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Monday, August 12, 2024

Philippine geography 101: The list of cities

Here's is the complete list of cities in the Philippines. Cebu City remains the oldest city in the country under Spanish colonization while Manila is the current capital of the Philippines.

My hometown which is the City of Ilagan is celebrating its 12th citihood anniversary today. It is the 143rd to officially became a city in 2012.

CityProvinceRegionLegal class*CharterDate of ApprovalDate of Ratification
1ManilanoneNCRHUCAct 0183July 31, 1901July 31, 1901
2BaguioBenguetCARHUCAct 1963September 1, 1909September 1, 1909
3Zamboanga CityZamboanga del SurIXHUCCA 039October 12, 1936February 26, 1937
4Davao CityDavao del SurXIHUCCA 051October 16, 1936March 1, 1937
5Iloilo CityIloiloVIHUCCA 057October 20, 1936August 25, 1937
6Cebu CityCebuVIIHUCCA 058October 20, 1936February 24, 1937
7BacolodNegros OccidentalVIHUCCA 326June 18, 1938October 19, 1938
8TagaytayCaviteIV-ACCCA 338June 21, 1938June 21, 1938
9Quezon CitynoneNCRHUCCA 502October 12, 1939October 12, 1939
10San PabloLagunaIV-ACCCA 520May 7, 1940March 30, 1941
11Cavite CityCaviteIV-ACCCA 547May 26, 1940May 26, 1940
12MarawiLanao del SurBARMMCCCA 592August 19, 1940September 30, 1950
13LipaBatangasIV-ACCRA 00162June 20, 1947June 20, 1947
14DagupanPangasinanIICCRA 00170June 20, 1947June 20, 1947
15OrmocLeyteVIIIICCRA 00179June 21, 1947October 20, 1947
16PasaynoneNCRHUCRA 00183June 21, 1947August 16, 1947
17NagaCamarines SurVICCRA 00305June 18, 1948June 18, 1948
18OzamizMisamis OccidentalXCCRA 00321June 19, 1948June 19, 1948
19DumagueteNegros OrientalVIICCRA 00327July 15, 1948November 24, 1948
20CalbayogSamarVIIICCRA 00328July 15, 1948October 16, 1948
21Cagayan de OroMisamis OrientalXHUCRA 00521June 15, 1950June 15, 1950
22ButuanAgusan del NorteXIIIHUCRA 00523June 15, 1950August 2, 1950
23IliganLanao del NorteXHUCRA 00525June 16, 1950June 16, 1950
24CabanatuanNueva EcijaIIICCRA 00526June 16, 1950July 24, 1950
25RoxasCapizVICCRA 00603April 11, 1951May 12, 1951
26TaclobanLeyteVIIIHUCRA 00760June 20, 1952June 12, 1953
27Trece MartiresCaviteIV-ACCRA 00981May 24, 1954January 1, 1956
28SilayNegros OccidentalVICCRA 01621June 12, 1957June 12, 1957
29LegazpiAlbayVCCRA 02234June 12, 1959June 12, 1959
30Cotabato CityMaguindanao del NorteXIIICCRA 02364June 20, 1959June 20, 1959
31San CarlosNegros OccidentalVICCRA 02643June 18, 1960June 18, 1960
32GingoogMisamis OrientalXCCRA 02668June 18, 1960June 18, 1960
33ToledoCebuVIICCRA 02688June 18, 1960June 18, 1960
34DanaoCebuVIICCRA 03028June 7, 1961June 7, 1961
35Lapu-Lapu CityCebuVIIHUCRA 03134June 17, 1961December 31, 1961
36LucenaQuezonIV-AHUCRA 03271June 17, 1961August 19, 1962
37CaloocannoneNCRHUCRA 03278June 17, 1961February 16, 1962
38CanlaonNegros OrientalVIICCRA 03445June 18, 1961June 18, 1961
39Angeles CityPampangaIIIHUCRA 03700June 22, 1963January 1, 1964
40DapitanZamboanga del NorteIXCCRA 03811June 22, 1963June 22, 1963
41BagoNegros OccidentalVICCRA 04382June 19, 1965February 19, 1966
42PalayanNueva EcijaIIICCRA 04475June 19, 1965June 19, 1965
43San CarlosPangasinanICCRA 04487June 19, 1965January 1, 1966
44LaoagIlocos NorteICCRA 04584June 19, 1965January 1, 1966
45La CarlotaNegros OccidentalVICCRA 04585June 19, 1965January 22, 1966
