(NCR)

National Capital Region

The National Capital Region or NCR is the center of Luzon and capital region of the Philippines. The Cordillera Mountains forms its boundary on the east, Laguna de Bay on the southeast, Central Luzon on the north and Southern Tagalog region on the south.

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION: METRO MANILA

Unlike the other 17 Philippine regions, NCR does not have any provinces. It is composed of 16 cities – namely the City of Manila itself, Caloocan, Las Pinas,Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Pasay, Pasig, Paranaque, Quezon City, San Juan, Taguig, Valenzuela.

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION

POPULATION

In 2000, the region’s population was 10,492,000 which increases to more than 13 million during daytime due to a large workforce residing in the areas adjoining the metropolis but working in the city.

CULTURAL GROUPS

Metro Manila is composed of almost all the cultural groups of the Philippines. The principal language used is Tagalog with English as the secondary language.

The most populous cities and municipalities in National Capital Region

Caloocan City

Las Piñas City

Makati City

Malabon City

Mandaluyong City

Manila

Muntinlupa City

Navotas City

Parañaque City

Pasay City

Pasig City

Quezon City

San Juan

Taguig City

Valenzuela City

Marikina City

Caloocan CityMakasaysayang Lungsod ng Kalookan, The Historic City of Caloocan

Take the LRT Yellow Line and alight at either 5th Avenue, or Monumento Stations. You can also take EDSA-plying buses, which sometimes passes by Monumento area.Provincial Buses (from the northern Luzon area)are known to have their main terminals in the Monumento area. The city is also the easiest connection to cities such as Subic, Olongapo, and Baguio.Small but convenient and very affordable tricycles ply around the city. Just say where you are going and they will bring you as fast as possible. Fares are at the range of PHP 7.00 (for single person payment) to PHP 30.00 (if you want to ride the tricycle on a “special” basis – meaning you and you’re companion are the ones that will ride.)Jeepneys also ply around with their own respective fixed routes. Metro Manila fares of a minimum of PHP 8.00 is applied. The city is geographically divided in to 2 parts, Caloocan City North and South. Taking a tricycle from let’s say, Bagong Barrio, is a big no-no among drivers. And besides, it is also not allowed by the local government.

Access

Caloocan is divided into the northern and the southern parts. Southern Caloocan is located north of Manila and is bounded by the cities of Malabon andValenzuela. To the west is Navotas City while Quezon City is to the east.Northern Caloocan is in the northernmost area of Metro Manila. It is located east of Valenzuela City, north of Quezon City and south of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.

Geography

Caloocan City Hall

Victory Liner Caloocan Terminal manila

central university

Gotesco Grand Central Shopping Mall

Bonifacio Monument

Pamaypay ng Caloocan Festival Pajotan de Sto. Nino Festival

Caloocan Festivals

Las Piñas City

Ride a bus that runs along EDSA. Look for "Baclaran" or "NAIA / MIA". Then go down to Baclaran Church, from there, there are jeepneys & FX's that goes to Las Piñas.

Or ride the MRT (blue line) the one that runs along EDSA too, go down to "Taft station" then a bus or jeepney to "Baclaran Church" and then to Las Piñas.

Access

Las Piñas City is bounded on the north and northeast by the city of Parañaque; on the east and southeast by the city of Muntinlupa; 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. It occupies a total land area of 41.54 sq. kilometers.

Geography 

Bamboo Organ 

Zapote Bridge

Nature Church

Las Piñas Salt Bed

Historical Corridor

Tourist Spots

Water Lily Festival

Parol (Lantern) Festival

Las Pinas Festivals

Makati City

Makati is located within the quadrangle of One Hundred Twenty degrees (120) latitude north and One Hundred Forty Three degrees (143) longitude east. It is bounded on the north by the Pasig River facing the city Mandaluyong, on the east by the Municipality of Pateros and on the northwest by Manila and on the south and southwest by the city of Pasay.

