Barangays & Settlements
Barangays, sitios, towns, and local settlements — the smallest administrative units of the Philippines.
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Barangay: Administrative structure and history of the Philippine village
Overview of the barangay, the smallest administrative division in the Philippines, its history, governance, and elections.
San Miguel, Lobo: History and community profile
Barangay San Miguel in Lobo, Batangas: history, geography, sitios and infrastructure.
Barangay hall: Governance and community center in the Philippines
The barangay hall is the seat of government for the Philippine barangay, serving as the office for the captain and meeting place for the cou...
Barangay health volunteers: Roles, training and challenges in Philippine primary care
Overview of Barangay Health Volunteers (BHWs) in the Philippines, covering their history, training, roles in primary care, and operational c...
Precolonial barangay: Sociopolitical structure and history
The precolonial barangay was the dominant sociopolitical unit in early Philippines, ranging from small villages to large cosmopolitan politi...
Poblacion: The administrative and commercial heart of Philippine towns
Exploring the poblacion, the central district of Philippine municipalities, its Spanish colonial origins, and its role as a civic and commer...
Liga ng mga Barangay: Structure, history and functions of the Philippine barangay league
The Liga ng mga Barangay is the formal organization of all Philippine barangays, established by the Local Government Code of 1991.
Barangay councilor: role, election and responsibilities
Overview of the barangay councilor (kagawad) role in Philippine local governance, including election rules, duties and compensation.
Siempre Viva Norte (Mallig, Isabela)
Siempre Viva Norte is a rural barangay of Mallig, Isabela, in the Cagayan Valley. Population 1,946 (2020 census). Name comes from Spanish 'a...
Sitio Control (Sulipan, Apalit, Pampanga)
Sitio Control is a settlement within Barangay Sulipan, Apalit, Pampanga — part of historic Puerto Sulipan area noted for late-Spanish-era el...