Barangays & Settlements

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

110 articles

Articles

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Helm (restaurant)

Helm is a two-Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant in Makati, led by chef Josh Boutwood.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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Samgyupsalamat: Business model, expansion and operations

Profile of Samgyupsalamat, a Philippine Korean barbecue chain founded in 2012 with 98 branches as of 2025.

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SM City Bacolod: Development, layout and commercial role

Profile of SM City Bacolod, the first SM supermall in Negros Occidental, opened in 2007.

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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.

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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...

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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.