NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION : METRO MANILA

CAPITAL: CITY OF MANILA LANGUAGE: TAGALOG, ENGLISH

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
The smallest region in the Philippines is found on the largest island of Luzon. It shares borders , Central Luzon Region or Region 3 or Calabarzon Region or Region 4A. The Province of Bulacan in Central Luzon Region is to the north. To the east and the west you have water, Laguna de Bay and Manila Bay respectively. Both these bays are joined by the Pasig River.

NAMES OF TOWNS AND CITIES There are sixteen (16) cities, which make up the National Capital of Region or Metro Manila : Caloocan City, Las Pinas City, Makati City, Malabon City, Mandaluyong City, Manila City, Marikina City, MuntinLupa City, Navotas City, Paranque City, Pasay City, Pasig City, Quezon City, San Juan City, Taguig City, Valenzuela City and Pateros.

CALOOCAN
LANGUAGES: TAGALOG, ENGLISH GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

CALOOCAN is divided in to areas.

Southern Caloocan City lies directly north of the City lies directly north of the city of Manila and is bounded by Malabon City and Valenzuela City to the north and west. Navotas to the west, and Quezon City to the East. Northern Caloocan City is the northernmost territory of Metro Manila.

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

1815 - Caloocan became a municipality after it was separated from the town of Tondo as one of its barrios. The city is historically significant because it was the center of activities for the Katipunan, the secret militant society that launched the Philippine Revolution.

1892 - Seventy-Seven years after it was proclaimed a separate town, Caloocan partly hosted the completion of the British-owned Manila -Dagupan railway.
1896 - The people of Caloocan led by Andres Bonifacio revolted against Spain, followed by other uprisings in the different parts of the country. 1946 - Philippines independence was finally proclaimed, and Caloocan gained its true freedom. 1961 - Through a plebiscite, the municipality of Caloocan became city. The city most celebrated landmark is the monument of Philippine revolutionary Andres Bonifacio(1933)-sculpted by Guillermo Tolentino , which is located at the end of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), to mark the very first battle of the Philippine revolution on 3 August 1986.

Access to the City -Buses on Major road - Jeepney on Minor Road - Light Railway Transit considered as the fastest and fastest way to get across Manila and Nearby vicinities. TOURIST DESTINATION HISTORICAL BONIFACIO MONUMENT The main landmark of Cloocan City, the Bonifacio Monument is located at the intersection of Rizal Avenue and EDSA. The monument likewise marks the first encounter between Andres Bonifacio and his revolutionary group called Katipunan with the Spanish soldiers on August 3, 1896.

MAN-MADE MANILA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY It is the first co-educational institution in Caloocan City founded in 1904.

FESTIVALS
BONIFACIO DAY (30TH OF NOVEMBER) The event highlights the exploits and heroism of Andres Bonifacio, the citys Pride and leader of the Katipunan who fought against Spanish oppression and tyranny, as a means of reawakening the nationalistic spirit of the public.

PRODUCT, DELICACIES AND CUISINES Fusion of different provinces can be found in the numerous restaurant and fastfoods in the city.

CITY OF MANILA
LANGUAGE: TAGALOG, ENGLISH

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

MANILA is bordered by several municipalities and cities in metro Manila: Navotas and Caloocan City to the north, Quezon city to the northeast, San Juan nand Mandaluyong City to the east, Makati City to the southeast, and Pasay City to the south.

HISTORY In the 16th century, Manila (then Maynilad) grew from an Arab settlement on the banks of the Pasig River ruled by Rajad Sulayman, a Moslem sultan of Bornean nobility. It was then called Maynilad, from the word "nilad", a flowering shrub growing abundantly along the banks of Pasig river.

May 5, 1570 - the first Spanish expedition was sent to Manila, headed by Marshall Martin de Gotti and Captain Juan de Salcedo. June 24, 1571 - Governor General Miguel Lopez de Legaspi brought his entire force for another expedition. - Governor General Miguel Lopez de Legaspi then ordered the creation of a municipal goverment or "cabildo" with a set of Spanish - style houses, monasteries, runneries, churches, and schools giving birth to Intramuros.

