"Barrio" is a Spanish word that is sometimes used in the Philippines, but it is not the official term. "Baranggay" is the official Filipino spelling, which is derived from the pre-colonial term "balangay."
"Barrio" is a Spanish word that is sometimes used in the Philippines, but it is not the official term. "Baranggay" is the official Filipino spelling, which is derived from the pre-colonial term "balangay."