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National Capital Region

Topic: National Capital Region

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I. INTRODUCTION
This chapter introduces the National Capital Region as a tourist destination. This will help you
identify the different types of tourism in the region. It will also give you some ideas about the tourist
destinations in the region. This chapter will also give you brief information, history and knowledge
about the region. This chapter will also help you identify each province that the region has.
“On this battlefield, man has no better weapon than his intelligence, no other force but his heart”
– Dr. Jose Rizal

This module provides a variety of activities to help you become knowledgeable about the
SOCCSKARGEN and CARAGA Region. This learning material will help you learn about the history
of the SOCCSKARGEN and CARAGA Region. This module focuses on giving important facts and
details about the region. This module will help you become familiar with the different provinces and
their capitals of the region.

II. OBJECTIVES
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
★ Describe National Capital Region
★ Identify the tourist attractions in the National Capital Region
★ Identify the provinces and their capitals

Before you proceed to the main lesson, test yourself in this activity.

III. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITY

Before you proceed to the main lesson, test yourself in this activity

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IV. LESSON PROPER

LET’S BEGIN
National Capital Region
The National Capital Region (NCR) is the only region in the country without any province. It is
subdivided into 17 local government units (LGUs) comprising of 16 cities and one municipality. The
16 cities include Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Quezon City, Marikina, Pasig, Taguig,
Makati, Manila, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, and Muntinlupa. Pateros
is the lone municipality in the region.
Each of the 16 cities and one municipality in Metro Manila is governed by a Mayor. NCR is
bordered by the provinces of Bulacan to the north, Rizal to the east, Cavite to the south-west and
Laguna to the south. Manila Bay lies to the west and Laguna de Bay to the south-east.

Climate
Manila features a tropical wet and dry climate that borders on a tropical monsoon climate. Together
with the rest of the Philippines, Manila lies entirely within the tropics. Its proximity to the equator
means that the temperature range is very small, rarely going lower than 20oC and going higher
than 38oC. However, humidity levels are usually very high which makes it feel much warmer. It has
a distinct, albeit relatively short dry season from January through April, and relatively lengthy wet
season from May through December.

Population
As of August 1, 2015, the total population of NCR is 12,877,253 (PSA, Population Censuses).
There was an increase of 1.02 million persons over the May 2010 population and 2.94 million in
2000. The region’s population is 13% of the entire country’s population.
The seven (7) most populated barangays in the region are mostly in Quezon City (Commonwealth,
Batasan Hills, Payatas, Holy Spirit and Pasong Tamo). Barangay 176 in Caloocan ranks number
one with almost 247 thousand populations.

Language
Filipino, also Pilipino, is the Tagalog language designated as the national language and one of two
official languages of the Philippines. Filipino/Tagalog is the first language of a third of the
population of the Philippines; It is centered around Metro Manila but is known almost universally
throughout the country.

Economy
Metro Manila is the financial, commercial and industrial center of the Philippines. Makati is the
largest financial and economic hub of the metropolitan area and the country. regarded as the
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metropolis' central business district (CBD), it is the base of many Philippines' largest corporations
including the Ayala group of Companies, as well as the nation's major banks. The Makati area is
built around the former Nielsen Air Base, an American installation during World War IIm and its
runways now form the district's main roads, which cross each other at the Makati Triangle, home of
the nation's stock exchange. Different well-known skyscrapers in Metro Manila are here like
PBCom Tower and G. T. International Tower. Foreign corporations also have their main Philippine
hubs here.

