PARAÑAQUE CITY

Geography
• It is bordered to the north by Pasa
y, to the northeast by Taguig, to t
he southeast by Muntinlupa, to the
southwest by Las Piñas, and to the
west by Manila Bay. Like the rest o
f Metro Manila, Parañaque experienc
es a tropical climate with only two
distinct seasons, wet (July to Sept
ember) and dry (October to June).
Topography
• * Parañaque, of Country
• Philippines
ficially the City • Region
of Parañaque (Tag • National Capital Region
alog: Lungsod ng (NCR)
Parañaque, is a 1 • Province
• none
st class highly u • District
rbanized city in • 1st and 2nd districts
Metropolitan Mani • Founded
la, Philippines. • November 30, 1572
According to the • Cityhood and HUC
2015 census, it h • February 13, 1998

as a population o • Barangays
• 16 (see Barangays) 
f 665,822 people.
 Brief History
• 824, when Parañaque became a part of Metropo
litan Manila or the National Capital Region.
Parañaque was later converted as the elevent
h city of Metro Manila on February 15, 1998,
and was chartered and urbanized by then Pres
ident Fidel V. Ramos during the celebration
of the city's 418th Founding Anniversary.
•
• Founded: November 30, 1572
• Cityhood and HUC: February 13, 1998
 How to get there!?
• Manila Airport (MNL) to Paranaque City
• There are 4 ways to get from Manila Airport (MNL) to Paranaque City by bus, taxi, t
owncar or foot
•
• RECOMMENDED OPTION
• Bus • 2 min
• Take the bus from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Departures Ramp, Lungsod ng P
asay, Manila to Maria, Parañaque City, Manila Baclaran - MIA/Baltao ₱9 - ₱13
• 3 ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS
• Taxi • 6 min
• Take a taxi from Manila Airport (MNL) to Paranaque City 4.1 km ₱160 - ₱190
• Towncar • 6 min
• Take a town car from Manila Airport to Paranaque City 4.1 km ₱1,100 - ₱1,600
• Walk • 43 min
• Walk from Manila Airport (MNL) to Paranaque City 3.6 km Quickest way to get there C
heapest option Distance between
• Manila Airport (MNL) → Paranaque City
Tourist Attractions
•Solaire Resort and Ca
sino
Solaire Resort & Casino a premier integrated destination
resort on an 8.3-hectare site in Manila, Philippines. With a
spectacular view of the famed Manila bay sunset, Solaire is
the first premier integrated resort among the four players
in the 120-hectare Entertainment City - known as the
country’s rising new tourism hotspot primed to rival the
success of integrated resorts in Macau, Singapore and Las
Vegas. Philippine-based Solaire Resort and Casino
currently operates two distinctive towers, the Bay Tower
and the Sky Tower with 800 opulent rooms, suites and bay
side villas. Solaire Resort and Casino the first premier
integrated destination resort to open in the Entertainment
City with luxurious facilities and personalized services.
 City of Dreams Manila

• is a 6.2-hectare (15-acre) luxury integra

ted resort and casino complex located on
the Entertainment City gaming strip at As
ean Avenue and Roxas Boulevard in Parañaq
ue, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Okada Manila Resort & Casin
o
• A US$2.4 billion development s
prawled in a 44-hectare premiu
m property at the heart of Man
ila’s fast-rising Entertainme
nt City, Okada Manila sets the
new gold standard for five-sta
r luxury. Iconic in its grande
ur and lavishly executed in ev
ery detail, it is unprecedente
d in its bold take on elegance
and sophistication. As Manila
Bay’s crown jewel, Okada Mani
la is the newest and grandest
gaming and entertainment desti
nation in Asia.
Ayala Malls Manila Bay
• is a shopping mall in Metr
o Manila, the Philippines
developed by Ayala Land In
c. under the Ayala Malls b
rand. Opened on September
26, 2019, it is the first
Ayala Mall in Parañaque. I
t is located in the Aseana
City township development,
close to PAGCOR's Entertai
nment City and archrival m
all SM Mall of Asia in Bay
City.
Baclaran Market
• goods and flea ma
rkets (tiangges)
selling everythin
g from clothes an
d electronics to
home decorations
and traditional m
edicine.
 Traditions & Culture
s
• Paranaque has become an important • In keeping with the traditional co
center for trade and businesses i mmunity spirit, Paranaque City hol
n the country’s capital and a pr ds numerous festivals such as the
ime location for middle-class and Caracol, which revolves around boa
upscale families. ts. Parañaque is also known for th
e Sunduan, a festival held every N
• A collection of small fishing vil ovember during the Araw ng Parañaq
lages called, “Fisherman’s Whar ue celebration.
ves” is also situated alongside
La Huerta, where you can see the • The city also stages Holy Week rit
famous Dampa, a seaside market wi es and re-enactments of the Passio
th numerous restaurants serving f n of Christ. The colorful Flores d
resh seafood. e Mayo, a festival commemorating t
he discovery of the cross by Queen
• Just recently, world-class lifest Elena (mother of St. Constantine),
yle, shopping, and entertainment is very much alive in Paranaque. A
establishments have sprung up all nd every February 13, the city cel
around the city, adding even more ebrates the Sambalilo Hat Festival
value to Paranaque city living. .
• Paranaque City also keeps alive ti
me-honored cultural traditions suc
h as the komedya and bati-bati tha
• These festivals and community
events are guaranteed to entertain,
educate and enrich the lifestyle
experiences of Lancris Residences
dwellers young and old alike.
• For residents who religiously seek
to nourish their soul, the city has
no less than 87 Christian churches
and 2 mosques for the faithful, so
you do not need to spend time
travelling to your places of
worship.
 Festivals
• Feast of Sto. Niño (3rd Sunday of Januar
y)

