It is composed of 16

cities
namelyCity
of
Manila,Caloocan,Las
Pias,Makati,Malabon,
Mandaluyong,Marikina,
Muntinlupa,Navotas,
Pasay,Pasig,Paraaque,
Quezon
City,San
Juan,Taguig,Valenzuela
and theMunicipality 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
Bonifacios
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 LRTs 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 Pias.

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

Las Pias-Paraaque 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

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

What particluar tourism site does

Las Pias shares with Paraaque?

This museum
features dioramas
depicting
Philippine history
from the preHispanic 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 structures
stability.

This museum was

established
through municipal
ordinance no.
1896, for the
purpose of
preserving the
artifacts,
treasures, and
relics of the citys
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
thePhilippines
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. Thismarkerwas 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 touriststo 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

wordsmaraming labongwhich
means "plenty oflabong", the
ediblebamboo shoots. Originally
called the town ofTambobong,
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 ofTondo, Manilaand 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 Philippin

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 highspirited) 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 daughters marriage to
him. Luyong overcame the objection of Mandas
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 maindicating 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 Pea

- 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 towns 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
- Citys central business district

Don Laureano Guevarra

- Founder of countrys footwear
industry

TheJesuitsarrived in a place called

Jesus Dela Pea.
1687, area was later
calledMariquinaand declared as town
under theSpanishcolonial 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 theAmericanstook possession
of the Philippines, its name officially becameMarikina
1956, As a town of shoemakers and shoe industry,
Marikina named as the"Shoe Capital of
thePhilippines".
1975, Marikina then became part of the Metropolitan
Manila area.
2001, Marides Fernando, wife of former
mayorBayani Fernandostarted to serve as mayor of
Marikina City. Marikina transformation continues and
considered as "Developed City".

When did Marikina created the

Worlds 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 Andrews Church

-Oldest religious building in
Paraaque

Bird Sanctuary
- Home of the Migratory Birds from
neighboring Asian country such as
China and as far as Siberia

During thePhilippine Revolution,

Paraaque became one of the
hottest battle zones due to its
location halfway between the
province ofCavite, where the
revolutionaries held sway,
andManila, the seat of the
Spanish colonial government.

The name "Paraaque" is derived

from the phrase "para na aque.
The phrase literally means "stop
now, boy": "para" from the
Spanishparar(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"Pazay!"In sorrow and regret, the parents of
Paz named their haciendaPaz-ay. In time,
the town came to be known simply
asPasay.

Spanish Time

Pasay was originally abarrioof

Maalat (present-dayMalate,
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
PresidentSergio Osmea. One of Osmea'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 namePasigis believed to come

from theSanskritword passis or
sand
It was also called mapaksik by
Chinese inBinondo,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
ofMetro Manila
July 1994 - Pasig was converted
into a highly urbanized city
through Republic Act 7829.
December 1994 - PresidentFidel V.
Ramossigned 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

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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

abarrioofPasig
Pateros became one of the towns in
the newly-created province ofRizal
on October 12, 1903, Act No. 942
combined Pateros,Taguigand
Muntinlupainto a single municipality
under Pateros
Pateros then regained its
independent status as a municipality
on January 1, 1909

The namePaterosmost likely derived

from the duck-raising industry.
TheTagalog word (of Spanishorigin)
for "duck" ispatoandpaterosmeans
"duck-raisers". Another theory,
though less known, is that the name
may allude to the town's small shoemaking industry. The Tagalog word
for "shoe"also ofSpanishorigin
issapatosand shoemakers are
calledsapateros.

Pateros is the second most

densely populated at around
29 thousand people per
square kilometer
afterManila.

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 (19481976)

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 abolo, or a machete.
This was built to commemorate the opening
salvo of the 1896Philippine 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 ofSt. 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 mgaHapon
built in a 500-square meter lot of
the Bureau of Telecommunications
compound. The cemetery served
thousands of fallen Japanese
soldiers during thePhilippines
Campaignof 1944-45.

Museo Valenzuela
This house was formerly where Pio

Valenzuela was born .

Valenzuela Astrodome
A large multi-purpose,domedsports stadium

located in barangayDalandanan 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
ofPolo.

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, PresidentGloria Macapagal
Arroyoproclaimed July 11 every year
asValenzuela Dayand was an official feast in
the city, remembering the birth date ofPo
Valenzuela. However, this was transferred
February 14 in 2008 as charter day of the
city. Today, Valenzuela celebrates February
14 asValenzuela Dayand September 11
asValenzuela 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.