Barangays & Settlements
Barangays, sitios, towns, and local settlements — the smallest administrative units of the Philippines.
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Helm (restaurant)
Helm is a two-Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant in Makati, led by chef Josh Boutwood.
Robinsons GenSan: Development and commercial role in General Santos
Profile of Robinsons GenSan, a major shopping mall in General Santos owned by JG Summit Holdings.
Robinsons Santiago: First full-service mall in Cagayan Valley
Robinsons Santiago is the first full-service mall in Cagayan Valley, featuring a Lingkod Pinoy Center with DFA and GSIS offices.
Molawin River: Hydrology, Conservation and Campus Heritage in Los Baños
The Molawin River is a tributary of Laguna de Bay flowing through the University of the Philippines Los Baños campus in Laguna, Philippines.
Hyatt Terraces Baguio: Architecture, history and the 1990 earthquake
History of the Hyatt Terraces Baguio, a 12-storey hotel destroyed in the 1990 Luzon earthquake.
SM City Telabastagan: Development, architecture and commercial role in San Fernando
Profile of SM City Telabastagan in San Fernando, Pampanga: opening, architecture, stores and parking.
Marikina River: Hydrology, Flood History and Infrastructure
Profile of the Marikina River, Metro Manila's largest Pasig tributary, covering its hydrology, flood history, and infrastructure.
Mt. Data Hotel: History, Peace Accord Venue and TIEZA Revival
Historic hotel in Bauko, Mountain Province, venue of the 1986 Mount Data Peace Accord and reopened in 2022.
Morning Sun Eatery: Ilocano cuisine and Michelin recognition in Quezon City
Morning Sun Eatery is a Quezon City carinderia specializing in Ilocano dishes. It received a 2025 Bib Gourmand award.
SM City Laoag: Development, design and commercial role in Ilocos Norte
SM City Laoag is the largest mall in the Ilocos Region, featuring biophilic design inspired by local sand dunes.
SM City Cabanatuan: Development, features and commercial role in Nueva Ecija
Profile of SM City Cabanatuan, a major shopping mall in Nueva Ecija opened in 2015 with 154,020 m2 floor area.
Robinsons Gapan: Profile and development in Nueva Ecija
Robinsons Gapan is a shopping mall in Nueva Ecija, opened in 2022. It is the second-largest mall in the province.
SM City Baguio: Development, architecture and environmental controversies
Profile of SM City Baguio, the largest mall in North Luzon, covering its history, unique natural ventilation design, and the 2012 pine tree...
Robinsons Iligan: Development, design and commercial role in Northern Mindanao
Robinsons Iligan is a shopping mall in Iligan City, Northern Mindanao, opened in 2017 with a waterfall-inspired design.
To Ho Panciteria Antigua: History and legacy of Manila's oldest Chinese restaurant
To Ho Panciteria Antigua is a historic restaurant in Manila, established in the 19th century, known for its Chinese-Filipino cuisine and lon...
Samgyupsalamat: Business model, expansion and operations
Profile of Samgyupsalamat, a Philippine Korean barbecue chain founded in 2012 with 98 branches as of 2025.
SM City Bacolod: Development, layout and commercial role
Profile of SM City Bacolod, the first SM supermall in Negros Occidental, opened in 2007.
Tagaytay City Velodrome: Facilities, history and 2026 Asian Championships
The Tagaytay City Velodrome is the Philippines' first UCI-standard indoor cycling track, inaugurated in 2025.
Philippine Village Hotel: History, demolition and legacy in Pasay
The Philippine Village Hotel in Pasay, designed by Juan Nakpil, was the first airport hotel in the Philippines. It operated from 1974 to 200...
CityMall Imus: Profile and commercial role in Cavite
CityMall Imus is a major independent shopping mall in Cavite, opened in 2015 with over 18,000 sq m of floor area.