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Mindanao Island- Largest Island in the Southern Philippines

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Cloudless satellite image of Mindanao composed of data collected by the MultiSpectral Instrument (MSI) aboard ESA’s Sentinel-2 satellites in 2019. Mindanao the largest island in the Mindanao Island Group and it has a culturally rich, geographically diverse region shaped by its mix of indigenous groups, Muslim communities, and settlers from across the archipelago. It forms […]

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General Santos City, the Tuna Capital of the Philippines

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General Santos City is a Highly Urban City (HUC) and is known to the locals as GenSan is the regional center as well as the hub for industry and commerce for the SOCCSKSARGEN Region. Once known as the municipality of Buayan in 1947 it absorbed the district of Glan, and in June of 1954 it

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Sultan Kudarat

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Blogs of a City and a Provincial Capital Town: Exploring Sultan Kudarat, Philippines Located in the SOCCSKSARGEN region in Mindanao, Sultan Kudarat is a province rich in history and natural beauty. Its provincial capital is the municipality of Isulan. Named after Sultan Muhammad Dipatuan Kudarat, a prominent leader of Maguindanao during the 17th century, the

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South Cotabato, Home of the Dream Weavers

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Blogs of Cities: Exploring South Cotabato: A Gem in the Philippines South Cotabato, located in SOCCSKSARGEN region of the central part of Mindanao in the Philippines, offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and vibrant traditions. While its largest city is General Santos, its provincial capital is Koronadal City. Known for its picturesque

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Sarangani, The Province in Two Sections

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Exploring Sarangani: A Hidden Gem in the Philippines Sarangani Province is a coastal paradise located in the southern part of the Philippines, it is made up of seven towns with its provincial capital being the municipality of Alabel. The province offers a rich blend of cultural heritage, vibrant festivals, and stunning natural landscapes. It is

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Cotabato

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Exploring Cotabato Province: A Hidden Gem in the Philippines Cotabato, often referred to as North Cotabato, is a landlocked province situated in the SOCCSKSARGEN region (Central Mindanao) in the Philippines. Its provincial capital is Kidapawan City. It boasts a rich tapestry of cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and a historical narrative that attracts history buffs and adventure

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Central Mindanao (SOCCSKSARGEN)

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Region XII: SOCCSKSARGEN Central Mindanao, also known as SOCCSKSARGEN is designated as Region XII, the name “SOCCSKSARGEN” is an acronym that represents the region’s 4 provinces: South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani. Its Regional Center is located in Koronadal, South Cotabato. This is a region in the Philippines that embodies the vibrant cultural tapestry

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