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National Capital Region(NCR)
Metro Manila

Geographical
Profile
North: Bulacan
East: Rizal
Southwest: Cavite
South: Laguna

Facts
 Metro Manila is the seat of government
According to Presidential Decree No. 940
 NCR is also known as the shopping
center of the Philippines (Mega mall, Mall
of Asia, SM North Edsa.
 The region is considered as the political,
economic, social, and cultural center of
the Philippines.
 One of the modern metropolises in
Southeast Asia

People
 Metro Manila is composed of almost all the
cultural groups of the Philippines because of
migration.
Language
 The primary language used is Tagalog with
English as the secondary

Cities and Municipality in
the National Capital
Region (NCR)

Caloocan City – The City of Heroes
 Northern Caloocan City
 North: Bulacan
 East and South: Quezon City
 West: Valenzuela
 Southern Caloocan City
 Northwest: Malabon and
Valenzuela
 West: Navotas
 East: Quezon City
 South: Manila

Caloocan
The only divided city in the
Philippines.
2nd largest city in Metro
Manila
It is the 3rd most populous
city

Etymology
 The name Caloocan came from the vernacular
terms “lo-ok”, meaning the interior, and “nasa
sulok,” which means in the corner, implying its
location.

Tourist Destinations
Historical
 Bonifacio Monument – the main
landmark of Caloocan City.
 The monument commemorates the
most proletarian of all Filipino
heroes

Man-made
Gubat sa Ciudad Resort – it
is an idyllic place for
retreats, campings,
birthdays, and company
outings.

 Manila Central University – it is
the first co-educational institution
in the Caloocan City, founded in
1904.
It serves the dual purpose of a
university and a hospital

Manila City - Pearl of the
Orient
Geographical Location
 North: Navotas
 Northeast: Quezon
City and San Juan
 East: Mandaluyong
 Southeast: Makati
 South: Pasay

Manila City
 Is the economic and political heart of the
Philippines, home of the extensive
commerce and some of the most
historically and culturally significant
landmarks in the country.
 Serves as the chief seaport of the country
 The seat of the Roman Catholic
Archdiocese of Manila
 Is a major publishing center in the
Philippines

Etymology
 Maynila derives its name from 2 tagalog words
“May” meaning “there” and “Nilad” the name of a
shrub that originally grew abundantly along the
shore of the Pasig River and Manila Bay

 Historical
 Plaza San Luis – named after one of
the barrios of old Intramuros, this is
cultura-cum-commercial complex
currently composed of five houses:
Casa Manila, Casa Blanca, Casa
Urdaneta, Los Hidalgos, and El Hogar
Filipino.
 Fort Santiago – one of the oldest
fortifications of Intramuros started in
1571 and completed nearly 150 years
later by the Filipino forced labor.

 Palacio del Gobernador – formerly the
home of Manuel Estacio de Venegas, a
governor’s office aide, the two-storey
structure was expropriated and
subsequently made the official
residence and office of the Spanish
generals in 1645 until an earthquake
brought it down in 1863.
 Bonifacio Shrine – it showcases
selected periods of Bonifacio’s
biography which represents the events
and personalities involved in molding
our history.

 Religious
 Manila Cathedral – the seat of the Catholic
Archdiocese of Manila.
 San Augustin Church - San Agustin church
has been one of the premier churches
during the Spanish period. It served as the
source of the political influence of the
Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines.
Today, its contribution to nationhood will
forever be embedded in the history of our
country.

 Man-Made
 Malacañang Museum and Palace – it
is considered to be the one of the most
historic structures in the Philippines.
 Chinese Cemetery – it was founded in
the mid-1850s by Lim Ong and Tan
Quien Sien to accommodate the many
Chinese who were buried in Spanish
cemeteries.
 Museo Pambata – it is the first hands-
on interactive children’s museum in the
Philippines.

 Bahay Tsinoy – it is a museum showcasing
the Chinese in Philippine life, some fine
artifacts and coins, a gallery of rare prints and
photographs, and collection of porcelain
unearthed from all over the Philippines.
 Chinatown – across the Pasig River lies the
Chinese enclave.
 Paco Park – is formerly a municipal cemetery
enclosed with circular stone wall occupying
approximately a space of 4,500 square yards.

 Luneta Park / Rizal Park – is like an
oasis for relaxation and fun in the
midst of Manila and situated next to
Intramuros.
 It is in the heart of Manila’s
thriving financial, commercial,
industrial and institutional
centers, overlooking the famous
and picturesque Manila Bay.

