Phil....National-Capital-Region-NCR.pptx

Phil Geography

1. Philippine Culture and Tourism Geography

2. Contents Attendance Discussion Question and Answer Reading Activity

3. Intended Learning Outcomes Discuss the political structures and subdivisions, geographical characteristics, major attractions, gastronomy, culture and traditions.

4. GEOGRAPHY OF NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

5. Metro Manila Metro Manila, otherwise known as National Capital Region, is the center of Luzon and the Capital Region of the Philippines. Unlike other regions, NCR does not have any provinces. It covers 1 municipality, as well as 16 highly urbanized cities. The regional center is the City of Manila. Kalakhang Maynila Metro Manila NCR Metropolitan Manila

6. GEOGRAPHY OF THE REGION CITY OR MUNICIPALITY Caloocan Muntinlupa Las Piñas Navotas Makati Parañaque Malabon Pasay Mandaluyong Pasig Manila (Regional Center) Pateros* Marikina Quezon City San Juan Taguig Valenzuela ---------

7. This region is surrounded by the province of Bulacan to the north, Rizal to the east, Cavite and Laguna to the south, and Manila Bay to the west. GEOGRAPHY OF THE REGION

8. Metro Manila , the capital region of the Philippines, is a large metropolitan area that has several levels of subdivisions. Administratively, the region is divided into seventeen primary local government units with their own separate elected mayors and councils who are coordinated by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, a national government agency headed by a chairperson directly appointed by the Philippine president. The cities and municipality that form the region's local government units are further divided into several barangays or villages (formerly called barrios) which are headed by an elected barangay captain and barangay council. The region as a whole is geographically divided into four districts, of which the first district is the central capital City of Manila, the second and third districts located to the east and north of the City, respectively, and the fourth district covering the remaining areas of the region south of the City and the Pasig River. GEOGRAPHY OF THE REGION Administrative Divisions of Metro Manila

9. Unlike other administrative regions in the Philippines, Metro Manila is not composed of provinces. Instead, the region is divided into four geographic areas called "districts.” The districts have their district centers at the four original cities in the region: the city-district of Manila (Capital District), Quezon City (Eastern Manila), Caloocan (Northern Manila, also informally known as Camanava), and Pasay (Southern Manila). The districts serve mainly to organize the region's local government units for fiscal and statistical purposes. GEOGRAPHY OF THE REGION Administrative divisions of Metro Manila

10. GEOGRAPHY OF THE REGION Districts

11. It is located in the southwestern portion of Luzon, directly below Central Luzon. Lying along the flat alluvial and deltaic plains draining the Pasig River and Laguna de Bay, its territory extends eastward and up the rolling hills of Marikina Valley and stops short at the low-lying edges of Rizal province. The region is geographically divided into 4 zones: the Coastal Margin, Guadalupe Plateau, Marikina Valley, and the Laguna Lowlands. GEOGRAPHY OF THE REGION

12. The Coastal Margin that faces the Manila Bay possesses resources for offshore fisheries and fishpond development. The various reclamation projects in the area are meant for mixed-use urban development. The Guadalupe Plateau is the most adaptable to urban development activities not only because of its solid geographical foundations but also because of its existing infrastructure links with the rest of Luzon. The Marikina Valley has fertile land suitable for crop cultivation while the Marikina River provides water for industrial uses and discharge. The Laguna Lowlands is not only suitable for agriculture and aquaculture but also for industrial activity. GEOGRAPHY OF THE REGION

13. Metro Manila is prone to earthquakes because it is surrounded by active faults including the Marikina Valley Fault System. Other distant faults such as the Philippine Faults, Lubang Faults, Manila Trench and Casiguran Faults, are a threat as well. Because of the natural disasters that poses a threat to Metro Manila, Manila was ranked as the second riskiest capital city after Tokyo to live in according to Swiss Re. GEOGRAPHY OF THE REGION

14. According to Presidential Decree No. 940, Metro Manila id the Philippines’ seat of government but the City Manila is the Capital. The Malacañang Palace, the official office and residence of the President of the Philippines, and the buildings of the Supreme Court of the Philippines are based in Metro Manila. GEOGRAPHY OF THE REGION

