Barangays & Settlements
Barangays, sitios, towns, and local settlements — the smallest administrative units of the Philippines.
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Cebu City Medical Center: History, relocation and reconstruction
History of the Cebu City Medical Center, its relocation after the 2013 earthquake and ongoing reconstruction.
Bayanihan Park: History, landmarks and role in Clark Freeport Zone
Bayanihan Park in Angeles City, home to the Salakot Arch and part of the Clark Freeport Zone.
Corazon C. Aquino Hospital: Facilities, history and operations in Dipolog
Overview of the Corazon C. Aquino Hospital in Dipolog, a tertiary government hospital opened in 2015.
Cagayan Valley Medical Center: History and development
History of the Cagayan Valley Medical Center, the largest tertiary hospital in Region 2, from its 1945 wartime origins to its 1998 legislati...
Aduana Building: History, architecture and restoration in Intramuros
Historic Spanish colonial customs house in Manila, now owned by the National Archives.
Tadlac Lake: Volcanic maar, lake overturns and environmental history
Tadlac Lake is a volcanic maar in Los Baños, Laguna, known for annual CO2 lake overturns and historical aquaculture impacts.
Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center: History and legislative development
Profile of the Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center in Marikina, covering its history, legislative upgrades, and status as a tertiary gov...
Margosatubig Regional Hospital: History, expansion and healthcare services in Zamboanga del Sur
History and development of Margosatubig Regional Hospital in Zamboanga del Sur, from 1924 rural unit to 300-bed Level 1 facility.
Palacio del Gobernador: History, architecture and heritage significance in Intramuros
Government building in Intramuros, Manila. Built in 1976 on the site of the original Spanish Governor's Palace. Houses Intramuros Administra...
Southern Philippines Medical Center: History, expansion and facilities
Largest government hospital in the Philippines, located in Davao City, with a history dating back to 1917.
Cotabato Sanitarium and General Hospital: History and legislative upgrade
Government hospital in Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. Established in 1936 for leprosy patients, upgraded to a 250-bed general hospital in 2022...
Iloilo Customs House: History, architecture and maritime museum
Historic 1916 neoclassical building in Iloilo City housing the Museum of Philippine Maritime History.
Freedom parks in the Philippines: Legal framework and designated spaces
Overview of freedom parks in the Philippines, their legal basis in the Public Assembly Act of 1985, and designated locations.
Gov. Faustino N. Dy, Sr. Memorial Hospital: History and development in Isabela
History of the Gov. Faustino N. Dy, Sr. Memorial Hospital in Ilagan, Isabela, from its 1939 founding to its 2000 renaming and expansion.
Pasonanca Park: History, facilities and significance in Zamboanga City
Public park in Zamboanga City established in 1912 by General John J. Pershing, featuring pools, tree house and gardens.
Camaligan River Park: History, infrastructure and cultural significance
Camaligan River Park is a linear park in Camarines Sur, Philippines, established in 2014 to promote local river culture and connectivity.
Northern Mindanao Medical Center: History and expansion in Cagayan de Oro
History and legislative expansion of the Northern Mindanao Medical Center in Cagayan de Oro.
Ayuntamiento de Manila: History, architecture and restoration of the Manila City Hall
History and restoration of the Ayuntamiento de Manila, the historic city hall in Intramuros now housing the Bureau of the Treasury.
Southern Tagalog Regional Hospital: History and expansion in Bacoor
History of the Southern Tagalog Regional Hospital in Bacoor, Cavite, from its 2012 establishment to its 2025 tertiary status.
Gaston Park: History and significance in Cagayan de Oro
Gaston Park is the historic main plaza of Cagayan de Oro, featuring a memorial for Tropical Storm Washi victims.