Barangays & Settlements

Barangays, sitios, towns, and local settlements — the smallest administrative units of the Philippines.

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Ususan: History, Geography and Community Profile in Taguig

Ususan is a historic barangay in Taguig, Metro Manila, with roots dating to 1587. Known for its U-shape and historical wood transport.

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Fuga Island: Geography, History and Strategic Status in the Babuyan Islands

Fuga Island is a barangay in Aparri, Cagayan, part of the Babuyan Islands. It features Mount Nanguringan and hosts a Northern Luzon Command...

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Pinagsama: Barangay Profile, History and Infrastructure in Taguig

Profile of Barangay Pinagsama in Taguig, covering its history, geography, embassies, and educational institutions.

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Poblacion, Makati: History, Heritage and Urban Development

Profile of Barangay Poblacion in Makati, covering its history, government role, and major developments like Rockwell Center and Century City...

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Libid, Binangonan: History, Demographics and Heritage in Rizal

Profile of Barangay Libid in Binangonan, Rizal: history, Santa Ursula Church, Mount Calvary and demographics.

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Miss Universe 2016: Pageant History, Format Changes and Contestants

The 65th Miss Universe pageant held in Pasay, Philippines in January 2017. Iris Mittenaere of France won.

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Embo, Taguig: History, Jurisdictional Dispute and Community Profile

Profile of the Embo barangays in Taguig, covering their military origins, the Makati-Taguig jurisdictional dispute, and 2023 reintegration.

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Entertainment City: Gaming Complex and Event Venue in Bay City

Entertainment City is a gaming and entertainment complex in Bay City, Metro Manila, operated by PAGCOR.

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Imbayao: Barangay Profile, History and Economy in Malaybalay

Imbayao is a rural barangay in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, located in the Kitanglad Mountain Range with a 2015 population of 1,833.

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Starmall Alabang fire: 2022 incident and redevelopment

2022 fire at Starmall Alabang in Muntinlupa caused ₱100 million in damage, leading to demolition and replacement by The Terminal.

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Second Thomas Shoal: Geography, Dispute and the BRP Sierra Madre

Overview of Second Thomas Shoal, a disputed reef in the South China Sea occupied by the BRP Sierra Madre since 1999.

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Northeast Cay: Geography, History and Strategic Status in the West Philippine Sea

Northeast Cay is a disputed island in the Spratly Islands occupied by the Philippines, with a history of French and Vietnamese claims.

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Manamoc: Island Barangay in the Cuyo Archipelago

Manamoc is a volcanic island-barangay in Palawan's Cuyo Archipelago, known for its marine protected area and proximity to Amanpulo.

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Cabahan Island: Geography, History and Community Profile

Profile of Cabahan Island in Romblon, Philippines, covering its geography, history as a barrio, and local education.

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Triangle Park: Central Business District of Quezon City

Triangle Park is a 250-hectare central business district in Quezon City, featuring major government offices, hospitals, and commercial devel...

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Cayetano family: Political dynasty in Taguig and Pangasinan

Profile of the Cayetano political family, tracing roots in Pangasinan to their dominance in Taguig politics.

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Tagaytay City Sports Complex: Facilities, 2019 SEA Games and Post-Pandemic Revival

Profile of the Tagaytay City Sports Complex, its 2019 SEA Games facilities, and 2023 refurbishment.

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Paterio Aquino Avenue: Main Thoroughfare of Malabon

Paterio Aquino Avenue is the main street in Malabon, Metro Manila, named after a former mayor and known for its flood-prone history.

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Inner Fort barangays: Disambiguation

Wikimedia disambiguation page for Inner Fort barangays in Manila.

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South Road Properties: Reclamation, Development and Infrastructure in Cebu City

Profile of South Road Properties, a 300-hectare reclamation area in Cebu City, its history, major developments and infrastructure.