Geography 

By trainThe Metro Rail Transit (MRT) elevated train has four stations along the main thoroughfare Epifanio De los Santos Avenue (commonly abbreviated as EDSA). These are the Guadalupe, Buendia, Ayala and Magallanes stations. Getting off at the Ayala Station will set you in the middle of the Ayala Centre, a complex of shopping malls and restaurants.The MRT is a quick and inexpensive way to get into the city. The cost of an MRT ticket ranges from 11 to 14 pesos.

By carTwo of Metro Manila's main arteries pass through Makati. The Epifanio De los Santos Avenue (EDSA) passes along the southeast part of Makati and connects the city with Mandaluyong City and Pasay City. The South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) runs through the western part of Makati and connects the city with Manila to the north and with southern Metro Manila. The Skyway, an elevated highway built on top of SLEX, provides residents coming from southern Metro Manila a fast way to reach Makati. SLEX and EDSA intersect at the Magallanes Interchange, which is the most complex system of elevated roadways in Metro Manila.

By busBuses plying the Epifanio De los Santos Avenue (EDSA) route from Baclaran in Paranaque to Quezon City and Caloocan City pass through the Central Business District daily. As mentioned above, you can't load or unload just anywhere, you have to wait or go to the designated stops. There are separate loading and unloading zones which you must observe.

A c c e s s

Saints peter and paul church

 

Museo ng Makati The Filipinas Heritage Library

Ayala Museum 

The Manila Polo Club

Tourist spots

Makati Park and Garden  The

Philippine Army Museum

Makati ColiseumKolisiyum ng Bayan

Philippine Racing Club 

Bailes Delos ArcosBelen sa Makati

Caracol Festival

MakatiFestivals

Malabon City

The town of Malabon is basically a coastal town situated in the northern part of Metro Manila. Malabon, together with Navotas, Valenzuela, Pateros, Taguig, Pasig, and Muntinlupa, form the Metro Manila outer ring of towns, with the city of Manila as the center. The municipality is bounded on the north and northeast by Valenzuela, on the west and southwest by Navotas, and on the southeast by Caloocan City. It occupies a total land area of 23.4 square kilometers.

Geography 

From SM West, you can take the bus going to UE/Letre at the north bound lane. Get off at Sangandaan. At the intersection or the right side of it, across Jollibee (if its still there), you can take the jeep going to Potrero, Tugatog, or you can take a pedicab.If the bus goes further, that'll be the boundary of Malabon, Kalookan, specifically Dagat-Dagatan Area.

Access

Balsa sa niugan  Sanciangco's Historical Marker 

Angel C. Cacnio's Art Gallery

San Bartolome Church 

Tanong Fish Market 

The Arc of Rizal

Tourist Spots

Malabon Festivals

Luglugan-Pancit Malabon Festival

Malabon Kulinarya Festival

Pancit Malabon 

Dolor's Kakanin 

Products

Mandaluyong City

Mandaluyong lies on a heart-shaped 26 sq. km. of land, 7 km. southeast of Manila and 8 km. west of Pasig. To the south lies Makati, to the northwest, San Juan, and to the northeast, Quezon City. Thus, Mandaluyong is located at the very center of Metro Manila. With this geographical advantage, it has in recent years emerged as a veritable boomtown, the leading business and industrial mecca of the country. 

 

Geography 

The Metro Rail Transit (MRT) is the fastest and cheapest way to get from Manila to Mandaluyong. At the MRT station in C.M. Recto Avenue, hop into a train going to Quezon City and alight at the MRT station in Cubao where you will hop into another train bound for Makati. Then get off at the MRT station in Shaw Blvd. in Mandaluyong. The entire trip should take less than one hour and will cost less than P50.00.