15. Metro Manila, is composed of almost all the cultural groups of the Philippines. The Primary language used is Tagalog with English as the secondary language. Manila's wide range of cultural influences spanning different historical and cultural periods – American, Spanish, Chinese, and Malay – clearly reflect the turbulent history of the city and country as binds the rich cultural heritage towards the latest contemporary art developments. CULTURE

16. Metro Manila is widely celebrated in popular lore, frequently the setting for mostly Filipino books, movies, and television programs. Flores de Mayo is widely celebrated throughout all the places in Metro Manila. The yearly Metro Manila Film Festival , inaugurated in 1966, is the forerunner of all Philippine film festivals. CULTURE SPORTS Metro Manila's, and in general the country's main sport is basketball . Another popular sport in the city are cue sports, and billiard halls are found in many places. Baseball, volleyball, football and swimming are also widely played sports. The region has been the champion of the Palarong Pambansa for 13 straight years.

17. SPORTS Two national sports complex is located in the region, the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and the PhilSports Complex . The Wack Wack Golf and Country Club has hosted major tournaments such as the Philippine Open and the World Cup. Prominent sporting venues in Metro Manila include the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Mall of Asia Arena, Filoil Flying V Arena and the Cuneta Astrodome. The Greater Manila Area is also home to the Philippine Arena, the world's largest indoor arena . It is located in Bocaue, Bulacan and it has a maximum capacity of 55,000 people.

18. Metro Manila is the home to the National Museum of the Philippines, the national museum of the country. It operates a chain of museums located in the grounds of Rizal Park just outside Intramuros, such as the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum of Anthropology and the National Museum of Natural History. The National Museum complex occupies the place and buildings that were a part of a new capital center proposed by Daniel Burnham in 1901. ARTS "Spoliarium", displayed at the National Museum of the Philippines

19. Prominent museums in Metro Manila include the Ayala Museum, Bahay Tsinoy, Casa Manila, Lopez Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila, The Mind Museum, Museo Pambata, Museo Valenzuela, Museum of Philippine Political History, Pasig City Museum and the Rizal Shrine. Museums established by educational institutions are the Ateneo Art Gallery, Jorge B. Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Research Center, Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, UP Museum of a History of Ideas, and the UST Museum of Arts and Sciences. ARTS The national theater of the Philippines, known as the "Tanghalang Pambansa", is situated on a 62 hectares (150 acres) cultural center called the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex. The complex is located between the cities of Manila and Pasay.

20. Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion in Metro Manila. Other Christian denominations, Muslims, Anitists, animists, and atheists are the minority. Among the most important religious sites in the region are Manila Cathedral, San Sebastian Church (Manila), Tondo Church, San Agustin Church (Manila), Quiapo Church and Baclaran Church. RELIGION

21. Best Time to Visit For the best combination of agreeable temperatures of around 27° C (80° F) and as little rain as possible, the best time to visit this region is between February and March. The first months of dry season can still be rainy, while the last months are usually pretty hot and humid. GEOGRAPHY OF THE REGION

22. Getting Here The fastest and most convenient method of travel a far distance in the Philippines is most often by plane, however in some cases, traveling by sea or land may be a better option and more cost-effective. GEOGRAPHY OF THE REGION

23. Getting Around The following are the modes of transportation available in this region. GEOGRAPHY OF THE REGION

24. INFORMATIONS ABOUT THE CITY/MUNICIPALITES IN NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

25. City of Manila Pearl of the Orient Manila,  capital and chief city of the Philippines . The city is the centre of the country's economic, political, social, and cultural activity. It is located on the island of Luzon and spreads along the eastern shore of Manila Bay at the mouth of the Pasig River. The city's name, originally Maynilad, is derived from that of the nilad plant, a flowering shrub adapted to marshy conditions, which once grew profusely along the banks of the river; the name was shortened first to Maynila and then to its present form.