July 4, 1946 - With the birth of the Philippines Republic, Manila became the Premier City of the Philippines. ACCESS TO THE CITY -Manila is the hub of a railway system on Luzon. PNR in Tondo. -LRT began in 1970; first light rail transport in South East Asia. -Chief seaport of the Philippines. - South East Asias major more ports.

TOURIST DESTINATIONS
HISTORICAL FORT SANTIAGO Marking its entrances at the northwestern tip to Intramuros Fort Santiago was one of the oldest fortification of Intramuros started in 1571 and completed nearly 150 years Later by Filipino forced labor. Its is also known as the Shrine of Freedom, in memory of the heroic Filipinos imprisoned and killed here during the Spanish and Japanese eras. MAN-MADE MALACANANG PALACE MUSEUM / MALACANANG PALA Build by Spanish Aristocrat Don Luis Rocha in 1802 - Is considered to be one of the most historic structures in the Philippines. It has been the official residence of the highest chief executive of the Country since 1863.

- Located next Pasig River, it served as a summer residence for the Spanish governor-general during the early 1800s. - Under the management of the Malacanang Heritage Foundation, the palace tour Focused on all former President of the Philippines.

- On exhibit are presidential memorabilia which highlight the terms office of the countrys Former chief executives. One of the most visited historical landmarks in the country today.

PRODUCT, DELICACIES AND CUISINES

The city is filled with a fusion of different product, cuisines and delicacies that can be found all over the country.

LAS PINAS CITY LANGUAGE: TAGALOG, ENGLISH GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION It is bounded on the north and northeast by the Paranaque city; on the east and southeast by Muntinlupa City; on the south by the Municipality of Imus, Cavite; on the southwest and west by the Municipality of Bacoor, Cavite; and on the northwest by the scenic Manila Bay. HISTORY The story about the true origin of the city' name, "Las Pinas", varies. -Traders from Cavite and Batangas shipped first their piA for sale to this town to Distribute -Others related that it was "Las Penas" (not Las Pinas), evident by the quarrying of stones and adobe which were used to construct buildings and bridges. 1820 - "Siendo Cura-del Pueblo de las Penas el M.R.P. Padre Diego Cera se Fundio este equilon ano de 1820.

It shows Fr. Diego Cera, the town's first parish priest, the town has been called "Las Penas" until after sometime that the spelling of the town's name was changed into Las Pias. 1762 to 1797 - Las Pias was one of the earliest fishing settlements on the shores of Manila Bay and was proclaimed a town.

1762 & 1797 - Cavada, a spanish historian and Fr. Juan Medina placed it at 1762 while Buzeta recorded the date at 1797.
1824 - Besides being famous for its Bamboo Organ, which was built by Fr. Diego Cera. 1896 - The town of Las Pinas was also a major site Philippines Revolution, as it was occupied by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo's forces. 1901 - The municipality of Las Pias was incorporated in the newly created province of Rizal pursuant to Philippine Commission Act No. 137. March 27, 1907 - It became a separate municipality from Paraaque by virtue of Philippine Commission Act no. 1625.

1976 - Founding of the Metropolitan Manila Area ( now Metro Manila), Las Pias became one of the municipalities comprising the region. February 12, 1997 - President Fidel V. Ramos signed the bill declaring Las Pias a new city. March 26, 1997 - A plebiscite held a month after found the residents in approval of cityhood and Las Pias became the 10th city of Metro Manila.

TOURIST DESTINATION

CULTURAL BAMBOO ORGAN

The unique bamboo organ can only be found inside the St. Joseph Church
Of the Parish of Las Pias. It was in the year 1822 that the construction of this one of this one of a kind instrument started. Fr. Diego Cera initiated building this organ using Bamboo, wood, and metal.

RELIGIOUS St. Joseph Church The church that houses the uniquely famous bamboo organ was constructed between 1797 and 1819 using abode *volcanic stones).

FESTIVALS TOWN FIESTA / FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH ( First Sunday of May) The town fiesta covers five barangays, namely: Manunyo Uno, Daniel Fajardo, Ilaya Elias And Pulang Lupa Uno. It is highlighted with a Banda Parada, the Staging of the Comedia or Moro-Moro, Singing contests, the novena with Prusisyon(Paradise with Icons), and fireworks.

 BAMBOO ORGAN FESTIVAL Is being held at the Parish during the month of February. Built in 1832, this bamboo organ is one-a-kind. The festival is held in honor of its individuality and the special sound its construction creates.

