Barangays & Settlements

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Cayetano family: Political dynasty in Taguig and Pangasinan

Profile of the Cayetano political family, tracing roots in Pangasinan to their dominance in Taguig politics.

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Tagaytay City Sports Complex: Facilities, 2019 SEA Games and Post-Pandemic Revival

Profile of the Tagaytay City Sports Complex, its 2019 SEA Games facilities, and 2023 refurbishment.

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Paterio Aquino Avenue: Main Thoroughfare of Malabon

Paterio Aquino Avenue is the main street in Malabon, Metro Manila, named after a former mayor and known for its flood-prone history.

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Inner Fort barangays: Disambiguation

Wikimedia disambiguation page for Inner Fort barangays in Manila.

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South Road Properties: Reclamation, Development and Infrastructure in Cebu City

Profile of South Road Properties, a 300-hectare reclamation area in Cebu City, its history, major developments and infrastructure.

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Quezon City Police District: History, Structure and Controversies

Profile of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), its history, organizational structure, stations, and recent controversies.

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AFP Southern Command: History, Organization and Disbandment

Defunct AFP unified command covering Mindanao, Sulu Archipelago, and surrounding seas, disbanded in 2006.

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Batasan Hills: Legislative Center and Residential Barangay in Quezon City

Batasan Hills is a Quezon City barangay housing the Philippine legislature and major government agencies.

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BF International Village: History, Demographics and Urban Profile in Las Piñas

Profile of BF International Village, a densely populated barangay in Las Piñas, Metro Manila, established in 1978.

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Bohol Northern Star Colleges: History and Academic Profile in Ubay

Profile of Bohol Northern Star Colleges, a private university in Ubay, Bohol, established in 1996 and recognized in 2007.

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Territorial Prelature of Marawi: History, Jurisdiction and the 2017 Siege

Profile of the Territorial Prelature of Marawi, a Latin Catholic ecclesiastical territory in Mindanao established in 1976.

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Mindpro Inc.: History, SM Corporation Acquisition and Retail Operations

Profile of Mindpro Inc., a Zamboanga City-based retail subsidiary of SM Investments Corporation and operator of SM City Mindpro.

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Hagonoy, Taguig: History, Geography and Community Profile

Profile of Barangay Hagonoy in Taguig, covering its pre-Spanish origins, 2008 territorial adjustment, and local governance.

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AFP Western Command: Defense of Palawan and the West Philippine Sea

AFP Western Command (WESCOM) is the military unit established in 2001 to defend Palawan and the West Philippine Sea.

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Krus na Ligas: History, Land Dispute and Community Profile in Quezon City

Profile of Krus na Ligas, a historic barangay in UP Diliman, Quezon City, covering its 17th-century origins, land disputes and community gov...

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TLC Park: Urban regeneration and recreation in Taguig

TLC Park in Taguig is a lakeside urban park and former dumpsite featuring the Mercado del Lago floating food court.

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Butuan City Council: Composition, Governance and the Sanggunian Hong Katawhan

Profile of the Butuan City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod), its 13-member composition, and the 16th legislative term's participatory govern...

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Atria Park District: Mixed-use development in Iloilo City

Atria Park District is a 32-hectare mixed-use development in Iloilo City by Ayala Land, featuring residential, commercial, and medical facil...

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Makati Stock Exchange: History and Merger into the Philippine Stock Exchange

History of the Makati Stock Exchange (MkSE), established in 1963 in Ayala Tower One, and its 1995 merger with the Manila Stock Exchange.

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Balingasa: History, Infrastructure and Urban Development in Quezon City

Profile of Balingasa, an urban barangay in Quezon City known for the Balintawak Interchange, The Cloverleaf estate and its historical roots.