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  • Polillo (Quezon)

    Definition

    Polillo, officially the Municipality of Polillo, is a municipality in the province of Quezon, located within the CALABARZON (Region IV-A), Philippines. It is a local government unit characterized as a large agricultural province known for coconut plantations, marine resources, and festivals (Wikipedia, PSA)

    Identities

    Source Type Identity
    Wikipedia Polillo, Quezon
    Wikidata N/A
    DBpedia Polillo,_Quezon
    ProductOntology N/A
    Wiktionary N/A
    Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) Polillo (Quezon, Philippines)
    MeSH N/A
    NCBI Taxonomy N/A
    AGROVOC N/A
    Google Scholar Polillo Quezon agriculture economy development
    ConceptNet local center
    OpenCyc N/A

    Also Known As

    • Municipality of Polillo
    • Polillo Quezon

    Examples and Analogies

    • Local Farming Center: Serves as a vital consolidation point for local agricultural goods including coconuts cultivation and copra production.
    • Community Settlement: Contains residential areas and local schools supporting families involved in agriculture and commercial trades.

    Usage Scenarios

    1. Acquiring Farmland

    An agribusiness firm purchases agricultural land in a rural barangay within the municipality to grow local crops.

    2. Opening a Local Business

    A retail merchant leases commercial space near the municipal hall of Polillo to provide household goods to the local community.

    Strategies

    • Coordinate property investments with the local municipal Zoning Office to ensure compliance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
    • Align agribusiness schedules with regional road access conditions, particularly during the wet season.

    Security and Safety Measures

    • Verify the registration status and title annotations at the provincial Registry of Deeds before concluding land transactions.
    • Ensure that residential structural designs conform to local building standards for wind and rainfall resistance.

    Historical Context

    The municipality of Polillo was settled during historical migrations and Spanish or American colonial organization. The municipality of Polillo was organized as an agricultural settlement during the Spanish colonial period, transitioning into a formal municipality during the American civil government era.

    Challenges and Controversies

    High Typhoon Frequencies

    The local government continuously monitors infrastructure to mitigate the impact of seasonal weather, ensuring regional roads remain open.

    Limited Provincial Highway Lanes

    Balancing local community development with the preservation of natural forest cover and agricultural resources is a municipal priority.

    Related Topic

    • Quezon Province
    • CALABARZON
    • Zoning
    • Registry of Deeds
    • Comprehensive Land Use Plan

    References

    1. Polillo, Quezon — Wikipedia
    2. Philippine Statistics Authority — Official Website

  • Polangui, Albay

    Definition

    Polangui, officially the Municipality of Polangui (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Polangui), is a first-class municipality in Albay, Philippines, with about 89,344 people per the 2024 census. An inland agricultural hub west of Mount Masaraga, it is considered one of the oldest municipalities in the Philippines, with founding records pointing to 1584.

    Identities (Wikipedia/Wikidata/DBpedia)

    • Wikipedia: Polangui — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polangui
    • Wikidata: Q493326 — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q493326
    • DBpedia: https://dbpedia.org/page/Polangui

    Also Known As

    Early names include Binanuaan and Oyangue, from a giant landmark tree; another legend credits a maiden called “Pulang Angui” (Red Maria). The old center Magurang was “Banwang gurang” (old town). Residents are Polangueños.

    Examples and Analogies

    Polangui is a centuries-old farmhouse around which newer rooms were built: its 1584 Franciscan-era core predates most Philippine towns, while barangays such as Lanigay, Ponso, and Balinad grew with the valley’s farm economy.

    Usage Scenarios

    Farmers and traders use Polangui as a collection point for rice, coconut, and other crops; its 1664 stone church draws heritage visitors; and its position between Ligao and the Camarines-bound highway makes it a roadside service center.

    Strategies

    Strategy focuses on irrigation, post-harvest facilities, and agri-enterprise; heritage tourism anchored on the colonial-era church; rural infrastructure for upland barangays; and expanded education and health services.

    Security and Safety Measures

    Inland location spares it the worst storm surge, but the town enforces typhoon preparedness, river-flood monitoring, barangay response teams, fire safety in the compact poblacion, and standard patrols at markets and schools.