Access

Plaza Tatlong Bayani San Felipe Neri Church 

Dambana ng mga Ala-ala

EDSA Shrine

Kaban ng Hiyas 

Archdiocesan Shrine of the Divine Mercy

Tourist Spots

Bantayog ng Kabataan Mandaluyong City Hall 

Archbishop's Palace

Santacruzan Senakulo sa BarangkaVia Crucis

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS 

Manila

Manila is actually more than Manila: the metropolis of today not only encompasses the CIty of Manila, but it includes seven (7) other cities and nine (9) towns.The City of Manila has an area of 38.3 sqare kilometer; it is located on the west coast of the Philippine main island of Luzon, surrounded by fertile plains. The city straddles the delta of the Pasig river, a short navigatable stream that connects the fresh water lake of Laguna de Bay with Manila Bay and South China Sea.

Geography 

By BoatManila is the hub of the Philippine ferry network, and ferries to most major cities will stop at the Manila South Harbor, the city's main passenger seaport. Several companies operate ferries to Manila from points throughout the Philippines, and cruise ships occasionally stop in Manila throughout the year. Around the capital are numerous attractions for people desiring a quick daytrip away from the hustle and bustle of this mega-metropolis.

By BusProvincial bus companies also operate their own terminals which are dispersed throughout the city. They concentrate mostly in EDSA in Cubao District, Quezon City for those destined north (Northern, Central, and Southern Luzon, the Bicol Region including Catanduanes & Masbate Islands), around the junction of EDSA and South Superhighway for those destined south (Southern Tagalog Bicol Region), and around the Sampaloc District in Manila for those heading north.

Access

Sta. Ana Heritage District  Jones Bridge  Muelle Del Rio 

The New Plaza Miranda 

Malacañang Palace / Museum  Chinese Cemetery

Paco Park and Cemetery 

Tourist Spots

Manila Hotel Plaza Dilao

 UST

 

Rizal Park 

Intramuros Plaza San LuisMacArthur Monument

Fort Santiago

Bahay TsinoyMuseo ng Maynila

Carriedo Waterworks System

Museo Pambata

 

 

Bonifacio Shrine

 

San Agustin Church Manila Cathedral Malate Church

Santa Ana Church

Binondo ChurchTondo Church

Basilica of San Sebastian

Manila Summer Sea Sports Festival

EDSA People's Power Revolution Comemmoration

Feast of the Black Nazarene and Caroza Parade

Feast of Santo Nino

Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage

Feast and Festivals

Marikina City

Marikina, a lush valley bounded by mountain ranges and sliced by a river, is one of the 14 cities and three municipalities comprising the Metro Manila area. It is approximately 21 kilometers away from Manila, and lies within 14˚ 35’ latitude and 14˚ 41’ longitude.It is bounded on the east by the Sierra Madre mountains and Antipolo City; on the west by the hills of Quezon City; on the north by San Mateo; and on the south by Pasig City and the municipality of Cainta.

Geography 

There are two approaches to Marikina from Manila City Hall. The first is through the Magsaysay Avenue-Aurora Boulevard route via Ayala Bridge and the second is through the Quezon Boulevard-Espana-E. Rodriguez Avenue route via Quiapo Bridge. The modes of transportation plying both routes are buses, jeepneys and cabs. A portion of the Magsaysay Ave.-Aurora Blvd. route is service by the Metro Rail Transit system starting from the Legarda Street-C.Recto Avenue junction in Manila all the way up to Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City. From there, you can hop into a jeepney, bus or cab that will take you to the country’s shoe capital. The fare for any combination of jeepney, bus or MRT is approximately P30.00 (one way), while a cab ride from Manila will cost you somewhere in the vicinity of P300.00 to P500.00 (one way) taking into account the notorious Metro Manila weekday traffic.

