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When 'secular state' becomes the reason that religion can no longer publicly
manifest itself, that is most assuredly a threat to liberty
If decentralization (or broader, federalism) is to work,
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Metropolitan Manila is the metropolitan region composed of the City of
Manila and the surrounding cities of Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati,
Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay,
Pasig, Quezon City, San Juan, Taguig, and Valenzuela, as well as the
Municipality of Pateros.
The region is the political, economic, social,
cultural, and educational center of the Philippines. As proclaimed by
Presidential Decree No. 940, Metro Manila, as a whole, is the
Philippines' seat of government while the City of Manila is the capital.
The largest city in the metropolis is Quezon City, while the largest
business district is the Makati Central Business District. Capital City Look also
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Quiapo district and
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Manila one of the least safe cities globally – Safe Cities Index Manila ranked number 55 out of 60 major cities in the 2017
edition of the Safe Cities Index one of the
cities that make up Metro Manila
a 1st class city in Metro Manila. The
city occupies a narrow strip of land along the eastern shores of Manila
Bay.
one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila officially the
City of Malabon, is one of the cities and
municipalities that make up Metro Manila. Located just north of Manila Look also
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one of the cities and
municipalities that make up Metro Manila officially the
City of Marikina, known as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines the southernmost city in
NCR
one of the city municipalities of Metro
Manila Look also
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FACTS: Pasig City
Nicknames: Home of the Bamboo Organ, City of Love and Progress, Salt
Center of Metro Manila, Lantern Capital of Metro Manila formerly
spelled as Tagig is a city in Metro Manila The
Municipality of Pateros is a 1st class municipality in Metro Manila
a 1st
class municipality in the province of Abra a 5th class
municipality in the province of Abra Look also the
Video
It is geographically within Benguet, serving as the provincial
capital from 1901 to 1916, but has since been administered independently from
the province following its conversion into a chartered city. The city has become
the center of business, commerce, and education in northern Luzon, as well as
the seat of government of the Cordillera Administrative Region look also
HERE a 5th class municipality in the province of
Ifugao look also
The pride of Kalinga
a municipality of the
Province of Kalinga look
also
Mountain Province in Brief
a 3rd class municipality and the capital of Mountain
Province. Bontoc is the historical capital of the entire
Cordillera region since the inception of governance in the Cordillera. a 4th class
municipality in Mountain Province. It is the province's
most populous town a 5th class municipality
in
Mountain Province
Ilocos Region
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HERE a 4th class
municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte "Laoag"
Ilocano for "light or clarity" Look the article:
Vigan named one of New 7 Wonders cities,
Dec 08, 2014 Look
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HERE a 3rd
class partially urban municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur a 4th class
municipality in the province of La Union
is the smallest among the 18 barangays
in the municipality of Tubao, La Union. It is the nerve center of the
political, social, religious and economic activity of the town. look also
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3rd class city in the Province of Pangasinan. It´s the most populated
city in Pangasinan and entire Region 1. Look also
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of Pangasinan Look also
HERE a 2nd class municipality in the province of
Pangasinan Look also
the video about Bani "Nalsoc Cave System"
HERE a 1st class municipality in the province
of Pangasinan a 4th class municipality in the province
of Pangasinan Home of the Cacupangan
Cave System Look video about
Mabini and Cacupangan Cave
HERE a 3rd class and northernmost municipality in
the province of Pangasinan a 1st class municipality in the
province of Pangasinan a 1st class (first class) municipality
in the province of Pangasinan
Cagayan Valley Land of
Smiling Beauty
the city capital of Cagayan and the
regional capital of Region 02. Tuguegarao City
is a Center of Excellence in Education, Commerce, Trade and Culture and
as the Economic Center of Region 02
Central Luzon a 2nd class city in the province of Bataan
Sitio Cupang, Brgy. San Nicolas, Bulakan, Bulacan
The Marcelo H. Del Pilar Shrine is a declared national
shrine by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in honor of
Filipino lawyer, poet and propagandist
Marcelo H. Del Pilar.
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Video a 1st class
urban municipality or Sta.
Maria, officially known as the Municipality of Santa Maria is a 1st class highly urban municipality a
1st class urban municipality.
Guiguinto is one of the fast-growing municipalities. From a
predominating agricultural economy, it gradually urbanized and
developed, now part of the Metro Manila conurbation. a 2nd
class municipality in the province of Bulacan
a 1st class, partially urban city
in the province of Nueva Ecija
a 5th class city in the province of
Nueva Ecija located within the province of Pampanga in the
Philippines is locally classified as a 1st class, highly-urbanized
city.
The city administers itself autonomously from Pampanga.
