Barangays & Settlements

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Ortigas East: Development history and establishments in Pasig

Overview of Ortigas East, a mixed-use development in Pasig, formerly Frontera Verde, featuring Tiendesitas and CCF Center.

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Flat Island (South China Sea): Geography, occupation and strategic profile

Profile of Flat Island (Patag Island) in the Spratlys: geography, Philippine occupation and territorial claims.

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Pila (historical polity): Pre-colonial Tagalog state and Laguna Copperplate Inscription

Ancient Tagalog polity in Laguna, mentioned in the 900 CE Laguna Copperplate Inscription as a major trade center.

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Poblacion, Muntinlupa: Urban center and NBP Reservation

Profile of Poblacion, Muntinlupa, covering the National Bilibid Prison, education hubs, and local subdivisions.

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Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies: Academic profile and editorial history

Profile of the Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies, an English-language peer-reviewed academic journal published in Baguio, Philippines.

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ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity: Regional conservation and governance

Intergovernmental organization established in 2005 to conserve biological diversity in Southeast Asia.

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Giant shoes of Marikina

The Giant Shoes of Marikina were a Guinness World Record-holding tourist attraction in the Philippines, crafted in 2002.

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Tagalag, Valenzuela: Urban fishing village and eco-tourism zone

Tagalag is a northern Valenzuela barangay known for its fishing village, boardwalk, and eco-tourism status.

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Veterans Village, Quezon City: History, development and community profile

Profile of Veterans Village (Project 7), a Quezon City barangay with PHHC housing history and North EDSA commercial growth.

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Punturin, Valenzuela: History, geography and community profile

Profile of Punturin, a barangay in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, covering its history, education, and landmarks.

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New Lower Bicutan: History, geography and community profile

Profile of Barangay New Lower Bicutan in Taguig, covering its 2008 creation, geography, demographics and local governance.

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Diocese of Butuan: History, territory and ecclesiastical profile

Profile of the Diocese of Butuan, a Latin Catholic diocese in the Philippines established in 1967.

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Davao City Expressway: Proposed infrastructure project in Mindanao

Proposed 29.21-km expressway in Davao City under the Build! Build! Build! program to link the port, airport, and urban centers.

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Capitol Commons: Redevelopment of the Rizal Capitol site in Pasig

Mixed-use development in Pasig on the former Rizal Capitol site, featuring Estancia Mall and residential towers.

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Kulaman, Malaybalay: History, geography and community

Kulaman is a barangay in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, established in 1972. It features mountainous watersheds and agricultural valleys.

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AFP Eastern Mindanao Command: Structure, operations and leadership

Overview of the AFP Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM), its organizational structure, operational mandates, and lineage of commanders.

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Bagumbayan, Taguig: History, geography and development

Bagumbayan is one of the nine original barangays of Taguig, Philippines, known for its transformation from a forested settlement to an urban...

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Mariana, Quezon City: History, geography and development of the New Manila barangay

Mariana is a historic urban barangay in Quezon City, part of the New Manila development established by Doña Magdalena Hemady in the 1920s.

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Camp Aguinaldo: History, geography and role as AFP headquarters

Camp Aguinaldo is the AFP general headquarters in Quezon City, established in 1935. This article covers its history, land area, and administ...

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Cupang, Muntinlupa: Geography, demographics and local institutions

Cupang is a barangay in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, with 57,196 residents and 5.370 km2 area.