Metro Manila
Metro Manila, also known as the National Capital Region, is the
country's capital and considered the nation's gateway to the world. It
remains the country's major commercial, financial and educational center
and the heart of the country's national government. Its strategic
location enables the formation of the nation's economic, political and
social structure that trickles down to the countryside.
The metropolis lists several trading centers shopping malls including
the Ayala Center, Greenbelt Shopping Center, Landmark (Makati), the SM
malls in Mandaluyong, Quezon City, Las Pinas and Manila, Robinson's
malls in Pasig, Manila, Las Pinas; Rustan's Department Stores, Festival
mall, and the Tutuban Center. Recent additions are major commercial
centers such as The Fort Bonifacio Business Park and the Rockwell Center
in Makati.
Metro Manila is also home to the major financing institutions including
the Asian Development Bank (ADB). There are 47 commercial banks, 16
thrift banks and two (2) specialized government banks to date.
Educational institutions such as the Asian Institute of
Management (AIM), University of Asia and the Pacific (UAP), University
of the Philippines, the International School, Ateneo de Manila,
University of Santo Tomas and De La Salle University are among them the can be found here.
Location and boundaries
- It is geographically defined by thirteen (13) cities and four (4)
municipalities, namely the cities of Manila, Quezon, Caloocan, Makati,
Marikina, Mandaluyong, Las Piñas, Pasig, Muntinlupa, Malabon,
Valenzuela, Pasay and Parañaque and the municipalities of Navotas,
Pateros, San Juan and Taguig.
- Political Boundaries: Central Luzon in the North; Sierra Madre
Mountains in the East; Laguna Bay in the South; Manila Bay in the West
Infrastructure and facilities
- Telecommunications
- The Philippine Long Distance and Telephone Company, Globe and
Bayantel provide telecommunication services in Metro Manila. Main
offices of the major mobile phone companies Smart and Globe reside
in Metro Manila.
- Airport
- The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) serves as the
international airport located between Pasay and Paranaque City.
- The Manila Domestic Airport serves as the domestic airport
located in Pasay City.
- Seaport
- The Manila North and South Harbor serve as International/Local
seaports
Major tourist attractions
- Fort Santiago, Manila. A historic-cultural tourist destination
located in Intramuros, Malate, Manila. Famous for its historical value
in the fight for freedom and independence of the Filipino people.
- Makati Business Center. A modern business-tourist destination
because of its modern development of structural and virtual offices.
Also famous for its Shopping Centers - Glorietta and Greenbelt.
- Marikina City. A well-developed city and an emerging
eco-cultural-tourist destination in Metro Manila. The Marikina Shoe
Museum is also located in the city.
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