Access

Marikina River Park  Jesus dela Peña Chapel 

Doll Museum

Teatro Marikina Amscor Shooting Range

Animal Trail 

Shoe Museum 

Tourist Spots

San Isidro Labrador Church 

The Cows in the Dairy Farm 

The Chinese Pagoda Sentrong Pangkultura ng Marikina

Ka-Angkan Festival/Marikina Foundation Day

Feast of Our Lady of the Abandoned 

Sapatero Festival

Marikina Cityhood Day

Rehiyon-Rehiyon Parade and Festival

Feast and Festivals

Product

Muntinlupa City

Muntinlupa is located at the southwestern part of Metropolitan Manila, bounded on the north by Taguig, on the northwest by Parañaque, on the west by Las Piñas, on the southwest by the province of Laguna, and on the east by Laguna de Bay.

Geography 

Route 1: LRT-1/Jeep-BusArrive at LRT-1-Gil Puyat. In order to get there:

Take the LRT-1 to Gil Puyat station.Ride a jeep to Buendia/Taft, and get off at Gil Puyat station (Taft Ave. corner Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. [Buendia]).

Ride a Tritran bus to Batangas City/Batangas Pier (leaves every 30 minutes, PHP149 fare) or a JAM Transit bus to Batangas.Route 2: LRT-1/Jeep-BusArrive at LRT-1-Gil Puyat. In order to get there:

Take the LRT-1 to EDSA station.Ride a jeep to EDSA/Taft/Baclaran, and get off at EDSA station (Taft Ave. corner EDSA).

Ride a BLTB bus to Nasugbu, Batangas or a JAM Transit bus to Batangas.

Access

Filinvest Corporate City 

National Bureau of Prison Reservation 

jamboree lake Japanese Shrine 

Tourist Spots

Dinagsa FestivalBulaklakan Festival

Banhayan Festival

Festivals

Navotas City

Fishing Capital of the Philippines

Navotas is a coastal town in the northwest part of Metro Manila. It is a narrow strip of land with an aggregated shoreline of approximately 4.5 km. In the north, Navotas shares a common border with the town of Obando, Bulacan, along Sukol Creek. Along the eastern border runs the Binuangan River, the Daang Cawayan River, the Dampalit River, the Batasan River, the Navotas River, the Bangculasi Channel, the Malabon Channel and the Estero de Maypajo.

Geography 

Access

Ride a bus at EDSA bound to UE Letre. There get off at Malabon City Square Mall(MC) and take jeep going to Bayan (Malabon) When near Bayan, instruct driver to let you off where Gasak jeepney goes.1 bus, 2 jeepney rides.

Navotas Fish Port  Dry-Docking Facilities 

Floating Dry Dock

Raid Type Dry Docking

San Jose de Navotas Parish Church 

Tourist Spots

 

Parañaque City

Parañaque lies some 9.7 km. south of the Luneta Grandstand. It is bounded by Pasay City on the north, Muntinlupa on the southeast, Las Piñas on the southwest, and Manila Bay on the west. It occupies a total land area of 46,626 sq. kilometers. 

Geography 

Access

From SM North EDSA, ride a bus to Pasay Rotonda (alternatively, take the MRT from North Avenue to Taft Avenue terminal for a cheaper and faster route).

2. There are jeepneys in Pasay Rotonda going to Bicutan/Sucat. BF Homes is between Bicutan and Sucat so just take a pick between the jeepney destinations by looking at a map to see where your destination is near.

Baclaran Redemptorist Church 

 

-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Eco-tourism Area

San Dionisio Chapel 

Tourist Spots

Paranaque city hall

Mga Anyo ng Kwaresma Senakulo

or Way of the Cross (

Feast of the Resurrection

Bati Komedya / Moro-Moro

 Feast and Festival

Sunduan 

Pasay City

Pasay City, known as the premiere gateway to the Philippines, is located at the western coast of the National Capital Region. Its boundaries are: on the western side, Manila Bay; northeast, Makati; southwest, Paranaque City. Looking at its area, it is the third smallest city among the cities in the four districts of the National Capital Region. 

Geography 

Access

Take a bus with signboard NAIA or MIA-Terminal 3. Get off at the foot bridge after passing PTT (gas station) and Park N Fly. Walk back to Park N’ Fly, turn right at Domestic/MIA Road. You should see the post office signage a few meters away.