    Historical Context

    Pre-colonial Polangui was a valley of five settlements ruled by the Datu of Ponso. In 1584 Fray Baltazar de la Magdalena founded Binanuaan, a visita of Villa Santiago de Libon, which Juan de Salcedo established in 1573. It was a pueblo by 1674; Fray Juan Bautista Marza’s brick-and-stone church, finished in 1664, still stands.

    Challenges and Controversies

    Challenges include farm-gate price volatility, rural poverty despite first-class status, flood exposure in low-lying barangays, church heritage conservation amid congestion, and balancing construction with farmland protection.

    Related Topic

    Albay — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albay

    References

    1. Polangui

  • Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte

    Definition

    Polanco is a first-income-class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines, lying just inland of the provincial capital Dipolog. Spanning about 206.88 square kilometres and composed of 30 barangays, it had a population of 42,265 in the 2020 census. Its rolling terrain rises from sea level to roughly 348 metres, supporting a largely agricultural economy of rice, seasonal fruits and upland farming.

    Identities (Wikipedia/Wikidata/DBpedia)

    Also Known As

    Locally referred to as the inland neighbour of Dipolog, Polanco is sometimes grouped with the Subanon heartland towns of northern Zamboanga del Norte.

    Examples and Analogies

    Polanco functions like a “greenbelt” municipality to Dipolog: less dense and agrarian, but economically tied to the nearby city, much like inland towns ringing regional capitals across Mindanao.

    Usage Scenarios

    The municipality is used for rice and fruit production, upland farming, residential settlement for commuters to Dipolog, and as a transit corridor for traffic moving between the coast and the interior barangays of the province.

    Strategies

    Local development strategies emphasise agricultural modernisation, value-adding for seasonal fruit harvests, road upgrading to connect remote barangays, and poverty-reduction programs given a 2021 poverty incidence near 36 percent.

    Security and Safety Measures

    Peace and order are maintained through the municipal police, barangay tanods, and cooperation with Subanon community elders. Disaster risk reduction focuses on landslide and flood preparedness in upland barangays during the wet season.

    Historical Context

    Polanco was created on August 22, 1951 under Executive Order No. 467 signed by President Elpidio Quirino, separating it from Dipolog. During the American period much of its land was held by the Realiza family under Don Gaudencio N. Realiza.

    Challenges and Controversies

    Persistent challenges include high poverty incidence, limited agro-industrial investment, pressure on upland forests from expanding farms, and the need to formalise ancestral-domain arrangements affecting Subanon communities.

    Related Topic

    Zamboanga Peninsula

    References

    1. Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte
    2. Wikidata: Polanco

  • Pola (Oriental Mindoro)

    Definition

    Pola, officially the Municipality of Pola, is a municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, located within the MIMAROPA (Region IV-B), Philippines. It is a local government unit characterized as a coastal province known for eco-tourism (Puerto Galera), agriculture, and citrus farming (Wikipedia, PSA)

    Identities

    Source Type Identity
    Wikipedia Pola, Oriental Mindoro
    Wikidata N/A
    DBpedia Pola,_Oriental_Mindoro
    ProductOntology N/A
    Wiktionary N/A
    Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) Pola (Oriental Mindoro, Philippines)
    MeSH N/A
    NCBI Taxonomy N/A
    AGROVOC N/A
    Google Scholar Pola Oriental Mindoro agriculture economy development
    ConceptNet local center
    OpenCyc N/A

    Also Known As

    • Municipality of Pola
    • Pola Oriental Mindoro

    Examples and Analogies

    • Local Farming Center: Serves as a vital consolidation point for local agricultural goods including citrus farming and eco-tourism.
    • Community Settlement: Contains residential areas and local schools supporting families involved in agriculture and commercial trades.

    Usage Scenarios

    1. Acquiring Farmland

    An agribusiness firm purchases agricultural land in a rural barangay within the municipality to grow local crops.

    2. Opening a Local Business

    A retail merchant leases commercial space near the municipal hall of Pola to provide household goods to the local community.

