Introducing the National Capital Region of the Philippines
METRO MANILA

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Metro Manila is the seat of government and the most populous region of the country. As the capital city of the Philippines, Metro Manila makes it to the “Global Top 30 cities”, according to the property consultancy, citing its economic scale, vast population, large gross domestic product and BPO specialization as its competitive edge. Furthermore, the region ranks 3rd for the top business process outsourcing global destinations, next to Bangalore and Mumbai. The region's retail sector remains strong, bolstered by remittances abroad, BPOs, and its tourism sector.

Rizal Park

Rizal Park

Rizal Park, also known as Luneta National Park or simply Luneta, is a historical urban park in the Philippines. Located along Roxas Boulevard, Manila, adjacent to the old walled city of Intramuros, it is one of the largest urban parks in Asia.

Fort Santiago

Fort Santiago

Fort Santiago is a citadel first built by Spanish conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi for the new established city of Manila in the Philippines. The defense fortress is part of the structures of the walled city of Manila referred to as Intramuros

Quiapo Church

Quiapo Church

The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene is a prominent Roman Catholic Latin-rite basilica located in the District of Quiapo in the City of Manila, Philippines.

The Manila Ocean Park

The Manila Ocean Park

The Manila Ocean Park is an oceanarium in Manila, Philippines. It is owned by China Oceanis Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of China Oceanis Inc., It is located behind the Quirino Grandstand at Rizal Park.

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Metro Manila Film Festival

The Metro Manila Film Festival is an annual film festival which runs from December 25 (Christmas) through New Years Day and into the first weekend of January in the following year.During the course of the festival, only films approved by the jurors of the MMFF are shown in movie theaters.

The annual event began with the 1975 Metro Manila Film Festival, during which Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa ("Water the Thirsty Earth with Dew") by Augusto Buenaventura won the best film award.

One of the festival highlights is the parade of floats at the opening of the festival. The floats, each one representing a movie entry with their respective stars, parade down Roxas Boulevard. On the awards night, a Best Float award is also announced along with the major acting awards.

Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Manila_Film_Festival

Tourist Attractions

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