Barangays & Settlements
Barangays, sitios, towns, and local settlements — the smallest administrative units of the Philippines.
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Batasang Pambansa Complex: Architecture, history and facilities of the Philippine House of Representatives
The Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City is the seat of the Philippine House of Representatives, featuring a 16-hectare campus with hist...
Don Jose S. Monfort Medical Center: History and development in Barotac Nuevo
History and expansion of the Don Jose S. Monfort Medical Center in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo.
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center: History, services and controversies
Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center is a government-owned tertiary hospital in Cebu City, Philippines, established in 1911.
Manila Central Post Office: History, architecture and the 2023 fire
Heritage post office in Manila, designed by Arellano and Mapua, damaged in WWII and a 2023 fire.
Supreme Court Building Complex, Fort Bonifacio
Proposed Supreme Court complex in Taguig, Philippines. Design by Mañosa & Company, project currently on hold.
Juan S. Alano Memorial Hospital: History, services and community role in Basilan
Overview of Juan S. Alano Memorial Hospital in Isabela City, Basilan: history, services, staff and community health programs.
Western Visayas Sanitarium and General Hospital: History and services
Government hospital in Santa Barbara, Iloilo, established in 1927 for leprosy care and expanded to general services in 2005.
Clark Parade Grounds: History and facilities
Historic sports ground in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, formerly Fort Stotsenburg's parade field.
Medina General Hospital: History and services in Ozamiz
Medina General Hospital is a private tertiary hospital in Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, established in 1963.
Plaza Divisoria: History, redevelopment and cultural role in Cagayan de Oro
Plaza Divisoria is a historic park and commercial hub in Cagayan de Oro, featuring monuments, an amphitheater, and a complex history of urba...
Philippine Film Heritage Building
Overview of the Philippine Film Heritage Building in Intramuros, Manila, its construction history, and the 2025 substandard construction sca...
Zamboanga del Norte Medical Center
Tertiary hospital in Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte. Opened in 2007, it features a Malasakit Center and serves as a key healthcare facility in...
Barangay elections: Structure, history and legal framework
Guide to Philippine barangay elections, voting systems, SK integration, and Supreme Court rulings on election timing.
Adams, Ilocos Norte: Geography, governance and cultural profile
Adams is a single-barangay municipality in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, established in 1983. It features remote mountain terrain, indigenous c...
Katarungang Pambarangay: The Philippine Barangay Justice System
Overview of the Katarungang Pambarangay, the local justice system in the Philippines for dispute resolution.
Sangguniang Barangay: Structure, election and legislative role
The Sangguniang Barangay is the legislative body of Philippine barangays, composed of elected councilors and youth representatives.
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...