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How to use barangay in a sentence

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Barangay means the smallest local government unit in the Philippines, a subdivision of a city or municipality. Example: “Because of this active involvement of the civilian and other auxiliary units (e.g. barangay tanod), the police are able to devote their time and resources to the control and prevention of serious crimes.”

Examples of barangay by meaning

nounThe smallest local government unit in the Philippines, a subdivision of a city or municipality.

  • Because of this active involvement of the civilian and other auxiliary units (e.g. barangay tanod), the police are able to devote their time and resources to the control and prevention of serious crimes.1987, Marcelo M. Orense, Nelia R. Marquez, Philippine Yearbook, page 77
  • The victim is always addressed as the "datu" or rich man of their Barangay and enjoyed an economic ascendancy over Marcelino, a mere barangay tanod.2021, Deogenes Nambayan Agellon, Criminal Law Case Digests

More sentences with barangay

  • The awardee barangays are as follows: Andres Bonifacio-Caguioa-Rimando, Abanao-Zanduetta-Chugum-Kayang-Otek, Burnham-Legarda, Gen.2016 November 1, Dexter A. See, “12 brgys post zero malnutrition cases”, in Manila Standard, archived from the original on 19 Aug 2026. From the entry Abanao - Zandueta - Chugum - Kayang - Otek
  • Goldfields has about 6 drilling programs to conduct in this barangay, particularly in Sitio Ampontoc.2012 September 20, Bampis Mining Watch, Cordillera Peoples Alliance, “Statements: Mankayan communities steadfast inspite^([sic]) of rights…. From the entry Ampontoc
  • Later on, the barangay officials decided that only skylabs were allowed to carry passengers to Lëm-Delag.2003, Karl Aanonsen, Sunggud is Our Business, page 55. From the entry skylab
  • The barangay tanods are civilians who enforce peace and order in the locality.2001, Kate Kirk, A Guide to Los Baños for IRRI International Staff & Families, page 51. From the entry tanod
  • These are intended for the completion of the Construction of Level II Water System Project for barangays Mt.2015 June, “The Municipality of Imelda receives checks for the completion of their water system project”, in DILG IX. From the entry Israel
  • These included three active members of BCPO’s Police Community Affairs and Development Group (PCADG) with at least two years of experience and a barangay official from Barangay Abanao-Zandueta-Chugum-Kayang-Otek (AZCKO).2024 August, Glena Gandalera Alos, Cora Murphy Dogui-is, Warren Moyao, Vicente Pangket Nayosan, “Police-Community Relations in Baguio…. From the entry Abanao - Zandueta - Chugum - Kayang - Otek
  • Mayor Benjie Magalong today threatened to completely lock down Pinget barangay because of the residents’ lack of discipline and complacency in complying with the provisions of Enhanced Community Quarantine.2020 March 21, “Mayor calls out Pinget barangay for being 'pasaway'”, in Baguio City Public Information Office. From the entry Pinget
  • Barangay ng mga Mangingisda is one of 66 barangays (a term used to describe the smallest administrative division in the Philippines, usually a village) of Puerto Princesa.2014, Jody Aked, “Riding the Waves of Change: The challenges of volunteering in highly complex poverty contexts”, in Value Volunteering -…. From the entry Barangay ng mga Mangingisda

Meaning of barangay

  1. noun The smallest local government unit in the Philippines, a subdivision of a city or municipality.

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Questions about barangay in a sentence

How do you use barangay in a sentence?
Barangay is used as a noun. For example: “Because of this active involvement of the civilian and other auxiliary units (e.g. barangay tanod), the police are able to devote their time and resources to the control and prevention of serious crimes.”
What is a short sentence with barangay?
“The awardee barangays are as follows: Andres Bonifacio-Caguioa-Rimando, Abanao-Zanduetta-Chugum-Kayang-Otek, Burnham-Legarda, Gen.”
What does barangay mean?
Barangay means the smallest local government unit in the Philippines, a subdivision of a city or municipality.

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