    Strategies

    • Coordinate property investments with the local municipal Zoning Office to ensure compliance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
    • Align agribusiness schedules with regional road access conditions, particularly during the wet season.

    Security and Safety Measures

    • Verify the registration status and title annotations at the provincial Registry of Deeds before concluding land transactions.
    • Ensure that residential structural designs conform to local building standards for wind and rainfall resistance.

    Historical Context

    The municipality of Pola was settled during historical migrations and Spanish or American colonial organization. The municipality of Pola was organized as an agricultural settlement during the Spanish colonial period, transitioning into a formal municipality during the American civil government era.

    Challenges and Controversies

    Flooding in River Basins

    The local government continuously monitors infrastructure to mitigate the impact of seasonal weather, ensuring regional roads remain open.

    Coastal Ecosystem Balance

    Balancing local community development with the preservation of natural forest cover and agricultural resources is a municipal priority.

    Related Topic

    • Oriental Mindoro Province
    • MIMAROPA
    • Zoning
    • Registry of Deeds
    • Comprehensive Land Use Plan

    References

    1. Pola, Oriental Mindoro — Wikipedia
    2. Philippine Statistics Authority — Official Website

  • Plaridel (Misamis Occidental)

    Definition

    Plaridel, officially the Municipality of Plaridel, is a municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, located within the Northern Mindanao (Region X), Philippines. It is a local government unit characterized as a province known for aquaculture, coconut farming, and Mount Malindang national park (Wikipedia, PSA)

    Identities

    Source Type Identity
    Wikipedia Plaridel, Misamis Occidental
    Wikidata N/A
    DBpedia Plaridel,_Misamis_Occidental
    ProductOntology N/A
    Wiktionary N/A
    Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) Plaridel (Misamis Occidental, Philippines)
    MeSH N/A
    NCBI Taxonomy N/A
    AGROVOC N/A
    Google Scholar Plaridel Misamis Occidental agriculture economy development
    ConceptNet local center
    OpenCyc N/A

    Also Known As

    • Municipality of Plaridel
    • Plaridel Misamis Occidental

    Examples and Analogies

    • Local Farming Center: Serves as a vital consolidation point for local agricultural goods including copra production and aquaculture farming.
    • Community Settlement: Contains residential areas and local schools supporting families involved in agriculture and commercial trades.

    Usage Scenarios

    1. Acquiring Farmland

    An agribusiness firm purchases agricultural land in a rural barangay within the municipality to grow local crops.

    2. Opening a Local Business

    A retail merchant leases commercial space near the municipal hall of Plaridel to provide household goods to the local community.

    Strategies

    • Coordinate property investments with the local municipal Zoning Office to ensure compliance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
    • Align agribusiness schedules with regional road access conditions, particularly during the wet season.

    Security and Safety Measures

    • Verify the registration status and title annotations at the provincial Registry of Deeds before concluding land transactions.
    • Ensure that residential structural designs conform to local building standards for wind and rainfall resistance.

    Historical Context

    The municipality of Plaridel was settled during historical migrations and Spanish or American colonial organization. The municipality of Plaridel was historically settled by indigenous and Muslim communities before undergoing migration surges and administrative organization during the American period and mid-20th century.

    Challenges and Controversies

    Aquaculture Runoff

    The local government continuously monitors infrastructure to mitigate the impact of seasonal weather, ensuring regional roads remain open.

    Mountain Soil Erosion

    Balancing local community development with the preservation of natural forest cover and agricultural resources is a municipal priority.

    Related Topic

    • Misamis Occidental Province
    • Northern Mindanao
    • Zoning
    • Registry of Deeds
    • Comprehensive Land Use Plan

    References

    1. Plaridel, Misamis Occidental — Wikipedia
    2. Philippine Statistics Authority — Official Website

  • Placer, Surigao del Norte

    Definition

    Placer is a fourth-income class municipality in Surigao del Norte, Caraga Region, Philippines. Located on the northeastern tip of Mindanao facing the Hinatuan Passage, it covers 61.29 square kilometers and has 20 barangays. Its name derives from the Spanish word for “pleasure,” reflecting the prosperity historically tied to local gold mining and fertile harvests. The 2024 census recorded 30,442 residents.