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HERE a 1st class
municipality in the province of Pampanga Look also
Historic
houses in Santa Rita, Pampanga
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CALABARZON officially the
City of Lipa, is a 1st class component
city in the province of Batangas. officially the
City of Tanauan, is a first class city in
the province of Batangas. With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila,
the city is now part of Manila's conurbation which reaches Lipa City in
its southernmost part. a 1st class municipality in the Province of
Batangas a 1st class municipality in the province
of Batangas a 1st
class municipality in the province of Batangas look also
Why Cavite officials swear before this cross
a component city in the province of Cavite a 1st class city in the province of Cavite
a 3rd class city in the province of Cavite
a 3rd class
municipality in the province of Cavite Look also
HERE
a city in the province of Laguna Look about
Santa Juana de Cuza of
Sta Rosa City Museo de Santa Rosa, Laguna
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HERE officially, the City of Biñan is a
1st class component city. It is located in the Province of Laguna, on the island of
Luzon, about 34 kilometres south of Manila, accessible via the
South Luzon Expressway and the National Highway. Look also
HERE
and the article "Biñan:
Diminishing gift of the past" a 3th class
municipality in the province of Laguna a 5th class
municipality in the province of Laguna a 4th class
municipality in the province of Laguna a first class city in
the southern portion of Laguna province, Philippines, is one of the country's
oldest cities. By land area, it is the largest in the province of Laguna. a third class
municipality in the province of Quezon a 1st class municipality
in the province of Quezon. a 1st class highly urbanized medium
sized city and is the capital city of the province of Quezon
a 1st class
municipality in the province of Quezon a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Rizal.
It is one of the oldest originally founded on August 15, 1571 The
Municipality of Binangonan is a first class urban municipality in the
province of Rizal a first class
urban municipality in the province of Rizal. It is known as "Arts
Capital of the Philippines"
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HERE
MIMAROPA Look also the
Video a 5th
class municipality in the province of Marinduque
UPDATED The provinces of Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental, and Palawan del
Sur will be created upon approval of a majority of voters in a May 2020
plebiscite that excludes Puerto Princesa residents
With weak or corrupt authorities often unwilling to take on the fight, the
Palawan NGO Network Inc, or PNNI, seeks to fill the void.
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Culion - A Paradise Lost - A Paradise Regained
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officially the Municipality of El Nido is a first class
municipality and managed resource protected area in the province of
Palawan a 4th class municipality in the province of
Romblon
Bicol Region Look also
Albay declared UNESCO biosphere reserve a component city
and capital of the province of Albay a 1st class
municipality in the province of Albay a 1st class municipality in the province of
Albay a 3rd class
municipality in the province of Camarines Sur Look also Baao Historical and Cultural Society
HERE look also
HERE
look also
HERE a 3rd class
municipality in the province of Sorsogon. Easily most known as the home of the
whale shark Visayan -
Visayas
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Visayas - Visayan people
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Western Visayas consists of the islands of
Panay and the western half of
Negros.
The regional center is
Iloilo City
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HERE a 3rd class
municipality in the province of Capiz a
4th class municipality in the province of Capiz a 2nd class municipality in the province
of Guimaras officially City
of Passi and often referred to
as Passi City, is a third class city in the province of Iloilo.
a 1st class municipality in the province of Iloilo. Miagao is considered as
the "Onion Capital of the Visayas". look also
HERE and GIANT
Miagao Farmers Market,
How
beautiful Miagao captured my heart a 2nd class municipality in the province of
Iloilo a 2nd class municipality in the province of
Iloilo The present municipality of Ajuy
started from a small settlement established by the early Malayan
freedom-seekers on the north side of the Gubaton River near the present
site of Barangay Lanjagan. It was originally called "Asui" by the
natives. Look also
HERE a 3rd
class municipality in the province of Iloilo a 4th class
municipality in the province of Iloilo. It has been cited
as most business-friendly local government unit in Western Visayas, and
the cleanest and greenest town in Iloilo. Look also
HERE
Central Visayas includes the islands of
Cebu and Bohol, and the eastern half of
Negros look also below. The regional center is
Cebu City.
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"Special" a 4th
class municipality in the province of Bohol
Catigbian was formerly known as San Jacinto, and
only officially changed to its current name in the 1950s. a 4th
class municipality in the province of Bohol a 4th
class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. It is one of
two municipalities that make up Panglao Island, the other being Dauis. Cities of the
Province of Cebu - Etc. Municipalities of the Province of Cebu - Etc. Barangays of the Province of Cebu - Etc. IMPORTANT there´s MUCH more to look on these links: Province
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Province and
Central
Cebu Protected Landscape, CCPL
'My dream is to continue traveling to Cebu, but also to see some other parts of
the Philippines as well,' writes Australian Rob Brand The video in the article, you can also look in the album
"Why I love Cebu" in the album about "Cebu" in the album "Great Places to Visit"
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a non-free charging multi-employment service
facility. Look
Republic Act No. 8759 known as
the PESO Act of 1999.
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"What is PESO"
Municipality of ARGAO Phone
Area Code of Cebu Cities of the Province of Cebu - Etc.
a first class highly urbanized city in the province of Cebu. The city occupies most of Mactan Island, a few kilometer
off the main island of Cebu and also covers the Olango Island Group
further to the South-East, plus a few other islets. It is part of the
Cebu Metropolitan Area. Municipalities
of the Province of Cebu - Etc. a 5th class
municipality. It is home to Cebu's
second highest peak, Tore, which can be found in Barangay Cambangkaya.
The 176-year-old town was named after the Catmon Tree, Dilleniacceae
Phillippinensis and was founded by the Agustinian Recollects from its
native settlement site along a river. a 1st. class municipality Look
also HERE
one of the nine municipalities comprising the 4th
Congressional District of Cebu Province. Medellin is located next to
Cebu’s northernmost tip.
