List of city and municipality nicknames in the Philippines
This partial list of city and municipality nicknames in the Philippines compiles the aliases, sobriquets and slogans that cities and municipalities in the Philippines are known by (or have been known by historically), officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce. City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity.[1] Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth"[2] are also believed to have economic value.[1] Their economic value is difficult to measure,[1] but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by "branding" themselves by adopting new slogans.[2]
National Capital Region (NCR)
City/Municipality | Nicknames | References |
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Caloocan City | The City of Heroes Cradle of Katipunan Motorcycle Capital of NCR | |
Las Piñas City | Home of the Bamboo Organ City of Love and Progress Salt Center of Metro Manila Lantern Capital of Metro Manila |
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Makati City | The Wall Street of the Philippines The Financial Capital of the Philippines The Business Capital of the Philippines |
[3][4] |
Mandaluyong City | The Tiger City of the Philippines The Shopping Capital of the Philippines |
[3] |
City of Manila | The Distinguished and Ever Loyal City The Queen City of the Pacific The Pearl of the Orient |
[3][4] |
Marikina City | The Shoe Capital of the Philippines Home of the World's Largest Shoes |
[3][4] |
Muntinlupa City | The Emerald City of the Philippines Gateway to Calabarzon |
[3] |
Navotas City | The Fishing Capital of the Philippines | [3] |
Parañaque City | The Fashion Capital of the Philippines The City of Lights The Bay City |
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Pasay City | The Gateway to the Philippine Islands The Travel City The Travel Capital of the Philippines Home of Aliwan Fiesta Trading Wall of the Philippines Festival Capital of Metro Manila Asian City of Metro Manila Japanese City of the Philippines The Second City of Stars |
[3] |
Pateros | A Small Town with a Big Heart Balut Capital of the Philippines Home of the world-famous Balut |
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Quezon City | The City of Stars The Dragon City of the Philippines Largest City of the Philippines Home of the Philippine Congress |
[3] |
San Juan City | Heart of Metro Manila Home of Philippine Presidents Tiangge Capital of the Philippines |
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Taguig City | Metro Manila's ProbinSyudad | |
Valenzuela City | The Vibrant City The City of Discipline |
Ilocos Region (Region I)
City/Municipality | Province | Nicknames | References |
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Alaminos City | Pangasinan | The Hundred Islander Capital of the World | |
Anda | Pangasinan | Mother of the Hundred Islands | |
Bani | Pangasinan | Golden West | |
Batac City | Ilocos Norte | Home of Great Leaders City of My Dreams |
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Bautista | Pangasinan | The Walis Tambo (broom) Capital of the Philippines Lupang Hinirang |
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Binalonan | Pangasinan | Pangasinan's Cleanest Town | |
Binmaley | Pangasinan | Yellow Beach | |
Cervantes | Ilocos Sur | Summer Capital of Ilocos Sur | |
Dagupan City | Pangasinan | The Bangus (Milkfish) Capital of the Philippines Melting Pot of Pangasinan Former Queen City of the North Business Capital of North Central Luzon Education Capital of the North |
[3] |
Laoag City | Ilocos Norte | Northernmost City of the Philippines Northern Gateway of the Philippines Sunshine City Political, Commercial and Industrial Hub of Ilocos Norte The Sparkling Gem of Ilocandia |
[5][6] |
Lingayen | Pangasinan | Most Romantic Place in the Philippines | |
Luna | La Union | Home of Apo Baket Namacpacan | |
Manaoag | Pangasinan | Home of the Our Lady of Manaoag | |
Mapandan | Pangasinan | Pangasinan's Greenest Municipality | |
Pagudpud | Ilocos Norte | Sicogon Island of the North | |
Rosario | La Union | Gateway to Ilocandia | |
San Carlos City | Pangasinan | Mango-Bamboo Capital of the Philippines | |
City of San Fernando | La Union | Regional Center of Ilocos Region The Prime Capital of Ilocandia Botanical Garden City |
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San Juan | Ilocos Sur | Buri Capital of Ilocos Sur | |
San Juan | La Union | Surfing Capital of the North/Northern Philippines | |
Santa Maria | Ilocos Sur | Home of the Our Lady of the Assumption Church (Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion), a UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
Santiago | Ilocos Sur | Sicogon Island of Ilocos Sur Isla de Gigantes of Ilocos Sur |
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Santo Tomas | La Union | Regional Center for Inland Fisheries Research Tabo-an of the North Home of Señora Virgen del Mar Cautiva (Virgen of the Sea) |
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Sinait | Ilocos Sur | Garlic Center of the North | |
Tubao | La Union | Home of the Native Tobacco | |
Urdaneta City | Pangasinan | Gateway to Northern Philippines | |
Vigan City | Ilocos Sur | The Heritage City of the Philippines | [3] |
Vintar | Ilocos Norte | The Territory of Siwawers (Siwawer is a high-flying, black and orange-colored bird) Municipality of Canaoays (Canaoay is a low-flying, black and white-colored bird) Center Municipality of Ilocos Norte Area of Mighty Eagles |