Festival and Feast
 Independence Day Celebration
– June 12.
 Black Nazarene – celebrated
January 9 in honor of Black
Nazarene many devotees are
participating in this event.

Las Piñas City – Salt Capital of Metro
Manila
 Northeast: Parañaque
 Southeast:
Muntinlupa
 West: Bacoor
 Northwest:Manila Bay

 Home of the Bamboo Organ
 City of Love and Progress
 Lantern Capital of Metro Manila
 Some said that traders from the province of
Cavite and Batangas shipped first their piña
(pineapples) for sale to this town before they
are distributed in nearby markets.
 Others related that its was “Las Peñas” (the
rocks) evident by the quarrying of stones and
adobe which were used to construct building
and bridges.

 Cultural
 Bamboo Organ – the unique bamboo
organ can only be found inside the St.
Joseph Church of the Parish of Las
Piñas.
 Religious
 St. Joseph Church – the church that
houses the uniquely famous bamboo
organ was constructed between 1797
and 1819 using adobe (volcanic
stones)

Festivals
 Town Fiesta/Feast of St. Joseph (first
Sunday of May) – It is highlighted with a
Banda Parada, the staging of the
Comedia or Moro-Moro, singing contests,
novena with “prusisyon” (Paradise with
Icons), and fireworks.
 Bamboo Organ Festival – is being held at
the Parish during the month of February.

Makati City – Business Center of the
Philippines
 Northeast:Pasig River
 Southeast:Pateros
and Taguig City
 Northwest: City of
Manila
 Southwest: Pasay
City

 Most of the tallest skyscrapers in the
Philippines are located in Makati such as
the Gramercy Residence, PBCom Tower
and RCBC Tower.
 Recently called as the Selfie Capital of the
World.
 Is one of the most well-known shopping
hub of Metro Manila.
 The first airport was located in the City
named Nielson Field now known as the
Ayala Triangle.

Etymology
 The name Makati came from the tagalog word
“kati” which means tide that refers to the flow if
the Pasig River in the northern border of the city.
 The area used to be a swamp with cogon grass.

 Cultural
Costumes, and Xong Di – it is an
exhibit representing 17 ethnic
tribes of the People’s Republic of
China showing the similarities in
costumes of our ethnic tribes.

 Religious
 Guadalupe Ruins or Nuestra Señora de
Garcia – the original church was of Doric
architecture with massive buttresses to
support its vault of hewn stones taken
from the still visible but extinct Guadalupe
quarry.
 Saints Peter and Paul Church – it was
built in 1620 with architecture typical of
the colonial mission churches of
rectangular single-nave plan composed of
the nave, apse and sacristy.

 Man-made
Ayala Museum – is a unique show
window of Philippine history and
culture.
Philippine Army Museum – it is a
repository of antique guns, cannons,
tanks, and other relics of WWII as
well as the captured paraphernalia,
ammunition, and weapons of the
New People’s Army (NPA).

 Museo ng Makati – Primarily a
municipal museum, it is the reservoir of
the artifacts, treasures and relics of the
towns glorious past.
 Ayala Center – Right in the heart of
bustling Makati, the country’s business
and financial center is a commercial
complex at par with the world’s most
modern business cosmos.

Festival
 Likhang Kamay – it is yearly exhibit
of top of the line native handicrafts.
 Caracol (last Sunday of January) –
conceptualized in 1988, caracol is a
Spanish term for a snail and refers
to “the shell used by the people to
protect them from life’s detrimental
realities.

 Bailes de los Arcos – (June 29) – the dance
is performed on the feast day of Saints
Peter and Paul at Barangay Poblacion by
daughters of past participants with
impeccable reputations, as homage to the
Virgen dela Rosa for her kindness.
 Belen sa Makati – the facades of buildings
are decorated by creches and
complemented by locally made lanterns in
celebration of the yuletide season.

Malabon City
 North: Valenzuela
 West: Navotas
 Southeast: Caloocan

 The city of Malabon is a place famous for its
pancit Malabon.
 November 7, 1975 Malabon became part of
NCR
 April 21, 2001 Malabon became a city.
 Originally called the town of Tambobong

 Historical
Asilo de Huertanos – it was here
that the “La Independencia”, the
voice of the revolutionary
government, was printed.
San Bartolome Church – it is an
old Spanish church built in 1614.

