Borongan City is a 4th class city and capital of the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. It consists of 61 barangay with the following names: Alang-alang, Amantacop, Ando, Balacdas, Balud, Banuyo, Baras, Bato, Bayobay, Beno angan, Bugas, Cabalagnan, Cabong, Cagbonga, Calico-an, Calingatngan, Campesao, Can-abong, Can-aga, Camada, Canjaway, Canlaray, Canyopay, Divinubo, Hebacong, Hindang, Lalawigan, Libuton, Locsoon, Maybacong, Maypangdan, Pepelitan, Pinanag-an, Purok A, Purok B, Purok C, Purok D1, Purok D2, Purok E, Purok F, Purok G, Purok H, Punta Maria, Sabang North, Sabang South, San Andres, San Gabriel, San Gregorio, San Jose, San Mateo, San Pablo, San Saturnino, Santa Fe, Siha, Songco, Sohutan, Suribao, Surok, Taboc, Tabunan, and Barangay Tamoso.
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Fort Santiago: Manila’s Iconic Colonial Fortress
Fort Santiago (Spanish: Fuerte de Santiago; Filipino: Moóg ng Santiago), built in 1593, is a historic citadel constructed by Spanish navigator and governor Miguel López de Legazpi for the newly established city of Manila in the Philippines. This iconic defensive fortress, actively involved in protecting Manila from various foreign invasions over the centuries, is strategically located in Intramuros, the famed walled city of Manila, which itself is rich in cultural heritage and colonial history. The fort, originally made of wood but later rebuilt using stone, played a pivotal role during the Spanish colonial period and continues to be a significant landmark that reflects the country’s colonial past, drawing visitors who are eager to learn about its storied history and the events that unfolded within its walls.
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