Barangays & Settlements

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SM Center Ormoc: Development, design and commercial role in Eastern Visayas

SM Center Ormoc is a shopping mall in Ormoc City, Leyte, opened in 2018. It features environmental themes and serves as a commercial hub in...

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Robinsons Galleria South: Development and commercial role in San Pedro

Robinsons Galleria South is the first upscale mall in San Pedro, Laguna, opened in 2019 by Robinsons Malls.

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Robinsons Dumaguete: Development and commercial role in Negros Oriental

Robinsons Dumaguete is the first full-service mall in Negros Oriental, featuring government services and retail brands.

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DC Superheroes Cafe: Themed dining in SM Megamall

Profile of the DC Superheroes Cafe in Mandaluyong, a DC Comics-themed restaurant that operated from 2018 to 2020.

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Casa Vallejo: History and heritage of Baguio's oldest hotel

Historic hotel in Baguio built in 1909. Oldest hotel in the city, survived WWII, NCIP eviction crisis 2014.

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Vista Malls: Retail expansion and brand identity

Vista Malls is a Philippine retail chain founded in 2012 by Manny Villar and Vista Land.

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Gaisano Capital: Retail history and expansion in the Philippines

History of Gaisano Capital, the Philippine retail chain founded by Edmund S. Gaisano Sr. in 1977, detailing its origins in Cebu City and exp...

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SM City Butuan: Development and commercial role in Caraga

Profile of SM City Butuan, the first SM Mall in Agusan del Norte and Caraga Region, opened in 2020.

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CityMall Arnaldo-Roxas: Profile and development in Capiz

Profile of CityMall Arnaldo-Roxas, the first CityMall brand outlet in the Philippines, located in Roxas City, Capiz.

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Gaisano Malls: History and retail expansion in Mindanao

Overview of Gaisano Malls, a DSG Sons Group retail chain founded in 1970 with branches in Mindanao and Cebu.

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Summit Hotels and Resorts: Brand history and property portfolio

Overview of Summit Hotels and Resorts, the midscale hospitality brand of Robinsons Land Corporation in the Philippines.

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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.