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
City/Municipality | Province | Nicknames | References |
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Baguio | Benguet | The Summer Capital of the Philippines The City of Pines Center of Education in the North The Highest City Capital of the North Convention City Artists Heaven Little America |
[3][4][7] |
Banaue | Ifugao | The site of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Batad Rice Terraces and Bangaan Rice Terraces | |
La Trinidad | Benguet | Strawberry Capital of the Philippines Salad Bowl of the Philippines |
[8] |
Sagada | Mountain Province | Home of the world-famous hanging coffins | |
Tinglayan | Kalinga | Home of the Last “Mambabatok” |
Cagayan Valley (Region II)
City/Municipality | Province | Nicknames | References |
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Aglipay | Quirino | The Heart of Quirino | |
Bagabag | Nueva Vizcaya | Pineapple Region of Nueva Vizcaya | |
Buguey | Cagayan | Crab Capital of the North | |
Cabarroguis | Quirino | The Golden Park of Quirino | |
Cabatuan | Isabela | Land of the Golden Grains | [3] |
Cauayan City | Isabela | Mushroom City of the North Bamboo City of Isabela Agro-Industrial Capital of Cagayan Valley Central Business District of Region 2 The Ideal City of the North |
[3] |
Diffun | Quirino | Gateway to Quirino Province | |
Echague | Isabela | Queen Town of Isabela | [3] |
Gamu | Isabela | The Mother Town of the 2nd District of Isabela The Oldest Town of Mallig Plains Region |
[3] |
Iguig | Cagayan | Holy Land of the North Pottery Center of Cagayan |
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Ilagan City | Isabela | Corn Capital of the Philippines The Center of Eco-Tourism Adventure in Region 2 Home of the World's Largest Wooden Lounge Chair Primary Growth Center of Region 2 |
[3] |
Maddela | Quirino | Commercial Hub of Quirino | |
Nagtipunan | Quirino | Tourism Capital of Quirino Land of the Origin |
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Piat | Cagayan | Pilgrimage Center of Cagayan Valley | |
Ramon | Isabela | Tilapia Capital of Isabela Province Hub of the Famous Magat Dam |
[3] |
Roxas | Isabela | The Commercial Center of the Mallig Plains Region | [3] |
Saguday | Quirino | The Rice Granary of Quirino | |
San Mariano | Isabela | Rice Bowl of Luzon | [3] |
San Mateo | Isabela | Agro-Ecological City Munggo Capital of the Philippines |
[3] |
Santa Ana | Cagayan | The Game Fishing Mecca of the Philippines | |
Santa Fe | Nueva Vizcaya | Southern Gateway to the Cagayan Valley Region | |
Santa Maria | Isabela | Finest Pottery of the North | [3] |
Santa Praxedes | Cagayan | Northern Gateway of the Cagayan Valley Region | |
Santa Teresita | Cagayan | Vannamei Capital of the North Youngest Town of Cagayan |
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Santiago City | Isabela | Queen City of the North Commercial and Trading Center of Cagayan Valley Investment Hub of Northern Philippines |
[3] |
Solano | Nueva Vizcaya | Central Business District of Nueva Vizcaya | |
Tuguegarao City | Cagayan | The Premier Ybanag City Regional Center of Cagayan Valley |
[3] |
Central Luzon (Region III)
City/Municipality | Province | Nicknames | References |
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Angeles City | Pampanga | City of Angels Entertainment Capital of the Philippines |
[9][10] |
Aliaga | Nueva Ecija | The Home of Taong Putik Festival | [3] |
Apalit | Pampanga | Pampanga's Gateway to Manila The Blacksmith Capital of Pampanga |
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Bacolor | Pampanga | Athens of Pampanga | |
Baler | Aurora | The Birthplace of Philippine Surfing | |
Bocaue | Bulacan | Fireworks Capital of the Philippines | |
Bongabon | Nueva Ecija | Onion Capital of the Philippines | [11] |
Bulakan | Bulacan | The First Capital of the Province of Bulacan | |
Bustos | Bulacan | Home of Minasa Cookies | |
Cabanatuan City | Nueva Ecija | The Tricycle Capital of the Philippines | [3] |
Cabiao | Nueva Ecija | The Sorghum Capital of Nueva Ecija | [3] |
Capas | Tarlac | The Gateway to Pinatubo Volcano | |
Carranglan | Nueva Ecija | The Largest Municipality in Nueva Ecija | [3] |
Dilasag | Aurora | The Last Paradise of the North | |
Doña Remedios Trinidad | Bulacan | Bulacan's Last Frontier | |
Gabaldon | Nueva Ecija | The Stone Capital of Nueva Ecija | [3] |
Gapan City | Nueva Ecija | The Footwear Capital of the North | [3] |
General Tinio | Nueva Ecija | The Papaya Capital of Nueva Ecija | [3] |
Guiguinto | Bulacan | The Garden Haven of Bulacan Garden City |
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Guimba | Nueva Ecija | Organic Capital of Nueva Ecija | |
Hagonoy | Bulacan | The Aquaculture Capital of Bulacan Leviticus Town |
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Iba | Zambales | Beach Capital of Zambales | |
Jaen | Nueva Ecija | Mango Capital of Nueva Ecija | [3] |
La Paz | Tarlac | Home of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage | |
Licab | Nueva Ecija | The Home of Kariton Festival | [3] |
Lubao | Pampanga | Balen Baba | |
Mabalacat City | Pampanga | The Industrial Capital of Pampanga | |
Macabebe | Pampanga | Pampanga Mini Sea | |
Magalang | Pampanga | Sweet Tamarind Capital of the Philippines | |
Malolos City | Bulacan | The Cradle of the Philippine Republic The Renaissance City The Historic and Heritage City of Bulacan |