    Identities (Wikipedia/Wikidata/DBpedia)

    • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Placer,_Surigao_del_Norte
    • Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q35087
    • DBpedia: http://dbpedia.org/resource/Placer,_Surigao_del_Norte

    Also Known As

    Placer is informally referenced in historical mining records of the Surigao gold district. It is part of the Caraga mineral corridor and includes islands such as Tinago, Banga, and Mahaba, plus half of Masapelid Island.

    Examples and Analogies

    Placer functions as a small-scale mining and coastal-agriculture hub, comparable to other mineral-rich municipalities along northeastern Mindanao where land and sea economies meet.

    Usage Scenarios

    Placer is studied in contexts of small-scale gold mining, coastal resource management, and governance of geographically fragmented island-barangay territories.

    Strategies

    Local strategies emphasize regulating small-scale mining, expanding agricultural yields, strengthening inter-island transport, and improving services across dispersed coastal and island barangays. Revenue stood at roughly 179.7 million pesos in 2024.

    Security and Safety Measures

    Mining-area safety, maritime safety for island barangays, and disaster preparedness against typhoons and storm surges are recurring concerns. During World War II the town was occupied by Japanese forces after a failed guerrilla assault in October 1943.

    Historical Context

    Placer was established in 1850 by Captain Felipe Custodio. It lost territory in 1930 when Mainit was created and in 1947 when Tagana-an was established. During World War II, guerrillas under American leadership attacked the occupying Japanese with 135 men, but the assault failed and the town remained occupied until liberation.

    Challenges and Controversies

    Challenges include the environmental legacy of gold mining, siltation affecting coastal waters, poverty in remote barangays, and the need to diversify beyond mineral extraction.

    Related Topic

    Surigao del Norte Province

    References

    1. Placer, Surigao del Norte
    2. Surigao del Norte

  • Pitogo (Zamboanga del Sur)

    Definition

    Pitogo, officially the Municipality of Pitogo, is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, located within the Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. It is a local government unit characterized as a coastal province featuring farming, fisheries, and commercial trading hubs (Wikipedia, PSA)

    Identities

    Source Type Identity
    Wikipedia Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur
    Wikidata N/A
    DBpedia Pitogo,_Zamboanga_del_Sur
    ProductOntology N/A
    Wiktionary N/A
    Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) Pitogo (Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines)
    MeSH N/A
    NCBI Taxonomy N/A
    AGROVOC N/A
    Google Scholar Pitogo Zamboanga del Sur agriculture economy development
    ConceptNet local center
    OpenCyc N/A

    Also Known As

    • Municipality of Pitogo
    • Pitogo Zamboanga del Sur

    Examples and Analogies

    • Local Farming Center: Serves as a vital consolidation point for local agricultural goods including copra production and coastal fisheries.
    • Community Settlement: Contains residential areas and local schools supporting families involved in agriculture and commercial trades.

    Usage Scenarios

    1. Acquiring Farmland

    An agribusiness firm purchases agricultural land in a rural barangay within the municipality to grow local crops.

    2. Opening a Local Business

    A retail merchant leases commercial space near the municipal hall of Pitogo to provide household goods to the local community.

    Strategies

    • Coordinate property investments with the local municipal Zoning Office to ensure compliance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
    • Align agribusiness schedules with regional road access conditions, particularly during the wet season.

    Security and Safety Measures

    • Verify the registration status and title annotations at the provincial Registry of Deeds before concluding land transactions.
    • Ensure that residential structural designs conform to local building standards for wind and rainfall resistance.

    Historical Context

    The municipality of Pitogo was settled during historical migrations and Spanish or American colonial organization. The municipality of Pitogo was historically settled by indigenous and Muslim communities before undergoing migration surges and administrative organization during the American period and mid-20th century.

    Challenges and Controversies

    El Niño Dryness

    The local government continuously monitors infrastructure to mitigate the impact of seasonal weather, ensuring regional roads remain open.

