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  • Alcoy (Cebu)

    Definition

    Alcoy, officially the Municipality of Alcoy, is a municipality in the province of Cebu, located within the Central Visayas (Region VII), Philippines. It is a local government unit characterized as a major island province featuring a highly urbanized metro area alongside farming and fishing municipalities (Wikipedia, PSA)

    Identities

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

    Also Known As

    • Municipality of Alcoy
    • Alcoy Cebu

    Examples and Analogies

    • Local Farming Center: Serves as a vital consolidation point for local agricultural goods including coastal fisheries and mango 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 Alcoy 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 Alcoy was settled during historical migrations and Spanish or American colonial organization. The municipality of Alcoy 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

    Rapid Real Estate Sprawl

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

    Water Supply Shortages

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

    Related Topic

    • Cebu Province
    • Central Visayas
    • Zoning
    • Registry of Deeds
    • Comprehensive Land Use Plan

    References

    1. Alcoy, Cebu — Wikipedia
    2. Philippine Statistics Authority — Official Website

  • Alcantara (Cebu)

    Definition

    Alcantara, officially the Municipality of Alcantara, is a municipality in the province of Cebu, located within the Central Visayas (Region VII), Philippines. It is a local government unit characterized as a major island province featuring a highly urbanized metro area alongside farming and fishing municipalities (Wikipedia, PSA)

    Identities

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

    Also Known As

    • Municipality of Alcantara
    • Alcantara Cebu

    Examples and Analogies

    • Local Farming Center: Serves as a vital consolidation point for local agricultural goods including coastal fisheries and mango 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 Alcantara 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 Alcantara was settled during historical migrations and Spanish or American colonial organization. The municipality of Alcantara 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

    Rapid Real Estate Sprawl

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

    Water Supply Shortages

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

    Related Topic

    • Cebu Province
    • Central Visayas
    • Zoning
    • Registry of Deeds
    • Comprehensive Land Use Plan

    References

    1. Alcantara, Cebu — Wikipedia
    2. Philippine Statistics Authority — Official Website

  • Alcala (Cagayan)

    Definition

    Alcala, officially the Municipality of Alcala, is a municipality in the province of Cagayan, located within the Cagayan Valley (Region II), Philippines. It is a local government unit characterized as a large valley province known for corn and rice production, rivers, and coastal trade (Wikipedia, PSA)

    Identities

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

    Also Known As

    • Municipality of Alcala
    • Alcala Cagayan

    Examples and Analogies

    • Local Farming Center: Serves as a vital consolidation point for local agricultural goods including corn farming and rice 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 Alcala 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 Alcala was settled during historical migrations and Spanish or American colonial organization. The municipality of Alcala 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

    Typhoon River Flooding

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

    Coastal Erosion

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

    Related Topic

    • Cagayan Province
    • Cagayan Valley
    • Zoning
    • Registry of Deeds
    • Comprehensive Land Use Plan

    References

    1. Alcala, Cagayan — Wikipedia
    2. Philippine Statistics Authority — Official Website

  • Alburquerque (Bohol)

    Definition

    Alburquerque, officially the Municipality of Alburquerque, is a municipality in the province of Bohol, located within the Central Visayas (Region VII), Philippines. It is a local government unit characterized as a island province famous for the Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, eco-tourism, and farming (Wikipedia, PSA)

    Identities

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

    Also Known As

    • Municipality of Alburquerque
    • Alburquerque Bohol

    Examples and Analogies

    • Local Farming Center: Serves as a vital consolidation point for local agricultural goods including eco-tourism 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 Alburquerque 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 Alburquerque was settled during historical migrations and Spanish or American colonial organization. The municipality of Alburquerque 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

    Water Utility Capacity

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

    Heritage Site Preservation

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

    Related Topic

    • Bohol Province
    • Central Visayas
    • Zoning
    • Registry of Deeds
    • Comprehensive Land Use Plan

    References

    1. Alburquerque, Bohol — Wikipedia
    2. Philippine Statistics Authority — Official Website

  • Albuera (Leyte)

