Barangays & Settlements
Barangays, sitios, towns, and local settlements — the smallest administrative units of the Philippines.
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1997 Philippine barangay elections
Overview of the 1997 Philippine barangay elections held on May 12, 1997, across 42,000 barangays.
Loaita Island: Geography, sovereignty and Philippine occupation
Loaita Island is a Philippine-occupied atoll in the Spratly Islands, part of Kalayaan, Palawan, with significant ecological and strategic va...
San Pascual Academy: Catholic education in Ubay, Bohol
San Pascual Academy is a private Catholic high school in Ubay, Bohol, established in 1968 beside St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church.
Karuhatan: Central Business District of Valenzuela City
Karuhatan is the central business district of Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, named after the duhat fruit tree.
Arca South: Development history and infrastructure of the Taguig mixed-use estate
Overview of Arca South, a 74-hectare mixed-use development in Taguig by Ayala Land, including its history, residential and commercial compon...
Poctol, San Juan, Batangas: History, geography and agri-tourism
Poctol is a barangay in San Juan, Batangas with a population of 2983. Known for its agri-tourism and historical origins.
Balangkas, Valenzuela: Geography, demographics and local culture
Overview of Balangkas, a barangay in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, known for its dual fiestas and community structure.
Burgos Circle: Urban design, flood control infrastructure and cultural role in Bonifacio Global City
Burgos Circle in Taguig is a traffic roundabout and dining hub featuring a retarding basin and public art.
1982 Philippine barangay elections
Overview of the first national barangay elections in the Philippines held on May 17, 1982, under Batas Pambansa Blg. 222.
Bel-Air, Makati: From Nielson Airport to Metro Manila's Premier Residential Barangay
History and development of Bel-Air, Makati, from its origins as Nielson Airport to its status as a premier residential barangay.
2026 Philippine barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections
Overview of the 2026 Philippine barangay and SK elections, their postponement from 2025, electoral system, and voter registration.
Can-ayan: Geography, history and development of the Malaybalay barangay
Can-ayan is a large rural barangay in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, with a population of 5,870 and significant forestland.
Mactan Newtown: Master-planned central business district in Cebu
Mactan Newtown is a 30-hectare mixed-use township in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, developed by Megaworld Corporation.
Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub: Facilities, history and role in Philippine athletics
Overview of the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite, including its IAAF-certified track, FINA pool and major sporting events.
Forbes Park, Makati: History, geography and urban significance
Forbes Park is a historic gated barangay in Makati, Philippines. Established in the 1940s, it is known for its elite residents and urban imp...
New Clark City: Development, infrastructure and role as a disaster-resilient planned community
New Clark City is a 94.50 km² planned mixed-use development in Tarlac and Pampanga, managed by BCDA as a green, smart, and disaster-resilien...
SM City San Mateo: Development, features and role in Rizal retail
Overview of SM City San Mateo, a major shopping center in Rizal Province opened in 2015.
Bayas Island: Geography, demographics and post-Haiyan recovery
Bayas Island is a barangay in Estancia, Iloilo, Philippines. It is the largest of the Bayas Islets and was significantly impacted by Typhoon...
CarCanMadCarLan: History, geography and cultural heritage of the Surigao del Sur settlement
CarCanMadCarLan is a historic settlement area in Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, known for the Itik-itik dance and its complex municipal history.
Land Bank of the Philippines: History, agrarian mandate and operations
Land Bank of the Philippines is the largest government-owned bank in the country, established in 1963 to support agricultural reform and rur...