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Capital of the Philippines

by limledi - last update: Oct 25, 2006

Metro Manila

Mall of Asia
Metropolitan Manila is the capital of the Philippines and among the world's thirty most populous metropolitan areas. Metro Manila is one of the two defined metropolitan areas in the Philippines, the other being Metro Cebu. It is the metropolitan area that contains the city of Manila, as well as sixteen surrounding cities and municipalities, including Quezon City. Metro Manila is the political, economic, social, and cultural center of the Philippines, and is one of the more modern metropolises in Southeast Asia. Among locals, particularly those from Manila proper and those in the provinces, Metro Manila is often simply referred to as Manila. Metro Manila is the smallest of the country's administrative regions, but the most populous and the most densely populated. It is also the only region without any provinces. The region is bordered by the provinces of Bulacan to the north, Rizal to the east, and Cavite and Laguna to the south. Metro Manila is also sandwiched by the Manila Bay to the west and the Laguna de Bay to the southeast with the Pasig River running between them, bisecting the region. Manila is the designated capital and seat of the Philippine government. The executive and administrative seat of government is located in Manila, so is the judiciary. The upper house of the legislature (Senate of the Philippines) is located in Pasay City, and the lower house (House of Representatives of the Philippines) in Quezon City.

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Pros:"Modern Metropolis Full of History"
Cons:"Traffic and Pollution"
In A Nutshell:"Capital of the Philippines"
limledi's Manila Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 60 - Photos: 169
 
Restaurants
Tips: 5 - Photos: 12
Hotels & Accommodations
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 1 - Photos: 2
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

Comments for limledi about Manila
kishjanx Thu Aug 6, 2009 07:54 UTC
 i would just want to ask more information regarding the wow manila jeep. can it take us to other places aside from those mentioned in the page. i also wanna ask for the possible rates?
joiwatani Thu Mar 5, 2009 03:49 UTC
 Great tips on Manila! Thanks for sharing...I was in UP for a while but never did lakwatsa...I was starving student that's why.
Elena77 Thu Jan 8, 2009 16:21 UTC
 Great tips, thanks for sharing! There seems to be an endless number of shopping malls in Manila! : )
jumpingnorman Wed Nov 5, 2008 04:14 UTC
 Enjoyed your Manila tips..saw Mall of Asia while it was being built, and once had Henry Sy with bodyguards beside me in Tagaytay! I hope he includes me in his will...hehehe
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