Caloocan City
Caloocan is a landlocked highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region. The city has a land area
of 55.80 square kilometers or 21.54 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census
was 1,583,978. This represented 12.30% of the total population of the National Capital Region. Based
on these figures, the population density is computed at 28,387 inhabitants per square kilometer or
73,537 inhabitants per square mile.
Malabon City
Malabon is a landlocked highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region. The city has a land area
of 15.71 square kilometers or 6.07 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was
365,525. This represented 2.84% of the total population of the National Capital Region. Based on these
figures, the population density is computed at 23,267 inhabitants per square kilometer or
60,218 inhabitants per square mile.
Navotas City
Navotas is a coastal highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region. The city has a land area of
10.77 square kilometers or 4.16 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was
249,463. This represented 1.94% of the total population of the National Capital Region. Based on these
figures, the population density is computed at 23,163 inhabitants per square kilometer or
59,967 inhabitants per square mile.
Valenzuela City
Valenzuela is a landlocked highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region. The city has a land
area of 47.02 square kilometers or 18.15 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015
Census was 620,422. This represented 4.82% of the total population of the National Capital Region.
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Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 13,195 inhabitants per square kilometer
or 34,183 inhabitants per square mile.
Quezon City
Quezon City is a landlocked highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region. The city has a land
area of 166.20 square kilometers or 64.17 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015
Census was 2,936,116. This represented 22.80% of the total population of the National Capital Region.
Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 17,666 inhabitants per square kilometer
or 45,755 inhabitants per square mile
Marikina City
Marikina is a landlocked highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region. The city has a land area
of 21.52 square kilometers or 8.31 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was
450,741. This represented 3.50% of the total population of the National Capital Region. Based on these
figures, the population density is computed at 20,945 inhabitants per square kilometer or
54,241 inhabitants per square mile.
Pasig City
Pasig is a landlocked highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region. The city has a land area of
31.00 square kilometers or 11.97 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was
755,300. This represented 5.87% of the total population of the National Capital Region. Based on these
figures, the population density is computed at 24,365 inhabitants per square kilometer or
63,099 inhabitants per square mile.
Taguig City
Taguig is a landlocked highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region. The city has a land area of
53.67 square kilometers or 20.72 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was
804,915. This represented 6.25% of the total population of the National Capital Region. Based on these
figures, the population density is computed at 14,997 inhabitants per square kilometer or
38,847 inhabitants per square mile.
Makati City
Makati is a landlocked highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region. The city has a land area of
21.57 square kilometers or 8.33 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was
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582,602. This represented 4.52% of the total population of the National Capital Region. Based on these
figures, the population density is computed at 27,010 inhabitants per square kilometer or
69,940 inhabitants per square mile
Manila City
Manila is a coastal highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region. It serves as the national capital
as well as the regional center of the National Capital Region. The city has a land area of 38.55 square
kilometers or 14.88 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 1,780,148.
This represented 13.82% of the total population of the National Capital Region. Based on these figures,
the population density is computed at 46,178 inhabitants per square kilometer or 119,634 inhabitants
per square mile.
Mandaluyong City
Mandaluyong is a landlocked highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region. The city has a land
area of 21.26 square kilometers or 8.21 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census
was 386,276. This represented 3.00% of the total population of the National Capital Region. Based on
these figures, the population density is computed at 18,169 inhabitants per square kilometer or
47,049 inhabitants per square mile.
San Juan City
San Juan, formerly known as San Juan del Monte, is a landlocked highly urbanized city in the National
Capital Region. The city has a land area of 5.95 square kilometers or 2.30 square miles. Its population
as determined by the 2015 Census was 122,180. This represented 0.95% of the total population of the
National Capital Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at
20,534 inhabitants per square kilometer or 53,122 inhabitants per square mile.
Pasay City
Pasay is a coastal highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region. The city has a land area of
13.97 square kilometers or 5.39 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was
416,522. This represented 3.23% of the total population of the National Capital Region. Based on these
figures, the population density is computed at 29,815 inhabitants per square kilometer or
77,277 inhabitants per square mile.
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Parañaque City
Parañaque is a coastal highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region. The city has a land area of
47.69 square kilometers or 18.41 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was
665,822. This represented 5.17% of the total population of the National Capital Region. Based on these
figures, the population density is computed at 13,961 inhabitants per square kilometer or
36,166 inhabitants per square mile
Las Piñas City
Las Piñas is a coastal highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region. The city has a land area of
32.69 square kilometers or 12.62 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was
588,894. This represented 4.57% of the total population of the National Capital Region. Based on these
figures, the population density is computed at 18,014 inhabitants per square kilometer or
46,664 inhabitants per square mile.
Muntinlupa City
Muntinlupa is a landlocked highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region. The city has a land
area of 39.75 square kilometers or 15.35 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015
Census was 504,509. This represented 3.92% of the total population of the National Capital Region.
Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 12,692 inhabitants per square kilometer
or 32,867 inhabitants per square mile.
Pateros
Pateros is a landlocked municipality in the National Capital Region. The municipality has a land area of
10.40 square kilometers or 4.02 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was
63,840. This represented 0.50% of the total population of the National Capital Region. Based on these
figures, the population density is computed at 6,138 inhabitants per square kilometer or
15,881 inhabitants per square mile.
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Tourist Attractions in National Capital Region

San Roque Church, Caloocan City

Immaculate Conception Parish, Malabon City

Navotas River, Navotas City

Valenzuela People’s Park, Valenzuela City

Quezon City Circle, Quezon City

Marikina River Park, Marikina City

Rainforest Park, Pasig City

Venice Grand Canal, Taguig City

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Nuestra Senora de Gracia, Makati City

