Metro Manila: the centre

Metro Manila is the centre of life of the Philippines. Life is also very diverse here. In Metro Manila, you can see the richest businessmen and also the poorest slums in the country.

As expected, it is the most populous area in the Philippines. Since the top universities in the country are located in Metro Manila, students from the provinces come here to continue their college education. Also, many families from provinces migrate here to seek for employment and better opportunities.

Manila – It is the capital of the country. It is where the Malacanang Palace, the official residence of the President of the Philippines, is located. The Supreme Court, the Philippine Post Office, the Philippine Museum, and Luneta Park can also be found here. Many of the streets and places in Manila, especially in Sampaloc, are named based from the “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo”, the novels of Dr. Jose Rizal, our national hero. Intramuros is also one of the main attractions in Manila. It is a mini-replica of how life goes hundreds of years ago, especially during the occupation of Spain in the country. The houses and structure in Intramuros are very well-preserved.

Makati – It is the central business district (CBD) of the Philippines. The largest multinational companies, banks, retail and consumer companies are headquartered. The high rise buildings in Makati are already attractions by themselves. This place is very different from the other places in Metro Manila. It is considered as one of the most affluent and progressive cities, not only in Metro Manila, but in the whole country. The current Mayor, Mr. Jejomar Binay, is applauded for its job well done.

Quezon City – It is one of the largest cities in Metro Manila. It is where the national university and also considered as the most prestigious university in the country—the University of the Philippines—is located. Many government agencies, like the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Government Social Insurance System (GSIS), Department of Agriculture (DA) and the central bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) are headquartered in Quezon City.