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Mariveles | Bataan | The Home of Five Fingers | |
Mayantoc | Tarlac | Summer Capital of Tarlac | |
Meycauayan City | Bulacan | Hub of Jewelry Production in the Philippines and in Asia | |
Minalin | Pampanga | The Egg Basket of the Philippines | |
Science City of Muñoz | Nueva Ecija | The Science City of the Philippines | [3] |
Olongapo City | Zambales | City of Volunteers City of a Thousand Bumble Bees |
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Pantabangan | Nueva Ecija | The Tilapia Capital of Nueva Ecija | [3] |
Paombong | Bulacan | Vinegar Capital of the Philippines | |
Peñaranda | Nueva Ecija | The IKMO Capital of Nueva Ecija | [3] |
Pulilan | Bulacan | Home of the Kneeling Carabao Festival | |
San Antonio | Nueva Ecija | The Watermelon Capital of Nueva Ecija | [3] |
San Antonio | Zambales | Surfing Capital of Central Luzon | |
San Isidro | Nueva Ecija | The Chicken Capital of Nueva Ecija | [3] |
City of San Fernando | Pampanga | The Christmas City of the Philippines | [3] |
San Jose City | Nueva Ecija | Central Luzon's City of the Golden Harvests A Rice Bowl of the Philippines |
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City of San Jose del Monte | Bulacan | The First City of Bulacan The Evergreen City |
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San Leonardo | Nueva Ecija | The Town of Progress | [3] |
San Marcelino | Zambales | Singkamas Capital of the Philippines | |
Santa Maria | Bulacan | Chicharon Capital of Bulacan | |
Santo Tomas | Pampanga | Coffin Capital of Central Luzon | [12] |
Sasmuan | Pampanga | Pampanga Mini SEA | |
Subic | Zambales | Wreck Diving Capital of the Philippines | |
Talavera | Nueva Ecija | The Home of the Best Fish Sauce in Nueva Ecija | [3] |
Tarlac City | Tarlac | Home of Sugar, Rice and Everything Nice | |
Zaragoza | Nueva Ecija | The Home of the Best Fermented Rice in Nueva Ecija | [3] |
Southern Tagalog Mainland or Calabarzon (Region IV-A)
City/Municipality | Province | Nicknames | References |
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Alabat | Quezon | The Hidden Gem of Quezon Gateway to the Pacific Alabat, A Lost Paradise |
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Alaminos | Laguna | The Home of the Coramblan Festival | |
Alfonso | Cavite | Agro-Industrial Center of Upland Cavite | |
Alitagtag | Batangas | Float Capital of the Philippines | |
Amadeo | Cavite | Coffee Capital of the Philippines | [13] |
Angono | Rizal | Arts Capital of the Philippines | |
Antipolo City | Rizal | The Pilgrimage City of the Philippines The City in the Sky |
[3][7] |
Bacoor City | Cavite | Cavite's Gateway to the Metropolis Marching Band Capital of the Philippines City of Transformation |
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Balete | Batangas | Land of Honeybees | |
Batangas City | Batangas | Industrial Port City of Calabarzon Tourist City of the Past, Present and Future |
[3][7] |
Bauan | Batangas | The Town that Refuses to Die | |
Bay | Laguna | Flower Garden of Laguna The First Capital of Laguna |
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Cabuyao City | Laguna | The City of Modern Factories | |
Cainta | Rizal | Your Gateway to the East Information Technology Capital of the Province of Rizal Bibingka Capital of the Philippines |
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Calamba City | Laguna | Hot Spring Capital of the Philippines | [14] |
Calauan | Laguna | Home of the Sweetest Pineapple | |
Candelaria | Quezon | Industrial Town of Quezon Desiccated Coconut Capital |
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Carmona | Cavite | Center for Investment & Sports of Cavite Industrial Corridor of Cavite |
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Catanauan | Quezon | Heart of the Bondoc Peninsula | |
Cavinti | Laguna | The Eventful, Adventure, Falls, Caves and Eco-Tourism Capital of Laguna | |
Cavite City | Cavite | The Historic and Cultural City of 3 Bays International Transport Hub of the Future |
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Cuenca | Batangas | Home of the Bakers | |
Dasmariñas City | Cavite | University City of Cavite Industrial Giant of Calabarzon Melting Pot of Cavite Tiger City of the South |
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Dolores | Quezon | The Foot of Majestic Mt. Banahaw | |
Famy | Laguna | The Home of Bamboo Weavers | |
Imus City | Cavite | Flag Capital of the Philippines | |
Indang | Cavite | Upland Market Center | |
Infanta | Quezon | Gateway to the Pacific | |
Kalayaan | Laguna | Laguna's Symbol of Peace and Unity | |
Kawit | Cavite | The Birthplace of Philippine Independence | |
Liliw | Laguna | Tsinelas Capital of the Philippines Footwear Capital of the Philippines |
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Lipa City | Batangas | Next Wave City City of Pride |
[3] |
Lobo | Batangas | Atis Capital of the Philippines | |
Los Baños | Laguna | Special Science and Nature City of the Philippines | [15] |
Lucban | Quezon | Home of Pahiyas | |
Lucena City | Quezon | Biofuel City Cocopalm City of the South The Gateway to the South Entertainment Capital of Southern Luzon Bagong Lucena |
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Luisiana | Laguna | Little Baguio of Laguna Pandán Capital of the Philippines |
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Lumban | Laguna | The Embroidery Capital of the Philippines | |