46OlongapoZambalesIIIHUCRA 04645June 1, 1966June 1, 1966
47TagbilaranBoholVIICCRA 04660June 18, 1966July 1, 1966
48CadizNegros OccidentalVICCRA 04894June 17, 1967July 4, 1967
49TangubMisamis OccidentalXCCRA 05131June 17, 1967February 28, 1968
50IrigaCamarines SurVCCRA 05261June 15, 1968September 3, 1968
51General SantosSouth CotabatoXIIHUCRA 05412June 15, 1968June 15, 1968
52BaisNegros OrientalVIICCRA 05444September 9, 1968September 9, 1968
53PagadianZamboanga del SurIXCCRA 05478June 21, 1969June 21, 1969
54Batangas CityBatangasIV-ACCRA 05495June 21, 1969June 21, 1969
55OroquietaMisamis OccidentalXCCRA 05518June 21, 1969January 1, 1970
56MandaueCebuVIIHUCRA 05519June 21, 1969August 30, 1969
57DipologZamboanga del NorteIXCCRA 05520June 21, 1969January 1, 1970
58Puerto PrincesaPalawanMimaropaHUCRA 05906June 21, 1969January 1, 1970
59San JoseNueva EcijaIIICCRA 06051August 4, 1969August 4, 1969
60Surigao CitySurigao del NorteXIIICCRA 06134August 31, 1970August 31, 1970
61MandaluyongnoneNCRHUCRA 07675February 9, 1994April 10, 1994
62SantiagoIsabelaIIICCRA 07720May 5, 1994July 3, 1994
63PasignoneNCRHUCRA 07829December 8, 1994January 21, 1995
64MakatinoneNCRHUCRA 07854January 2, 1995February 4, 1995
65MuntinlupanoneNCRHUCRA 07926March 1, 1995May 8, 1995
66SagayNegros OccidentalVICCRA 08192June 11, 1996August 10, 1996
67MarikinanoneNCRHUCRA 08223November 6, 1996December 7, 1996
68Las PiñasnoneNCRHUCRA 08251February 12, 1997March 26, 1997
69KabankalanNegros OccidentalVICCRA 08297June 6, 1997August 2, 1997
70PassiIloiloVICCRA 08469January 30, 1998March 14, 1998
71SamalDavao del NorteXICCRA 08471January 30, 1998March 7, 1998
72TagumDavao del NorteXICCRA 08472January 30, 1998March 7, 1998
73CalapanOriental MindoroMimaropaCCRA 08475February 2, 1998March 21, 1998
74UrdanetaPangasinanICCRA 08480February 10, 1998March 21, 1998
75TaguignoneNCRHUCRA 08487February 11, 1998December 8, 2004
76VictoriasNegros OccidentalVICCRA 08488February 11, 1998March 21, 1998
77TalisayNegros OccidentalVICCRA 08489February 11, 1998February 11, 1998
78MalaybalayBukidnonXCCRA 08490February 11, 1998March 22, 1998
79KidapawanCotabatoXIICCRA 08500February 12, 1998March 22, 1998
80ParañaquenoneNCRHUCRA 08507February 13, 1998March 22, 1998
81AntipoloRizalIV-ACCRA 08508February 13, 1998April 4, 1998
82San FernandoLa UnionICCRA 08509February 13, 1998March 20, 1998
83ValenzuelanoneNCRHUCRA 08526February 14, 1998December 30, 1998
84Tarlac CityTarlacIIICCRA 08593March 12, 1998April 19, 1998
85MalolosBulacanIIICCRA 08754November 4, 1999December 18, 1999
86TuguegaraoCagayanIICCRA 08755November 4, 1999December 18, 1999
87MaasinSouthern LeyteVIIICCRA 08796July 11, 2000August 10, 2000
88San Jose del MonteBulacanIIICCRA 08797July 15, 2000September 10, 2000
89DigosDavao del SurXICCRA 08798June 15, 2000September 8, 2000
90KoronadalSouth CotabatoXIICCRA 08803August 16, 2000October 8, 2000
91BisligSurigao del SurXIIICCRA 08804August 16, 2000September 18, 2000
92TacurongSultan KudaratXIICCRA 08805August 16, 2000September 18, 2000
93Sorsogon CitySorsogonVCCRA 08806August 16, 2000December 16, 2000
94Masbate CityMasbateVCCRA 08807August 16, 2000September 30, 2000
95MuñozNueva EcijaIIICCRA 08977November 7, 2000December 9, 2000
96TalisayCebuVIICCRA 08979November 22, 2000December 30, 2000
