We use IN, ON and AT to refer to different parts of an address. Again, the rules are very simple.
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Use IN to refer to a city, town, village, country, etc. (any political boundary):
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I live in Makati. |
He lives in Pampanga. |
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My parents live in the United States. |
The school is in Barangay New Hope. |
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My office is in Taguig. |
There are many beaches in the Philippines. |
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Use ON to refer to a street, road, avenue, etc:
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I live on J.P. Rizal Avenue. |
There was an accident on 3rd street. |
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There is a rally on Edsa. |
The car was heading north on Roxas Boulevard. |
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My office is on Valero Street. |
The gas station is on the main highway. |
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Use AT to refer to a precise location (which usually means a numbered address):
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I live at #6 J.P. Rizal. |
I'll meet you at 6742 Jefferson Road. |
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The office is at #17 Third Street. |
He lives at No. 7. |
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My office is at 105 Valero Street. |
He lives at Lot 6 Block 3. |