Sta. Clara Church 

Shrine of the Child Jesus 

School for the Deaf and Blind 

Bulwagan ng Lungsod ng Pasay 

  Villamor Air Base 

 

Pasay Public Market 

Tourist Spots

Coconut Palace  Museo ng Sining 

Philippine Museums of Ethnology 

Cultural Center of the Philippines 

Folk Arts Theatre Nayong Pilipino Park

Feast Day of Sta. Clara  SerenataTiburin Race

Malibay Cenakulo

Aliwan Fiesta (

Festivals and Events

Pasig City

Pasig lies approximately on the southeastern end of the Pasig River. It is bounded by Quezon City and Marikina on the north, the municipalities of Cainta and Taytay on the east, the city of Mandaluyong on the west, and the municipalities of Taguig and Pateros and the city of Makati on the south. 

Geography 

Access

As Pasig is within Metro Manila itself, it is not far from the NAIA Airport in Pasay City and travel between cities will only take minutes.

Pasig City Hall Mutya ng Pasig Public Market 

 

Plaza Bonifacio 

Concepcion Mansion

Immaculate Conception Parish

Plaza Rizal 

Rizal High School 

Bahay na Tisa

Tourist Spots

Rizal Provincial Capitol

 

Rainforest Park 

Bambino FestivalItik-Itik Festival 

Bayanihan FestivalPakalog Festival 

Festivals

Quezon City

Quezon City is located near the center of Metro Manila, towards its northeastern portion.  It is bordered by Manila to the southwest, by Caloocan City and Valenzuela City to the west and northwest. Towards the south, lies San Juan and Mandaluyong City, while Marikina City and Pasig City borders Quezon City to the southeast. Towards the north, across Marilao River, lies San Jose del Monte City in the province of Bulacan, and towards the east, lies Rodriguez and San Mateo, both in the province of Rizal.

Geography 

Access

From Recto or Sta. Cruz take the train on LRT Line 2 Recto station bound to Cubao. From Cubao you can either ride a bus along EDSA going to Fairview or walk towards the corner of Gen. Romulo Ave and Aurora Boulevard (Mercury Drug is the landmark), then ride a jeepney going to Quezon City Hall.From Taft, TM Kalaw, Manila City Hall or Quiapo ride a jeepney or FX bound to Philcoa or Fairview. Quezon City Hall is just along Quezon City Memorial Circle so you'll know you are already near once you see the monument.

Quezon Memorial ShrineCry of Pugad Lawin La Loma Quezon City Hall 

 

Tandang Sora Birth Site  Mabuhay Rotunda U.P

Camps Crame  

Tourist Spots

General Lawton

Monument 

Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center

Iglesia ni KristoAteneo de Manila University

San Pedro Bautista Church Balara Filters Park 

Jorge B. Vargas Museum 

Sto. Domingo Church 

 Amoranto Stadium 

Fernwood Gardens 

La Mesa Dam  Brass Memorial 

Philippine Nuclear Research Institute  Philippine Heart

Center for Asia  Eastwood Citywalk 

La Mesa Eco-Park 

La Naval Festival Festival 

Festival and EventAnniversary of the Cry of Pugadlawin 

San Juan

Geography 

It is bordered by Quezon City on the north and east, Mandaluyong City on the south, and the City of Manila on the west.The territory of San Juan was once much larger than it is presently, stretching all the way to Caloocan City. Parts of what are now Districts 1, 2 and 4 of Quezon City as well as parts of Mandaluyong were originally within the San Juan territorial boundaries. This explains why the San Juan Reservoir is in the nearby Horseshoe Village, a subdivision under the jurisdiction of Quezon City.