It has been called the sugar bowl of Cebu because most
its 7,400 hectare land area is planted to sugar. a 3rd class municipality. Almost all of San
Francisco is located on Pacijan Island. A part of Barangay Esperanza
also includes Tulang Island in the north. Both the islands of Pacijan
and Tulang are part of the Camotes Islands Group. Look also
MUNICIPAL PROFILE OF SAN FRANCISCO
a 3rd class municipality, was formerly known as "Kanghagas", a kind
of tree that grew abundant in the place. Look also "KABILIN Death & Beauty in Old San Remigio"
HERE Barangays of the Province of
Cebu - Etc. Cebu City Look also
HERE Toledo City and
a´round
Toledo City
and the history of Toledo City (Pueblo Hinulawan -
Pueblo Toledo)
look also
HERE
Eastern Visayas consists of the
islands of
Leyte and
Samar. The regional center is
Tacloban City. a second class
municipality Look also
HERE
and the Video
Market at Palompon a 4th class municipality in the
province of Southern Leyte According to
the 2010 census, it has a population of 25,169 people in 30 barangays.
It is situated on the Pacific coast and the first town form the mountain
road from the eastern side of Sogod Bay. a 3rd class municipality in the province
of Southern Leyte Hinunangan is known as
the "Rice Granary of the Province" for its vast plain land that is
entirely planted with rice. Hinunangan, one of the key towns of the
province, has great potential for tourism because of its beautiful sand
beaches and islands. The town is also a producer of rattan and
wood-based furnitures, abaca handicrafts items, pineapple, vegetables,
other forest products, and bamboo furnitures. Look also HERE the home of Southern Leyte's frontier mountain to the world, the Mt.
Patag Daku. Libagon is known for its Spanish-style municipal buildings.
It is said to be Eastern Visayas' most Hispanic town. a city in the province of Samar Look about Calbayog Airport
HERE a 4th class
municipality in the province of Samar
President Rodrigo Duterte's new executive order
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Duterte to sign EO dissolving Negros Island Region 'soon'
Palace eyes dissolution of Negros Island Region
'The Negros Island Region was probably not a good idea in the first place'
a region in the island of Negros composed of the
provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental with the highly
urbanized city of Bacolod.
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Negrense officials split on Siquijor joining Negros Island Region 'We are
appealing for the retention of NIR to allow us to continue to exist and
flourish,' says Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr, as he notes the
NIR is the country's 5th richest region. a 2nd
class city in the province of Negros Occidental
The Jewel of the Sugar Island a 4th class city in the province of Negros
Occidental a 4th class municipality in
the province of Negros Occidental a city in
the province of Negros Oriental Look also
a 4th class city in the province of
Negros Oriental
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Mindanao Peace Talks
and PAMANA, the national
government’s framework and program for peace and development in
conflict-affected areas, CAAs complementary sections
and with these sections,
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Zamboanga Peninsula
Northern Mindanao
Davao Region
SOCCSKSARGEN
Caraga
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Duterte proclamation declaring martial law in Mindanao
Opposition lawmakers hit 'creeping authoritarianism' under Duterte
No joint session on martial law? Opposition lawmakers say its a cover-up
Duterte cannot ignore SC, Congress on martial law – senators
Duterte will respect any SC ruling on martial law – Palace
Duterte: Only AFP, PNP can tell me to end martial law
No joint session on martial law? Congress 'shields' Duterte
Congress receives Duterte's report on martial law proclamation
Congress 'unlikely' to revoke martial law in Mindanao
Duterte eyes expanding martial law to whole PH
Will martial law continue even after Marawi crisis?
League of provinces supports martial law in Mindanao
Mindanao lawmakers justify martial law declaration
Robredo: 'Trust the AFP' in martial law implementation
Marawi mayor to gov’t: Uphold human rights of ‘innocent civilians’
Duterte says his martial law to be similar to Marcos time
TIMELINE: Marawi clashes prompt Martial Law in all of Mindanao
Mindanao is a national issue and requires national discussion. For President
Duterte to use 'I am from Mindanao' is hijacking Mindanao’s narrative
‘I am from Mindanao’ buffer statement:
AboutPhilippines thinks: A great serious article!
As President Duterte expands his targets of opportunity, it is once again
Mindanao – yes, his beloved Mindanao – that will be the laboratory of this
21st-century version of Marcos’ war.
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DND to AFP: Uphold rule of law, human rights in Mindanao
Mindanao arts and crafts
Many informations Remark this is an album in the album "Mindanao &
Bangsamoro Basic Law - BBL"
Zamboanga Peninsula Zamboangueño
Chavacano/Spanish: Ciudad de Zamboanga Look also
HERE a third-class city in the province of
Zamboanga del Norte a 3nd class city and the capital of the province of
Zamboanga del Norte the provincial
capital of Zamboanga del Sur
Northern Mindanao a 2nd class component city in the province of
Bukidnon
dubbed as the "South Summer Capital of the Philippines", is a first
class component city and the capital and administrative center of the
province of Bukidnon a 3rd
class city in the province of Misamis Occidental
the provincial capital city of the province of Misamis Oriental
Davao Region a 4th class
municipality in the province of Davao del Sur
Province of Davao Oriental Davao City is also one of several cities, that are independent of any province.
