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  2. List of city and municipality nicknames in the Philippines

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    The Carles and Estancia towns share the nickname "Alaska of the Philippines" after its bountiful marine resources. [24] Carmona: Cavite: Calabarzon: The Smart City Used since 2021 before Carmona's cityhood. A spherical landmark was built, officially named Smart City Landmark, in honor of this nickname. Cebu City: Cebu (geographically only ...

  3. List of province nicknames in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    Nickname officially given through Executive Order No. 120 issued by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2002. After the province's rodeo tradition which is an offshoot of the province's cattle-raising practice. [8] [9] Negros Occidental: Negros Island Region: Sugar Bowl of the Philippines After the province's sugarcane industry. The province ...

  4. Rizal (province) - Wikipedia

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    Rizal, officially the Province of Rizal (Filipino: Lalawigan ng Rizal), is a province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region in Luzon. Its capital is the city of Antipolo. It is about 16 kilometers (9.9 mi) east of Manila. The province is named after José Rizal, one of the main national

  5. Rizal Provincial Board - Wikipedia

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    The Rizal Provincial Board is the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial legislature) of the Philippine province of Rizal.. The members are elected via plurality-at-large voting: the province is divided into six districts, the first district of Rizal sending four members, the second district of Rizal sending two members, the third and fourth districts sending one member each, and Antipolo's two ...

  6. List of provincial name etymologies of the Philippines

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    The name "Quirino" itself was ultimately derived from the Latin Quirinus, meaning "armed with a lance." [92] Rizal. Spanish surname. The province was named after José Rizal, inspirational figure of the Philippine Revolution and national hero. "Rizal" in turn, is a modified form of the Spanish word ricial, literally meaning "able to grow back ...

  7. List of state schools, colleges and universities in the ...

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    The list includes national colleges and universities system, region-wide colleges and universities system, province-wide colleges and universities system, and specialized schools. This list does NOT include locally funded schools, colleges and universities. Population numbers include satellite campuses and are as of the end of second semester ...

  8. Category:Governors of Rizal (province) - Wikipedia

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  9. Category:Politicians from Rizal (province) - Wikipedia

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    Mayors of places in Rizal (province) (1 C, 4 P) Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Rizal (province) (1 C, 12 P) Members of the Rizal Provincial Board (3 P)