97BayawanNegros OrientalVIICCRA 08983December 5, 2000December 23, 2000
98BalangaBataanIIICCRA 08984December 5, 2000December 30, 2000
99ValenciaBukidnonXCCRA 08985December 5, 2000December 30, 2000
100ViganIlocos SurICCRA 08988December 27, 2000January 22, 2001
101San FernandoPampangaIIICCRA 08990January 26, 2001February 3, 2001
102TanauanBatangasIV-ACCRA 09005February 2, 2001March 10, 2001
103LigaoAlbayVCCRA 09008February 21, 2001March 24, 2001
104EscalanteNegros OccidentalVICCRA 09014February 28, 2001March 31, 2001
105PanaboDavao del NorteXICCRA 09015February 28, 2001March 31, 2001
106CauayanIsabelaIICCRA 09017February 28, 2001March 28, 2001
107CandonIlocos SurICCRA 09018March 5, 2001March 28, 2001
108MalabonnoneNCRHUCRA 09019March 5, 2001April 21, 2001
109TabacoAlbayVCCRA 09020March 5, 2001March 24, 2001
110GapanNueva EcijaIIICCRA 09022March 5, 2001August 25, 2001
111IsabelaBasilanIXCCRA 09023March 5, 2001April 25, 2001
112CalambaLagunaIV-ACCRA 09024March 5, 2001April 21, 2001
113AlaminosPangasinanICCRA 09025March 5, 2001March 28, 2001
114TanjayNegros OrientalVIICCRA 09026March 5, 2001March 31, 2001
115SipalayNegros OccidentalVICCRA 09027March 5, 2001March 31, 2001
116HimamaylanNegros OccidentalVICCRA 09028March 5, 2001March 31, 2001
117Santa RosaLagunaIV-ACCRA 09264March 10, 2004July 10, 2004
118MeycauayanBulacanIIICCRA 09356October 2, 2006December 10, 2006
119NavotasnoneNCRHUCRA 09387March 10, 2007June 24, 2007
120San JuannoneNCRHUCRA 09388March 11, 2007June 16, 2007
121BaybayLeyteVIIICCRA 09389March 15, 2007June 16, 2007
122BogoCebuVIICCRA 09390March 15, 2007June 16, 2007
123CatbaloganSamarVIIICCRA 09391March 15, 2007June 16, 2007
124TandagSurigao del SurXIIICCRA 09392March 15, 2007June 23, 2007
125LamitanBasilanBARMMCCRA 09393March 15, 2007June 18, 2007
126BoronganEastern SamarVIIICCRA 09394March 16, 2007June 20, 2007
127TayabasQuezonIV-ACCRA 09398March 18, 2007July 14, 2007
128TabukKalingaCARCCRA 09404March 23, 2007June 23, 2007
129BayuganAgusan del SurXIIICCRA 09405March 23, 2007June 20, 2007
130BatacIlocos NorteICCRA 09407March 24, 2007June 23, 2007
131MatiDavao OrientalXICCRA 09408March 24, 2007June 18, 2007
132GuihulnganNegros OrientalVIICCRA 09409March 24, 2007July 14, 2007
133CabadbaranAgusan del NorteXIIICCRA 09434April 12, 2007July 28, 2007
134El SalvadorMisamis OrientalXCCRA 09435April 12, 2007June 27, 2007
135CarcarCebuVIICCRA 09436April 15, 2007July 1, 2007
136NagaCebuVIICCRA 09491July 15, 2007September 2, 2007
137DasmariñasCaviteIV-ACCRA 09723October 15, 2009November 25, 2009
138BiñanLagunaIV-ACCRA 09740October 30, 2009February 2, 2010
139BacoorCaviteIV-ACCRA 10160April 10, 2012June 23, 2012
140ImusCaviteIV-ACCRA 10161April 10, 2012June 30, 2012
141CabuyaoLagunaIV-ACCRA 10163May 16, 2012August 4, 2012
142MabalacatPampangaIIICCRA 10164May 15, 2012July 21, 2012
143IlaganIsabelaIICCRA 10169June 21, 2012August 11, 2012
144San PedroLagunaIV-ACCRA 10420March 27, 2013December 28, 2013
145General TriasCaviteIV-ACCRA 10675August 19, 2015December 12, 2015
146Santo TomasBatangasIV-ACCRA 11086October 5, 2018September 7, 2019
147CalacaBatangasIV-ACCRA 11544May 26, 2021September 3, 2022
148BaliwagBulacanIIICCRA 11929July 30, 2022December 17, 2022
149CarmonaCaviteIV-ACCRA 11938February 23, 2023July 8, 2023