Mabini | Batangas | Diving Capital of the Philippines | |
Mabitac | Laguna | The Site of the Fabled Battle of Mabitac | |
Magdalena | Laguna | Little Hollywood of Laguna The Bamboo Capital of Laguna |
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Majayjay | Laguna | Town of Rivers and Waterfalls | |
Maragondon | Cavite | Historic Town & A Wildlife Sanctuary | |
Morong | Rizal | Puso ng Rizal | |
Naic | Cavite | Industrial Terminal & Amusement Center of the Future | |
Nagcarlan | Laguna | Vegetable Basket of Laguna Home of Ana Kalang Festival |
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Padre Garcia | Batangas | Cattle Trading Capital of the Philippines | |
Paete | Laguna | Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines | |
Pagbilao | Quezon | Power Port of Quezon | |
Pagsanjan | Laguna | The Tourist Capital of Laguna Athens of Laguna Home of Our Lady of Guadalupe |
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Pakil | Laguna | Home of the Turumba Festival | |
Pangil | Laguna | Home of the Nuestra Señora de la O and the Santo Niño de la O | |
Pila | Laguna | La Noble Villa de Pila | |
Rizal | Laguna | Tayak Adventure and Nature Park of Laguna | |
Rosario | Batangas | The Agro-Industrial Capital of Southern Tagalog Rice Granary of Batangas |
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Rosario | Cavite | An Agricultural-Commercial-Industrial Center | |
San Jose | Batangas | Egg Basket Capital of the Philippines | |
San Mateo | Rizal | Mountain Biking Capital of the Philippines | |
San Pablo City | Laguna | The City of Seven Lakes The City of Buko Pie |
[4][7] |
San Pedro City | Laguna | Sampaguita Capital of the Philippines Rooster City of the Philippines Laguna's Gateway to Metro Manila Shrine City of the Southern Tagalog |
[16] |
Santa Cruz | Laguna | The Capital of Laguna Kesong Puti Capital of the Philippines |
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Santa Rosa City | Laguna | The Lion City of South Luzon Next ICT Hub of the Philippines Makati of the South |
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Sariaya | Quezon | Heritage Town of Quezon Art Deco Capital of Southern Luzon |
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Silang | Cavite | Food Bastion of Metro Manila | |
Siniloan | Laguna | Waterfalls Sanctuary of Laguna | |
Taal | Batangas | The Heritage Town Balisong and Barong Tagalog Capital of the Philippines |
[17] |
Tagaytay City | Cavite | The Country's 2nd Summer Capital | |
Talisay City | Batangas | The Seedling Bowl of the Nation | |
Tanauan City | Batangas | The Premiere City of Calabarzon City of Colors |
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Tayabas City | Quezon | City of Festivals Home of The Finest Lambanog Rest and Recreation Destination of Quezon City of 11 Spanish Bridges |
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Taytay | Rizal | Woodworks and Garments Capital of the Philippines | |
Tiaong | Quezon | Home of the Legendary Lake Ticob | |
Trece Martires City | Cavite | The Drug and Gambling Free City The Seat of Provincial Government (Cavite) |
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Unisan | Quezon | The First Capital of Quezon The Oldest Town in the Philippines |
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Victoria | Laguna | Duck Raising Capital of the Philippines |
Southwestern Tagalog Region (Mimaropa)
City/Municipality | Province | Nicknames | References |
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Boac | Marinduque | The Heart's Capital | |
Brooke's Point | Palawan | Original Home of the Biggest Pearl in the World. (Pearl of Lao Tzu or the Pearl of Allah) | |
Buenavista | Marinduque | Home of the Famous Bellaroca Island Resort and Spa | |
Calapan City | Oriental Mindoro | Administrative Center of Mimaropa The Center of Commerce, Industry, Transportation, Communication, Religious Activities and Education in the entire Province of Oriental Mindoro |
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El Nido | Palawan | Gateway to Wild Adventure Heaven on Earth |
[18] |
Gasan | Marinduque | The Cultural Nerve Center of the Marinduque | |
Magdiwang | Romblon | The Gateway to Mount Guiting-Guiting | |
Mamburao | Occidental Mindoro | The Economic, Political and Tourism Center of Occidental Mindoro | |
Mogpog | Marinduque | The Original Home of the Moriones Primary Gateway of the Province |
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Pinamalayan | Oriental Mindoro | Rainbow City | |
Puerto Galera | Oriental Mindoro | The World's Most Beautiful Bay Poor Man's Boracay |
[19][20] |
Puerto Princesa City | Palawan | The Eco-Tourism Capital of the Philippines The City in the Forest |
[21][22] |
Torrijos | Marinduque | Home of the Famous Poctoy White Beach Little Baguio / Summer Capital of Marinduque |
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Victoria | Oriental Mindoro | Fruit Basket of Oriental Mindoro |
Bicol Region (Region V)
City/Municipality | Province | Nicknames | References |
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Barcelona | Sorsogon | Little Switzerland of Asia | |
Buhi | Camarines Sur | Home of Lake Buhi and the World's Smallest Commercial Fish locally known as the Sinarapan (Mystychtis Luzonensis) | |
Canaman | Camarines Sur | Citadel of Bicol Culture Birthplace of Tancong Vaca Guerilla Unit |
