It is composed of 16 cities namely City of Manila, Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati,Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, 

Pasay,Pasig, Parañaque,Quezon City, San Juan, Taguig, Valenzuelaand the Municipality of Pateros

The Gateway to the North

Caloocan is the country's third most populous city with a population of 1,489,040 as of the 2010 census. 

Dialects : English and Tagalog

Products:Caloocan city is well-known for the clusters of motorcycle dealers and motorcycle spare parts dealers.

This monument marks the site of first encounter between Andres Bonifacio’s Katipunan revolutionary group and the Spanish soldiers on August 31, 1896

This park is recreational center features a swimming pool, a pelota, tennis and basketball courts, and a restaurant serving filipino dishes that is popular eatery in the city.

This huge entertainment and shopping complex is located beside the LRT’s major station.

This university, founded in 1904, was the first educational institution in Kalookan.

Fernando Amorsolo-Creator of the caloocan city monument to the patriot Andres Bonifacio and other prominent Filipino induviduals.

Melchora Aquino-Born in Balintawak Kalookan. Known for being part of the revolution despite her old age.

The historic City of Caloocan (Makasaysayang Lungsod ng Kalookan )

The name of the city was derived from the tagalog word lo-ok which means “bay”.

Hence the word caloocan is a play of tagalog word “kasulok-sulokan” which means “innermost area”.

It was created into a town in 1815.

1946-Philippine independence was finally proclaimed and Caloocan gained its true freedom.

1961-through a plebiscite, the municipality of Caloocan became a city.

Caloocan is politically subdivided into how many baranggays?

This world – famous organ made of materials like bamboo and wood is said to produce a unique melodious sound that cannot be reproduced by any other instrument in the world.

Sarao started the business of transforming the G.I jeeps into commuter vehicles. It has since become the biggest jeepney manufacturer in the country.

This festival gives everyone a chance to hear the unique sound of bamboo organ of Las Piñas.

The event features a band parada, comedia or moro-moro, singing contests, a religious procession, and a fireworks display.

Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Eco-tourism area

› Professor Armando Salarza, Titular organist

A prominent figure in the annual international Bamboo Organ Festival as recitalist ensemble player, harpsichordist and conductor.

It is bounded on the north and It is bounded on the north and northeast by the Parañaque City; on northeast by the Parañaque City; on the east and southeast by Muntinlupa the east and southeast by Muntinlupa City; on the south by the Municipality City; on the south by the Municipality of Imus, Cavite; on the southwest and of Imus, Cavite; on the southwest and west by the Municipality of Bacoor, west by the Municipality of Bacoor, Cavite; and on the northwest by the Cavite; and on the northwest by the scenic Manila Bay. scenic Manila Bay.

It has a total land area of 32.7 square It has a total land area of 32.7 square kilometers and is composed of 20 kilometers and is composed of 20 barangays. Las Pinas is the 4th most barangays. Las Pinas is the 4th most populous city in the National Capital populous city in the National Capital Region and the 8th in the country.Region and the 8th in the country.

What particluar tourism site does Las Piñas shares with Parañaque?

This museum features dioramas depicting Philippine history from the pre-Hispanic period up to the EDSA Revolution. Miniature Spanish galleons are also on display.

This bronze statue was erected in memory of the first Filipina to lead a revolt against foreign domination.

Paintings of 50 different Filipino artists, including Joya, Legaspi, Ocampo, Tiongco, and Valderama, and displayed here.

This massive church, completed in 1629 has a simple Doric architecture that emphasizes the structure’s stability.

This museum was established through municipal ordinance no. 1896, for the purpose of preserving the artifacts, treasures, and relics of the city’s glorious past.

This monument was built in honor of the beloved senator whose assassination triggered the first EDSA Revolution.

Many tourists, especially World War II veterans visit this site, on whose walls are engraved images from World War II.

Buried here are 35,520 Filipino soldiers who were killed in Bataan, Corregidor and other parts of the country during World War II.

This park behind the Makati stock exchange was named after Sebastion Ugarte, the Executive Vice President of Soriano & Company in 1945. The place became the venue for political demonstrations in 1983.

The leading financial and central business district in the Philippines

The whole district occupies barangays of San Antonio, San Lorenzo, Bel-Air, and Urdaneta.

In the pre-Spanish era, Makati was ruled by Lakan Tagkan, a native chieftain, and his wife Bouan. The area was predominated by the swamps and cogon grass overlooking the banks of the Pasig River.

