MANILA
Calling Code: +63
Considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Asia, Manila serves as capital, main port, and center of government,
commerce, industry and culture for the Philippines. Situated on Manila Bay, Metropolitan
Manila actually comprises several cities, Makati, Pasay, Caloocan, Pasig, Quezon and Manila, along with 12 smaller towns.
Because it was virtually destroyed during World War II, Manila is a very modern-looking city of towerblocks, with a few surviving
colonial structures nestling here and there. It is a city of sharp contrasts: very wealthy areas and huge slums, new cars driving
alongside humble jeepneys and horse-drawn calesas.
This vast urban sprawl can be daunting for some, but if you explore its nooks and crannies, you can find rich pockets of
traditional culture, excellent food and friendly people.
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