PRODUCT, DELICACIES and CUISINES Las Pias has been recognized as the jeepneyproducing center of the metropolis, if not the whole country. The Sarao and Francisco jeepney factories started business forming the G.I. jeeps into Commuter transportation.

The city is also noted for its salt-making industry, making it the salt center of Metro Manila for the past many years.

MAKATI CITY LANGUAGE: TAGALOG, ENGLISH

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The city is bounded on the north by the Pasig River, facing Mandaluyong city, on the northeast by pasig city on the southeast by the municipality of Pateros and Taguig city on the northwest by the city of Manila, and on the southwest by the Pasig City.

HISTORY Before Spanish arrival in the country, what is now known as Makati was ruled by Lakan Tagkan, a native chieftain, and his wife Bouan. Don Miguel de Legaspi, the founder of Manila and first Governor General of the Philippines, who first spotted the area. Pointing to the receding tide of Pasig River, the native answered, "Makati, Kumakati na" meaning "ebbing tide".

1578 to 1670 - Makati was "visita" or district of Santa Ana de Sapa under the jurisdiction of Franciscan priest named Pedro de Alfaro. 1914 - Philippines Legislature Act. No. 2390 changed the name San Pedro de Makati to Makati, which remained to date as its official name. February 28, 1914 - the Philippines Legislature passed Act 2390, shortening the name San Pedro Makati to Makati. 1970's - Makati has been the undisputed financial and commercial capital, the once worthless swampland becoming prime real property.

1983 - The community was one of the cradles of the revolt against Spanish colonial rule, and following the assassination of Ninoy Aquino, the epicenter of the protest movement against dictatorial rule.
February 1986 - Cory Aquino appointed Jejomar C. Binay as officer-in-charge of Makati, the first local official to be appointed by the revolutionary government. January 2, 1995 - the Makati became a city by virtue of Republic Act 7854

ACCESS TO THE CITY - Busses-Major Roads - MRT

Jeep-Minor Rods

TOURIST DESTINATION
CULTURAL
COSTUMES, TRINKETS, and XONG Di It is an exhibit representing 17 ethnic tribes of the peoples Republic of China, showing the similarities in costumes and trinkets of our ethnic tribes, hence, the Chinese word Xong Di, meaning brother.

RELIGIOUS GUADALUPE RUINS or NUESTRA SENORA de GRACIA 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 CHRUCH 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 The museum is an unique show window of Philippines history and culture.

FESTIVALS

CARACOL ( last Sunday of January)

Conceptualized in 1988, Caracol is a Spanish term for a snail and refers to the the shell Used by the people to protect them from lifes detrimental realities. A combination of the three major ethnic festivals of the country, it was declared the Official festival of Makati through the passage of Resolution 351.

PRODUCTS, DELICACIES and CUISINES

Being a cosmopolitan city, the worlds finest cuisines can be Tasted here in Makati City, from the high end to the average type restaurants. Cuisines from all over the world can be found.

MALABON CITY LANGUAGE: TAGALOG, ENGLISH GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION The town of Malabon is basically a coastal town situated in the northern part of Metro Manila. It is bounded on the north and northeast by Valenzuela, on the west and southwest by Navotas, and on the southeast by Caloocan City.

HISTORY May 21, 1599 - the town of Tambobong, Malabon was founded as a "Visita" of tondo by the Augustinian friars and remained under the administrative jurisdiction of the province of Tondo from 1627 to 1688.

June 11, 1901 - Malabon was officially made a municipality of the newly created province of Rizal virtue of Philippines Commission Act 137. January 6, 1906 - Philippines Commission Act 1441 separated Malabon from Navotas into two distinct municipalities of the Rizal province.

November 7, 1975 - 70 years, Malabon was municipality of Rizal, by virtue of President Decree No. 824, when malabon became a part of Metropolitan Manila or the National Capital Region.

TOURIST DESTINATIONS

HISTORICAL 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 8th.

PRODUCT, DELICACIES and CUISINES

The delicacy of Malabon is the Pansit Malabon, Pansit Malabon is a type of pancit that has a yellow-orange Color due to a sauce that include patis (fish sauce) and Bagoong (shrimp paste).

