Barangays & Settlements

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

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Patpat: Barangay profile in Malaybalay City

Patpat is a barangay in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, known for its agricultural land use and natural waterfalls.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2007 Bocaue fire

Overview of the December 31, 2007 fireworks explosion in Bocaue, Bulacan, its causes, casualties, and aftermath.

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Miglamin: Barangay profile in Malaybalay, Bukidnon

Profile of Miglamin, a rural barangay in Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Covers geography, agriculture, and history.

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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.

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Batingan, Binangonan: Barangay profile and community development

Profile of Batingan, a mainland barangay in Binangonan, Rizal, covering demographics, education, and local festivals.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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Plainview, Mandaluyong: History, government seat and flood control

Plainview is the central barangay of Mandaluyong, housing the city government complex and Maysilo Circle.

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Pinyahan: Barangay profile, medical district and history in Quezon City

Profile of Pinyahan, a Quezon City barangay known for its pineapple etymology, major hospitals, and the Free Legal Assistance Group.

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Bonuan Gueset: History, geography and significance in Dagupan

Profile of Bonuan Gueset, the most populated barangay in Region I, site of the 1945 MacArthur landing.

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Agama Islam Society: History and role in Philippine Islamic education

Profile of the Agama Islam Society, a Marawi-based Islamic scholars' council established in 1955.

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Capitán Ángel: Geography, history and community profile in Malaybalay

Profile of Capitán Ángel, a rural barangay in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, covering its 1963 establishment, Kitanglad foothills location, and agric...

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Our Lady of Caysasay Academy: History and Educational Profile

Profile of Our Lady of Caysasay Academy in Taal, Batangas: Benedictine origins, governance transitions, and academic structure.

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Post Proper Northside: Geography, demographics and governance in Taguig

Profile of Post Proper Northside, a Taguig barangay covering Bonifacio Global City and parts of Cembo.