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Dinagat Islands is an island province in the CARAGA Region, dubbed the “Mystical Island Province of Love.” It is one of the smallest island provinces in the Philippines. It comprises the Dinagat Islands and other … Read more

Agusan del Sur is one of the largest provinces in the Philippines in terms of land area. It is named after the word Agusan, which refers to “where the river flows.” The provinces of Agusan … Read more

The Province of Agusan del Norte occupies the western section of the CARAGA Region (Region XIII). It is the smallest province in the region. Along its western and northeastern areas, it has a mountainous topography. … Read more

The Province of Sultan Kudarat was named after Sultan Muhammad Dipatuan Kudarat, a Muslim ruler who had a significant role in the province’s history. On November 22, 1973, through the Republic Act No. 65, it … Read more

Sarangani is a coastal province occupying the southern part of the Soccsksargen Region. This province has two sections, as the Sarangani Bay and the City of General Santos cut it midway. The major industries in … Read more

Known as the Land of the Dreamweavers, the Province of South Cotabato has a diverse and vibrant history and culture. The native Maguindanaon of this province has a musical heritage that highlights the kulintang music. … Read more

The Province of Cotabato, or North Cotabato, is a part of the Soccsksargen Region in Mindanao. Geographically, it is bounded by the provinces of Bukidnon, Lanao Del Sur, Davao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat, and … Read more

The Province of Davao Occidental lies in the southwestern portion of the Davao Region or Region XI. Its topography is characterized as hilly, rugged, and sloping. Coconut trees and other hardwood trees dominate the mainland … Read more

Davao del Sur is in the southern part of the Philippines. According to local historians, its name comes from the phonetic blending of words of several subgroups of Bagobo that refer to the Davao River; … Read more

Misamis Occidental is a province in Northern Mindanao. Its name comes from the Subanen word “kuyamis,” a variety of coconut. The Mindanao Sea borders it on the northeast, Iligan Bay on the east, Panguil Bay … Read more