It was Don Miguel de Legaspi, the founder of Manila and first Governor-General of the Philippines, who first spotted the area. Legaspi asked the name of the place but, because of the language barrier, was misinterpreted by the natives. Pointing to the receding tide of Pasig River, the natives answered, “Makati, kumakati na,” meaning “ebbing tide.”

How many floors does the tallest building in Makati has and what building is it?

Pancit Malabon puto sulot puto bubong sapin-sapin broas bibingka camachile

Asilo de Maysilo-  the oldest asylum that was established sometime 1580-1660 by the Augustinian missionaries.

Rizal shrine- The shrine is situated in E. Rodriguez Plaza, San Agustin community. This marker was built in honor of the Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.

Malabon Zoo and Aquarium- The zoo houses various animals and vast array of tropical fishes which is open for public tour. It allows tourists to actually touch and pet animals.

Asilo de Huertanos- This is where “La Independencia” was printed during the revolutionary government. The house also used to be an orphanage in 1882.

San Bartolome Church- This Church was built in 1614 by the Spaniards

Malabon, per legend, came from the words maraming labong which means "plenty of labong", the edible bamboo shoots. Originally called the town of Tambobong, Malabon

It was founded as a “Visita” of Tondo by the Augustinian friars on May 21, 1599 and remained under the administrative jurisdiction of the province of Tondo from 1627 to 1688.

How many major rivers does Malabon has that it retained its enduring image as the bounty of the sea? Name one.

The southernmost city of the

National Capital Region

Alabang Town Center-this commercial center is frequented by the residents of Ayala-Alabang Village because of its proximity to the residential.

Filinvest Festival Mall- The mall opened on the 15th of May 1998. The whole Festival Supermall complex has an area of 20 hectares.

New Bilibid Prison-the state penitentiary was established on January 22, 1941 and houses 7000 prisoners.

Yamashita shrine- the shrine stands on the burial site of Gen. Yamashita and the other Japanese soldiers who died in World War 2.

Liwasan ng mga Bayani-once used as a camp by members of the Katipunan during the revolutionary period.

The origin of the name "Muntinlupa" came from at least three versions. First, its association with the thin top soil in the area thus the term Muntinlupa. Second, 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 the question for what card game they were playing. Third, the topographical nature of the area, where the term Monte or mountain was expanded to Muntinlupa or mountain land.

The Bureau of Corrections Administration Building 

Jamboree Lake

Memorial Hill› This is a small hill in the NBP

reservation compound that cradles a World War II Vintage Japanese canon. 

When did Muntinlupa gained its cityhood bill under RA 7926?

Patis Bagoong

Navotas Fish Port

The entire region of Navotas was once part of Malabon.

According to one legend, the long and narrow delta extended unbroken from north to south along the seashore. The strip of land between the former district of Tondo, Manila and this town was eaten away by the sea until an opening was made. Water began to flow through the opening. The geographical change prompted the people to refer to the place as "butas", "nayon ng butas",or "nabutas",a Tagalog word that means breached or pierced through. What began as a natural channel developed into a regular waterway, now known as the Navotas River. In later years, the place came to be known as "Nabotas", then "Navotas".

What does CAMANAVA means?

  "Shopping Mall Capital of the Philippines""Shopping Mall Capital of the Philippines"

Dambana ng Kabataan -A statue of Filipina surrounded by children

Ibon ng Kalayaan at Dambana ng Kagitingan

- symbolizing independence of the nation

Kaban ng Hiyas - institution house that is full of cultural and

historical collections ( paintings and other artworks)

Liberation Marker/ Liwasan Katubusan

- a monument, constructed in memory of all who died fighting Japanese in World War II

Tatlong Bayani Monument - monument that commemorates the Mandaluyong

heroes in Revolution of 1896

William James Shaw

- to commemorate the founder of Wack Wack Golf and Country Cub

Dambana ng mga Ala-ala - built in memory of the gallant (brave and high-

spirited) sons and daughters of Mandaluyong.

Edsa Shrine - monument of Virgin Mary, believed to be the

protector of those who participated in the People Power Revolution of 1986

San Felipe Neri Church - site of bloody encounters between Filipino

revolutionaries and Spanish Soldiers

Wack Wack Golf and Country Club - oldest club in the Philippines

-Mandaluyong was first known as a barrio of Sta. Ana de Sapa- Named San Felipe Neri by the Spaniards in honor of the Patron Saint of Rome- For several months, San Felipe Neri became the capital of Rizal province.-  It was renamed the Municipality of Mandaluyong by virtue of House Bill No. 3836- achieved city status in 1994

place abound with a kind of tree called luyong Another claimed that the Spaniards named the

place Mandaluyong based on the report of what a navigator saw that the rolling hills were frequently lashed at by daluyong (“big waves from the sea”).

story of a Maharlika named Luyong who fell in love with Manda, the lovely daughter of a barangay chieftain. The chieftain had no personal liking for Luyong and forbade his daughter’s marriage to him. Luyong overcame the objection of Manda’s father by winning a series of tribal contests which was the custom at the time. The couple settled thereafter in a place which was later called “Mandaluyong” literally named after “Manda” and “Luyong”.