26. Caloocan Caloocan as a toponym comes from the Tagalog root word lo-ok; kalook-lookan (or kaloob-looban) means "innermost area". The city's name is colloquially spelled as Kalookan. Caloocan known as Motorcycle Capital of the Philippines because of the many motorcycle dealers in the City. It was also known for its Monumento/Monuments. It has 188 no. of barangay in this city and it's tourist assets was their historical past.

27. Makati City Business Capital of the Philippines February 28, 1914, the Philippine Legislature passed Act 2390 thus shortening its name from San Pedro de Macati to simply Makati. “From grass to class”, as what they call it, Makati City proved it throughout the years by being a great contributor to the development of the Philippine economy. Dubbed as the “Financial Capital of the Philippines,” Makati is a highly-urbanized powerhouse located northeast of Metro Manila. Makati lies in the heart of the Metro Manila. The city is known for its upscale shopping malls with high fashion brands, restaurants, hotels and is home to many affluent Filipinos. Makati is considered to be the center of financial, commercial and economic hubs and home to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).

28. Malabon City According to legend, Malabon got its name from the words “maraming labong” (plenty of bamboo shoots). This was originally called as Tambobong and was founded by the Augustinian friars as a “Visita” of Tondo on May 21, 1599. The City of Malabon is a place famous for its Pancit Malabon and its predominantly Atlantic ambience. It is also famous for other variety of foods (kakanin), such as puto sulot, puto bumbong, sapin-sapin, broad, bibingka and camachile. The culinary delights are abundant in its specialty eateries. Its most famous festival is the “Pagoda-Caracol”, a fluvial procession with street dancing to commemorate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception every December 8.

29. Mandaluyong City Tiger City Legend says that  the city was named after the romance of a tribal couple, Manda and Luyong . Manda was a lovely daughter of a Barangay chieftain, while Luyong was a Maharlika despised by Manda's father. From a forestal town to a progressive municipality, Mandaluyong is now a highly urbanized city known to host most of the country's best companies and corporations, shopping malls and hotels which are certainly world class in status.

30. Marikina City Shoe Capital of the Philippines Marikina is named after the town of Mariquina in Spain. Based on historical documents held by the Marikina city government, Marikina is originally called Mariquit-na (Marikit-na) before it is renamed after Félix Berenguer de Marquina. Marikina City known as the shoe capital of the Philippines because of the booming industry of shoe factories in the city.

31. Las Piñas City Once a fishing village known for its salt beds and jeepney factories, it has transformed into one of the most forward moving cities of Metro Manila. By Virtue of a legislative fiat in 1997,  Las Piñas was granted cityhood status after 90 years of its foundation as independent municipality . The story about the true origin of the city's name, "Las Piñas", varies. One version mentioned, that traders from the province of Cavite and Batangas shipped their first piñas (Spanish for pineapples) for sale to this town before they were distributed to nearby markets.

32. Valenzuela City The City of Valenzuela is known as the “Northern Gateway to Metropolitan Manila” due to two major highways traversing it – the MacArthur Highway and the North Luzon Expressway. habitational name from any of the places called Valenzuela in Córdoba and Ciudad Real . The placename is a diminutive of Valencia (see Valencia ) literally 'Little Valencia'.

33. San Juan City Tiangge Capital of the Philippines The city is known historically for the site of the first battle of the Katipunan, the organization which led the 1896 Philippine Revolution against the Spanish Empire. Notable landmarks today such as Pinaglabanan Shrine and heritage homes are located in the city San Juan City is a hub of history, culture and commerce throughout the years. It has played host to several key moments in the history of the nation. It is where the first battle of the Philippine Revolution, known as the Battle of San Juan Del Monte, took place in 1896 which ignited the patriotism of our forebears and led to the Philippine Independence in 1898. When it comes to leisure and entertainment, San Juan plays host to a variety of shopping and dining facilities. It is also known as the “tiangge” (flea market) capital of the Metro with the presence of a pioneer shopping center found in the city – the Greenhills Shopping Center. The shopping center has become a landmark and pride of the City.