MANDALUYONG CITY LANGUAGE: TAGALOG, ENGLISH GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION Mandaluyong City is located right at the center of Metro MAnila.

HISTORY
Mandaluyong formed part of what was once of Kingdom of Sapa of the Great Majapahit Empire around 1300. 1470 - it expanded and was called the Kingdom of Namayan. 1841 - The Spaniards found the place, they changed its name to San Felipe Neri in honor of the Patron Saint of Rome. San Felipe Neri was separated civilly from Sta. Ana de Sapa. 1904 - San Felipe Neri was consolidated with the municipality of San Juan del Monte fro several months, San Felipe Neri became an independent municipality with its separation from San Juan. -It was renamed its town to its present name. Known as Mall City of Metro Manila

TOURIST DESTINATION
MAN-MADE WACK-WACK GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Is internationally famous for its magnificent golf courses.

RELIGIOUS SAN FELIPE NERI CHURCH The church of San Felipe Neri had been run by Spanish friars.

PRODUCT, DELICACIES and CUISINES ADELINAS Ham is one of the pride of Mandaluyong.

MARIKINA CITY

LANGUAGE: TAGALOG, ENGLISH

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION Marikina City is a luch valley bounded by mountain ranges and sliced by a river. Located along the eastern border of Metro Manila, it is bordered on the west by Quezon City, to the south by Pasig City and Cainta, Rizal, to the east by Antipolo City, the Capital of Rizal province, and to the north by San Mateo also in Rizal province.

HISTORY
1570s - Augustinian friars were first to arrived at the valley explored the areas along the Marikina riverbanks and discovered a cluster of huts around a manantial (later called Chorillo and today as Barangka). 1687 - it became a parish and was then known as Mariquina and later on Marikina with the coming of the Americans.

April 16, 1630 - Fray Pedro de Arce, apostolic ruler of the Archbishop of Manila, approved the transfer of ecclesiastical control and supervision of Marikina area to the Jesuits. 1787 - According to one source, it was Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera who said the town was named after Captain Berenguer de Marquina who was once a chief executive of the town before Marikina was declared a pueblo. 1787 - Marikina officially became a town. 1821 - Thirty-four other men succeeded him in that post until 1821.

June 12, 1898 - the local government system was disrupted. but after the proclamation of the Philippine Independence in Kawit, Cavite President Emilio Aguinaldo attempted to reorganized the local government.
1988 - Rodolfo Valentino, a dentist by profession and a scion of a shoemaking family, was appointed Officer-in-charge, when he was elected mayor on his own. June 30, 1992 - He remained mayor when he lost his reelection big against Bayani "BF" Fernando.

TOURIST DESTINATIONS

HISTORICAL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH More than 400 years old, the church stands imposingly on the Towns center, a tribute to the religious and cultural awareness Of the residents.

MAN-MADE MARIKINA RIVER PARK Spurred by the death of natural resources resulting from the continuous growth in residential area. Marikina River was convert into sports and Recreational park.

Residential area, the city of Marikina took pains in rehabilitating and converting the 220 Ha.

Festivals SAPATERO FESTIVAL (November 15-30).

PRODUCT, DELICACIES and CUISINES The city is famous for its export-quality shoes, the product that gave Marikina the Monicker, Shoe Capital of the Philippines. The citys former Bigasang Bayan is presently being rehabilitated to become the Shoe Museum, showcasing no less than Marikina shoes.

MUNTINLUPA LANGUAGE: TAGALOG, ENGLISH GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION It is the southern most city in Metro Manila. It is bordered on the north by Taguig City; to the northwest by Paranaque City; by Las Pinas City to the west; to the southwest by the municipality of Bacoor Cavite; by the municipality of San Perdo, Laguna; and by Laguna de Bay to the east, the largest lake in the country. HISTORY The name "Muntinlupa" came from at least three version. First its association with the thin topsoil in the area. Second residents, purportedly replying to a question by Spaniards in the 16th century what the name their place was said "Monte sa Lupa". Third the topographical nature of the area, where the term Monte or mountain was expanded to MUntinlupa or mountain land. 1601 - The history of Muntinlupa may be traced back to the time when it was under the supervision of the Augustinian friars.