SOCCSKSARGEN
Cotabato City is an exclave of the SOCCSKSARGEN region found
within the boundaries of Maguindanao province, but is
independent of that province. Cotabato City is distinct from and
should not be confused with the province of Cotabato. Cotabato City is the regional center of the
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao but the city is actually
part of the SOCCSKSARGEN region and does not belong to the ARMM the capital city of Cotabato Province a suburban
municipality of South Cotabato
abbreviated G.S.C. or GenSan
a 3rd class city in the province of Sultan Kudarat Tacurong is proud of its multicultural society as it is
home to migrants from the Islands of Panay and Negros, Ilocos, Cebu as well as
Moro tribes such as Maranao, Tausug and Maguindanao. Because majority of the
migrants were from Panay and Negros, Hiligaynon became the most dominant
language Look a great article
HERE
Caraga
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The
Golden Tara of Agusan and about
Agusan
Marsh
Located at the
northern part of Agusan del Sur, Bayugan is the "cutflower capital" of
the province owing to its lucrative cut flower industry. Look also
HERE a municipality and the
capital of the province of Dinagat Islands a fifth class municipality on Siargao
Island in the province of Surigao del Norte Look also
a 5th class municipality in the province of
Surigao del Norte Look also
HERE a fourth class
municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur. The town faces the Pacific
Ocean on the eastern part
Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao
Look also
Duterte signs Bangsamoro Organic Law
While the Bangsamoro Basic Law is still far from
completion, a successful implementation of this is said to give great
economic gain for the region and the country apart from finally
achieving peace. But what exactly is the current economic standing of
the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao and how exactly will the BBL
help the situation? Jun 10, 2015 Remark this is an album "Mindanao & Bangsamoro Basic Law -
BBL"
Look also the article
The
Basilan I never expected a Muslim
city and capital of the province of Lanao del Sur on the island of
Mindanao
As the clashes ensue, will we still be able to witness the beauty of the Islamic
City of Marawi? Look also
Moropreneur: Weaving a brighter future for Maguindanao
By carefully weaving together the natural gifts of the people and the region’s
rich culture, interventions anchored on empowering communities, and the common
aspiration to uplift lives, a better Maguindanao is possible.
Cotabato City is an exclave of the SOCCSKSARGEN region found
within the boundaries of Maguindanao province, but is
independent of that province. Cotabato City is distinct from and
should not be confused with the province of Cotabato.
Cotabato City is the regional center of the
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao but the city is actually
part of the SOCCSKSARGEN region and does not belong to the ARMM
look also
Line of succession of the Sultans of Sulu of the Modern Era
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How
different is ARMM from the Bangsamoro?
Government peace panel chairperson Irene Santiago hopes President Rodrigo
Duterte will certify the bill as urgent in his second State of the Nation
Address on July 24. Look also above
Under decentralization
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The logic of the PDP proposal seems to suggest an 'intended consequence'
a
political system which will be easier for the Duterte regime to control
Why not break the dominance of dynasties first before federalizing?
Presentation on regional powers and fiscal sharing under
federalism
The House committee on constitutional amendments hear the presentation of
the technical working group on the shift to federalism
The House committee on constitutional amendments heard the presentation of the
technical working group on the shift to federalism on Wednesday, September 27.
Rappler speaks to Jonathan Malaya, executive director of PDP-Laban Federalism
Institute, who has stirred the party research here and abroad, the consultations
with experts, and the nationwide information campaign on federalism.
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Federalism raises 'more questions than answers'
Both by Patty Pasion February 21, 24, 2017
If federalism is to bring fundamental
change, then the dynasties and the oligarchs should face greater competition.
The proposal to change the Philippines'
system of government – a cornerstone of President Duterte's campaign – may have
widespread support in the House of Representatives, but may face challenges in
the Senate.
'Basta ako sana mismo ang magsabi, alis na
ako. Hindi ako maghintay ng 6 years,' President Rodrigo Duterte says as he
pushes for federalism.
Constitutionalist Christian Monsod says
President Rodrigo Duterte's rush to amend the Constitution 'is dangerous
demagoguery'
The House leadership appoints 7 more
deputy speakers as the 17th Congress prepares for a shift to federalism.
The emergence of separate and distinct
legal and judicial systems within the country need not necessarily divide
Filipinos, but it bears to recognize that such a threat does exist, and it
should at least cause one to think though the consequences of shifting to a
federalist system.
Writes a retired Supreme Court justice:
'We don’t need to change to a federal system but only push hard for
decentralization to break up the concentration of power in the central
government'
If Congress is able to complete the
process toward federalism in 2 to 4 years, Rodrigo Duterte will offer to resign
to make way for the election of new leaders.
Ex-Chief Justice Davide against amending Constitution
Brillantes: Federalism 'next logical step' in empowering local gov'ts
Fariñas: Suspension of lawmaking for Con-Ass 'not fatal'
Duterte: I'll close Congress if Con-Ass ruins Charter
Con or Ass: We can misbehave!