    Vast Agricultural Waste

    Balancing local community development with the preservation of natural forest cover and agricultural resources is a municipal priority.

    Related Topic

    • Zamboanga del Sur Province
    • Zamboanga Peninsula
    • Zoning
    • Registry of Deeds
    • Comprehensive Land Use Plan

    References

    1. Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur — Wikipedia
    2. Philippine Statistics Authority — Official Website

  • Pio V. Corpuz (Masbate)

    Definition

    Pio V. Corpuz, officially the Municipality of Pio V. Corpuz, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, located within the Bicol Region (Region V), Philippines. It is a local government unit characterized as a island province known for cattle ranching, gold mining, and copra production (Wikipedia, PSA)

    Identities

    Source Type Identity
    Wikipedia Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate
    Wikidata N/A
    DBpedia Pio_V._Corpuz,_Masbate
    ProductOntology N/A
    Wiktionary N/A
    Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) Pio V. Corpuz (Masbate, Philippines)
    MeSH N/A
    NCBI Taxonomy N/A
    AGROVOC N/A
    Google Scholar Pio V. Corpuz Masbate agriculture economy development
    ConceptNet local center
    OpenCyc N/A

    Also Known As

    • Municipality of Pio V. Corpuz
    • Pio V. Corpuz Masbate

    Examples and Analogies

    • Local Farming Center: Serves as a vital consolidation point for local agricultural goods including cattle ranching and gold mining.
    • Community Settlement: Contains residential areas and local schools supporting families involved in agriculture and commercial trades.

    Usage Scenarios

    1. Acquiring Farmland

    An agribusiness firm purchases agricultural land in a rural barangay within the municipality to grow local crops.

    2. Opening a Local Business

    A retail merchant leases commercial space near the municipal hall of Pio V. Corpuz to provide household goods to the local community.

    Strategies

    • Coordinate property investments with the local municipal Zoning Office to ensure compliance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
    • Align agribusiness schedules with regional road access conditions, particularly during the wet season.

    Security and Safety Measures

    • Verify the registration status and title annotations at the provincial Registry of Deeds before concluding land transactions.
    • Ensure that residential structural designs conform to local building standards for wind and rainfall resistance.

    Historical Context

    The municipality of Pio V. Corpuz was settled during historical migrations and Spanish or American colonial organization. The municipality of Pio V. Corpuz was organized as an agricultural settlement during the Spanish colonial period, transitioning into a formal municipality during the American civil government era.

    Challenges and Controversies

    Gold Runoff Containment

    The local government continuously monitors infrastructure to mitigate the impact of seasonal weather, ensuring regional roads remain open.

    Isolated Municipal Access

    Balancing local community development with the preservation of natural forest cover and agricultural resources is a municipal priority.

    Related Topic

    • Masbate Province
    • Bicol Region
    • Zoning
    • Registry of Deeds
    • Comprehensive Land Use Plan

    References

    1. Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate — Wikipedia
    2. Philippine Statistics Authority — Official Website

  • Pio Duran (Albay)

    Definition

    Pio Duran, officially the Municipality of Pio Duran, is a municipality in the province of Albay, located within the Bicol Region (Region V), Philippines. It is a local government unit characterized as a province famous for the active Mayon Volcano, known for abaca crafts, agriculture, and tourism (Wikipedia, PSA)

    Identities

    Source Type Identity
    Wikipedia Pio Duran, Albay
    Wikidata N/A
    DBpedia Pio_Duran,_Albay
    ProductOntology N/A
    Wiktionary N/A
    Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) Pio Duran (Albay, Philippines)
    MeSH N/A
    NCBI Taxonomy N/A
    AGROVOC N/A
    Google Scholar Pio Duran Albay agriculture economy development
    ConceptNet local center
    OpenCyc N/A

    Also Known As

    • Municipality of Pio Duran
    • Pio Duran Albay

    Examples and Analogies

    • Local Farming Center: Serves as a vital consolidation point for local agricultural goods including abaca crafting and coconuts cultivation.
    • Community Settlement: Contains residential areas and local schools supporting families involved in agriculture and commercial trades.