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Daet | Camarines Norte | Gateway to Bicolandia | |
Daraga | Albay | Home of the (Cagsawa) Ruins | |
Donsol | Sorsogon | Whale Shark Capital of the World | |
Legazpi City | Albay | The City of Fun and Adventure ATV Capital of the Philippines Queen City of Southern Luzon Gateway of Southern Luzon Gateway City of Bicol |
[4] |
Libmanan | Camarines Sur | Rice Granary of Camarines Sur | |
Masbate City | Masbate | City of Hearts Rodeo Capital of the Philippines Melting Pot of Diverse Cultures and Traditions in Central Philippines |
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Naga City | Camarines Sur | The Queen City of Bicol The Heart of Bicol The Pilgrim City An Maogmang Lugar (The Happy Place) Titan City Spanish Royal City One of the Seven Golden Cities of the Sun |
[4][23][24][25][26][27] |
Pandan | Catanduanes | The Fishing Capital of Catanduanes | |
Paracale | Camarines Norte | Gold Town | |
Pasacao | Camarines Sur | Summer Capital of Camarines Sur | |
Pili | Camarines Sur | Pili Nut Capital of the Philippines | |
Sipocot | Camarines Sur | Egg Basket of Camarines Sur Native Chicken Capital of Camarines Sur Where Andaya Highway Ends |
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Sorsogon City | Sorsogon | Gateway to Southern Philippines | |
Tabaco City | Albay | Padyak Capital of the Philippines |
Western Visayas (Region VI)
City/Municipality | Province | Nicknames | References | |
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Alimodian | Iloilo | Banana Capital of Western Visayas Strawberry Capital of Iloilo |
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Bacolod City | Negros Occidental | The City of Smiles | [4][28] | |
Bago City | Negros Occidental | Home of Historical and Natural Treasures | ||
Banga | Aklan | Banga the Beautiful | ||
Barotac Nuevo | Iloilo | The Football Capital of the Philippines | ||
Binalbagan | Negros Occidental | "Banwang Panganay" (Oldest Town) of Negros Island The True Heart of Negros |
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Bugasong | Antique | Bugas Sa Lusong The First Capital of Antique |
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Cadiz City | Negros Occidental | City of Whales Dinagsa Country of the North |
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Carles | Iloilo | True Alaska of the Philippines | ||
Dingle | Iloilo | Spelunker's Paradise | ||
Estancia | Iloilo | Alaska of Panay | ||
Himamaylan City | Negros Occidental | Home of Himaya-an Festival and Patik Kawayan | ||
Hinigaran | Negros Occidental | The Gateway to Southern Negros Firecrackers Capital of Negros Occidental |
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Ilog | Negros Occidental | The First Capital of the Historical Province of Negros Home of the Kisi-Kisi Festival |
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Iloilo City | Iloilo | The Queen's City of the South (de jure) The Most Loyal and Noble City The City of Love Textile Capital of the Philippines Contemporary City of the Philippines The City of Firsts The Pioneer City of the Philippines Heritage City Emerging Museum City Athens of the Philippines Fireworks Capital of Western Visayas Rising Giant Of The South Festival Capital of the Philippines |
[28][29] | |
Isabela | Negros Occidental | The Sweet Heart of Negros | ||
Jordan | Guimaras | Home Of The Sweetest Mangoes In The World | ||
Kabankalan City | Negros Occidental | The Rising City of the South | ||
Kalibo | Aklan | Ati-Atihan Town | ||
La Carlota City | Negros Occidental | Home of (Negros Island's) Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage | ||
Leon | Iloilo | Vegetable Basket of Iloilo Province Food Basket of Iloilo Province Summer Capital of Iloilo |
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Madalag | Aklan | Land of the Sweetest Lanzones | ||
Malay | Aklan | Home of the Boracay resort island | ||
Manapla | Negros Occidental | The Negrosanon Top End | ||
Miagao | Iloilo | Onion Capital of the Visayas | ||
Nabas | Aklan | Nature Lovers' Haven | ||
New Washington | Aklan | The Bountiful Town | ||
Oton | Iloilo | First Capital of Iloilo (formerly called Ogtong) | ||
Panay | Capiz | Heritage Capital of Capiz | ||
Pandan | Antique | Jewel of Antique | ||
Passi City | Iloilo | The Sweet City at the Heart of Panay | ||
Pavia | Iloilo | Regional Agro-Industrial Center for Western Visayas | ||
Pototan | Iloilo | Christmas Capital of Western Visayas Rice Granary of Iloilo |
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Roxas City | Capiz | Seafood Capital of the Philippines | [28] | |
Sagay City | Negros Occidental | The Garden City of the North | ||
Salvador Benedicto | Negros Occidental | Summer Capital of Negros Occidental | ||
Sibalom | Antique | Rice Bowl of Antique | ||
Silay City | Negros Occidental | The Paris of Negros | ||
Sipalay City | Negros Occidental | The Jewel of The Sugar Island The "Little Boracay" |
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Talisay City | Negros Occidental | The Home to The Ruins (dubbed as "The Taj Mahal of Negros") | ||
Valladolid | Negros Occidental | Rice Granary of Negros Occidental Fruit Basket of Negros Occidental |
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Victorias City | Negros Occidental | The Sugarlandia of Negros The Sweet and Green City of Negros |
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Central Visayas (Region VII)
City/Municipality | Province | Nicknames | References |