1800 -, father Joaquin de Zuniga recorded it as "La Poblacion Que Sigue Se Llama Muntinlupa. 1901 - Muntinlupa was one of the districts of Morong, Rizal. November 25, 1903 - By Act No. 1008 of the philippine Commission, the town was included within the boundary of Laguna and placed under Bian together with San Pedro. March 22, 1905 - The petition was granted through Act No. 1308 which was to become a part Taguig along with Pateros.

December 19, 1917 - Independence was eventually granted under Executive Act No. 108 signed by Governor General Harrison, which took effect on January 1, 1918.

TOURIST DESTINATIONS

HISTORICAL LIWASAN NG MGA BAYANI

It was once used as a camp by members of the KKK, a Revolutionary society during the revolutionary 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.

FESTIVALS SAMAHANG BATYA FESTIVAL (December January)

Display of different costumes and masks made of paper mache.

PRODUCT, DELICACIES and CUISINES

Cake food from Laguna and the fusion of the Different cuisines from neighboring provinces Can be founding the different malls of the City.

PARANAQUE LANGUAGE: TAGALOG, ENGLISH GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION It is bordered on the north by Pasay City, by Taguig City to the Mintinlupa City to the southeast, by Las Pians City to the southwest, and by Manila Bay to the west. HISTORY

THE NAME "PARANAQUE" is derived from the phrase "para na aque," which was commonly used in the past when people wished to disembark from kalesa (horsedrawn carriages.)
1572 - Paranaque was founded by Spanish missionaries as Panlayag. 1580 - After its establishment, the town fell under the authority of the Augustianians, beginning with Fr. Diego de Espinar. February 15, 1998 - It was converted into a chartered city.

2001 - SM Sucat formally opened its doors in Sucat, Paranaque City, and it became the 1st SM mall in Paranaque City, one year before the 2nd SM Mall in Bicutan, Paranque City. November 2002 - the 2nd SM Mall in Paranaque City was "SM city Bicutan".

TOURIST DESTINATIONS
RELIGIOUS BACLARAN (Redemptorist) Church Considered to be the most attended church in Asia where in the Shine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help is sheltered, the Baclaran Church, which is run by the Redemptorist Father, has become a mecca for Christian pilgrims from all over the world. The first novena in Baclaran was celebrated on June 23, 1948.

MAN-MADE BACLARAN DRY GOODS MARKET Baclaran is also known as a bargain center throughout the world due to the amazing.

Discounts shoppers enjoy at its dry goods markets.

PRODUCT, DELICACIES and CUISINES

KARE-KARE
Is a rich nutty stew made from ox tail and a variety of vegetables.

PASAY LANGUAGE: TAGALOG AND ENGLISH

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

In terms of area, pasay city is the third smallest political subdivision in the National Capital Region.
HISTORY PASAY got its name but the version deemed to be most credible is that Pasay was named after a princess of the Namayan Kingdom, Dayang dayang Pasay. December 2, 1863 - People then clamored for separation which was granted. June 21, 1947 - with a population of 88,000 and was renamed Rizal City, after Jose Rizal, the country's national hero. 1949 - was remained back to Pasay.

TOURIST DESTINATIONS

RELIGIOUS FEAST OF STA. CLARA DE MONTEFALCO (FEBRUARY 13-14).

The festival is highlighted with a musical concert Or Serenata and an exciting grand competition Of the most popular and best brass bands invited To participate from the different neighboring towns.

MAN-MADE CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES

Built to symbolize the countrys national cultural Development, the CCP is an institution mandated By Philippines laws to preserve, promote, And enhance the Filipino peoples Cultural heritage.

PRODUCT, DELICACIES and CUISINES

Jumbo Kingdom, Floating Restaurant and many other restaurants can be found in Pasay, bringing the cuisines of the world to the city.

PASIG CITY LANGUAGE: TAGALOG AND ENGLISH GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION Located along the eastern border of Metro Manila, Pasig City is bordered on the west by Quezon City and Mandaluyong City; to the north by Marikina City; to the south by Makati city; Pateros and Taguig City; and to the east by the municipality of Cainta in the province of Rizal. HISTORY 1573 - PASIG was founded with the inauguration of the mission parish of Pasig. 1587 - Our Lady of Immaculate Conception replaced Our Lady of the Visitation as the patron saint of Pasig. June 11, 1901 - the province of Rizal was created through Act No. 137 of Philippines Commission.

