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Western Mindanao State University
The Western Mindanao State University (WMSU; fil, Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Kanlurang Mindanao) is a Higher education in the Philippines#State universities and colleges, state university system, university located in Zamboanga City, Philippines. It has two campuses: the main campus of 79,000 square metres and 9,147 square metres in the city proper, and the satellite campus of 200,000 square metres in San Ramon, Gandara, Samar, San Ramon about 20 kilometers from the city. Campuses comprising the external studies units are in the provinces of Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay. It has a student population of over 32,000, regular faculty members of over 600 and over 200 administrative personnel. It has 15 colleges, one institute and two autonomous campuses offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses specializing in accounting, education, engineering, nursing, arts and humanities, social work, science and mathematics. Along with these major fields of concentration, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Davao City
Davao City, officially the City of Davao ( ceb, Dakbayan sa Dabaw; ), is a first class highly urbanized city in the Davao Region, Philippines. The city has a total land area of , making it the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area. It is the third-most populous city in the Philippines after Quezon City and Manila, and the most populous in Mindanao. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 1,776,949 people. It is geographically situated in the province of Davao del Sur and grouped under the province by the Philippine Statistics Authority, but the city is governed and administered independently from it. The city is divided into three congressional districts, which are subdivided into 11 administrative districts with a total of 182 barangays. Davao City is the center of Metro Davao, the second most populous metropolitan area in the Philippines. The city serves as the main trade, commerce, and industry hub of Mindanao, and the regional center of D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
Diplahan, officially the Municipality of Diplahan ( ceb, Lungsod sa Diplahan; Chavacano: ''Municipalidad de Diplahan''; tl, Bayan ng Diplahan), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 32,585 people. Geography Barangays Diplahan is politically subdivided into 22 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. * Balangao * Butong * Ditay * Gaulan * Goling * Guinoman * Kauswagan * Lindang * Lobing * Luop * Manangon * Mejo * Natan * Paradise * Pilar * Poblacion (Diplahan) * Sampoli A * Sampoli B * Santa Cruz * Songcuya * Tinongtongan * Tuno Climate Based on the Köppen climate classification, Diplahan is considered as a Tropical rainforest climate (Köppen climate classification Af). Demographics Economy Notable personalities *Wilter Palma - incumbent Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay (2013–Present); former Mayor of Diplahan (before 2013) References Exter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurora, Zamboanga Del Sur
Aurora, officially the Municipality of Aurora ( ceb, Lungsod sa Aurora; Subanen: ''Benwa Aurora''; Chavacano: ''Municipalidad de Aurora''; tl, Bayan ng Aurora), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 52,995 people. The town was named after President Manuel Quezon's wife, Aurora Quezon. In 1948, a portion of Aurora was separated to form the town of Molave. Geography It is the easternmost municipality in Zamboanga del Sur, bounded by the Province of Lanao del Norte on its eastern side. Barangays Aurora is politically subdivided into 44 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy References External links Aurora Profile at PhilAtlas.com* Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay
Alicia, officially the Municipality of Alicia ( ceb, Lungsod sa Alicia; Chavacano: ''Municipalidad de Alicia''; tl, Bayan ng Alicia), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,456 people.. Alicia is the gateway to Olutanga Island via Guicam Port in Brgy. Guicam where the Guicam Bridge will soon rise. Geography Barangays Alicia is politically subdivided into 27 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolitan ...s. Climate Demographics Economy References External links Alicia Profile at PhilAtlas.com* Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>Philippine Census Information [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josefina H
Josefina is a female name, a feminine form of Joseph. It may refer to: *Josefina Passadori, Argentine writer *Josefina Lopez, Chicana playwright * Josefina Pla, Spanish poet, playwright, art critic, painter and journalist * Josefina Ayerza, writer and a psychoanalyst *Josefina Deland, Swedish feminist *Josefina Muñoz, Chilean artist *Josefina Wettergrund, Swedish writer Fiction *Josefina LaCosta, a fictional character in the Richard Sharpe series of novels by Bernard Cornwell. *Josefina, Gil Harris' fake girlfriend in the 2002 teen comedy '' The New Guy'' *Josefina Menendez, a fictional character in the 2012 first-person shooter '' Call of Duty: Black Ops II''. *Josefina Montoya Josefina is a female name, a feminine form of Joseph. It may refer to: *Josefina Passadori, Argentine writer *Josefina Lopez, Chicana playwright * Josefina Pla, Spanish poet, playwright, art critic, painter and journalist * Josefina Ayerza, write ..., the fictional main character of the American Girl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dumingag, Zamboanga Del Sur