Con-Com EO for federalism At least 3 presidential and vice
presidential candidates in 2016 are pushing for a change in the Philippine
system of government Look also
Alvarez files con-con bill for federalism Davao del Norte First District
Representative Bebot Alvarez, who is expected to be the House Speaker, is eyeing
to set up a federalist form of government within President Rodrigo Duterte's
term
How many states should PH have under federalism? Advocates of federalism want to divide
the country into 11 autonomous states
Davao del Norte's Pantaleon Alvarez, the
preferred House Speaker of the President-elect, is asked if the Duterte
administration is moving to abolish the VP post
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Federalism will work in the Philippines' in the above album
and the articles
Federalism can't cut short VP Robredo term – experts
FAST FACTS: The vice president in a federal parliamentary gov't
Former Senate president Aqulino Pimentel Jr suggests increasing the number of
senators for a proposed federal Philippine government, and adding disputed areas
to the country's territory
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Federalism proposal: Disperse seats of power throughout PH
Robredo: Federalism a good idea, but are we ready?
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also Cadastral authority
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Cadastral System
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The Philippines
Religion and our state
by Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino August 04, 2017
Under decentralization: More Ampatuans
than Robredos?
by Ronald U. Mendoza and Miann Banaag November 26, 2016
This article provides an update on the local government leadership patterns in
the country, incorporating the results from the May 2016 elections. Overall, the
Philippines’ local governments have become more and more dynastic since 2007.
Administrative divisions
Videos
Many videos about all "The below great places to visit"
NCR; Metro Manila
CAR
Region I
Region II
Region III
Region IV-A
Region IV-B
Region V
NCR; Metro Manila
City of Manila
October 19, 2017
Quezon City - QC
Navotas, officially the City of Navotas
City of Caloocan
The City of Makati
Malabon
City of Mandaluyong
Marikina
Muntinlupa
City of Pasig
The City of Las Piñas
Taguig
Pateros
Abra
Bangued
Bucay
Apayao
Benguet
La Trinidad a first class and capital municipality of the
province of Benguet
Baguio City
Ifugao
Asipulo
Kalinga
by/Raiza Cariazo
Balbalan
Mountain Province
Bontoc
Bauko
Sagada
Region I
Ilocos Norte
Paoay
Laoag City
Ilocos Sur
Vigan City
Candon is a 4th class city in the province of Ilocos Sur
Santa Maria
La Union
Tubao
Barangay POBLACION Tubao, La Union
Pangasinan
San Carlos City
City of Alaminos, the city of
the Hundred Islands.
Binmaley
Bani
Calasiao
Mabini
Sison
Santa Barbara
Villasis
Region II
Province of Batanes
Cagayan
Tuguegarao City
Isabela
Nueva Vizcaya
Quirino
Region III
Aurora
Bataan
Balanga City
Province of Bulacan
Museo ni Marcelo H. del Pilar
Bocaue
Santa María
City of San Jose del Monte CSJDM
Calumpit, Bulacan
a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Bulacan
Guiguinto, Bulacan
Obando
Nueva Ecija
City of Cabanatuan
City of Palayan
Pampanga
Angeles City
Minalin
Santa Rita is a 4th class municipality in the
province of Pampanga
Sta Rita is popular for the turones de casoy delicacy. It is chiefly a
farming town.
Tarlac
Zambales
The City of Olongapo
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office - Olongapo City
Region IV-A
Batangas
Batangas City
Lipa
Tanauan
Mabini
Nasugbu
San Juan
Cavite
by Miriam Grace A. Go June 28, 2016
Cavite City
Tagaytay, officially the City of Tagaytay
The City of Dasmariñas
City of Trece Martires
The Municipality of Maragondon
Laguna
City of Santa Rosa
Gusaling Museo
HERE
Biñan
Lumban
Mabitac
Pangil
San Pablo
Quezon
Polillo
Atimonan
City of Lucena
Municipality of Gumaca
Rizal
Cainta
Binangonan
Angono
Region IV-B
Marinduque
Buenavista
Occidental Mindoro
Oriental Mindoro
Palawan
Duterte signs law breaking up Palawan into 3 provinces
April 13, 2019
Confiscation crusaders try to save Philippine paradise -
Palawan
by Agence France-Presse December 06, 2017 - with Video
Tata gives hand signals for his men to drop to the rainforest floor as the
searing whine of a chainsaw fades, their mission to save a critically endangered
piece of paradise in the Philippines suddenly on hold.
Municipality of Culion
part of a group of islands in Northern Palawan
El Nido - Heaven on Earth
Province of Romblon
Romblon
Region V
Albay
by/ Rhaydz B. Barcia March 21, 2016
City of Legazpi
Tiwi
Daraga
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Baao
Catanduanes
Province of Masbate, look also
HERE
City of Masbate
Sorsogon
Donsol
The Malacañan sa Sugbo
is the official residence of the President of the Philippines in the
Visayas region, located in Cebu City.
Visayas (Visayan: Kabisay-an) is one of the three
island groups in the Philippines
Nestled in the bosom of the Philippines central seas
are islands which Spanish conquistadors called Islands of the Painted
People, Islas de los Pintados, because of the ancient people's custom of
tattooing.
Western Visayas Region
VI
Province of Aklan
Municipality of Nabas
Province of Antique
Province of Capiz
Dumarao
Panay or Pan-ay
Province of Guimaras
Buenavista
Province of
Iloilo
City of Iloilo
Passi
It is popularly known with its slogan "The Sweet
City at The heart of Panay" due to its vast pineapple plantations and
annual output in fruit production.
