section of Luzon, it is the premier political, economic, educational, social, recreational, and cultural hub of the country, profoundly influencing the rest of the nation. Metro Manila began as a small tribal settlement along the

Overview Region 1, also known as the Ilocos Region, is located in the northwestern part of Luzon in the Philippines. It comprises four provinces Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur La Union Pangasinan San Fernando City serves as the regional center. The region is renowned for its Spanish colonial architecture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, scenic beaches, and vibrant

Provinces, Cities and Municipalities in Region 7 – Central Visayas     Region 7 – Central Visayas Overview Region 7, also known as Central Visayas, is an administrative region in the Philippines located in the heart of the Visayas island group. As of 2020, it has a population of over 8 million people. Central Visayas is

Overview Region X, also known as Northern Mindanao, is an administrative region in the Philippines composed of five provinces: Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental Cagayan de Oro City serves as the regional center. It is one of the most populous regions in Mindanao with a rich mix of ethnic groups and

Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula Overview Region IX, officially known as the Zamboanga Peninsula Region, is located in the western part of Mindanao, Philippines. It serves as a strategic cultural and economic hub, bridging Mindanao with the Sulu Archipelago and the rest of Southeast Asia. In July 2025, through Executive Order No. 91 signed by President