What does EDSA means?

The City Capital of the Philippines

Chinatown - located at the northern bank of Pasig River - this area is proof of long relationship of Filipinos

with the Chinese

Fort Santiago -Known as the “Shrine of Freedom” in memory of the

heroic Filipinos imprisoned and killed here during the Spanish and Japanese eras.

San Agustin Church - oldest stone church in Metro

Manila

Mabini Shrine - Apolinario Mabini lived in this house before

as a law student - It became headquarters of the First

Philippine Republic

Manila Bay - Considered as the finest harbor - Site of the “Mock Battle” of

Americans and Spaniards in 1898

Manila Cathedral - Seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of

Manila - Stained-glass windows describing the

Christianization of the Philippines

Paco Park and Cemetery - In 1807 it was ordered to build this

cemetery where the victims of the Cholera epidemic were buried

- Also Dr. Jose Rizal and GomBurZa - This cemetery was declared and became a

National Park

Rizal Monument - Build with the help of American

Governor-General William Howard Taft

- Statue was made in Switzerland

Rizal Park - Known as Bagumbayan Field during

the Spanish era - Also called “Luneta” which means

“Little Moon” - Now named Rizal National Park in

honor of Dr. Jose Rizal

on June 24, 1571 Maynilad was proclaimed as the country's capital

 Spanish style houses, monasteries, nunneries, churches and schools was set - thus gave birth to "Intramuros“ (within the walls)

The Manila Acapulco Galleon Trade between Philippines and Mexico flourished from the years 1571-1815

four year occupation by the Japanese Imperial Forces declared Manila an "Open City".

bombings and killings at the close of World War II made Manila as one of the most heavily destroyed capitals in the world.

the birth of Philippine Independence in 1946 gave Manila the title the "Premiere City of the Philippines."

Quiapo Church - originally made from bamboo and

nipa

The city became known by the name given, "Manila", by its Tagalog inhabitants, as Maynila, first recorded as Maynilad. The name is based on the nila, a flowering mangrove plant that grew on the marshy shores of the bay, used to produce soap for regional trade; it is either from the phrase may nila, Tagalog for "there is nila," or it has a prefix ma- indicating the place where something is prevalent (nila itself is probably from Sanskrit nila 'indigo tree'). (The idea that the plant name is actually "nilad" is a myth.)

Tagalog Maynila < may nilad ("there is nilad," a kind of flowering plant) once found in the low-lying banks of the Pasig River

Where can we find the Kilometer Zero marker?

What is the Philippines’ first hotel?

Made in the year of 2002

Chapel of Jesus dela Peña - Site of first mass in Marikina

House of Kapitan Moy - 200-year-old house - Don Laureano Guevarra, owner of

the house

Marikina River Park - Ideal for picnic and even fishing

Our Lady of the Abandoned Church - More than 400 years old - Stand at the town’s center

Shoe Museum - Showcases shoes owned and used

by famous personalities, including collection of Imelda Marcos

Marikina Sports Center - Used to be the training ground for

some of the best athletes the country has ever produced.

Riverbanks Center - City’s central business district

Don Laureano Guevarra - Founder of country’s footwear

industry

The Jesuits arrived in a place called Jesus Dela Peña.

1687, area was later called Mariquina and declared as town under the Spanish colonial government

1887, made and designed the first pair of shoes in Marquina (Marikina). Marquina emerged as a town of shoemakers.

1898, Mariquina became the capital of Manila province during proclamation of Philippine independence.

June 11, 1901, after the Americans took possession of the Philippines, its name officially became Marikina

1956, As a town of shoemakers and shoe industry, Marikina named as the "Shoe Capital of the Philippines".

1975, Marikina then became part of the Metropolitan Manila area.

2001, Marides Fernando, wife of former mayor Bayani Fernando started to serve as mayor of Marikina City. Marikina transformation continues and considered as "Developed City".

When did Marikina created the World’s Largest Shoes?