Rizal Park, City of Manila

San Felipe Neri Church, Mandaluyong City

San Juan del Monte Church, San Juan City

SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City

San Dionisio Chapel, Paranaque City

St. Joseph Parish, Las Pinas City

St. James the Great Parish, Muntinlupa City

San Roque Santa Marta Church, Pateros

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Province capitals and titles

Caloocan City: The City of Heroes
Malabon City: Potential Business Center
Navotas City: The Fishing Capital of the Philippines
Valenzuela City: The City of Discipline
Quezon City: The Dragon City of the Philippines
Marikina City: Home of the World's Largest Shoes
Pasig City: Green City
Taguig City: Metro Manila's ProbinSyudad
Makati City: The Wall Street of the Philippines
Manila City: The Distinguished and Ever Loyal City
Mandaluyong City: The Tiger City of the Philippines
San Juan City: Heart of Metro Manila
Pasay City: The Gateway to the Philippine Islands
Parañaque City: The Fashion Capital of the Philippines
Las Piñas City: Home of the Bamboo Organ
Muntinlupa City: The Emerald City of the Philippines
Pateros: Home of the world-famous Balut

We just finished the discussion!

Let’s now go to a higher level of activities that will bring out
your potential skills and knowledge of what you have learned!
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V. ANALYSIS, APPLICATION AND EXPLORATION

ACTIVITY 1

Name: ___________________________________
Year/Course/Section: _____________________________

I. Make a SWOT Analysis of NCR.

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ACTIVITY 2

Name: ___________________________________
Year/Course/Section: _____________________________

I. What are the different tourism activities in NCR?

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ACTIVITY 3
Name: ___________________________________
Year/Course/Section: _____________________________

I. What do you think is the reason why the places have their titles?

Finally, let us summarize what we have discussed

today.
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VI. GENERALIZATION
Name: ___________________________________
Year/Course/Section: _____________________________
I. CrosswordPuzzle

Across Down
4. Home of the Bamboo Organ 1. The Distinguished and Ever Loyal City
5. Home of the world-famous Balut 2. The City of Discipline
6. Home of the World's Largest Shoes 3. Metro Manila's ProbinSyudad
7. The Dragon City of the Philippines 6. The Emerald City of the Philippines
8. The Fishing Capital of the Philippines 9. Heart of Metro Manila
11. The Fashion Capital of the Philippines 10. The Tiger City of the Philippines
12. The Gateway to the Philippine Islands 13. Potential Business Center
13. The Wall Street of the Philippines
14. The City of Heroes
15. Green City
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You have come to an end of Module 17. Don’t forget that have still a assignment to do. Here it
is….
VII. ASSIGNMENT
Name: ___________________________________
Year/Course/Section: _____________________________

I. Make a photo album of the different tourist destinations in National Capital Region, compile it
together with your previous assignment.
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After your long journey of reading and accomplishing the module, let us now challenge your
mind by answering the evaluation part of this module.

VIII. EVALUATION
Name: ___________________________________
Year/Course/Section: _____________________________

QUIZ 1 – Choose A if your answer is True and B if your answer is False.

1. The National Capital Region (NCR) is the only region in the country without any province.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
2. NCR is subdivided into 17 local government units (LGUs) comprising 16 cities and one municipality.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
3. The 16 cities include Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Quezon City, Marikina, Pateros, Taguig,
Makati, Manila, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, and Muntinlupa. Pasig is the lone
municipality in the region.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
4. NCR is bordered by the provinces of Bulacan to the north, Rizal to the east, Cavite to the south-west and
Laguna to the south. Manila Bay lies to the west and Laguna de Bay to the south-east.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
5. Manila features a tropical wet and dry climate that borders on a tropical monsoon climate.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
6. Together with the rest of the Philippines, Manila lies entirely within the tropics.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
7. As of August 1, 2017, the total population of NCR is 12,877,253 (PSA, Population Censuses).
A. TRUE B. FALSE
8. The seven (7) most populated barangays in the region are mostly in Quezon City (Commonwealth,
Batasan Hills, Payatas, Holy Spirit and Pasong Tamo).
A. TRUE B. FALSE
9. Barangay 186 in Caloocan ranks number one with almost 247 thousand population.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
10. The metropolis has an extensive system of highways connecting the various cities and municipalities.
A. TRUE B. FALSE

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