Barangays & Settlements
Barangays, sitios, towns, and local settlements — the smallest administrative units of the Philippines.
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QCinema International Film Festival: History, Programs and Grants
Overview of the QCinema International Film Festival in Quezon City, its history since 2013, grant programs, and film sections.
Cebu City Sports Center: History, facilities and Sinulog venue
Profile of the Cebu City Sports Center (Abellana), its 1994 inception, facilities, and role as the main venue for the Sinulog Festival.
Calumpang, Marikina: Geography, Infrastructure and Community Profile
Profile of Calumpang, a barangay in Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines, covering its boundaries, landmarks, schools and transport link...
Mayor of Pasay: Role, history and election timeline
Profile of the Mayor of Pasay, local chief executive of Pasay City, Philippines, with election history from 1947 to 2025.
Arkong Bato: History, landmarks and community profile
Profile of Arkong Bato, Valenzuela: history of the 1910 stone arch, landmarks, and community details.
Loguingot: Island Barangay of Estancia, Iloilo
Profile of Loguingot, a small island barangay in Estancia, Iloilo, covering its geography, fishing economy, and recovery after Typhoon Haiya...
Patpat: Barangay profile in Malaybalay City
Patpat is a barangay in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, known for its agricultural land use and natural waterfalls.
Ambulong Island: Geography and Demographics of San Jose's Island Barangay
Ambulong is a hilly island barangay in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. Population reached 2,435 in 2020.
Northern Police District: History, Structure and the 2017 Caloocan Murders
Profile of the Northern Police District (NPD), a PNP command in Metro Manila covering Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela.
Loaita Cay: Geography, sovereignty and military observation
Loaita Cay is a small, eroding island in the Spratly Islands administered by the Philippines and claimed by Vietnam and China.
2007 Bocaue fire
Overview of the December 31, 2007 fireworks explosion in Bocaue, Bulacan, its causes, casualties, and aftermath.
Miglamin: Barangay profile in Malaybalay, Bukidnon
Profile of Miglamin, a rural barangay in Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Covers geography, agriculture, and history.
Tomas Morato Avenue: History, geography and cultural significance in Quezon City
Tomas Morato Avenue is a major road in Quezon City, known for its entertainment district and history.
Batingan, Binangonan: Barangay profile and community development
Profile of Batingan, a mainland barangay in Binangonan, Rizal, covering demographics, education, and local festivals.
National Steel Corporation Iligan Plant: History and Revival
History of the National Steel Corporation Iligan Plant, from its 1952 establishment to its 2009 closure and 2026 revival efforts.
1994 Philippine barangay elections
Overview of the 1994 Philippine barangay elections held on May 9, 1994, across 42,000 barangays under President Fidel V. Ramos.
Marikina River Park: Urban rehabilitation and recreational infrastructure
The 220-hectare Marikina River Park in Metro Manila, established in 1993, serves as a major recreational and flood control zone along the Ma...
Maysan Road: Valenzuela's congested east-west corridor
Maysan Road is a 4.5 km congested east-west thoroughfare in Valenzuela, connecting MacArthur Highway to North Caloocan.
Basak, Lapu-Lapu City
Profile of Basak, a barangay in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. Covers geography, population, governance, and local landmarks like Gaisano Grand Macta...
Plainview, Mandaluyong: History, government seat and flood control
Plainview is the central barangay of Mandaluyong, housing the city government complex and Maysilo Circle.