34. Muntinlupa City Emerald City Muntinlupa is an old term, which refers to a village now known as the Poblacion. As early as 1800, the Catholic priest Father Joaquin de Zuniga chronicled it as La Poblacion que Sigue se Llama Muntinlupa. As early as 1601, Muntinlupa was under the religious supervision of the Augustinians. Currently, this city holds the most reputable establishments and the biggest prime residential communities such as Filinvest City, Madrigal Business Center District, Ayala Alabang Village, Medical Center Muntinlupa, Asian Hospital and Medical Center, and of course, one of our favorite go-to malls a little bit outside of EDSA traffic, Alabang Town Center.

35. Navotas City Fishing Capital of the Philippines At low tide, the waters from inland flowed out into the sea. This geographical change prompted the people to refer to the place as “nabutas” which means breached or pierced through. This developed into a regular waterway, now known as the Navotas River. In later years, the whole place came to be known as Navotas. The whole Navotas was once part of Malabon. According to a legend, there was once a long and narrow delta extended unbroken from north to south along the seashore. The strip of land between the former district of Tondo and this town was eaten away by the sea until as opening was made.

36. Parañaque City One such story stated that long ago, at the mouth of what is now known as the Parañaque River, there stood a balete tree that, when viewed from afar, looked like a majestic ship. This earned it the name Palanyag, taken from the term 'palayag', which means “point of navigation”. Palanyag, the old name for the city of Parañaque, generally means "my beloved", among other definitions, for as far as its residents are concerned, this best describes their affection for their hometown. Parañaque is a growing destination for gambling, and can be called a "Little Las Vegas of Metro Manila" for being home to enormous resorts and casinos that became integral to the city's economy. Integrated resorts and casinos are being built in the Entertainment City development on reclaimed portion of Manila Bay.

37. Pasay City Travel City Pasay, also known as the travel city, is one of the most populated cities in Metro Manila filled with busy markets, karaoke bars, shopping malls and world-class art galleries. Located six kilometres from Manila and close to Makati, Taguig and Paranaque, Pasay is known for its amazing nightlife, adventures and shopping. Known as the "Travel City," it is the country's center of transportation, having four airports that are gateways to the Philippine islands and the major parts of the world.

38. Pasig City Pasig City was once known primarily as an industrial center, but in recent years, it has developed into a thriving residential-commercial community with countless business centers, prominent schools, renowned restaurants, and lifestyle developments. Pasig was a part before of Rizal province and served as its capital. However in 1975, it was carved out of Rizal and became part of Metro Manila when the Metro manila Commission was created by President Ferdinand Marcos through Presidential Decree 824. The Green City - Known as “the green city” for its environment-friendly initiatives led by its local government, Pasig was recognized as one of the most livable cities in the world in 2013.

39. Pateros This municipality is famous for its duck-raising industry and especially for producing balut, a Filipino delicacy, which is a boiled, fertilised duck egg. Pateros is also known for the production of red salty eggs and "inutak", a local rice cake. Moreover, the town is known for manufacturing of "alfombra", a locally-made footwear with a carpet-like fabric on its top surface. Pateros is bordered by the following highly urbanized cities of Pasig to the north, Makati to the west, and Taguig to the south. Pateros is the smallest municipality both in population and in land area, in Metro Manila, but it is the second most densely populated at around 29,000 people per square kilometer after Manila.

40. Quezon City The City of Stars Quezon City, chartered city and capital of the Philippines from 1948 to 1976. The city is located immediately northeast of Manila, in central Luzon. Named for President Manuel Luis Quezon, who selected the site (formerly a private estate) in 1939, it officially replaced Manila as the capital in 1948.

41. Taguig City Taguig contains the Bonifacio Global City (popularly known simply as BGC), Metro Manila's second most important business district and a major tourism, shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Other attractions include the Manila American Cemetery and the affluent neighbourhood of McKinley Hill.

42. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS IN NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

43. Intramuros , urban district and historic walled city within Metropolitan Manila, in the Philippines. The name, from the Spanish word meaning “within walls,” refers to the fortified city founded at the mouth of the Pasig River shortly after 1571 by the Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

44. Manila Cathedral is recognized as the main Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines. Located in the Plaza de Roma, Intramuros, its official name is Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica and is the seat of the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Manila. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

45. Founded in 1571, San Agustin Church is originally made of bamboo and nipa but got destroyed by a fire in 1574 when the forces of Chinese pirate Limahong invaded Manila . It was rebuilt made of wood, but again, it was destroyed by a fire during the Spanish era. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

46. The one currently standing is the church’s third structure. It was constructed from 1586 to 1607 using hewn adobe stones from the province of Bulacan and Rizal. It features ornate interiors adorned with moldings and carvings. The vaulted ceilings showcase the splendid paintings in the trompe l’oeil by two Italian artists. Recognized as the oldest stone church in the Philippines, San Agustin church houses a grand pipe organ, 17th century carved choir seats made from molave, 16th century crucifix, and 16 sets of chandeliers from Paris. The church is an image of grandeur and beauty making it an in demand venue for weddings, photoshoots, and tours. The remains of famous names in Philippine history such as Miguel López de Legazpi and Juan Luna, are buried within the premises of the church. San Agustin Church was named a National Historical Landmark and designated as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

47. The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene , known canonically as the Parish of Saint John the Baptist and also known as Quiapo Church , is a prominent basilica in the district of Quiapo in the city of Manila , Philippines. The basilica is famous home for the Black Nazarene, a dark statue of Jesus Christ said to be miraculous. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

48. Masjid Al-Dahab is situated in the predominantly Muslim section of the Quiapo district in Manila, Philippines, and is considered the largest mosque in Metro Manila FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

49. Binondo Church , formally known as the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz - Parish of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary , is located in the District of Binondo, Manila fronting Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz, in the Philippines. This church was founded by Dominican priests in 1596 to serve their Chinese converts to Christianity. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

50. Rizal Park, located in Manila is one of the most significant landmarks in the Philippines. Also known as Luneta Park and originally referred to as Bagumbayan during the Spanish era, Rizal Park is where the country’s national hero Jose Rizal got executed in 1896. It is where his remains are enshrined and is recognized as the Philippines’ main kilometer zero. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

51. Malacañang Palace (Museum) , officially known as Malacañan Palace, is the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the Philippines. It is located in the Manila district of San Miguel, and is commonly associated with Mendiola Street. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

52. Binondo, Manila's Chinatown , is the oldest of its kind in the world. More than 400 years since it was established, the district still continues to thrive. Derived from the Filipino word binundok (“mountainous”), Binondo was established in 1594 as a permanent settlement for Chinese-Catholic immigrants. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

53. Fort Santiago , built in 1571, is a citadel built by Spanish navigator and governor Miguel López de Legazpi for the newly established city of Manila in the Philippines . The defense fortress is located in Intramuros , the walled city of Manila. The fort is one of the most important historical sites in Manila. Several people died in its prisons during the Spanish Empire and World War II. José Rizal, one of the Philippine national heroes, was imprisoned here before his execution in 1896. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

54. Libingan ng mga Bayani is a national cemetery within Fort Andres Bonifacio in Metro Manila, Philippines . First established in May 1947 as a fitting resting place for Philippine military personnel from privates to generals who served during World War II, it eventually became designated as the official place of burial for deceased Philippine presidents, national heroes, patriots, National Artists and National Scientists. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

55. The National Museum, located in Metro Manila, a Trust of the Government, is an educational, scientific and cultural institution that acquires, documents, preserves, exhibits, and fosters scholarly study and public appreciation of works of art, specimens, and cultural and historical artifacts representative of our unique to the cultural heritage of the Filipino people and the natural history of the Philippines. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

56. The Manila Zoo, formally known as the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden, is a 5.5-hectare zoo located in Malate, Manila , Philippines. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

57. The Bonifacio Shrine , also known as the Kartilya ng Katipunan or Heroes Park , is a public park and plaza in Ermita, Manila , Philippines located just north of the Manila City Hall and south of Mehan Garden and Liwasang Bonifacio. Its centerpiece is the monument to Filipino revolutionary Andrés Bonifacio and the Philippine Revolution fronting Padre Burgos Avenue. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

58. The Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex , also known as the CCP Complex , is an 88-hectare reclaimed property owned by the Cultural Center of the Philippines located along Roxas Boulevard in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

