1. National Capital Region
(NCR)

2. NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION:
METRO MANILA
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
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.
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.

3. 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.

4. The most populous cities
and municipalities in
National Capital Region

5. Caloocan City Marikina City Quezon City
Las Piñas City Muntinlupa San Juan
City
Makati City Navotas City Taguig City
Malabon City
Parañaque City Valenzuela City
Mandaluyong City Pasay City
Manila Pasig City

6. Caloocan City
Makasaysayang Lungsod ng
Kalookan, The Historic City of
Caloocan

7. Access
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.

8. Geography
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.

9. Caloocan City Hall
Bonifacio
Monument
Victory Liner
Caloocan Gotesco Grand
Terminal manila
Central
central
Shopping Mall
university

10. Caloocan Festivals
Pamaypay ng Caloocan
Festival Pajotan de Sto. Nino Festival

11. Las Piñas City

12. Access
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.

13. Geography
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.

14. Bamboo Organ
Nature Church
Las Piñas Salt Bed Zapote Bridge
Historical
Corridor
Tourist
Spots

15. Parol (Lantern) Festival
Water Lily Festival
Las Pinas Festivals

16. Makati City

17. Geography
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.

18. By car
By train Two of Metro Manila's main arteries
The Metro Rail Transit (MRT) pass through Makati. The Epifanio De
elevated train has four stations
along the main thoroughfare
A los Santos Avenue (EDSA) passes
along the southeast part of Makati and
Epifanio De los Santos Avenue
(commonly abbreviated as EDSA).
c connects the city with Mandaluyong
City and Pasay City. The South Luzon
These are the Guadalupe, Buendia,
Ayala and Magallanes stations.
c Expressway (SLEX) runs through the
western part of Makati and connects
Getting off at the Ayala Station will
set you in the middle of the Ayala
e the city with Manila to the north and
with southern Metro Manila. The
Centre, a complex of shopping malls
and restaurants.
s Skyway, an elevated highway built on
top of SLEX, provides residents
The MRT is a quick and inexpensive
way to get into the city. The cost of
s coming from southern Metro Manila a
fast way to reach Makati. SLEX and
an MRT ticket ranges from 11 to 14 EDSA intersect at the Magallanes
pesos. Interchange, which is the most
complex system of elevated roadways
in Metro Manila.
By bus
Buses 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.

19. Saints peter
The Manila Polo Club
and paul
church
Ayala Museum
Museo ng Makati
The Filipinas
Heritage Library
Tourist spots

20. Kolisiyum
Makati Coliseum ng Bayan
Philippine Racing Club
Makati Park
and Garden
The Philippine
Army Museum

21. Belen sa Makati
Bailes Delos Arcos
Makati
Festivals
Caracol Festival

22. Malabon City

23. Geography
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.

24. Access
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.

25. Balsa sa niugan Sanciangco's
The Arc of Rizal
Historical
Marker
Angel C. San Bartolome Church
Cacnio's Art
Gallery
Tanong Fish Market
Tourist Spots

26. Luglugan-Pancit Malabon Festival
Malabon Kulinarya Festival
Malabon Festivals

27. Dolor's Kakanin
Pancit Malabon
Products

28. Mandaluyong City

29. Geography
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.

30. Access
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.

31. San Felipe Neri Dambana ng mga
Church
EDSA Shrine
Plaza Tatlong Bayani Ala-ala
Archdiocesan
Shrine of the Mandaluyong City Hall
Bantayog ng Kabataan
Kaban ng Hiyas Divine Mercy
Tourist Spots
Archbish
op's
Palace

32. Santacruzan Senakulo sa Barangka
Via Crucis
FESTIVALS
AND
EVENTS

33. Manila

34. Geography
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.

35. Access
By Boat
Manila 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 Bus
Provincial 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.

36. Sta. Ana The New
Heritage Plaza
District Jones Bridge Muelle Del Rio Miranda
Malacañang
Palace / Paco Park and
Museum Chinese Cemetery Cemetery
Tourist Spots
Manila Hotel Plaza Dilao

37. Rizal Park
UST
MacArthur
Intramuros Plaza San Luis Monument
Fort Santiago
Museo ng Carriedo
Waterworks Museo Pambata
Bahay Tsinoy Maynila System

38. Bonifacio Shrine Manila Cathedral
San Agustin Church Malate Church
Santa Ana Church
Tondo Church
Binondo Church
Basilica of San
Sebastian

39. Manila Feast of Santo Nino
Summer Sea
Sports
Festival
EDSA People's Power Feast of the Black Pilgrimage to the
Revolution Nazarene and Caroza Shrine of Our
Comemmoration Parade Lady of Peace
and Good
Voyage
Feast and Festivals

40. Marikina City

41. Geography
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.

42. Access
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.

43. Marikina River Park Jesus dela Peña
Chapel
Doll Museum
Teatro Marikina Animal Trail
Amscor Shooting Range
Tourist
Spots
Shoe Museum