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Bais City | Negros Oriental | City of Whales and Dolphins Sugar Estate of the South |
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Balamban | Cebu | The Ship Building Capital of the Philippines | |
Balilihan | Bohol | Vegetable Capital of Bohol | |
Bantayan | Cebu | Holy Week Celebration Capital of the World | |
Bayawan City | Negros Oriental | Character City (as per International Association of Character Cities) A Pioneer "Healthy City" (DOH certified) |
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Bien Unido | Bohol | The Seaweed Capital of the Visayas | |
Canlaon City | Negros Oriental | The Home to Mount Kanlaon Vegetable Capital of Negros Island |
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Carcar City | Cebu | Heritage City of Cebu Little Marikina of Cebu |
[30] |
Carmen | Bohol | Home to the Chocolate Hills | |
Cebu City | Cebu | The Queen City of the South (de facto) Oldest City in the Philippines First Capital of the Philippines Cradle of Christianity in Asia |
[4][7][29] |
Compostela | Cebu | Land of the Free | |
Corella | Bohol | Home of the Endemic Philippine Tarsier | |
Danao City | Cebu | The Gunsmith Capital of the Philippines | [28] |
Dumaguete City | Negros Oriental | The City of Gentle People The University Town of the Visayas The Motorcycle Capital of the Philippines |
[28] |
Jimalalud | Negros Oriental | Little Big Town | |
Lapu-Lapu City | Cebu | Historic Resort City | |
Liloan | Cebu | The Light of the North | |
Loboc | Bohol | Music Capital of Bohol | |
Mabinay | Negros Oriental | The Caves Capital of the Philippines | |
Mandaue City | Cebu | Furniture Capital of the Philippines Industrial City of Southern Philippines |
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Manjuyod | Negros Oriental | Maldives of the Philippines | |
Minglanilla | Cebu | Sugat Capital of the South | |
Naga City | Cebu | The Industrial Hub of Southern Cebu | |
Oslob | Cebu | Whaleshark Capital of the Visayas | |
San Jose | Negros Oriental | The Regional Pineapple Capital | |
Siaton | Negros Oriental | Southland by the Sea | |
Sibonga | Cebu | Home to the Simala-Lindogon Church | |
Sierra Bullones | Bohol | Golden Town of Bohol Home of the Tallest Santa Clause in the Philippines |
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Siquijor | Siquijor | The Mystical Town | |
Tagbilaran City | Bohol | City of Peace and Friendship | |
Talisay City | Cebu | The Aqua City | |
Tanjay City | Negros Oriental | City of Professionals City of Music and Fun City of Lights |
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Toledo City | Cebu | The Copper City with a Heart of Gold | |
Ubay | Bohol | Town of Warmest Friendship | |
Vallehermoso | Negros Oriental | All-Around Suburb | |
Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
City/Municipality | Province | Nicknames | References |
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Abuyog | Leyte | Home of the Buyogan Festival | |
Basey | Samar | Banig Capital of Region 8 Home of the Famous Sohoton Caves and Natural Bridge National Park |
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Baybay City | Leyte | A Place of Discovery, Beauty and Serenity | |
Biliran | Biliran | Biliran's Oldest Town | |
Borongan City | Eastern Samar | The City of the Golden Sunrise The Sunshine Capital King City of the East |
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Calbayog City | Samar | City of Waterfalls The City of Pilgrimage The City of Heritage |
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Catarman City | Northern Samar | The Commercial, Financial, Educational and Government Center of the Province of Northern Samar | |
Catbalogan City | Samar | The Gateway to Samar Island The Quadricentennial City of Samar The City of Manaragat The City of Captivating Contrasts |
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Dolores | Eastern Samar | Rice Granary of Eastern Samar | |
Guiuan | Eastern Samar | Magellan's First Landing Site (Homonhon) Surfing Capital of the Visayas Fish and Aquaculture Town of Eastern Visayas |
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Hinunangan | Southern Leyte | Rice Granary of Southern Leyte | |
Laoang | Northern Samar | The Economic, Educational, Socio-Cultural and Political Center of Northern Samar's 2nd Congressional District | |
Leyte | Leyte | The Mother Municipality of Leyte province | |
Limasawa | Southern Leyte | The First Mass Site in the Philippines | |
Maasin City | Southern Leyte | Religious and Miraculous City in the Philippines | |
Naval | Biliran | The Undiscovered Paradise | |
Ormoc City | Leyte | The economic, cultural, commercial and transportation hub of western Leyte | |
San Antonio | Northern Samar | Undisturbed Paradise and Future Premier Tourist Destination in Eastern Visayas | |
Tacloban City | Leyte | Queen City of the Orient Seas Regional Center of Eastern Visayas The Gateway to Eastern Visayas City of Hope |
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Tanauan | Leyte | Cradle of the Intellectuals Skimboarding Capital of the Philippines |
Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)
City/Municipality | Province | Nicknames | References |
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Baliguian | Zamboanga del Norte | Philippine Eagle Capital of Zanorte | |
Dapitan City | Zamboanga del Norte | The Shrine City of the Philippines Historic City of the South Amusement Capital of the South Rizal City of the South |