    Usage Scenarios

    1. Acquiring Farmland

    An agribusiness firm purchases agricultural land in a rural barangay within the municipality to grow local crops.

    2. Opening a Local Business

    A retail merchant leases commercial space near the municipal hall of Pio Duran to provide household goods to the local community.

    Strategies

    • Coordinate property investments with the local municipal Zoning Office to ensure compliance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
    • Align agribusiness schedules with regional road access conditions, particularly during the wet season.

    Security and Safety Measures

    • Verify the registration status and title annotations at the provincial Registry of Deeds before concluding land transactions.
    • Ensure that residential structural designs conform to local building standards for wind and rainfall resistance.

    Historical Context

    The municipality of Pio Duran was settled during historical migrations and Spanish or American colonial organization. The municipality of Pio Duran was organized as an agricultural settlement during the Spanish colonial period, transitioning into a formal municipality during the American civil government era.

    Challenges and Controversies

    Volcanic Ash Mudflows

    The local government continuously monitors infrastructure to mitigate the impact of seasonal weather, ensuring regional roads remain open.

    Typhoon Path Vulnerability

    Balancing local community development with the preservation of natural forest cover and agricultural resources is a municipal priority.

    Related Topic

    • Albay Province
    • Bicol Region
    • Zoning
    • Registry of Deeds
    • Comprehensive Land Use Plan

    References

    1. Pio Duran, Albay — Wikipedia
    2. Philippine Statistics Authority — Official Website

  • Pintuyan (Southern Leyte)

    Definition

    Pintuyan, officially the Municipality of Pintuyan, is a municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, located within the Eastern Visayas (Region VIII), Philippines. It is a local government unit characterized as a island province known for deep harbors, coconut farming, and diving tourism (Wikipedia, PSA)

    Identities

    Source Type Identity
    Wikipedia Pintuyan, Southern Leyte
    Wikidata N/A
    DBpedia Pintuyan,_Southern_Leyte
    ProductOntology N/A
    Wiktionary N/A
    Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) Pintuyan (Southern Leyte, Philippines)
    MeSH N/A
    NCBI Taxonomy N/A
    AGROVOC N/A
    Google Scholar Pintuyan Southern Leyte agriculture economy development
    ConceptNet local center
    OpenCyc N/A

    Also Known As

    • Municipality of Pintuyan
    • Pintuyan Southern Leyte

    Examples and Analogies

    • Local Farming Center: Serves as a vital consolidation point for local agricultural goods including copra production and diving tourism.
    • Community Settlement: Contains residential areas and local schools supporting families involved in agriculture and commercial trades.

    Usage Scenarios

    1. Acquiring Farmland

    An agribusiness firm purchases agricultural land in a rural barangay within the municipality to grow local crops.

    2. Opening a Local Business

    A retail merchant leases commercial space near the municipal hall of Pintuyan to provide household goods to the local community.

    Strategies

    • Coordinate property investments with the local municipal Zoning Office to ensure compliance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
    • Align agribusiness schedules with regional road access conditions, particularly during the wet season.

    Security and Safety Measures

    • Verify the registration status and title annotations at the provincial Registry of Deeds before concluding land transactions.
    • Ensure that residential structural designs conform to local building standards for wind and rainfall resistance.

    Historical Context

    The municipality of Pintuyan was settled during historical migrations and Spanish or American colonial organization. The municipality of Pintuyan has roots dating back to pre-colonial coastal settlements, later organized as a parish or pueblo during the Spanish colonial regime, and formally established under modern Philippine municipal laws.

    Challenges and Controversies

    Typhoon Vulnerability

    The local government continuously monitors infrastructure to mitigate the impact of seasonal weather, ensuring regional roads remain open.

    High Sea Shipping Rates

    Balancing local community development with the preservation of natural forest cover and agricultural resources is a municipal priority.

    Related Topic

    • Southern Leyte Province
    • Eastern Visayas
    • Zoning
    • Registry of Deeds
    • Comprehensive Land Use Plan

    References

    1. Pintuyan, Southern Leyte — Wikipedia
    2. Philippine Statistics Authority — Official Website