Redemptorist Church, Baclaran -The National Shrine of the Mother of

Perpetual Help -One of the biggest church in Asia, can

accommodate around 11,000 people

San Dionisio Chapel-Home of headless patron saint

Saint Andrew’s Church-Oldest religious building in

Parañaque

Bird Sanctuary- Home of the Migratory Birds from

neighboring Asian country such as China and as far as Siberia

During the Philippine Revolution, Parañaque became one of the hottest battle zones due to its location halfway between the province of Cavite, where the revolutionaries held sway, and Manila, the seat of the Spanish colonial government.

The name "Parañaque" is derived from the phrase "para na aque“. The phrase literally means "stop now, boy": "para" from the Spanish parar(to stop), "na" from the Tagalog word for "now" or "already," and "aque" from the Tagalog word for boy, lalaki.

The church considered as one of the biggest in Asia.

At her funeral, the elite came to mourn and pray as Jose watched from a distance. As soon as everyone left, Jose dug a tunnel into the earth to be with Paz. Once joined, he let out a sharp and anguished cry "Paz-ay!" In sorrow and regret, the parents of Paz named their hacienda Paz-ay. In time, the town came to be known simply as Pasay.

Spanish Time Pasay was originally a barrio of

Maalat (present-day Malate, Manila). On May 19, 1571, Legaspi took formal possession of Maynila in the name of the Spanish king. For 250 years, the Islands were put under the administration of the Viceroy of Mexico but it was the friars that held the reigns.

American Period The war between the Filipinos and

Americans ended officially on July 4, 1902, and to the surprise of the vanquished, the victors buckled down to bring to fruition McKinley's original version of training Filipinos to run their own government.

Third Republic

On February 27, 1945, General MacArthur turned over the government to President Sergio Osmeña. One of Osmeña's first acts was to dissolve the Greater Manila Complex. Caloocan, San Juan, Mandaluyong, Makati, Pasay, and Paranaque were returned to their original province of Rizal. He then appointed Juan S. Salcedo, born in Pasay in 1904, as Director of Philippine Health, and then as executive officer of the Philippine Rehabilitation Administration in charge of national recovery from the devastation wrought by the Japanese occupation.

New Society

On September 21, 1972 Marcos signed Proclamation No. 1081 placing the nation under martial law on the grounds of growing threat of Communism, natural calamities and rising violence which included a string of bombings and the staged assassination plot on his Defense Secretary, Juan Ponce Enrile.

Mall of Asia

Cultural Center of the Philippines

TANGHALANG FRANCISCO BALAGTAS (Folk Arts Theater)

International Airport Philippine museum of Ethnology

The Cultural Center of the Philippines in Filipino is what?

The name Pasig is believed to come from the Sanskrit word “passis” or sand

It was also called “mapaksik” by Chinese in Binondo, Manila. “Mapaksik” later became "Pasik" and then "Pasig".

According to Jose Villa Panganiban, former director of The Institute of National Language, "Pasig" is old Sanskrit meaning “river flowing from one body of water to another,”

1975 - Pasig was carved out of Rizal province and became part of Metro Manila

July 1994 - Pasig was converted into a highly urbanized city through Republic Act 7829.

December 1994 - President Fidel V. Ramos signed it into law, which was ratified through a plebiscite on January 21, 1995.

BAHAY NA TISA(House of Bricks)

Bitukang Manok

Cuartel Del Guardia Civil

San Antonio Abad Church

Pasig City Museum

Pinagbuhatan San Sebastian Church

RIZAL BOY SCOUT COUNCIL HEADQUARTERS

Pasig City is a former capital of what province?

Alfombra slippers manufactured in Pateros.

Balut making- a very famous industry that was handed from generation to generation.

Before 1770, Pateros was only a barrio of Pasig

Pateros became one of the towns in the newly-created province of Rizal

on October 12, 1903, Act No. 942 combined Pateros, Taguig and Muntinlupa into a single municipality under Pateros

Pateros then regained its independent status as a municipality on January 1, 1909

The name Pateros most likely derived from the duck-raising industry. The Tagalog word (of Spanish origin) for "duck" is pato and pateros means "duck-raisers". Another theory, though less known, is that the name may allude to the town's small shoe-making industry. The Tagalog word for "shoe"—also of Spanish origin—is sapatos and shoemakers are called sapateros.

Pateros is the second most densely populated at around 29 thousand people per square kilometer after Manila.

Wedding Venue in the Philippines Fernwood Gardens remains to

revel at the distinction of the best garden wedding venue in the Philippines unmatched by any other, and one of the most renowned within Asia.