Miagao also written Miag-ao
by/Oz Mendoza September 17, 2015
'For me, Miagao is just a bit more special, for beyond the quiet facade, it has
unexpected, eclectic delights to offer.'
Pavia
Ajuy
Santa Barbara
Guimbal
Central Visayas
Region VII
Province of Bohol
Catigbian
San Miguel
Panglao
Cebu
Province - "Special"
Province of Cebu
Why I fell in love with Cebu
by/Robert Brand Mar 15, 2015
The Public Employment Service Office, PESO - CEBU
Metro Cebu
Cebu ZIP Code
Directory
Make it Cebu with many good links
Cebu ebook
with
many good informations and links
Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center
City of Lapu-Lapu
Talisay City
Mandaue City
Danao City
Carcar City
City of Tagbilaran
Municipalities of Cebu
Municipality of Aloguinsan
Municipality of Balamban
Catmon
Municipality of Compostela
Consolacion
Municipality of Córdova
Municipality of Dalaguete
Municipality of
Daanbantayan
Municipality of Liloan
Municipality of Medellin
Municipality of Naga
San Francisco
Municipality of Santander
San Remigio
Municipality of Tuburan
Municipality of Boljoon also spelled Boljo-on
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please send a mail, if you have that
City of Cebu
SM Seaside City - better known as The City By
The Sea
SM Seaside City Cebu Guide offers you and your family a city guide that covers
top destinations, maps, attractions, pictures, tours, restaurants, nightlife,
dining, shopping, accommodations and more!
South Road Properties (SRP) as a mixed-use development, the SRP hosts retail and
commercial establishments, dining and entertainment outlets, retirement
facilities, residential condominium buildings, a hospital, tourism-oriented
facilities and more!
Cebu City - details
Toledo City, Cebu
Eastern Visayas
Region VIII
Province of Biliran
Province of Leyte
Tacloban City
Palompon
Province of Southern Leyte
The City of Maasin
Saint Bernard
Hinunangan
Libagon Municipality
Province of Eastern Samar
Municipality of Borongan
Province of Northern Samar
Catarman, Northern Samar
Province of Samar
Calbayog City
Calbiga
City of Catbalogan
Former Negros Island Region
- NIR
Duterte dissolves Negros Island Region
by Pia Ranada August 09, 2017 - with Video returns Negros Occidental and
Negros Oriental to Western Visayas and Central Visayas, respectively.
by Pia Ranada October 11, 2016
The supposed P19-billion cost of creating the new region is 'not affordable'
given the Duterte administration's other priorities, says the Budget Secretary.
An executive order to dissolve the newly formed Negros Island Region (NIR) is
ready for President Rodrigo Duterte's signature, according to Budget Secretary
Benjamin Diokno.
by Ryan Macasero October 09, 2016
'There is a very big chance it (NIR) will be abolished because of the budget
constraints,' says Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Michael Lloyd Dino.
He was asked about unconfirmed reports that the NIR would be dissolved and its
provinces – Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental – reverted back to their old
regions.
Abolition of Negros Island Region: Good or bad news?
by Firth McEachern August 30, 2017
The Negros Island Region (NIR)
On May 29, 2015, president Benigno Aquino III issued Executive Order No.
183, formally creating the region.
by/Michael Bueza Apr 19, 2015
by/Marchel P. Espina Updated June 13, 2015
Negrenses sign manifesto urging Duterte to keep Negros Island
Region
by Marchel P. Espina November 07, 2016
Province of Negros Occidental
City of Kabankalan
San Carlos City
City of Bacolod
Bago City
Sipalay City
Sagay City on the Northern tip of Negros Island
Salvador Benedicto also known as Don Salvador
Benedicto
Province of Negros Oriental
Guihulngan
Canlaon City
City of Dumaguete
Province of Siquijor
Mindanao
Region IX
Region X
Region XI
Region XII
Region XIII
Duterte declares martial law in
Mindanao
by Pia Ranada, May 23, 2017
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte makes the declaration while on an official
visit to Russia, as Maute Group members attack Marawi City in Mindanao.
May 25, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte's
Proclamation No. 216 declaring martial law in Mindanao
The proclamation, signed on Tuesday, May 23, while Duterte was in Russia for an
official visit, also suspended the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in
Mindanao.
by Mara Cepeda May 29, 2017
Representatives Gary Alejano, Teddy Baguilat Jr, and Tom Villarin say President
Rodrigo Duterte cannot ignore Congress and the Supreme Court over the martial
law declaration in Mindanao
by Rambo Talabong May 29, 2017
The lawmakers said that it does not only undermine the Constitution, but it may
also be hiding a plan to completely overturn it.
by Camille Elemia May 29, 2017
'The President swore to uphold and defend the Constitution, not willfully defile
it and do only as he wants,' says minority Senator Francis Pangilinan.
by Pia Ranada May 29, 2017
Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella says Duterte's
remarks on martial law are 'not meant to bypass the Supreme Court or the
legislative'
May 28, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte says Congress and the Supreme Court cannot tell him
what to do because they are 'not the ones risking their lives' on the
battlefield.