[31] |
Dipolog City | Zamboanga del Norte | The Locust City The Orchid City of the Philippines Bottled Sardines Capital of the Philippines |
[4][31] |
Gutalac | Zamboanga del Norte | Pebbles Capital of the Philippines | |
Ipil | Zamboanga Sibugay | Heart of Zamboanga Peninsula | |
Isabela City | Basilan | The Economic Center of Basilan | |
Kalawit | Zamboanga del Norte | Carabao Capital of Mindanao | |
Katipunan | Zamboanga del Norte | Adventure Capital of Zanorte The Highest Mountain of Zanorte |
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Labason | Zamboanga del Norte | Fresh Fish Capital of Zanorte Danggit Capital of the South |
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Lapuyan | Zamboanga del Sur | Little America Subanen Land Culture-Friendly Municipality |
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Liloy | Zamboanga del Norte | Peanut Capital of Zanorte | |
Manukan | Zamboanga del Norte | Chicken Capital of the South | |
Mutia | Zamboanga del Norte | Mountain Resort of Zanorte | |
Pagadian City | Zamboanga del Sur | The Little Hong Kong of the South | [31] |
Piñan | Zamboanga del Norte | Inland Resort Capital of Zanorte | |
Polanco | Zamboanga del Norte | Marang Capital of the Philippines | |
President Manuel A. Roxas | Zamboanga del Norte | Industrial Capital of Zanorte | |
Salug | Zamboanga del Norte | Magnificent View Capital of Zanorte | |
Sergio Osmeña Sr. | Zamboanga del Norte | Vegetable Bowl of Zanorte | |
Sibuco | Zamboanga del Norte | Last Frontier of Zanorte in the South | |
Sibutad | Zamboanga del Norte | Mineral Premier Capital of the South | |
Sindangan | Zamboanga del Norte | Fishing Capital of Zanorte | |
Siocon | Zamboanga del Norte | Kalaw (hornbill) Capital of Zanorte | |
Titay | Zamboanga Sibugay | The Central Axis of Zampen | |
Tukuran | Zamboanga del Sur | Swimming Capital of Zamboanga del Sur The Isthmus of Zamboanga Peninsula |
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Dumingag | Zamboanga del Sur | Gold Town Child Friendly Municipality Organic Capital Zamboanga Peninsula |
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Zamboanga City | The City of Flowers Asia's Latin City The Sardines Capital of the Philippines |
[4][7][31] |
Northern Mindanao (Region X)
City/Municipality | Province | Nicknames | References |
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Cagayan de Oro City | Misamis Oriental | The City of Golden Friendship The Heart of Northern Mindanao The Gateway to the Land of Promise The City of Gold The River Rafting Capital of the Philippines |
[31] |
Clarin | Misamis Occidental | Suman Town | |
Damulog | Bukidnon | Passway to Northern Mindanao Land of the Virgin Nature |
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Don Carlos | Bukidnon | Little Vigan of Bukidnon | |
El Salvador City | Misamis Oriental | The City of Mercy or "City of The Saviour" Christ City of the Philippines |
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Gingoog City | Misamis Oriental | The City of Good Luck | [31] |
Iligan City | Lanao del Norte | The Industrial Center of the South The City of Majestic Waterfalls |
[31] |
Impasug-ong | Bukidnon | Home of the Finest Cowboys | |
Jimenez | Misamis Occidental | Heritage Town | |
Kadingilan | Bukidnon | Green Haven of the South | |
Kalilangan | Bukidnon | Gateway to Bangsamoro | |
Kitaotao | Bukidnon | Mango Capital of Bukidnon | |
Lantapan | Bukidnon | Vegetable Basket of Mindanao Heart of Bukidnon |
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Linamon | Lanao del Norte | Beach Capital of Lanao del Norte | |
Malaybalay City | Bukidnon | South Summer Capital of the Philippines The City in the Forest of the South |
[31] |
Malitbog | Bukidnon | Bukidnon's Great North | [31] |
Mambajao | Camiguin | Lanzones Capital of the Philippines | [31] |
Manolo Fortich | Bukidnon | Adventure Capital of Bukidnon | |
Maramag | Bukidnon | The Place for Secured Investment | |
Tangub City | Misamis Occidental | The Christmas Symbols City of the Philippines | [31] |
Tubod | Lanao del Norte | Motocross Capital of the Philippines | |
Oroquieta City | Misamis Occidental | The City of Good Life | [31] |
Ozamiz City | Misamis Occidental | The Historical, Cultural, and Pilgrimage Destination Gem of Panguil Bay Gateway to Northwestern Mindanao |
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Quezon | Bukidnon | Sugar Capital of Bukidnon | |
San Fernando | Bukidnon | Bukidnon's Gateway to Davao | |
Sugbongcogon | Misamis Oriental | Greenest Municipality of Misamis Oriental | |
Talakag | Bukidnon | The Highlander's Golden Paradise of Bukidnon | |
Valencia City | Bukidnon | The City of Golden Harvest |
Davao Region (Region XI)
City/Municipality | Province | Nicknames | References |
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Davao City | Davao del Sur | King City of the South Crown Jewel of Mindanao Fruit Basket of the Philippines Philippines' Little Japan Eco-Adventure Capital of the Philippines Durian Capital of the Philippines City of Royalties |
[31][32] |
Digos City | Davao del Sur | City of Sweet Mangoes Clay Capital of Mindanao Gate City of the South Champion City of Good Governance |
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Mati City | Davao Oriental | Coconut Capital of the Philippines | |
Malita | Davao Occidental | Banana Capital of Davao Occidental Whaleshark Capital of Mindanao |