59. Star City is a 35,000 m² amusement park in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is located in the reclaimed area of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, part of Bay City. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

60. SM Mall of Asia, also abbreviated as SM MoA , or simply Mall of Asia or MoA, is a large shopping mall in the Philippines, located at Bay City, Pasay, M.M. Philippines , within the SM Central Business Park, a reclaimed area within Manila Bay, and the southern end of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

61. The Dessert Museum Offbeat museum showcasing large, colorful sculptures of dessert items, plus sweets to sample, located in Pasay City. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

62. Coconut Palace , also known as Tahanang Pilipino , is a government building located in the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex in Pasay City Manila, Philippines. It was the official residence and the principal workplace of the vice president of the Philippines during the term of Jejomar Binay. It was commissioned in 1978 by First Lady Imelda Marcos as a government guest house and offered to Pope John Paul II during his papal visit to the Philippines in 1981, but the Pope refused to stay there because it was too opulent given the level of poverty in the Philippines. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

63. The Quezon Memorial Circle is a national park located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines . The park is located inside a large traffic circle in the shape of an ellipse and bounded by the Elliptical Road and is the main park of Quezon City. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

64. The La Mesa Ecopark is a public park located in Greater Lagro, Quezon City, Metro Manila , the Philippines. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

65. The Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center is a 23.85-hectare Protected Area located in Diliman, Quezon City , Philippines. It was named after Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. The Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife Center has a lagoon, an aquarium, a playground, botanical garden and a Wildlife Rescue Center, which the Department of Environment and Natural Resources uses as a temporary shelter where confiscated, retrieved, donated, sick, abandoned, and injured wild animals are placed to be taken care of. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

66. Art In Island: 3D Art Gallery is an interactive art exhibition, or "selfie museum", in Cubao in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

67. Uptown Mall is a lifestyle mall in Taguig City , located at the northern part of Fort Bonifacio. It is located along 9th and 11th avenue, 36th and 11th drive, in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

68. The Ayala Museum is a museum in Makati, Metro Manila , Philippines. It is run privately by the Ayala Foundation and houses archaeological, ethnographic, historical, fine arts, numismatics, and ecclesiastical exhibits. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

69. The Nuestra Señora de Gracia Church , also known as Guadalupe Church/Guadalupe Parish, is a Baroque Roman Catholic church in Makati City, Philippines . FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

70. Circuit Makati is a riverfront redevelopment project by Ayala Land on the site of the former Santa Ana Race Track in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines . The 21-hectare site located in the northwest portion of Makati, on the south bank of the Pasig River, is planned to contain a mixed-use entertainment complex which would include an indoor theater, a shopping mall, hotels and residential and office skyscrapers. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

71. Museo ng Muntinlupa also known as the Muntinlupa Museum is a history city museum in Centennial Avenue, Tunasan, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS

72. FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS Museo ng Katipunan (transl. Museum of the Katipunan) is a history museum in the city of San Juan in Metro Manila , Philippines dedicated to the Katipunan. It is situated within the grounds of the Pinaglabanan Shrine.

73. FESTIVALS IN NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

74. Feast of the Black Nazarene This feast is celebrated at the heart of Manila- Quiapo. Devotees come from all over the metropolis to participate in this annual event honoring the hundred-year-old statue of the Black Nazarene. Venue: Quiapo, Manila Date: January 9 FESTIVALS

75. Feast of San Diego De Alcala Feast of San Diego De Alcala is the feast of the oldest church in Valenzuela, which includes annual boat racing, street dancing and different fabulous activities of the festival. Venue: Barangay Poblacion, Valenzulea Date: November 12 FESTIVALS

76. Mano Po San Roque Festival In Valenzuela, San Roque is also known as the patron saint of the unmarried. There are countless tales of single girls who danced and prayed in the procession and who claim to have found their husband during the fiesta. The festival is almost similar to Obando Fertility Rites where romantic hopefuls dance to San Roque requesting to find their true love. Street dancing and procession along the city are the major thoroughfares in commemoration of the feast of San Roque, highlighting the customs and traditional celebration of the festival. This also commemorates townsfolk victory after the British departed the country following the end of Seven Years' War with Spain. Venue: Barangay Mabolo, Valenzulea Date: May 12 FESTIVALS