President Rodrigo Duterte seemingly dismissed provisions in the 1987
Constitution that allow Congress and the Supreme Court (SC) to assess any
martial law declaration, saying he would only listen to the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP).
by Camille Elemia May 27, 2017
Unlike in 2009 when then president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared martial law
in Maguindanao, Congress, now filled with Duterte allies, has no plans of
convening to discuss his martial law declaration.
by Patty Pasion May 25, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte submits his report to the Senate and the House of
Representatives on Thursday evening, May 25.
by Camille Elemia May 25, 2017
'We have no intentions of revoking, therefore we (the Senate and the House of
Representatives) need not meet jointly,' says Senate Majority Leader Vicente
Sotto III.
by Paterno Esmaquel II May 24, 2017 - with video
UPDATED President Rodrigo Duterte says he may expand martial law to Luzon and
Visayas if the threat of ISIS persists.
by Paterno Esmaquel II May 24, 2017 - with video
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says 'it depends on Congress' whether martial
law will continue even after the Marawi crisis has been resolved.
by Rambo Talabong May 25, 2017
The league, which is composed of governors, the local chief executives of the
country's provinces, commit to be vigilant especially on security matters in
their respective areas.
by Mara Cepeda May 24, 2017
Martial rule will help address Mindanao's peace and order problems, say
lawmakers from the region.
May 24, 2017
Vice President Leni Robredo says the best thing to do now is to support the
government as it fights terrorists in Marawi City.
May 24, 2017
Marawi City Mayor Majul Usman Gandamra says the declaration of martial law in
Mindanao is 'timely' but the government must ensure respect for human rights
while it is in effect.
by Pia Ranada May 24, 2017 - with video
'It will not be any different from what the
President Marcos did.
I'd be harsh,' says the Philippine President before flying to Manila
by Carmela Fonbuena May 24, 2017
Clashes erupt in Marawi City Tuesday afternoon, May 23. At the end of the day,
President Rodrigo Duterte declares Martial Law in all of Mindanao.
Duterte's historical revisionism: A settler hijacks Mindanao
by Rogelio Braga June 14, 2017
This is a historical revisionism of settler’s migration and of the eventual
displacements of Moros and indigenous in the histories of Mindanao. By invoking
"I am from Mindanao" to silence dissent from Filipinos from Luzon and the
Visayas, the President engages in the endless reconstruction and deconstruction
of Mindanao’s histories.
Mindanao a laboratory again?
by Patricio N. Abinales May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017
With martial law in place in Mindanao, the Department of National Defense
reminds the Armed Forces of the Philippines not to violate the Constitution.
FAST FACTS: Mindanao, the Philippines' food basket
by Katerina Francisco May 30, 2017
The poorest island in the Philippines is rich in natural resources, producing
40% of the country's food needs.
With martial law declared in Mindanao, the 24 million people living in the
Philippines' southern island face threats to their livelihood – a difficult
situation for a region long battling with security threats, and whose people are
some of the poorest in the country.
Mindanao
Region IX
City of Zamboanga
Zamboanga del Norte
City of Dapitan
Dipolog
Zamboanga del Sur
Pagadian
Zamboanga Sibugay
Region X
Bukidnon
City of Valencia - The City of Golden Harvest
The City of Malaybalay
Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon
Camiguin
Lanao del Norte
City of Iligan
Misamis Occidental
Oroquieta City
Misamis Oriental
City of Cagayan de Oro
Region XI
Compostela Valley
Davao del Norte, known simply as Davao
Davao del Sur
Padada
City of Davao
Region XII
Cotabato
Cotabato City
Kidapawan City
Sarangani
South Cotabato
Polomolok
City of General Santos
Sultan Kudarat
Tacurong, the city of goodwill
Region XIII
Agusan del Norte
City of Butuan
Agusan del Sur
Bayugan
Dinagat Islands
San Jose
Surigao del Norte
Surigao City
Del Carmen
Sison
Surigao del Sur
Bislig
officially called the City of Bislig and often referred to as Bislig City, is a
third income class city in the province of Surigao del Sur
Cortes
ARMM
The law replaces the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) with the new
Bangsamoro region with greater fiscal and political autonomy
Video
What is the current economic standing of ARMM?
Province of Basilan
by/David Lozada Aug 23, 2015
'It’s sad that most Filipinos know only about the kidnappings and
bombings when Basilan has so much beauty and culture to offer' - The
same article is also
HERE
Lanao del Sur
Marawi City
FAST FACTS: Marawi City
by Aika Rey May 29, 2017
Maguindanao
by Roanne Duran September 07, 2017
Cotabato City
Province of Sulu
February 26, 2013
Tawi-Tawi
Laws: Autonomous Region in
Muslim Mindanao, ARMM and Proposed Bangsamoro
Basic Law - BBL
RA 10153
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10153
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE SYNCHRONIZATION OF THE ELECTIONS IN THE
AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO (ARMM) WITH THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL
ELECTIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Bangsamoro Basic Law
Bangsamoro Basic Law: House
Bill No. 4994 full text
by/Angela Casauay May 09, 2015
Here are 14 key features of the Bangsamoro compared to the Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao
Commission finalizes Bangsamoro Basic
Law draft
by Pia Ranada June 08, 2017
Charter Change? - Federalism in PH -
Pros and cons of federalism
- Etc.
Videos
Several videos with different "Pros and
cons" - Etc.