1975 - Pasig was carved out Rizal province and Became part of Metro Manila when the Metro Manila Commission (pre-cursor of Metro Manila Authority and later Metropolitan Manila Development Authority) was created by Pre. Marcos through Presidential Decree 824. July 1994 - Pasig was converted into highly urbanized city through Republic Act 7829. December 1994 - President Fidel Ramos signed it into law, which was ratified through a plebiscite on January 21, 1995.

TOURIST DESTINATIONS
MAN-MADE PHILIPPINES STOCK EXCHANGE CENTER Built to symbolize the countrys national cultural. NATURAL DONA GERONIMAS CAVE

A legendary cave located along the banks of the Pasig River.

FESTIVALS ARAW NG PASIG (JULY 2) A grand celebration of the Pasig day highlighted by different activities like the Mutya ng Pasig Pageant, Dancing Parade, outstanding Pasiguenos Night, Arts and Literary Competition, Palarong Pinoy, Kusina Pasigueno, etc.

PRODUCT, DELICACIES and CUISINES Like other cosmopolitan areas, this city showcases the different products, delicacies And cuisines found around the country from its numerous resturants, exhibit areas And shopping malls that are found all over the area.

QUEZON CITY LANGUAGE: TAGALOG and ENGLISH GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION QUEZON CITY is the largest city in Metro Manila. at approximately 160 square kilometers, it comprises almost one-fourth of Metro Manila. HISTORY August 23, 1896 - the katipunan led by Andres Bonifacio declared a revolution against Spain in the house of Melchora Aquino in Pugad Lawin ( now known as Bahay Toro, Project 8). 1900's - President Manuel L. Quezon dreamt of a city that would become the future capital of the country, replacing Manila.

June 16, 1950 - The city Charter was revised by Republic Act No. 537, extending the city's boundaries to its present area of 153.59 km2. November 7, 1975 - the promulgation of President Decree No. 824 of President Ferdinand Marcos established Metro Manila. June 24, 1976 - The next year, Presidential Decree No. 940 transferred the capital back to manila. March 31, 1978 - President Ferdinand Marcos ordered the transfer of the remains of President Manuel Quezon from the Manila north Cemetery to the erected Quezon Memorial Monument within the Quezon Elliptical Road. February 22, 1986 - The Quezon city portion of the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue became the venue of the bloodless People power Revolution. February 23, 1998 - Republic Act. No. 8535 was signed by President Fidel Ramos. October 23, 1999 - However, in the succeeding plebiscite, an overwhelming majority of Quezon City residents rejected the secession of Navoliches.

TOURIST DESTINATIONS HISTORICAL BARRIO PUGAD LAWIN BALINTAWAK It is a foremost Philippine historic site where the Great Plebian and founder of KKK, a revolutionary society, Andres Bonifacio launched the Philippines Revolution Against the Spaniards in 1896. The uprising was called the Cry of Balintawak.

MAN-MADE QUEZON MEMORIAL CIRCLE/ SHRINE The tallest structure in the city, Quezon Memorial Circle pieces 66 meters to sky, a Fitting tribute to the founder Of Quezon City and one of the countrys Greatest statesmen, President Manuel Luis Quezon.

 ARANETA COLISEUM The worlds largest covered dome during the 60s, Araneta Coliseum towers 220 feet And has a seating capacity of 32,000. The coliseum has stages various shows From the moment it captured the Philippines first post-war world boxing Title by the legendary Gabriel Flash Elorde.

PRODUCT, DELICACIES and CUISINES

Customized calendars is one of many livelihood Products of residents in this area.

The city also burst with the different product And cuisines found all over the country.

TAGUIG CITY LANGUAGE: TAGALOG, and ENGLISH GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION TAGUIG CITY lies on the western shore of Laguna de bay and is bordered by Muntinlupa City to the south, Paranque City to the southwest, Pasay City to the west, Cainta and Taytay on the northwest and Makati city, Pateros, and Pasig to the north. HISTORY TAGUIG was a part of kingdom of Tondo ruled by Rajah Soliman. 1571 - Taguig was one of the earliest known territories to have been Christianzed when the Spaniards succeeded in subjugating mainland Luzon through the Legaspi expedition. 1582 and 1583 - Taguig was of the encomienda of Tondo headed by an Alcalde Mayor, Captain Vergara. 1587 - Taguig was established as a separate "pueblo" (town) of the then province of manila.