*Legal class:

  • HUC - Highly Urbanized City
  • ICC - Independent Component City
  • CC - Component City

Monday, August 05, 2024

Filipino national anthem (Cebuano)


Yutang tabunon
Mutya nga masilakon
Putling bahandi
Amo kang gimahal

Mithing gisimba
Yuta’s mga bayani
Sa malupigon
Padagapigan ka

Ang mga bungtod mo ug lapyahan
Ang langit mong bughaw
Nagahulad sa awit, lamdag sa
Kaliwat tang gawas

Silaw sa adlaw ug bitoon
Sa nasudnong bandila
Nagatimaan nga buhion ta
Ang atong pagkausa

Yutang maanyag, duyan ka sa pagmahal
Landong sa langit ang dughan mo;
Pakatam-ison namo kon maulipon ka
Ang kamatayon sa ngalan mo.


Thursday, August 01, 2024

Pambansang awit ng Pilipinas (Tagalog)


Bayang magiliw
Perlas ng Silanganan,
Alab ng puso,
Sa dibdib mo’y buhay.
Lupang Hinirang,
Duyan ka ng magiting,
Sa manlulupig,
Di ka pasisiil.
Sa dagat at bundok,
Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw,
May dilag ang tula
At awit sa paglayang minamahal.
Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y
Tagumpay na nagniningning,
Ang bituin at araw niya
Kailan pa ma’y di magdidilim.
Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta,
Buhay ay langit sa piling mo;
Aming ligaya, na pag may mang-aapi
Ang mamatay nang dahil sa iyo.

This version was a translation based from the original Spanish version in 1956 with a slight revision in 1960s. It was made offical then. On February 12, 1998, the Republic Act No. 8491 prohibits further translation of the anthem in another Philippine language. Case in point, the local government of Misamis Oriental sung the Philippine national anthem in Bisaya version.


Bisaya is still considered a Filipino language and it should be allowed to sing in the local language and the Republic Act No. 8491 should be repelled.

Monday, July 29, 2024

It's friendship day

Today is a celebration of YOU, to all of my amazing pals, both local and distant! I am grateful that you have brought so much joy, strength, and treasured memories into my life. I cherish every moment we spend together since everyone of you adds something unique to my life.