 Man-Made
 Malabon Zoo and Aquarium – it is a well kept
and unique conservatory of both endemic and
exotic animals including a large variety of
unusual fishes, stashed inside a one-hectare
tropical rainforest environment.

Festivals
 Pagoda Caracol – it is a joint annual
celebration of the Roman Catholic
and Aglipay churches
commemorating the feast of Our
Lady of Immaculate Concepcion
observed every December 8.

Mandaluyong – The Shopping Capital of
Manila
 West: Manila
 North: San Juan
 East: Quezon City
and Pasig
 South: Makati

 It is home of cluster of shopping
centers which stand side by side
 Legend says that the city was named
after the romance of a tribal couple,
Manda and Luyong. Manda was a
lovely daughter of Barangay chieftain
while luyong was maharlika despised
by Manda’s father.

 Man-made
 Bantayog ng Kabataan – it is a monument to the
youth of the city.
 Wack-wack Golf and Country Club – is
internationally famous for its magnificent golf
courses.
 Tatlong Bayani Monument – it is a famous
monument constructed to remember the
Mandaluyong heroes of the Revolution of 1896.
 EDSA Shrine – the shrine serves as a monument to
the Virgin Mary, the protector of those who
participated in the People Power Revolution of 1986.

 Religious
San Felipe Neri Church – has
been run by Spanish friars.

Marikina City – Shoe Capital of the
Philippines
 West: Quezon City
 South: Pasig City and
Cainta Rizal
 North: San Mateo
 East: Antipolo City

 Marikina is the biggest manufacturer of
shoes in the Philippines.
 It is also the largest exporter of leather
shoes throughout the world.
 From a young lady called “Maria Quina” it
is said that before the Spaniards came to
Marikina, a beautiful, virtuous, polite and
intelligent lady named Maria Quina was
residing the town.

 Historical
 Kapitan Moy Residence – it is the 200 year old residence of Don
Laureano Guevarra, popularly known as Kapitan Moy who is
considered as the founder of the country’s footwear industry.
 Jesus dela Peña Chapel – the town of Marikina was established
in 1630 by the followers of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Jesuit
Orders who blazed the trail in quest of spiritual transformation
among the country’s inhabitants.
 Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned – also known as OLA
Church, located at J.P. Rizal, San Roque. Built by the
Augustinians in the 1600’s.

 Man-made
Marikina River Park – Spurred by
the death of natural resources
resulting from the continuous growth
in residential area.
Shoe Museum – it showcasing the
products that gave Marikina the
monicker, shoe capital of the
Philippines.

 Marikina Sports Center – Marikina used to be a fulcrum of
regional sports events when it was still a part of the province
of Rizal.
 Riverbanks Center – the Riverbanks has the following
amenities: a three star hotel, amphitheater, a convention hall,
basketball and tennis courts.
 Marikina City’s Largest Pair of Shoes in the World – this is
certified by the Guinness Book World of Records as the
world’s largest pair of shoes.

Muntinlupa City – Emerald City of
the Philippines
 North: Taguig City
 Northwest: Parañaque City
 West: Las Piñas City
 Southwest: Bacoor Cavite
 East: San Pedro Laguna

The name “Muntinlupa” came from at least three versions:
1. Its association with the thin topsoil in the area
2. Residents purportedly replying to a question by
Spaniards in the 16th century what the name of their
place was, said “Monte sa Lupa” apparently
mistaking for what the card game they were playing.
3. The topographical nature of the area, where the
term Monte or Mountain was expanded to
Muntinlupa either through misspelling or
mispronunciation.

 Historical
Japanese Shrine – the shrine is a
burial site of Japanese soldiers who
died during the 2nd World War.
Liwasan ng mga Bayani – it was once
used as a camp by members of the
KKK, a revolutionary society period
against Spain.

 Natural
Jamboree – is considered to be the smallest
lake in the Philippines.

 Man-made
 National Bureau of Prison Reservation/New
Bilibid Prison(NBP) – several tourist
attractions are found within the NBP
compound, including the Jamboree Lake,
Japanese Shrine, and Memorial Hill.
 Ayala Alabang Commercial Center – it is a
shopping mall situated at Alabang, Muntinlupa.
 Festival Mall – it is a shopping mall situated at
Filinvest, Muntinlupa.

Festivals
 Samahang Batya Festival
(December-January) – Display
of different costumes and
masks made of paper mache.
 Bulaklakan Festival (May) –
yearly town procession of the
Patron Saint “Mary Mother of
God”.