1587 and 1588 - Captain Juan Basi was its Kapitan. Taguig had nine barrios then namely: Bagumbayan, Bambang, Hagonoy, Palingon, Sta. Ana Tipas, Tuktukan, Ususan, and Wawa.

March 29, 1900 - Taguig was proclaimed as an independent municipality with the promulgation of General Order No. 4
June 11, 1901 - The town was subsequently incorporated to the newly created province of rizal when the Philippines Commission promulgrated Act. No. 137 October 12, 1903 - Taguig, Muntinlupa and Pateros were merged by the virtue of Act. No. 942 with Pateros hosting the seat or the municipal goverment. November 25, 1903 - The merger did not last long as a month later Muntinlupa was segrerated from it and made part of Binan when Act. No. 1008 was enacted. March 22, 1905 - It was returned to Taguig with the promulgation Act. No. 1308.

February 29, 1908 - Taguig was again declared an independent municipality through Executive Order No. 20. January 1, 1918 - Pateros separated from Taguig and both became independent municipalities of Rizal province.

November 7, 1975 - Taguig was carved out from the province of Rizal to form the National Capital Region through President Decree No. 824.
1998 - a bill was passed in Congress pushing for the cityhood of Taguig.

February 19, 2004 - A recent petition to the Supreme court sought a recount of the plebiscite and the Supreme Court ordered the Commission on Elections to conduct a recount.

TOURIST DESTINATION

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.

RELIGIOUS

DAMBANANG KAWAYAN, ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH

The altar of the Dambanang Kawayan is made of bamboos. Believed to be miraculous, The church is considered a native spiritual shrine.

MAN-MADE

FORT BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY

Also known as the Bonifacio Global City, this business center is managed by the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA).

FESTIVALS STA. ANANG BANAK TAGUIG RIVER FESTIVAL (JULY 26)

The Sta. Anang Banak annual festival rises around a wide spectrum of the traditionally Religious, yet culturally folk and mythical beliefs and practices that make up the unique Ethnic base of the people once called taga-giik due to its agricultural background in a Town traversed by rivers and embraced by the giant Laguna Lake. PRODUCT, DELICACIES and CUISINES Leather Bags The product are made of leather and are available in different design.

NAVOTAS CITY LANGUAGE: TAGALOG and ENGLISH GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION HISTORY February 16, 1859 - Navotas gained separation from Tambobong. 1901 - It was later on incorporated into the newly

1903 - The municipalities of Malabon and Navotas were merged to become one municipality.
January 16, 1906 - After figthing so hard for seperation, the town gained full independence as a district municipality by virtue of Philippines together with 12 other municipalties of Rizal and the 4 cities under the jurisdiction of the Metro Manila Commission by virtue of President Decree No. 824

TOURIST DESTINATION

MAN-MADE 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 Philippines Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA).

PRODUCT, DELICACIES and CUISINES NAVOTAS is famous for Fish sauce (patis), Shrimp paste or bagoong, Fish meat, and Dried smoke fish.

SAN JUAN CITY LANGUAGE: TAGALOG and ENGLISH GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION SAN JUAN is located nearly at the center of Metro Manila. HISTORY August 30, 1896 - Katipunan Supreme Andres Bonifacio was forced to attack the power depot in San Juan. That historic attack henceforth is commemorated annually by the town, known as "The Battle of Pinaglabanan". August 4, 1899 - The first shot fired in the San Juan bridge sparked the PhilippineAmerican War.

TOURIST DESTINATIONS

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, Electric gadgets and the center for mobile phones.

RELIGIOUS OLD CONVENT OF KABAYANAN and SANCTUARIO DE SANTO CRISTO CHRUCH Formerly the church of San Juan del Monte, it was built from 1602 to 1604 by the Dominican priests of the most Holy Rosary.

FESTIVALS ANNIVERSARY OF SAN JUAN Founding anniversary of San Juan as an independent municipality by virtue of Philippine Commission Act No. 1625 dated March 27, 1907.

PRODUCT, DELICACIES and CUISINES SAN JUAN CITY has some of the best Chinese restaurants in a suburban setting.