#Local government
Articles tagged with «Local government».
Basista, Pangasinan: Municipality Profile and Administrative History
Profile of Basista, Pangasinan: history, geography, government, and demographics.
Governor of Tarlac: Office, History and Succession
Profile of the Governor of Tarlac, the local chief executive position established in 1898 in the Philippines.
Seal of Dagupan: Symbolism and Evolution
The official seal of Dagupan, Philippines, evolved from a 1948 design to a 2012 version featuring 31 stars and local symbols.
Governor of Zamboanga del Sur: Office, History and Succession
Profile of the Governor of Zamboanga del Sur, the local chief executive of the Philippine province.
Masbate Provincial Board: Structure, Elections and Legislative History
Overview of the Masbate Provincial Board, its three-district electoral system, and current membership following the 2025 local elections.
Iloilo Provincial Board: Structure, Elections and Legislative History
Profile of the Iloilo Provincial Board, its electoral districts, membership composition and legislative structure.
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.
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...
Barangay elections: Structure, history and legal framework
Guide to Philippine barangay elections, voting systems, SK integration, and Supreme Court rulings on election timing.
Cities of the Philippines: Administrative Structure and Legal Classification
Overview of Philippine cities, their legal classifications (HUC, ICC, CC), creation requirements, and historical evolution of local governan...
Barangay councilor: role, election and responsibilities
Overview of the barangay councilor (kagawad) role in Philippine local governance, including election rules, duties and compensation.
Philippine provinces: Administrative structure, history and governance
Overview of the 82 Philippine provinces, their governance, historical evolution and classification.