77. Putong Polo Festival A part of the San Diego de Alcala Feast Day, it is one of the unique food festivals in the country which features the famous putong Polo, the small but classy “kaka in” which was originally created in the town of Polo, Valenzuela. This rice cake was a recipient of the Manuel Quezon Presidential Award in 1931, which was cited for having an exotic taste and amazingly long shelf-life. The celebration includes a parade featuring artistic creations from the rice cake which showcases creativity among the residents. Venue: Barangay Polo, Valenzulea Date: November 12 FESTIVALS

78. Aliwan Fiesta is an annual event that gathers different cultural festivals of the Philippines in Star City Complex in Pasay wherein contingents compete in dance parade and float competitions. Venue: Pasay City Date: Every April FESTIVALS

79. Pangisdaan Festival also called Navotas City Founding Anniversary and Navotas Day, is the annual commemoration of the founding of the city of Navotas in Metro Manila, Philippines every January 16. A week-long affair, it is also a thanksgiving celebration for abundant fish harvest and the invaluable contribution of fisher folks to the local economy. Venue: Navotas City Date: January 16 FESTIVALS

80. Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Launched in 1975, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) holds an annual competition for local cinema every December, organized by mayors in the metropolis. Its goal is to upgrade the quality of Filipino cinema and convince viewers to patronize local products made by major production houses. Venue: Manila City Date: Every December FESTIVALS

81. La Loma Lechon Festival The district of La Loma in Quezon City has for the longest time the home of Metro Manila’s lechonan. Lechon is a famous delicacy which is the center of every Filipino festivity meal. In Quezon City, the festival is celebrated every May of each year and it is a gathering of multitude and attended by thousands of spectators. During the festival, a parade of costumed lechons representing every barangay from the district were shown to the public. Highlight of the festivity is a boodle fight with lechon as the main dish. Venue: Quezon City Date: Every May FESTIVALS

82. International Bamboo Organ Festival The International Bamboo Organ Festival is a week-long series of cultural celebrations that highlights the world’s spectacular instrument - Bamboo Organ, invented by Fray Diego de la Cera in 1824. The festival is celebrated during the month of February in Las Piñas City. Many local musicians and performers gather together in this festival. They play different kinds of music such as classic and contemporary, showcasing the famous bamboo organ. They organize a concert which is free for everyone, but they also accept donations for the benefit of the locals. Venue: Las Pinas City Date: February FESTIVALS

83. The Caracol Festival is the official street festival of Makati just south of the capital city of Manila in the Philippines. The festival is held annually on the last Sunday of February to promote public awareness of environmental issues and cultural heritage. Venue: Makati City Date: Last Sunday of February FESTIVALS

84. Baile de los Arcos Baile de los Arcos (Dance of the Arches), is a distinctive living tradition in Makati in honor of its Patrons, Sts. Peter and Paul and the Virgen de la Rosa. Venue: Makati City Date: Every June FESTIVALS

85. Balut sa Puti Festival On the 31st of January, the town holds an annual event called the Balut sa Puti Festival. It is a food festival featuring a cooking competition of the famous Philippine delicacy known as Balut. It is one of the highlights of the Pateros Town Fiesta celebration where it brings the best of one of the country’s original exotic food. It is also held to promote the image of Pateros as a producer of the best quality Balut in the world. People of Pateros gather to have a street party with a live band, plus drinking ice cold beer together with Balut. Venue: Pateros City Date: January 31 FESTIVALS

86. Wattah Wattah Festival or Basaan Festival (literally: dousing of water) is the feast of St. John the Baptist, patron saint of San Juan, Metro Manila, and of many other communities throughout the Philippines, held every 24 June. Venue: San Juan City Date: June 24 FESTIVALS

87. Lavendero Festival in Mandaluyong City Mandalenos used to wash their clothes in the clean waters of Pasig City. In remembrance of this old tradition, folks hold the Lavandero Festival every February. This is a much-anticipated event by local wives because festival participants are men doing the laundry! Venue: Mandaluyong City Date: February FESTIVALS

