Bungad

Stepping back in time, imagine 1961. Quezon City was growing, and at its edge, a new barrio was born: Bungad. Bungad, meaning “front” in Tagalog, sits at the frontier of San Francisco del Monte. Established by City Ordinance No. 4762, Bungad quickly expanded, absorbing nearby land thanks to City Ordinance No. 4860. Later, City Executive Order 20 transformed Bungad from a barrio into a barangay. Fast forward to today, and Bungad, still part of Quezon City’s Project 7 district, thrives alongside Veterans Village. The nearby rise of SM City North EDSA transformed West Avenue, and with it, Bungad. The area blossomed into a bustling hub. Office buildings, hotels, car repair shops, and a major transportation hub sprang up, connecting people to Manila and northern Quezon City. Right here in Bungad, you’ll find landmarks like SM Cyber West, West Insula Condominium, and the Westlife Building. Cablelink Holdings also has a Quezon City office here. Businesses like Gerry’s Grill Headquarters, SBS Philippines Corporation, PLDT STQ, Uratex Corporation, and Khong Guan Biscuits Incorporated all call this area home. Bungad boasts a variety of schools too, from St. Vincent School and Kolisko Waldorf School to Montessori West and the public Bungad Elementary School and Judge Juan Luna High School. As of the 2020 census, Bungad is home to 7,014 people, a close-knit community in this vibrant part of Quezon City. Look around. You might just spot the barangay hall at the end of Sanchez Street. And if you’re looking for a place of worship, Santo Cristo de Bungad Church stands along M.H. Del Pilar Street, while Capitol City Baptist Church is at the corner of West Avenue and Bulacan Street. Bungad’s transformation from a quiet frontier to a thriving community is a testament to Quezon City’s dynamic growth.