Access

By ferryFerries del Caribe [1] operates an international passenger and vehicle service from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The overnight journey requires WHTI-compliant[2] documentation and there are strict rules regarding vehicle transportation. Fares payable in USD.[edit]By planeSan Juan is served by Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (IATA: SJU), a large international hub airport about 14 km away.All major US Airlines operate scheduled services to various destinations on the mainland, with seasonal air charters operating additional routes.

St. John the Baptist Church 

Old Convent of Kabayanan and Sanctuario de Santo Cristo Church 

 Spirit of 1896 Monument 

Club Filipino 

Tourist Spots

Feast of St. John the Baptist

Battle of San Juan del Monte / Pinaglabanan 

Feast and Festival

Taguig City

Geography 

Taguig, a first class municipality, is situated at the northwestern shore of Laguna de Bay at the upper mouth of the legendary Pasig River, also known as the Napindan Channel, through which Laguna drains its flood waters. It occupies a total land area of 33.7 sq. kilometers. 

 POPULATION The total population was 381,350 as of the 1995 census. 

 POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONTaguig consists of 18 Barangays. It has been classified as a 1st Class Municipality.

Access

Ride a bus to PHILCITE or to Sucat via EDSA and get off at Guadalupe MRT Station.2. The jeepney terminal is near Jollibee. Take the jeep going to Market! Market!

OR

1. Ride a bus to PHILCITE or to Sucat via EDSA and get off at Ayala MRT Station.2. Take the North Exit (not the one going to Glorietta and SM).3. The Fort bus/shuttle is just around the nearest corner. It passes through Net2, Market! Market!, and the Fort Open Field, among others.

Laguna de Bay 

Dambanang Kawayan 

Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Anne  Simborio 

The Blue Mosque 

Parola  The Plaza Quezon 

The Bantayog ng mga Bayani ng

Tipas 

Tourist Spots

Eco-Park 

The VFP Museum Libingan ng mga Bayani 

The American Cemetery and Memorial 

Fort Bonifacio Global City  Museo de. Sta. Ana 

Sta. Anang Banak Taguig River Festival

SMB Concert Parties 

FESTIVAL AND EVENT 

Valenzuela City

Geography 

The city of Valenzuela is situated in the northern part of the National Capital Region. Valenzuela City, together with Navotas, Malabon, Pateros, Taguig, and Muntinlupa, form the Metro Manila outer ring of towns. It is bounded to the north and northwest by Caloocan City and Malabon, and to the west by Navotas. The city occupies a total land area of 47 square kilometers. 

POCKET PROFILE 

Land Area : 47 sq. kms. Population : 535,454 No. of Barangays : 32 No.of Congressional Districts : 2 Classification : Highly Urbanized City 

Access

Two major highways passes through the city—the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the MacArthur Highway.  The NLEX serves as the main gateway to Metro Manilafrom the northern regions of the country.  The most common means of transportation is via buses which traverse the McArthur Highway, and jeepneys that travel on the city’s minor streets.  Tricycles are used for short distances, while taxi cabs can be used to travel any route.

Arkong Bato Japanese Cemetery  San Diego de Alcala Church 

 

Museo Valenzuela 

 

Church of San Roque 

National Shrine of Our Lady of

Fatima 

Tourist Spots

Festival and Event

Feast of San Diego de Alcala

Mano Po San Roque Festival 

PaterosMunicipality

AccessGeography 

Pateros is approximately 13 km. southeast of Manila and north of the Pasig River. It is bounded by the following municipalities: Pasig in the northeast, Taguig in the south, Makati in the northwest, and the Pateros River in the west. It occupies a total land area of 10.4 sq. kilometers. 

POCKET PROFILE 

Land Area : 10.4 sq. kms. 

Population : 55,286 

No. of Barangays : 10 

No.of Congressional Districts : 1 

Classification : 4th Class Municipality 

New Municipal Hall Dulong Bayan Monument 

San Roque Church 

Garden of Memories Memorial Park  Old Houses 

Tourist Spots

Feast of St. Martha 

Product

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