88. Luglugan Pancit Malabon Festival held on the 10th of December, considered as one of its kind culinary festival in Metro Manila. The main feature of the event other than street dancing, and marching band exhibition is the presentation of the Giant Bilaos of Pancit Malabon. Venue: Malabon City Date: December 10 FESTIVALS

89. Pagoda-Caracol Its most famous festival is the “Pagoda-Caracol”, a fluvial procession with street dancing to commemorate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception every December 8. Venue: Malabon City Date: December 8 FESTIVALS

90. The Grand Bambino Festival is Pasig's local celebration to honor the Sto. Niño. The festival is observed as a “reminder of the simplicity, purity in spirit, love, mercy, and strength” of the Blessed Child Jesus. is the Pasig City's version of Sto. Niño festivals such as Sinulog of Cebu and Dinagyang of Iloilo City. Venue: Pasig City Date: Every January FESTIVALS

91. Itik-Itik festival Pasig City This festival is a week-long party celebrated every last week of February in Brgy. Kalawaan, Pasig City. The festival features the “Itik” or native duck. The occasion is highlighted with colorful props, exciting activities, and extravagant food with Itik as the main ingredient. Venue: Brgy. Kalawaan, Pasig City Date: Every February FESTIVALS

92. CUISINES IN NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

93. Bibingkang Abnoy is an Omelet with an extra kick. It is an exotic delicacy made with unfertilized rotten duck egg then fried (or steamed or baked over and under a coal). This Bibingka is good when dipped in spicy vinegar to neutralize the indescribable rotten egg taste. CUSINES Pancit Malabon is a Filipino dish that is a type of pancit which originates from Malabon, Metro Manila, Philippines. It uses thick rice noodles. Its sauce has a yellow-orange hue, attributable to achuete, shrimp broth, and flavor seasoned with patis and taba ng talangka.

94. Sapin-sapin is a Filipino rice cake made of glutinous rice flour and coconut milk (gata) and is topped with toasted coconut curd (latik). The chewy colorful layers also have flavors: the yellow has langka (jackfruit) flavors, the violet layer is ube-flavored, while the white layer is often coconut-flavored. CUSINES Putong Pulo is a popular Filipino delicacy native in Valenzuela City, which is formerly known as Polo town in the 1920s. This local rice cake was a recipient of the Manuel Quezon Presidential Award as a native delicacy known for its exotic taste and long shelf life at the Manila Carnival in 1931. It is made from a small rice cake, steamed and mixed with achuete that gives its well-known distinctive reddish-brown color. It is then topped with a small, thin slice of cheese. This is a perfect side dish for every type occasion, or a snack whenever you feel hungry.

95. Inutak is a popular native delicacy originated from Tatay Ernesto of Taguig and has been handed down from generation to generation. They call it Inutak because when you broiled the coconut cream it bubbles up and turns dark spots that looks like a brain. CUSINES Balut is a fertilized bird egg (usually a duck) which is incubated for a period of 14 to 21 days, depending on the local culture, and then steamed

96. CUSINES Salted Egg is a preserved food product made by soaking duck or chicken eggs in brine, or packing each egg in damp, salted charcoal Kare-kare This is a classic Filipino stew, consisting of oxtail, tripe, eggplant and Chinese veges. It has a strong peanut flavour and is served with shrimp paste on the side. It’s one of the flagship dishes here in The Philippines, but I can’t say I particularly enjoyed it. An acquired taste, perhaps.

97. CUSINES Adobo is a popular Filipino dish and cooking process in Philippine cuisine that involves meat, seafood, or vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns, which is browned in oil, and simmered in the marinade. Lechon The district of La Loma in Quezon City has for the longest time the home of Metro Manila's lechonan. Lechon is a famous delicacy which is the center of every Filipino festivity meal. Lechon, derived from a Spanish word for roasted suckling pig is one of the most popular dishes in the Philippines. The slowly-roasted suckling pig is usually stuffed with lemongrass, tamarind, garlic, onions, and chives, and is then roasted on a large bamboo spit over an open fire.