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Basilan - a home of almost 113, 000 populations located across the north side of Zamboanga City and the Malamawi Island offshore. It is a promising Island Province with two booming cities, Lamitan and Isabela City. It is also a diverse community where a sizable presence of Chavacanos, Tausug, and Yakans. The Sama tribe, Maranaos, Ilocanos, Cebuanos and Chinese are the minorities. Numerous dialects also spoken, but primarily used by most inhabitants is Chavacano, Tausug, Cebuano, and Yakan.  English is also mostly used by locals. 

Inasakan Beach, formerly known as "Mina De Oro Beach," boasts pristine white powdery sands and crystal-clear waters, providing a serene and uncrowded retreat. Situated on Ilin Island, the largest among the islands under San Jose in Occidental Mindoro, this beach is a haven for relaxation. The island is home to ten small communities and is also known as the habitat of an endangered species, the cloud rat or Cloud Runner "Crateromys Paulus," discovered through a specimen found in 1981.

Kapatagan is an area positioned withinside the highlands of Digos City, Davao del Sur. It is a cold place, being positioned on the foothills of Mt. Apo and expanding at about 1,299 meters above sea level. The fertile soil of Kapatagan makes it perfect for plant propagation and the manufacturing of vegetables. It is one of the assets of vegetables in the Digos area. It is likewise a not unusual place to look cute flora of various species developing in this place. 

The municipality of Claveria is a 1st class Municipality in  Misamis Oriental Province, Philippines. It has a total population of 52,478 and is also the largest in the province by area. The town was once called Tikala, a local term for 'miracle'. Tikala was once ruled by Datu Manlumupog, an aboriginal warrior known as the 'Higaunons', meaning 'people of the land'. Despite the simple way of life, they were held together by their sacred code called Bungkatel Ha Bulawan, which passed under his teaching,

Tagoloan is a municipality in the province of Misamis in the eastern Philippines. It is located southeast of the city of Cagayan de Oro. According to the 2020 Census, the population is  80,319 people.  On May 3, 1942,  the Kawamura detachment's Imperial Japanese Army began landing from Panay to Cagayan de Misamis and Tagoloan. After the Allies landed at Cagayan de Misamis, the city was liberated on  May 10, 1945.

The Ati-Atihan Festival is a famous cultural festival in the Philippines, held annually on the 3rd Sunday of January in Kalibo City, Aklan Province, Western Visayas. Also, One of the oldest and most popular cultural festivals in the Philippines The festival celebrates Santo Niño (Holy Son of Jesus). Its origins date back to the 13th century when the Aetas, the indigenous people of the Philippines, are said to have settled in Aklan.  The festival features street parties, colorful costumes, dancing, and live music. Participants wear elaborate and colorful costumes made of feathers and beads. Celebrations usually last several days and attract thousands of visitors from all over the country and around the world.   One of the festival's highlights is a group of colorfully costumed performers dancing to the beat of drums and other instruments, mimicking the movements of the Aeta people who are said to have welcomed  Malay settlers to the island. It's a street dance contest...

Arakan is a municipality located in the province of North Cotabato, Philippines.  The area has a rich history that dates back to pre-colonial times. Arakan is also known for its cultural festivals, which showcase the town's rich history and traditions. The most popular festival is the Arakan Festival of Lights, which is celebrated in December and features parades, cultural performances, and fireworks. In recent years, Arakan has also become a site of conflict between the Philippine military and rebel groups operating in the region. Despite these challenges, the town continues to thrive, and local residents remain optimistic about the future of their community. Brief History Pre-colonial era - Arakan was originally inhabited by the Manobo people, who lived in small, self-sufficient communities in the area's rugged terrain. Spanish colonization - In the late 1800s, the Spanish established a presence in Arakan and the surrounding areas. The Spanish built churches and established...

Salay is a fourth-class municipality in the Philippines' Misamis Oriental province.  The city is known for its handmade paper and paper crafts. Same as Japanese paper, but made from local fibers. According to the 2020 census, It has a population is 29,998 inhabitants.

Jasaan is a second-class community in Misamis Oriental Province, Philippines. As of the 2020 census, it has a population of 57,055 inhabitants. It is located in lush vegetation, about 28 kilometers east of the capital, Cagayan de Oro. It borders the communities of Villanueva, Claveria, and Balingasag, while to the west is Macajalar Bay.  

The Lumang Simbahan is located in Poblacion, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. This Old Church was built in its namesake Recollects Parish “Parokya ng Rekoleto” as a church and convent for Nuns made of stone finished with lime or  “apog” during the leadership of Padre Jacinto Perez de San Agustin in 1861-1866.