The 22.7-hectare NAPWC is under the management and administration of the Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau-Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

 Located in East Fairview Subdivision, in Quezon City.A very good place to unwind and relax on a Sunday

afternoon. A cheaper alternative to posh urban resorts sprawling all over Metro Manila and the nearby suburbs.

The tallest structure in the city ( 66 m. to the sky ). A tribute for the founder of Quezon city, Manuel Luis Quezon

Just a stone's throw away from the Cloverleaf Bridge in Balintawak. Across the Cloverleaf Market.

A foremost Philippine Historic site where the Great Plebian and founder of KKK, Andres Bonifacio launched the Philippine Revolution against the Spaniards in 1896. The uprising was then called the "Cry of Balintawak".

Construction of the Araneta Coliseum was started in 1957 and finished in late 1959

Owned by Amado Araneta

Quezon is the former capital (1948–1976) and the most populous city in the Philippines.

It was named after Manuel L. Quezon August 23, 1896-the Katipunan led by

Andres Bonifacio declared a revolution against Spain in the house of Melchora Aquino in PugadLawin.

Republic Act No. 333- Elpidio Quirino signed on July 17, 1948 declaring Quezon City to be the republic's capital.

 Presidential Decree No. 940 transferred the capital back to Manila on June 24, 1976.

Quezon got its name from the founder.

How many years did Quezon City became national capital of the Philippines?

Pinaglabanan Shrine- The shrine has a statue of a woman supported by two children, holding up a bolo, or a machete. This was built to commemorate the opening salvo of the 1896 Philippine Revolution

Greenhills Shopping Center- one of the metro's popular bargain places, especially for consumer electronics, clothing and other merchandise.

Also called Town of the Philippine Presidents

1898- first battle of Philippine Revolution was held

June 16, 2007- it became San Juan City (Republic Act No. 9388)

It is named in honour of St. John the Baptist

Who were the four presidents who lived in San Juan City?

The Mind Museum, Bonifacio Global City Taguig– museum that present science as entertaining , fun , and engaging.

Laguna de Bay –largest lake in the Philippines best place for boating, kayaking and picnics.

Dambanang Kawayan, Brgy. Ligid Tipas- A century old church with altar, wall sidings, ceiling and benches that are made of pure, native bamboo.

The Plaza Quezon- The only one erected to honor President Manuel L. Quezon when he was still in the services as President of the Republic.

Bantayog ng mga bayaning Tipas - This is an endearing monument in memory of hundreds of men from Tipas who were captured, brought to and killed by the Japanese in the prison cells in Intramuros, Manila.

Libingan Ng Mga Bayani

Chinese and Spaniards settlements were once present in the area.

March 29, 1900 -  Taguig was proclaimed as an independent municipality with the promulgation of General Order No. 4 

January 1, 1918– Taguig was separated from Pateros and both became independent municipalities of Rizal province.

Who is the current mayor of Taguig City?

Libingan ng mga Hapon — › built in a 500-square meter lot of

the Bureau of Telecommunications compound. The cemetery served thousands of fallen Japanese soldiers during the Philippines Campaign of 1944-45.

Museo Valenzuela › This house was formerly where Pio

Valenzuela was born .

Valenzuela Astrodome› A large multi-purpose, domed sports stadium

located in barangay Dalandanan that hosts several sports events, concerts, promotional events, seminars, job fairs, etc.

Valenzuela City convention Center› The center of culture of performing arts of

Valenzuela. The facility caters various events such as plays, concerts, shows, exhibits and seminars and houses several interest groups among others that help promote the history and culture of the city and then Philippines-at large.

San Diego de Alcala Church,Brgy. Poblacion› The Church of San Diego de Alcala

was built in 1632 by the people of Polo. 

Was invaded by Japanese and Americans. Antonio once camped in Valenzuela after

unsuccessful engagement with the American forces.

July 21, 1960 , President Diosdado Macapagal signed Executive order no. 401- separating Valenzuela and the town of Polo

In 2002, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo proclaimed July 11 every year as Valenzuela Day and was an official feast in the city, remembering the birth date of Pío Valenzuela. However, this was transferred February 14 in 2008 as charter day of the city. Today, Valenzuela celebrates February 14 as Valenzuela Day and September 11 as Valenzuela Foundation Day.

Came from PioValenzuela , one of the leaders of Katipunan.

Originally, Valenzuela was called Polo.( pulo- an island)

To whom did the city got its name?

Brainstorm among your group and identify 2 tourist spots which you think you consider as the best in NCR for first time foreign travelers.

Justify your answer.