#barangay
Articles tagged with «barangay».
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...
Cupang, Muntinlupa: Geography, demographics and local institutions
Cupang is a barangay in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, with 57,196 residents and 5.370 km2 area.
Tatalon: History and geography of the Quezon City barangay
Tatalon is a barangay in Quezon City, Philippines. It was carved out of Caloocan in 1939 and is known for its low-lying, flood-prone geograp...
Tanza, Navotas: Geography, boundaries and administrative division
Tanza is a barangay in Navotas, Metro Manila, divided into Tanza 1 and Tanza 2 in 2017.
Central Signal Village: History, geography and community in Taguig
Barangay in Taguig, Philippines. Formerly EM's Signal Barrio, established for AFP Signal Corps families in 1965.
1997 Philippine barangay elections
Overview of the 1997 Philippine barangay elections held on May 12, 1997, across 42,000 barangays.
Karuhatan: Central Business District of Valenzuela City
Karuhatan is the central business district of Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, named after the duhat fruit tree.
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.
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.
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...
Mapayag: Barangay Profile in Malaybalay, Bukidnon
Profile of Mapayag, a rural barangay in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, known for its Kitanglad foothill location and agricultural output.
Barangay Tanod: The Philippines' grassroots law enforcement
Overview of the barangay tanod, the lowest level of law enforcement in the Philippines, their duties, history, and compensation.
Eduard Guerra: Architect, MILF Leader and Bangsamoro Minister
Eduard Guerra is a Filipino architect and politician serving as Bangsamoro Minister of Public Works and member of the BTA Parliament.
Barangay captain: Role, history and responsibilities
The barangay captain is the highest elected official in a Philippine barangay, serving as a village leader with judicial and administrative...
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...
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...
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.