 Serenata (February) – most colorful
and well-celebrated fiesta.
 Senakulo (April) – a weeklong
presentation of passion of play of “Life
and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ”.
 Banyahan (September 10) is the
yearly celebration of Thanksgiving for
the Patron Impong Kulas de Tolentino

Navotas City – Fishing Capital of the
Philippines
 North: Obando, Bulacan
along Sukol Creek
 South: City of Manila
 East: Daang Binuangan
River
 West: Manila Bay
It is a coastal town in the
northwest part of Manila.

 The Navotas Fish Port Complex
(NFPC) – it is the premier fish center of
the Philippines and one of the largest
in Asia and the first major fishing port
and fish market complex placed under
the exclusive jurisdiction, control and
supervision of the Philippine Fisheries
Development (PFDA).

Parañaque City – The Fashion Capital of the
Philippines
 North: Pasay City
 Northeast: Taguig City
 Southeast: Muntinlupa
City
 Southwest: Las Piñas
City
 West: Manila Bay

 The name of the city was derived from
the phrase “para na aque meaning
“stop now, boy” which is commonly
said by people who wished to get off
from “kalesas” or horse-drawn
carriages during the Spanish era.

 Religious
Baclaran (Redemptorist) Church –
considered to be the most attended
church in Asia wherein The shrine of
Our Mother of Perpetual Help is
sheltered.
The first novena in Baclaran was
celebrated on June 23,1948.

 Man-made
 Baclaran Dry Goods Market – Baclaran is also
known as bargain center throughout the world due to
the amazing discounts shoppers enjoy at its dry
goods markets.
 Bulungan sa La Huerta – the Philippines is known
the world over the country’s succulent fish catch,
and among Filipino ports, the bulungan in the
coastal township of Barangay La Huerta enjoys
some promince
 Sucat (DASA) Motor Shops – the entire stretch of Dr.
A. Santos Avenue (DASA) which is more popularly
known as Sucat is famous for its hundreds of motor
shops provides the best service in the metropolis
with the reasonable price.

Pasay City – The Gateway to the Philippine
Island
 North: Manila City
 Northeast: Makati City
 East: Taguig City
 South Paranaque

 Man-made
 Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) –
built to symbolize the country’s national
cultural development.
 Folk Arts Theater – 10,000 – capacity
theater is used for popular performances
which anticipate extensive audiences.
 Coconut Palace – is made of several
Philippines hardwood, coconut shells, and
especially engineered coconut lumber
apparently known as Imelda Madera.

Pasig City
 East: Metro Manila
 West: Quezon City
and Mandaluyong
 North: Marikina
 South: Makati,
Pateros and Taguig

 One of the highly urbanized city in Metro Manila
 Former capital of the Province of Rizal.
 The city's name Pasig was believed to have come
from the old Sanskrit word “passid”, or sand,
which refers to the tribal community beside the
sandy edges of the river. Some historians
believed that El Pasig came from Legaspi
(Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, the Basque explorer
well known for being involved in the "Sanduguan",
and was the first Governor-General of the
Spanish East Indies.

 Man-made
Concepcion Residence – this multi-storey
mansion was used as both Japanese and
American headquarters during WWII.
Mutya ng Pasig Market – 11 storey tower with a
revolving top floor is the center of business
activities in Pasig.
Pasig City Hall – the seat of city government

 Bahay na Tisa - This house of Spanish
architectural design serves as a venue for art
shows and cultural forums.
 Heroes Monument – built in memory of the
town’s war heroes.
 Assemblea Magna Maker – Commemorates
the start of the Philippine Revolution
 Rainforest Park – is a pleasant mélange of
sight, sound and smell that greets people as
they enter the enchanting place.

 Natural
 Dona Geronima’s Cave – a legendary cave located along
the banks of the Pasig River.
Festival
Araw ng Pasig (July2) – a grand celebration of the
Pasig day.
Itik-itik Festival – (February 23) – features the “itik”or
native duck.

Quezon City – Home of the
Philippine Congress
 Northeast: Manila
 Southwest: Marikina River
 Southern: San Juan
 Northern: Pasig

 The largest city of Metro Manila
 The city is formerly the capital of the Philippines
and is currently the seat of House of
Representatives in Batasang Pambasa

 Historical
Barrio Pugad Lawin Balintawak – is
a foremost Philippine historic site
where “Great Plebian” and founder
of KKK, a revolutionary society,
Andres Bonifacio launched the
Philippine Revolution agains the
Spaniards in 1896.

