Barangays & Settlements
Barangays, sitios, towns, and local settlements — the smallest administrative units of the Philippines.
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Beverly Hills, Cebu City: History, Development and Access Dispute
Profile of Beverly Hills, Cebu City's first large planned subdivision, its history and access rights dispute.
Cervantes, Ilocos Sur: Municipality Profile and Heritage
Profile of Cervantes, a municipality in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Includes geographic context, local history, and cultural significance withi...
Catitipan Airport Road: History and Infrastructure Profile
Profile of Catitipan Airport Road in Davao, a historic 2-km national secondary road formerly serving the Old Davao Airport.
South Signal Village: Barangay Profile, Geography and Governance in Taguig
Profile of South Signal Village, a barangay in Taguig established in 2008, covering its demographics, geography, and local government.
Baseco Compound: History, Geography and Urban Resettlement in Manila
Profile of Baseco Compound (Barangay 649), an urban poor settlement on Engineer's Island in Manila's Port Area.
Igbon Island: Geography, Community and Environmental History
Igbon Island is a barangay in Concepcion, Iloilo, known for scuba diving and affected by the 2006 Guimaras oil spill and Typhoon Haiyan.
Smokey Mountain: Landfill History, Resettlement and Cultural Legacy in Tondo
History of the Smokey Mountain landfill in Tondo, Manila, its closure, resettlement, and cultural impact.
Our Lady of Caysasay: Marian Image and Heritage Site in Taal, Batangas
The history and veneration of the Our Lady of Caysasay image in Taal, Batangas, including its 1603 discovery and apparitions.
Santa Cruz, Quezon City: Barangay Profile and Heritage
Profile of Santa Cruz, a barangay in Quezon City featuring Heroes Hill, Fisher Mall, and local governance details.
Olango Island Group: Geography, Wildlife Sanctuary and Tourism in Cebu
Olango Island Group in Central Visayas is the Philippines' first Ramsar Wetland Site, known for its bird sanctuary and dive sites.
Butuan Ivory Seal: History, Inscription and Trade Significance
The Butuan Ivory Seal is a 1002 A.D. privy seal found in Agusan del Norte, inscribed with 'Butwan' in Kawi script.
Napindan: History, Geography and Community Profile in Taguig
Profile of Barangay Napindan in Taguig, covering its etymology, Katipunan history, and demographics.
Bonifacio Global City station: Infrastructure and Transit-Oriented Development
Underground metro station in Taguig, Philippines, part of the Metro Manila Subway and a key node for BGC's transit-oriented development.
Miss Philippines Earth 2025
Coverage of the 25th Miss Philippines Earth pageant held at Okada Manila in August 2025.
Horizon Manila: Planned Community and Reclamation Project
Overview of Horizon Manila, a 419-hectare planned community in Manila Bay comprising three islands and 28 districts.
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Quezon City Youth Development Council: History, Structure and Policy Role
Profile of the Quezon City Youth Development Council, its legislative history, composition and role in local youth policy.
Singkamas, Makati: Barangay Profile, History and Community
Profile of Singkamas, a residential barangay in Makati, Metro Manila, covering its history, etymology and community structure.
Davao City Coastal Road
Overview of the Davao City Coastal Road, a 17.8 km bypass highway and storm-surge barrier in Davao City, Philippines.
New Era, Quezon City: History, Geography and Religious Significance
Profile of New Era, a Quezon City barangay established in 1981, noted for the Iglesia ni Cristo Central Temple and office.
Makati Intra-city Subway: Project History, Infrastructure Plans and Cancellation
Overview of the cancelled Makati Intra-city Subway project, its planned infrastructure, financial history and final settlement.