Caraga is an administrative region of the Philippines‚ on the northeastern portion of the island of Mindanao‚ designated as Region XIII. The Caraga Region was created through Republic Act No. 7901 on February 23‚ 1995. The region is composed of five provinces: Agusan del Norte‚ Agusan del Sur‚ Surigao del Norte‚ Surigao del Sur and Dinagat Islands; six cities: Bayugan‚ Butuan‚ Cabadbaran‚ Surigao‚ Tandag‚ Bislig; 67 municipalities and 1‚311 barangays. Butuan City is the regional center. Etymology
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Biliran has a total land area of 53‚601 hectares (132‚450 acres)‚ making it the fourth smallest province in the Philippines. The island lies off the northern coast of Leyte island across Biliran Strait. To the southeast is Carigara Bay‚ to the northeast is the Samar Sea‚ and across this sea is Samar. To the west is the Visayan Sea and Masbate lies 30 kilometers (19 mi) to the northwest. Islands The province is composed of two major volcanic islands; Biliran Island and Maripipi Island. Other islands
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Philippine Dance The following are examples of popular Philippine folk dances : Binasuan - Originated in Pangasinan Province “meaning with the use of drinking glasses”‚ this vibrant dance basically shows off balancing skill of the performers. Glasses filled with rice wine are placed on the head and on each hand carefully maneuvered with graceful movements. This dance is common in weddings‚ fiestas and special occasions. Pandanggo sa Ilaw - The word pandanggo comes from the Spanish dance “fandango”characterized
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Padilla said drug use today is not confined only in Metro Manila and urban centers but has spread even in the rural areas as well. Belmonte said there are already tens of thousands of drug users in the provinces. For his part‚ Rep. Loreto Leo Ocampos of Misamis Occidental said drug lords in his province and in Ozamis City are funding the Kuratong Baleleng group of bank robbers. “They export bank robbers to Metro
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Most Destructive Known Earthquakes on Record in the World Location | Deaths | January 23‚ 1556 China‚ Shansi | 830‚000 | October 11‚ 1737 India‚ Calcutta | 300‚000 | August 9‚ 1138 Syria‚ Aleppo | 230‚000 | May 22‚ 1927 China‚ near Xining | 200‚000 | December 22‚ 856+ Iran‚ Damghan | 200‚000 | December 16‚ 1920 China‚ Gansu | 200‚000 | March 23‚ 893+ Iran‚ Ardabil | 150‚000 | September 1‚ 1923 Japan‚ Kwanto | 143‚000 | December 28‚ 1908 Italy‚ Messina | 70‚000 | September‚ 1290
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Was the Galleon Trade beneficial to the Economy of the Philippines? Well some of not all of them are beneficial to our country. The good effect or benefits that we get from the galleon trade is they were able to prolonged the colony of Spain It was the main source of income for both the government and the church leadership It maintained the natural resources of the country It opened the doors to the westerner countries for the conceptualization and adaptation of the modern technologies It manifested
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Groups Condemn Government for Awarding ECC of SMI/Xtrata: TAMPAKAN MINING WILL WORSEN CLIMATE RISK IN MINDANAO In a recent development that will worsen the vulnerability of the country‚ particularly Mindanao‚ climate justice and environmental groups strongly denounce the P-Noy Administration for recently awarding the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) of SMI/Xtrata and pursuing the construction of the mining project in Tampakan‚ South Cotabato amidst strong protest. “We strongly condemn
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Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and Zamboanga Peninsula Region (Isabela City only) Class 4th Class Province Districts Lone District of Basilan Barangays 255 Official Languages Filipino‚ English Other Languages/Dialects in Basilan Zamboangueño (Chavacano)‚ Tausug‚ Yakan‚ Cebuano‚ Sama‚ Hiligaynon‚ Spanish‚ Tagalog‚ Chinese Chartered City (R.A.288) July 1‚ 1948 Province (P.D.356) December 27‚ 1973 Government - Type Province of the Philippines - Governor Jum Jainuddin-Akbar (KAMPI) - Vice Governor Al-Rasheed
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finding their way through the streets while dancing the Sinulog. * Held every year on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City. 3. Ati-Atihan * the wildest among Philippine fiestas * Held every January in the town of Kalibo in the province of Aklan on the island of Panay. The second Sunday after Epiphany. 4. Dinagyang Festival * To honor the Christianization of the natives and to respect the Holy Child Jesus. * A tribute in honor of Señor Sto. Niño whom Ilonggos believe
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Andaman Sea Phuket is the only province with the topography of the island‚ and a world-renowned tourist attraction and a great place to relax. It also suited to activities in the sea and on the beach as well. Phuket is known as the Pearl of the Andaman‚ the one of the most famous city of the world. With the beautiful scenery and sandy beaches‚ and crystal clear blue sea and full of the tourism facilities‚ Phuket is the most important island of Thailand‚ as a province in the Southern Thailand. Phuket
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