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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.