    Definition

    Albuera, officially the Municipality of Albuera, is a municipality in the province of Leyte, located within the Eastern Visayas (Region VIII), Philippines. It is a local government unit characterized as a historic island province known for the San Juanico Bridge, geothermal energy, and farming (Wikipedia, PSA)

    Identities

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

    Also Known As

    • Municipality of Albuera
    • Albuera Leyte

    Examples and Analogies

    • Local Farming Center: Serves as a vital consolidation point for local agricultural goods including copra production and rice 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 Albuera 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 Albuera was settled during historical migrations and Spanish or American colonial organization. The municipality of Albuera 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 Destruction

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

    Limited Local Jobs

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

    Related Topic

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

    References

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

  • Alangalang, Leyte

    Definition

    Alangalang is a first-class landlocked municipality in Leyte province, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Founded in 1748, it comprises 54 barangays and had a 2020 population of 57,185. Historically an agricultural powerhouse producing copra and rice, it briefly served as the emergency capital of Leyte during World War II.

    Identities

    • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alangalang,_Leyte
    • Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q235256
    • DBpedia: https://dbpedia.org/page/Alangalang,_Leyte

    Also Known As

    The town commemorates its resettlement history through the annual “Bakwit” observance, which recalls the relocation of the town center to its present site in November 1883 after repeated flooding.

    Examples and Analogies

    Alangalang’s experience resembles that of many floodplain towns worldwide whose centers were moved to higher ground — a pattern of adaptation repeated across the Philippines’ riverine municipalities.

    Usage Scenarios

    The municipality functions as an inland agricultural and trade hub, bordered by Barugo, San Miguel, Pastrana, Tacloban City, Santa Fe, and Jaro. The Mainit River and its steel bridge form part of the route toward Carigara.

    Strategies

    Economic strategies center on strengthening copra and rice production, supporting agribusiness, and improving flood management so that the town center need not be relocated again.

    Security and Safety Measures

    Flood control along the Mainit River is the town’s defining safety concern; riparian protections, drainage, and evacuation preparedness remain priorities given the historical pattern of inundation.

    Historical Context

    Founded in 1748, Alangalang was a major 19th-century producer of abacá, wax, cocoa, and tobacco. In 1892, Leocardio Pabilona led the overthrow of Spanish rule locally. On 17 May 1900, American forces burned the town after residents evacuated. After the fall of Corregidor in 1942, Alangalang became the emergency capital of Leyte, and it saw fighting between Filipino-American and Japanese forces in 1944–1945. Its Church of Alangalang is among the largest Spanish-built churches in the region.

    Challenges and Controversies

    The 1900 burning by American troops and the Pulahan-era unrest are sensitive historical episodes. Recurrent flooding, the legacy of repeated relocations, and recovery from Typhoon Haiyan in 2013 remain ongoing challenges.

    Related Topic

    Leyte Province

  • Alaminos (Laguna)

    Definition

    Alaminos, officially the Municipality of Alaminos, is a municipality in the province of Laguna, located within the CALABARZON (Region IV-A), Philippines. It is a local government unit characterized as a province bordering Laguna de Bay, highly developed in manufacturing, agriculture, and hot spring resorts (Wikipedia, PSA)

    Identities

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

    Also Known As

    • Municipality of Alaminos
    • Alaminos Laguna

    Examples and Analogies

    • Local Farming Center: Serves as a vital consolidation point for local agricultural goods including industrial logistics and hot spring 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 Alaminos 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 Alaminos was settled during historical migrations and Spanish or American colonial organization. The municipality of Alaminos 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

    Siltation of Laguna Bay

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

    Rapid Industrial Sprawl

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

    Related Topic

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

    References

    1. Alaminos, Laguna — Wikipedia
    2. Philippine Statistics Authority — Official Website

  • Alamada (Cotabato)

    Definition

    Alamada, officially the Municipality of Alamada, is a municipality in the province of Cotabato, located within the SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII), Philippines. It is a local government unit characterized as a landlocked agricultural basin province in Mindanao, producing rubber, rice, and fruit crops (Wikipedia, PSA)

