NCR

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Also known as Metro Manila, the main main financial, commercial, and educational hub of the Philippines

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National Capital Region (NCR)

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One of the smallest regions in the country but the most densely populated.

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National Capital Region (NCR)

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Local Governments in NCR

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16 cities & 1 municipality

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Capital City of NCR

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Manila

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T or F: The topography of NCR is Primarily flat with some hilly areas in the eastern part of the region, particularly in the foothills of the Sierra Madre

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True

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T or F: Urbanized region with limited natural resources due to heavy development. However, it is a hub for business, commerce, and services.

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True

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Political Profile:
Under the administrative jurisdiction of?

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Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)

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• lo-ok that translates to “___”, sulok that means “____”

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• lo-ok that translates to “bay”, sulok that means “corner”
• City of Caloocan

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was the center of activities for the Katipunan

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City of Caloocan

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• The City of Heroes, Cradle of Katipunan, Motorcycle Capital of NCR

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City of Caloocan

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piñas (Spanish for _____), Las Peñas (the ___)

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piñas (Spanish for pineapples), Las Peñas(the rocks)
- City of Las Pinas

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famous for its Bamboo Organ

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City of Las Piñas

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• became a central battleground between Spanish and Philippine forces

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City of Las Piñas

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• kati, meaning “[of the] low tide”, may also mean “_____”, attributed to the lipang kalabaw plant

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• kati, meaning “[of the] low tide”, may also mean “itchy”, attributed to the lipang kalabaw plant
• City of Makati

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known for being one of the leading financial centers in the country

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• City of Makati

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• was one of the municipalities of Rizal until 1975

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• City of Makati

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The Wall Street of the Philippines

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• City of Makati

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previously named as Tambobong, which translates to barn, malabon, meaning “___________”

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previously named as Tambobong, which translates to barn, malabon, meaning “having many silt deposits”
-City of Malabon

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low-lying, flat terrain makes it prone to frequent flooding

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City of Malabon

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The local Venice, Home of the Pancit Malabon

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City of Malabon

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a kind of tree called luyong, now more commonly known as anahaw, daluyong (“____”)

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a kind of tree called luyong, now more commonly known as anahaw, daluyong (“big waves from the sea”)
-City of Mandaluyong

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• may-nilà, meaning “_____________”, may-nilad (meaning “where nilad is found”)

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• may-nilà, meaning “where indigo is found”, may-nilad (meaning “where nilad is found”)
  -City of Manila

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• the capital city of both NCR and the Philippines

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-City of Manila

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a major center for commerce, banking and finance, retailing, transportation, tourism, real estate, new media, traditional media, advertising, legal services, accounting, insurance, theater, fashion, and the arts.

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City of Manila

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* regarded as one of the best shopping destinations in Asia

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City of Manila

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* the seat of political power in the country

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City of Manila

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* The Distinguished and Ever Loyal City, The Queen City of the Pacific, The Pearl of the Orient

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City of Manila

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* originally called "Marikit-na" in 1787 and later changed to "Mariquina" in recognition of Capt. Berenguer de Marquina, who led the town in 1788

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City of Marikina

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* one of the wealthiest local government units in the Philippines

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City of Marikina

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* the biggest manufacturer of shoes in the Philippines

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City of Marikina

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* houses the infamous shoe collection of former First Lady Imelda Marcos

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City of Marikina

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* Shoe Capital of the Philippines, Home of the World's Largest Shoes

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City of Marikina

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* munting lupa, or "_______" due to the thin topsoil in the area

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* munting lupa, or "little soil" due to the thin topsoil in the area -City of Muntinlupa

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one of the country's biggest and most expensive residential communities

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Ayala Alabang

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The Emerald City, Gateway to Calabarzon

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-City of Muntinlupa

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* "butas", "nayon ng butas", or "nabutas", a Tagalog word that means breached or pierced through

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City of Navotas

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* has the third largest fish port in Asia and the largest in Southeast Asia

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City of Navotas

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* was once part of Malabon

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City of Navotas

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* Commercial Fishing Hub of the Philippines

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City of Navotas

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* Palanyag, taken from the term "palayag", which means “point of navigation”

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City of Parañaque

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* home of Entertainment City

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City of Parañaque

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* Baclaran Church located?

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City of Parañaque

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* The Fashion Capital of the Philippines, The City of Lights, The Mega City

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City of Parañaque

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* medicinal plant pasaw, "Javan Pasar," a corruption of the Arabic word "bazar"

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City of Pasay

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* the site of most of Ninoy Aquino International Airport and of complexes such as Newport City and the SM MOA Complex

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City of Pasay

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* The Gateway to the Philippine Islands, The Travel City, Home of Aliwan Fiesta

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City of Pasay

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* "a river that flows into the sea" or "sandy bank of a river"

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City of Pasig

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* The City of Opportunities, The Urban Rainforest

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City of Pasig

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* "duck" is pato and pateros, "duck-raisers"

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Municipality of Pateros

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* known for manufacturing of "alfombra"

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Municipality of Pateros

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* smallest municipality both in population and in land area

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Municipality of Pateros

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* A Small Town with a Big Heart, Balut Capital of the Philippines

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Municipality of Pateros

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* named after Manuel L. Quezon, the second president of the Philippines and the visionary behind the creation of Quezon City

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City of Quezon

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* the only planned city in Metro Manila

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City of Quezon

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* intended to be the national capital of the Philippines that would replace Manila

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City of Quezon

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* The City of Stars, The Dragon City of the Philippines, Largest City of the Philippines, Home of the Philippine Congress

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City of Quezon

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* "San Juan del Monte" (lit. 'Saint John of the Mountain')

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City of San Juan

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* also the country's smallest city in terms of land area

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City of San Juan

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* Heart of Metro Manila

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City of San Juan

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* taga-giik, the Tagalog word for ____

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rice threshers -City of Taguig

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a national hub of business and commerce - Bonifacio Global City, Philippine Stock Exchange, Metrobank Center (tallest building in the country) (BGC)

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City of Taguig

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* the surname of Pío Valenzuela y Alejandrino, a Tagalog physician and was one of the leaders of Katipunan

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City of Valenzuela

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* Balintawak Beer Brewery acquired by San Miguel Beer

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City of Valenzuela

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* The Vibrant City, The City of Discipline

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City of Valenzuela