In the Philippines, Barangays which is the somewhat the equivalent of a typical Western Sub-Urban is abbreviated as Brgy., the word Barangay comes from the word Balangay which is an old boat, a Barangay contains usually not less than 100 families. Barangays are then further divided into Subdivisions, which is abbreviated Subd.. While getting a taxi or jeepney, Filipinos don't give the street's name, they give the address of a popular landmark instead which is near to their destination, so when you get a taxi or jeepney just give the popular landmark near your destination.
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