    Identities

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

    Also Known As

    • Municipality of Alamada
    • Alamada Cotabato

    Examples and Analogies

    • Local Farming Center: Serves as a vital consolidation point for local agricultural goods including rubber harvesting and rice 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 Alamada 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 Alamada was settled during historical migrations and Spanish or American colonial organization. The municipality of Alamada 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

    Dry Season Water Scarcity

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

    Agricultural Access Roads

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

    Related Topic

    • Cotabato Province
    • SOCCSKSARGEN
    • Zoning
    • Registry of Deeds
    • Comprehensive Land Use Plan

    References

    1. Alamada, Cotabato — Wikipedia
    2. Philippine Statistics Authority — Official Website

  • Alabel (Sarangani)

    Definition

    Alabel, officially the Municipality of Alabel, is a municipality in the province of Sarangani, located within the SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII), Philippines. It is a local government unit characterized as a coastal province in the southern tip of Mindanao, producing tuna, coconuts, and aquaculture (Wikipedia, PSA)

    Identities

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

    Also Known As

    • Municipality of Alabel
    • Alabel Sarangani

    Examples and Analogies

    • Local Farming Center: Serves as a vital consolidation point for local agricultural goods including tuna fishing 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 Alabel 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 Alabel was settled during historical migrations and Spanish or American colonial organization. The municipality of Alabel 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.

    Coastal Storm Hazards

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

    Related Topic

    • Sarangani Province
    • SOCCSKSARGEN
    • Zoning
    • Registry of Deeds
    • Comprehensive Land Use Plan

    References

    1. Alabel, Sarangani — Wikipedia
    2. Philippine Statistics Authority — Official Website

  • Alabat, Quezon

    Definition

    Alabat is a fifth-income-class island municipality in Quezon Province, Philippines, located centrally on the eponymous Alabat Island between Lamon Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Settled in 1882 and constituted as a municipality in 1900, it is one of three island towns off Quezon’s Pacific coast. The 2020 census recorded 15,936 residents across 19 barangays over 57.61 km².

    Identities

    • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alabat,_Quezon
    • Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Special:ItemByTitle/enwiki/Alabat,_Quezon
    • DBpedia: http://dbpedia.org/resource/Alabat,_Quezon

    Also Known As

    An island town whose early settlement was originally named “Gordo.” It is part of the Alabat Island group, which later also gave rise to the neighboring island municipalities of Perez and Quezon.

    Examples and Analogies

    Alabat functions like a self-contained island community: its economic life centers on the poblacion and surrounding coastal barrios, with rice, coconut, and calamansi farming and a fishing port that serves as a rich fishing ground for the Lamon Bay area.

    Usage Scenarios

    The town supports island agriculture and fisheries, inter-island trade through the Port of Alabat, and basic governance across 19 barangays. It also preserves the cultural presence of the Inagta Alabat (Agta), an indigenous Negrito group.

    Strategies

    Development strategies focus on strengthening the fishing port as a commercial hub, expanding coconut and calamansi production, improving sea-transport links, and protecting indigenous communities and marine resources.

    Security and Safety Measures

    Because it is exposed to the Pacific, the island follows strict PAGASA typhoon protocols, maintains evacuation planning, and relies on Coast Guard coordination for inter-island sea travel safety.

    Historical Context

    Originally settled by the Inagta Alabat people, the area saw a Spanish priest found a settlement called “Gordo” in 1882. After the American occupation it was renamed Alabat and formally recognized as an independent municipality in 1900; surrounding territories later split off to form Perez and Quezon.

    Challenges and Controversies

    Challenges include isolation and transport costs, typhoon exposure, limited livelihoods, and the need to safeguard the Inagta Alabat people’s land and cultural rights.

    Related Topic

    Quezon Province: The province containing Alabat, whose Pacific seaboard includes island municipalities and rich fishing grounds.

    References

    1. Alabat, Quezon
    2. Quezon (province)