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Mawab | Davao de Oro | Bibingka Capital of Davao Region | |
Monkayo | Davao de Oro | Gold Ore Capital of Davao de Oro | |
Nabunturan | Davao de Oro | Home of the Biggest Gold Ring in the Philippines | |
Panabo City | Davao del Norte | Banana Capital of the Philippines | |
Island Garden City of Samal | Davao del Norte | Island Garden City Philippines' Largest Resort City IGaCoS |
[33] |
Tagum City | Davao del Norte | Music Capital of the South Palm City of the Philippines City of Golden Opportunities The Little Green Singapore of the South Tourist Capital of the South City of Perfect Harmony City of Parks City of Festivals |
[34] |
Soccsksargen (Region XII)
City/Municipality | Province | Nicknames | References |
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Alamada | Cotabato | Home to the Asik-Asik Falls | |
Antipas | Cotabato | The Economic Center of Arakan Valley Complex | |
Bagumbayan | Sultan Kudarat | Central Mindanao's new source for export-quality Banana and Pineapple | |
Banga | South Cotabato | Corn Production Center | |
General Santos City | The Tuna Capital of the Philippines | [31] | |
Glan | Sarangani | Coconut Queen of the South | |
Isulan | Sultan Kudarat | Oil Palm Capital of the Philippines | |
Kidapawan City | Cotabato | Spring in the Highlands City of Fruits Second Fruit Basket of the Philippines City at the Foot of Mt. Apo |
[35] |
Koronadal City | South Cotabato | The Ilonggo City of Mindanao The Crown City of the South The Sports Mecca of the South |
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Lake Sebu | South Cotabato | Land of the Dreamweavers | |
Maitum | Sarangani | Sarangani's Cradle of Civilization | |
Norala | South Cotabato | Rice Bowl of South Cotabato | |
Polomolok | South Cotabato | Agroindustrial Center of South Cotabato Land of the Pineapple Shores Little Brazil of the Philippines |
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President Quirino | Sultan Kudarat | Banana Capital of Sultan Kudarat Jewel of Southcentral Mindanao Gateway to Lake Buluan & Maguindanao |
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Santo Nino | South Cotabato | Rice Production Center | |
Surallah | South Cotabato | Alternate Provincial Agro-Industrial Center | |
Tacurong City | Sultan Kudarat | The City of Goodwill Commercial Center of Sultan Kudarat |
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Tampakan | South Cotabato | Fruit, Fiber and Corn Center | |
Tantangan | South Cotabato | Ceramics, Fruits and Vegetable Producer | |
T'Boli | South Cotabato | Eco-Cultural Tourism Destination | |
Tupi | South Cotabato | Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Basket of South Cotabato |
Caraga Region (Region XIII)
City/Municipality | Province | Nicknames | References |
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Bayugan City | Agusan del Sur | City of Rice, Corn and Flowers Cut Flower Capital of Agusan del Sur Agusan del Sur Growth Center Timberland City Rice Capital of Agusan del Sur |
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Bislig City | Surigao del Sur | The Booming City by the Bay The City of Wonders The Organic City of the Philippines |
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Butuan City | Agusan del Norte | Home of the Balangays Caraga's Economic Hub Timber City of the South Premier Forest City |
[36] |
Cantilan | Surigao del Sur | The Cradle Town | |
Dapa | Surigao del Norte | Growth Center of the Beautiful Islands of Siargao | |
Dinagat | Dinagat Islands | The Mother Municipality of Dinagat Islands | |
Esperanza | Agusan del Sur | Tilapia Capital of Agusan del Sur The Home of Cultural Diversity |
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General Luna | Surigao del Norte | Surfing Capital of the Philippines | |
Hinatuan | Surigao del Sur | The Home to the Enchanted River | |
Lanuza | Surigao del Sur | Surfing Gateway of the Philippines | |
Magallanes | Agusan del Norte | Safety Matches Capital of the Philippines | |
Nasipit | Agusan del Norte | Gateway to Agusan del Norte | |
Placer | Surigao del Norte | The Golden Town | |
San Francisco | Agusan del Sur | The Commercial Capital of Agusan del Sur | |
San Jose | Dinagat Islands | The Place of Mystical Adventure | |
Surigao City | Surigao del Norte | City of Island Adventures Gateway to Mindanao |
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Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
City/Municipality | Province | Nicknames | References |
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Cotabato City | City of Cultural Charms City of Rivers and Creeks Tagalog City of Mindanao Stone Fortress of Mindanao Halal Capital of the Philippines |
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Jolo | Sulu | Home to Mindanao's Original Royalties | [31] |
Lamitan City | Basilan | Lami-Lamihan City | |
Marawi City | Lanao del Sur | The Only Islamic City in the Philippines | [31] |
Shariff Aguak | Maguindanao | Maguindanao's Political Dynasty Town | |
Sibutu | Tawi-Tawi | Home to the descendants of Malay Royalty in Borneo | |
Simunul | Tawi-Tawi | The site of Oldest Mosque in the Philippines and Home of Sheikh Makdum | |
Sitangkai | Tawi-Tawi | Southernmost Municipality in the Philippines; known as "Venice of the South" |
See also
- Lists of nicknames – nickname list articles on Wikipedia
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