2009-12-09: Following a decision made by the Supreme Court, the following 16 municipalities have been converted into cities: Batac (Ilocos Norte), Baybay (Leyte), Bayugan (Agusan del Sur), Bogo (Cebu), Borongan (Eastern Samar), Cabadbaran (Agusan del Norte), Carcar (Cebu), Catbalogan ...