The capital of the Philippines is Metro Manila or merely referred to as Manila. It is one of the three distinct metropolitan areas in the Philippines ; the others are Metro Cebu and Metro Davao. There are 16 cities and on municipality in Metro Manila.
First stop, Intramuros (the old capital of Manila ) at the center you will find Manila Cathedral which by the way was destroyed and rebuilt numerous times. St. Augustine Church is the oldest stone church in the Philippines . Fort Santiago, during Spanish to Japanese times this was a place of prison and torture of political prisoners.
Roxas Boulevard, one of Manila ’s greatest landmarks. The boulevard stretches to Manila Bay where there’s a perfect view of Manila sunset. Corrigedor (The Rock), tadpole-shaped island located across the entrance of Manila Bay.
Makati City is known to be the financial capital of the Philippines. It is where major banks, corporations, department stores, and embassies are situated. It is also known as “Little Hong Kong”.
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