 Man-made
 Quezon Memorial Circle/Shrine – the tallest
structure in the city, Quezon Memorial Circle pierces
66 meters to the sky, fitting tribute to the founder of
Quezon City and one of the country’s greatest
statesmen, President Manuel Luis Quezon.
 Quezon City Hall – the building is the center of city
government activities and houses other national
government agencies as well.

 Araneta Coliseum – The world’s
largest covered dome during 60s.
Araneta Coliseum towers 220 feet and
has a seating capacity of 32,000.
 Camp Crame and Aguinaldo – these
are two of the most important military
headquarters where the famous four-
day rebellion called People Power or
EDSA Revolution of 1986 had started.

 Araneta Center – It is called the city’s business heart.
 La Mesa Dam Water Reservoir – It is the biggest water
reservoir in Metropolis Manila.
 Banawe – is known as the car parts and accessories
center of the city.
 Tomas Morato and Timog Avenue Tourist Belt Area – are
now dotted with luxurious exquisite restaurants, disco
houses, night clubs, sauna clinics, and other shops.

Taguig City-Metro Manila’s
ProbinSyudad
 West: Laguna de Bay
 South: Muntinlupa City
 Southwest: Panaque
 West: Pasay City
 Northwest: Makati and Pateros
 North: Pasig

 Highly urbanized city.
 Now residential commercial and industrial center.
 The original 800 farmer-fishermen settlers of the area were good at
threshing rice after harvest. Hence they were referred to as "mga
taga-giik," and their settlement as "pook ng mga taga-giik." Spanish
friar Fray Alonso de Alvarado, together with conquistador Rey
Lopez de Villalobos who crossed Pasig River to reach Taguig in
1571 found "taga-giik" difficult to pronounce, and could only
produce the word sounding like "tagui-ig." So many
mispronouncements later, "tagui-ig" wasshortened to the present
day "Taguig.

 Historical
Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Anne – One
of the oldest catholic churches in the
Philippines, the church was built by the
Augustinian missionaries during the
16th century.
Simborio – built during the Spanish
period, Simborio (catacomb) is one of
the oldest structurs found in Taguig.

 Religious
Dambanang Kawayan, St. John the Baptist
Church – the altar of Dambanang Kawayan is
made of bamboos. Believed to be miraculous, the
church is considered a native spiritual shrine.
Muslim Mosque – serve as the place for worship
of our Muslim brothers who reside in the
community.

 Man-made
Plaza Quezon – it is the only Quezon
monument in the Philippines built
while President Manuel L. Quezon
was still alive.
Fort Bonifacio Global City – this
business center is managed by the
Bases Conversion Development
Authority (BCDA)

Valenzuela City – The Vibrant City and The
City of Discipline
 North: Meycauayan,
Bulacan
 East: Northern
Caloocan and Quezon
City
 West: Obando, Bulacan
 South: Southern
Caloocan and Tullahan
River

 Historical
 Arkong Bato – the known landmark
was erected in 1910. It marks the
boundaries of the cities of
Valenzuela and Malabon.
 Museo Valenzuela – Valenzuela
City’s historical and cultural
landmark.

 Religious
Church of San Roque – located in Pariancillo,
Valenzuela.
San Diego de Alcala – it is the oldest church
in Valenzuela City, housing as well the oldest
bell tower in the City.

San Juan City –Heart of Metro
Manila
 North and East:
Quezon City
 South: Mandaluyong
 West: Manila

 Home of the Philippine Presidents
 Tiangge Capital of the Philippines

 Historical
Pinaglabanan Shrine – it was
where the first battle of the
Revolution of August 30, 1896
headed by Andres Bonifacio.

 Man-made
Greenhills Shopping Center – A place where
one can find just about anything pearl jewelry,
signature goods, electronic gadgets and the
center for mobile phones.

 Religious
Old Convent of Kabayan and Santuario
de Santo Cristo Church – formerly the
church of San Juan del Monte, it was
built from 1602 to 1604 by the
Domincan priests of the Most Holy
Rosary.
St. John the Baptist Parish Church -

Pateros – Egg Capital of Metro Manila
 Southeast: Manila
 North: Pasig

 Pateros is also known for the
production of red salty eggs and
“inutak”, a local rice cake.
 The town is known for
manufacturing of “alfombra”, a
locally made footwear with a carpet
like fabric on its top surface.

 Man-made
Balut-Making – it is considered the major
tourist attraction in Pateros.
Alfombra Slippers Making – slipper
manufacturing is one of the early skills of the
people of Pateros.

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