Federalism in motion: a runaway train?
by Joel Rocamora October 17, 2017
An open letter to millennials: Don’t federalize, organize!
by Carmel Veloso Abao November 10, 2017
Videos
Proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution
September 27, 2017
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House discussion on proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution
October 03 - 09, 2017
On October 3, the House committee on constitutional amendments hold the
continuation of the discussion of the technical working group on the shift to
federalism.
Video
Federalism in PH – what Duterte’s party is proposing
September 29, 2017
Robredo: No need to overhaul
Constitution
Vice President Leni Robredo says lawmakers
should just introduce amendments to some provisions of the Constitution.
A country's constitution should be fluid with the times but it doesn't mean it
should be overhauled, said Vice President Leni Robredo.
'Is federalism the only way the Philippines can save itself? Is the Philippines
ready for federalism?' asks Vice President Leni Robredo
Is federalism the silver bullet?
by Ronald U. Mendoza January 13, 2017
Congress 2017: Bleak prospects for
shift to federalism
by Camille Elemia and Mara Cepeda January 11, 2017
Duterte to quit in 3 years if
federalism begins
by Paterno Esmaquel II October 29, 2016
'Is federalism a Trojan horse for other
agenda?'
by Paterno Esmaquel II October 20, 2016
LOOK: The 12 Deputy Speakers of the
17th Congress
by Mara Cepeda August 17, 2016
The 12 deputy speakers are set to represent 12 autonomous regions that would
arise should the Philippines become a federal state.
Federalism's
implications on our legal and judicial systems
by Tony La Viña and Johanna Lorenzo January 07, 2017
Why federalism is not the answer
by Vicente V. Mendoza October 10, 2016
Duterte: I’ll offer to resign once PH
becomes federal
by Pia Ranada July 28, 2016
“If they can shorten the proceedings, you have a Constitution that is federal in
2 or 3 years, then you have to elect a president. Of course, that would
automatically legally [mean] hindi na ako p'wede (I will have to be replaced),
so I will offer to resign,” he said on Wednesday night, July 27, during an event
with the League of Cities and Provinces.
by Michael Bueza August 14, 2016
If plans for charter change push through, he hopes amendments will be done via a
Constitutional Convention
Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr opposes amending the
current 1987 Constitution.
by Jodesz Gavilan August 06, 2016
Former UP National College of Public Administration and Governance dean Alex
Brillantes Jr says federalism can be 'one fundamental reform' that can transform
and empower frontline government units,
and look the video on the site: Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug talks to
former UP NCPAG Dean Alex Brillantes on the merits of federalism for the
Philippines.
by Mara Cepeda August 05, 2016
'You are talking about divorce, you are talking about death penalty. E paano
kung sa bagong Constitution bawal pala ‘yun? Sayang lang ang ginawa mong batas,'
says House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas
by Pia Ranada August 04, 2016
President Rodrigo Duterte tells critics of a Constituent Assembly that he is
their last line of defense against a bastardized Constitution
by Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino August 04, 2016
For charter change, a convention of appointed members would still be perfectly
constitutional
by Mara Cepeda August 01, 2016
UPDATED The Speaker proposes the formation of a Constitutional Commission
after critics said there would be abuse of power in a Constituent Assembly
House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said he would suggest to President Rodrigo
Duterte to issue an executive order (EO) to create for a Constitutional
Commission (Con-Com).
The Con-Com, whose members will be appointed, is envisioned to help the
Constituent Assembly in amending the 1987 Constitution.
Will federalism address PH woes?
Pros and cons of making the shift
by/Pia Ranada and Nico Villarete Updated February 01, 2016
by Mara Cepeda July 01, 2016
by Mara Cepeda July 12, 2016
No vice president under federalism?
Alvarez says 'it depends'
by/ Bea Cupin June 07, 2016
by/Patty Pasion June 08, 2016
The Philippines can also create a federal, parliamentary form of government that
allows for a vice president or a deputy prime minister, congressmen say
by/Reynaldo Santos Jr June 09, 2016
Federalism in PH: 81 senators, 11
federal states?
by Katerina Francisco June 17, 2016
by Katerina Francisco June 18, 2016
Former Senate president Aquilino Pimentel Jr outlines the features of a proposed
federal government: autonomous regions will enforce policies for their own
affairs, leaving the central government to focus on areas of national interest
by Bobby Lagsa July 08, 2016
The Vice President points out that a number of municipalities are still
dependent on the IRA for their operations, indicating their lack of capability
to raise incomes independent of the national government
The Murillo Velarde map
Sofia Tomacruz September 20, 2019
Historian Ambeth Ocampo says it should instead be called the 'Velarde-Bagay' map
to highlight the contribution of its Filipino engraver Nicolas dela Cruz Bagay
Carta Hydrographica y Chorographica de las Islas Filipinas
(Spanish, "Hydrographical and Chorographical Chart of the Philippine Islands"),
more commonly known as the Murillo Velarde map, is a map of the Philippines made
and first published in Manila in 1734 by the Spanish Jesuit cartographer Pedro
Murillo Velarde, and two Filipinos; engraver Nicolás de la Cruz Bagay and artist
Francisco Suarez. The World Digital Library describes it as the "first and most
important scientific map of the Philippines". It is frequently referred to as
the "Mother of all Philippine Maps"
National Mapping and Resource
Information Authority NAMRIA
Philippine Mapping Reference System 1992
from
"A Balikbayan family"