44. San Isidro Labrador The Cows in
Church the Dairy
Farm
The Chinese Pagoda
Sentrong Pangkultura
ng Marikina

45. Ka-Angkan Feast of Our Lady of the
Festival/Marikina Abandoned
Foundation Day
Sapatero Festival
Feast and
Rehiyon-Rehiyon
Parade and Festivals
Marikina Cityhood Day Festival

46. Product

47. Muntinlupa City

48. Geography
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.

49. Access
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.

50. National
Bureau of
Prison
Filinvest Corporate City
Reservation
Japanese Shrine jamboree lake
Tourist Spots

51. Dinagsa Festival
Bulaklakan Festival
Festivals
Banhayan Festival

52. Navotas City
Fishing Capital of
the Philippines

53. Geography
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.

54. 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.

55. Navotas Fish Port Dry-Docking
Facilities
Floating Dry Dock
Raid Type Dry San Jose de Navotas
Docking Parish Church
Tourist Spots

57. Parañaque City

58. Geography
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.

59. 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.

60. -Parañaque
Critical Habitat
and Eco-tourism
Area
Baclaran
Redemptorist Church
Paranaque city hall
San Dionisio Chapel
Tourist Spots

61. Mga Anyo ng Feast of the
Kwaresma Senakulo or
Way of the Resurrection
Cross (
Sunduan
Bati Komedya / Moro-Moro
Feast and Festival

62. Pasay City

63. Geography
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.

64. 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.

65. Shrine of the
Child Jesus
Sta. Clara
Church
Villamor Air Pasay Public Market
Base
Bulwagan
ng
School for
Lungsod
the Deaf
and Blind ng Pasay
Tourist Spots

66. Philippine Cultural Center
Museums of of the
Coconut Palace Museo ng Sining Ethnology Philippines
Folk Arts Theatre Nayong Pilipino Park

67. Malibay Cenakulo
Feast Day of Sta. Clara Tiburin Race
Serenata
Aliwan Fiesta (
Festivals and Events

68. Pasig City

69. Geography
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.

70. 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.

71. Mutya ng Pasig Concepcion
Pasig City Hall Public Market Plaza Bonifacio Mansion
Immaculate
Rizal High School
Conception
Parish Plaza Rizal Bahay na Tisa
Tourist Spots

72. Rizal Provincial Capitol Rainforest Park

73. Bambino Festival
Itik-Itik Festival
Pakalog Festival Bayanihan Festival
Festivals

74. Quezon City

75. Geography
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.

76. 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.

77. Cry of Pugad
Quezon Memorial Shrine Lawin La Loma Quezon City Hall
Tandang Sora Camps Crame
Birth Site Mabuhay Rotunda U.P
Tourist Spots

78. Ninoy Aquino
General Lawton Parks and
Monument Wildlife Center Iglesia ni Kristo
Ateneo de Manila
University
San Pedro Bautista Jorge B. Vargas
Church Museum
Balara Filters Park
Amoranto
Stadium
Sto. Domingo
Church

79. Fernwood
La Mesa
Brass Memorial
Gardens Dam
Philippine Nuclear
Philippine Heart
Research Institute Center for Asia Eastwood Citywalk
La Mesa Eco-Park

80. La Naval Festival Festival
Festival and Event
Anniversary of the Cry of
Pugadlawin

81. San Juan

82. 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.

83. Access
By ferry
Ferries 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 plane
San 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.

84. Old Convent of Kabayanan and Sanctuario
St. John the Baptist de Santo Cristo Church
Church
Spirit of
1896
Monument
Tourist Spots
Club Filipino

85. Battle of San Juan del Monte /
Pinaglabanan
Feast and Festival
Feast of St. John the Baptist

86. Taguig City

87. 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 SUBDIVISION
Taguig consists of 18 Barangays. It has been classified as a 1st
Class Municipality.

88. 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.

89. Dambanang Kawayan
Archdiocesa
Laguna de Bay n Shrine of
St. Anne Simborio
The Bantayog
ng mga Bayani
ng Tipas
The Blue Mosque Parola The Plaza Quezon
Tourist Spots

90. The American
The VFP Museum Cemetery and
Memorial
Libingan ng
mga Bayani
Eco-Park
Fort Bonifacio Global City Museo de. Sta. Ana

91. SMB Concert Parties
FESTIVAL AND EVENT
Sta. Anang Banak Taguig River Festival

92. Valenzuela City

93. 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

94. 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.

95. Japanese Cemetery San Diego de Alcala Church
Arkong Bato
National Shrine
of Our Lady of
Museo Valenzuela Church of San Roque Fatima
Tourist Spots

96. Feast of San Diego de Alcala
Festival and Event
Mano Po San Roque Festival

97. Pateros
Municipality

98. Geography Access
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

99. Dulong
New Municipal Hall
Bayan
Monument San Roque Church
Tourist Spots
Garden of Memories
Memorial Park Old Houses

100. Feast of St. Martha

101. Product

102. The End