About Philippines
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Mandaluyong
The city of Mandaluyong bordered on the west by the Manila City, to the north by San Juan City, to the east by Quezon and Pasig City and Makati City…
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Marikina
A city to the East of Greater Manila noted for the manufacture of shoes. Some of the interesting place to see here are; The Kapitan Moy Residence, a 200 year-old…
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San Juan
San Juan is situated between Quezon City and Makati. Here began the revolutionary movements of 1896 (battle of Pinaglabanan, 30 August 1896) and the American-Philippine war (4 February 1899). Among…
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Navotas and Malabon
Navotas is on the coast farther to the Northwest. The city occupies a narrow strip of land along the eastern shores of Manila Bay; it is the Fishing Capital of…
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Caloocan City
Lying Northwest of Manila City centre, beyond Tondo, Caloocan City has a population of 1,177,604 as of 2000 and is growing rapidly. Its industries include textiles, foodstuffs, engineering and craft…
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Quezon City
Quezon City, to the Northeast of Manila, has a population of more than 2.4 million. It is the largest city of Manila with approximately 1160 sq km. Founded by President…
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Makati
To the southeast of the metropolis is the city of Makati, a well established city which has grown up since 1950 to the East of the older town. The city…
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Muntinlupa
This is another city in the southernmost of Metro Manila, situated on the other road to the South, the South Luzon Expressway, which runs to the East of the road…
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Las Piñas
Farther South on the Cavite and Tagaytay road, 15 km from the centre of Manila, is Las Piñas, the 10th city of Metro Manila. The main feature of interest is…
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Parañaque
Parañaque is located approximately 8 km South of Manila, bounded by Pasay City in the north, on the southeast by Muntinlupa while Las Piñas is on the southwest, Taguig in…