Dumingag, officially the Municipality of Dumingag ( ceb, Lungsod sa Dumingag; Subanen: ''Benwa Dumingag''; Chavacano: ''Municipalidad de Dumingag''; tl, Bayan ng Dumingag), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 48,881 people. Etymology Local stories said it is named after a noted Subanen chieftain, "''Dumi''" and his wife, "''Ingag''". Another supposed origin of the name tells about the native fellow who was asked by a government agent as to what the name of the place was while watching a cockfight. After the game was over, the stranger inquired about the name of the place. The native curtly replied: "''Duminag!''" meaning "I won". The government agent misheard the word. Instead of "Duminag", he wrote down "Dumingag". The authenticity of these stories, however, is questionable since there has never been a single piece of evidence or record that Dumi and Ingag had ever actually existed. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jose Rizal Memorial State University
The Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU; fil, Pag-alaalang Pamantasang Pampamahalaan Jose Rizal) is a state university in Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. It is mandated to provide higher professional, technical, special instructions for special purposes and promote research and extension services, advanced studies and progressive leadership in education, agriculture, arts and sciences, engineering and other fields. Its main campus is located in Dapitan. It became a university in 2010 by virtue of Republic Act 9852. History Jose Rizal Memorial State University was established by virtue of RA 9852 with Congresswoman Cecilia G. Jalosjos-Carreon as principal author, Congressman Cesar Jalosjos as co-author. It was approved by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on December 15, 2009. It was formerly the Jose Rizal Memorial State College by virtue of Republic Act 8193 sponsored by Congressman Romeo G. Jalosjos of the 1st District of Zamboanga del Norte which was approved on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferdinand E
Ferdinand is a Germanic name composed of the elements "protection", "peace" (PIE "to love, to make peace") or alternatively "journey, travel", Proto-Germanic , abstract noun from root "to fare, travel" (PIE , "to lead, pass over"), and "courage" or "ready, prepared" related to Old High German "to risk, venture." The name was adopted in Romance languages from its use in the Visigothic Kingdom. It is reconstructed as either Gothic language, Gothic or . It became popular in German-speaking Europe only from the 16th century, with House of Habsburg, Habsburg rule Habsburg Spain, over Spain. Variants of the name include , , , and in Spanish language, Spanish, in Catalan language, Catalan, and and in Portuguese language, Portuguese. The French language, French forms are , ''Fernand (other), Fernand'', and , and it is ''Ferdinando (other), Ferdinando'' and in Italian language, Italian. In Hungarian language, Hungarian both and are used equally. The Dut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romulo Espaldon
Romulo Mercader Espaldon (September 16, 1925 – August 27, 2005) was a Filipino military officer, civil servant, and diplomat. He was the first naval officer to attain the rank of Rear admiral, Rear Admiral in the Philippine Navy. He became overall military commander in Mindanao at the height of the Muslim secessionist movement led by the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in the mid-1970s, during which he promoted a "Policy of Attraction" which won the respect of many Muslims and led 35,411 rebels to return to the fold of law by late 1978, and over 40,000 rebels by the early 1980s. Early life and education Espaldon was the son of Christian Bicolano teachers Cipriano Espaldon and Claudia Mercader. Heeding the call of the government to serve in the remotest places in the Philippines in the early part of the 20th century, his family moved from Sorsogon to Tawi-Tawi where his parents were pioneer educators. His ability to speak Tausug language, Tausug and Sama language, Sinama, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liloy, Zamboanga Del Norte
Liloy, officially the Municipality of Liloy ( ceb, Lungsod sa Liloy; Subanen: ''Benwa Liloy''; Chavacano: ''Municipalidad de Liloy''; tl, Bayan ng Liloy), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 42,213 people. Liloy is mainly an agricultural community with an economy that relies mostly on crop production such as corn, rice, coconuts, peanuts, and root crops. It is known as the "Peanut Capital of Zamboanga del Norte". History Liloy was once a barrio or barangay of the Municipality of Sindangan. By virtue of Executive Order No. 469 issued by President Elpidio Quirino on August 22, 1951, it became an independent municipal corporation, although the municipal officials were not yet organized. The municipality was inaugurated on December 16 of the same year. The first municipal mayor of Liloy was Arsenia Almonte Teves. Liloy subsequently lost large portions of its territory when the separ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tampilisan, Zamboanga Del Norte
Tampilisan, officially the Municipality of Tampilisan ( ceb, Lungsod sa Tampilisan; Subanen: ''Benwa Tampilisan''; Chavacano: ''Municipalidad de Tampilisan''; tl, Bayan ng Tampilisan), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,680 people. It is located in Zamboanga peninsula along the boundary with Zamboanga Sibugay, traversed by the national highway to Zamboanga City. The municipality is from Dipolog City, the capital of the province. History The name Tampilisan originated from a tree called "Tampilis". This tree is about one to three meters in height, belongs to the palm family. Its sturdy part when split was used by the natives, Subanen, as a substitute for betel nuts. Since this tree were abundant in the area, the place thus called by the native as "Tampilisan". The municipality was originally a barangay of the Municipality of Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte. In the early part of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