As we are now in the digtal space, let me give you some tips to manage your friends on your Facebook account:
  1. Review Your Friends List: Review your your friends list regulary to ensure that it reflects your current relationships and interests. Consider unfriending or unfollowing people you no longer interact with or whose posts do not align with your preferences. If there's no single conversation, my recommendation is to click that delete button immediately.
  2. Use Lists or Groups: Utilize Facebook's features such as friend lists or groups to organize your connections based on different criteria, such as family, friends, colleagues, or interests. This allows you to control who sees your posts and tailor your interactions accordingly.
  3. Adjust Privacy Settings: Customize your privacy settings to control who can see your posts, photos, and personal information. You can choose to share content with specific friends, lists, or customize privacy settings for individual posts.
  4. Unfollow or Snooze: If you don't want to unfriend someone but are tired of seeing their posts, you can choose to unfollow or snooze them. This allows you to remain friends but stops their posts from appearing in your news feed temporarily or indefinitely.
  5. Set Boundaries: Establish boundaries for accepting friend requests and engaging with others on Facebook. You don't have to accept every friend request you receive, and it's okay to ignore or decline requests from people you don't know or feel uncomfortable connecting with.
  6. Be Mindful of Tagging and Sharing: Be cautious about tagging friends in posts or sharing content that may be sensitive or private without their consent. Respect others' privacy preferences and ask for permission before tagging them in photos or posts.
  7. Engage Meaningfully: Focus on quality over quantity when it comes to interacting with friends on Facebook. Engage in meaningful conversations, comment on posts, and share content that adds value to your relationships and connections.
  8. Report or Block if Necessary: If you encounter harassment, bullying, or inappropriate behavior from a Facebook friend, don't hesitate to report or block them. Facebook has tools in place to help you manage unwanted interactions and maintain a safe online environment.
Most of my friends are from the Philippine Entertainment industry, from High School, Workmates from various companies, relatives, and churchmates.

In the days to come, let's continue to treasure our relationship, encourage one another, and create even more incredible memories. Cheers to the strength of friendship and the amazing relationships that enhance our life! 🌟💖 #FriendsForever #Grateful #InternationalFriendshipDay

Monday, July 22, 2024

How to not getting cancelled by anti cha cha?

It can be difficult to navigate the public debate landscape, particularly when it comes to divisive topics like change. The following tactics can assist you in avoiding getting "cancelled" by people who disagree with your reformist viewpoints:

  1. Empathy and Understanding
    Actively Listen to Understand the worries and anxieties held by those who oppose reform. This will enable you to more skillfully handle their concerns.
    Demonstrate Empathy: Even if you disagree, respect their viewpoint and validate their emotions.
  2. Be respectful and avoid using inflammatory or derogatory language when communicating. A more positive atmosphere is fostered by courteous conversation.
    Make Your Intentions Clear: Clearly state the objectives and advantages of the changes. Describe how they solve current issues and give concrete instances.
  3. Fact-Based Arguments: Employ Data and Evidence: Provide reliable data, research, and examples to back up your claims. This can strengthen your argument and make it more difficult to refute.
    Dispel Myths: Correct false information politely by providing accurate information. Have references ready to support any statements you make.
  4. Forge Common Ground: Locate points of agreement and expand from there to form alliances. Confident beliefs can serve as a starting point for more fruitful conversations.Engage Moderates: Assist those who may be receptive to change but harbor reservations. They can assist in bridging the extremes.
  5. Accountability and Transparency: Be Accountable: Clearly communicate your reasoning, methodology, and any possible effects of the changes. Openness has the power to foster trust.
    Recognize Errors: If errors occur, state forthright what went wrong and how it will be fixed. Credibility can be improved by accountability.
  6. Effective Use of Media:Craft Your Message: Tailor your message for different platforms and audiences. Use compelling narratives and visuals to make your case.Engage Positively: Use social media and other platforms to engage positively with critics. Highlight success stories and testimonials from those who have benefited from reforms.
  7. Legal and Ethical Considerations: Understand the Law: Recognize the legal ramifications of the changes you are trying to implement. Make sure what you do complies with all applicable rules and regulations.Ethics: Uphold the highest moral standards. Maintaining integrity might help you avoid negative publicity and save face.
  8. Constant Learning and Adaptation: Remain Current: Stay abreast of the most recent advancements in your sector and be prepared to modify your strategy in light of fresh data.Learn from Feedback: Make use of helpful criticism to hone your tactics and strengthen your positions.
These tactics will help you interact with reform opponents more skillfully and lower your chances of being "cancelled." The idea is to encourage courteous, fact-based, and candid communication that acknowledges concerns and advances constructive change.

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