Barangays & Settlements

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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.

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Philippine Ballet Theatre: History, repertoire and cultural role

Profile of the Philippine Ballet Theatre, founded in 1987 as a classical ballet company in the Philippines.

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Robinsons Roxas: Development and commercial role in Capiz

Profile of Robinsons Roxas, a 37,400 m2 shopping mall in Roxas City, Capiz, developed by Robinsons Land Corporation.

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SM City Cauayan: First SM Supermall in Cagayan Valley

Profile of SM City Cauayan, the first SM Supermall in Region 2, Isabela, opened in 2014.

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SM Supermalls: History, operations and brand ecosystem

Profile of SM Supermalls, the Philippine retail chain founded by Henry Sy, covering its history, cinema and store subsidiaries, and branding...

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Go Hotels: Budget hospitality brand of Robinsons Land Corporation

Go Hotels is a Philippine budget hotel chain owned by Robinsons Land Corporation, launched in 2010 with a no-frills approach.

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Gaisano Grand Malls: Retail expansion in the Visayas and Mindanao

Overview of Gaisano Grand Malls, a Philippine retail chain operating in Visayas and Mindanao, founded by the Gaisano family.

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Chimara Feel Good Kitchen: History, menu and operations

Chimara Feel Good Kitchen is a Philippine health food restaurant and sister brand of Taters, founded by Ana Maria C. Tanchanco in 2002.

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SM City General Santos: Profile, construction history and facilities

Profile of SM City General Santos, the largest mall in Soccsksargen, its construction accidents and features.

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Southwoods Mall: Profile and development in Biñan

Southwoods Mall is a shopping center in Biñan, Laguna, part of the Southwood City township.