• A feast named after barangay Sto. Niño is

celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January wi
th a procession of images of the Sto. Niñ
o.
 Mga Anyo ng Kwaresma

• A Lenten Processional Tableau Static, Pictorial a

nd “Pasion” Exhibit showcasing the rich religio
us and socio-cultural past and traditions of Para
ñaquense which its people have not severed themse
lves from their roots.
Linggo ng Palaspas or Domin
go de Ramos (Palm Sunday)

• Starts off the Holy Week with the usual metaphorical rendition o
f Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, with the congregation bringing
palm fronds to church so that it may be blessed. They would afte
rwards bring home the fronds and display them in their altars be
lieving that it will aid in the plea for the forgiveness of sins
and will bring blessings from above, keep illness away and ward
off evil. But ultimately, the fronds main purpose is to serve as
reminders of Christ’s passion and salvation of men.
Senakulo or Way of the Cross (M
aundy Thursday / Good Friday)

• A stage presentation / re-enactment of the Savior’s

arrest, trial and painful way to calvary, crucifixion
and death on the cross. Sometimes, there are real-lif
e depictions – penitents cause themselves to be cruc
ified – punishments borne to express sorrow for sin,
to make up for a wrongdoing and obtain pardon.
Salubong/Easter Vigil & Pasko ng Pagk
abuhay/Feast of the Resurrection (Eas
ter Sunday)

The Easter festivity unfolds at dawn around five o’clock with a procession
heralding the resurrection of Christ and His reunion with Mary. While the m
olded images of Mother and Son are placed side by side, a little girl dress
ed up like an angel replace the Blessed Virgin’s black veil of grief and m
ourning with white one as the Osana, a hymn of praise and adoration endemic
to Parañaque, is sung. The Feast culminates with the celebration of a Holy
Mass followed by the simultaneous rendition in the different barangays of S
ayaw ng Pagbati also known to locals as “bati-bati” a “Welcome Dance” t
hat is also a Parañaque original.
 Best Buys
• Some people, buying pasalu
bong products in Parañaque
like different provinces d
elicacies, jewelries, bags
, clothes, or toys.”
 Accommodations
• Nichols Airport Hotel In a commercial area 2 km from Nin
oy Aquino International Airport, t
his modest budget hotel is also 3
km from the sprawling SM Mall of A
sia along Manila Bay.
Bright rooms provide free Wi-Fi, c
able TV and desks, as well as mini
fridges. Upgraded rooms add kitche
nettes, while suites have sofabeds
. Room service is offered 24/7. Ki
ds age 11 and under stay at no ext
ra cost with an adult.
Airport pickups are complimentary,
as is breakfast served in a simple
lobby cafe. Other amenities includ
e a rooftop terrace with a bar and
city views, plus a spa area.
 • Enjoy 5-star luxury at Hyatt Regency Man
Hyatt Regency ila City of Dreams, which features spaci
ous, chic and modern rooms with free WiF
Manila City o i. The hotel boasts an outdoor lap pool,
2 restaurants and is part of an integrat
f Dreams ed resort complex, City of Dreams.
• Each air-conditioned room has a flat-scr
een cable TV, safe, minibar and electric
kettle. A seating area and private bathr
oom with shower, hairdryer and free toil
etries are included.
• Guests can work out at the hotel’s fitn
ess centre during their stay. Families w
ill enjoy DreamPlay, the world's first f
amily ‘edutainment centre’ from Hollyw
ood studio Dreamworks Animation. Guests
can dance the night away at the world fa
mous Pangaea and Chaos nightclubs.
• Fresh local and international cuisine is
served at The Café and The Lounge.
 • Not only located within easy reach
Azure Urban R of various places of interests for
your adventure, but staying at Azur
esort and Res e Urban Resort and Residences by Jo
idences by Jo hn will also give you a pleasant st
ay.
hn • Azure Urban Resort and Residences b
y John is highly recommended for ba
ckpackers who want to get an afford
able stay yet comfortable at the sa
me time.
• For you, travelers who wish to trav
el comfortably on a budget, Azure U
rban Resort and Residences by John
is the perfect place to stay that p
rovides decent facilities as well a
s great services.
• Whether you are planning an event o
r other special occasions, Azure Ur
ban Resort and Residences by John i
s a great choice for you with a lar
ge and well-equipped function room
 • 24-hours front desk is
Airport Ap available to serve you,
from check-in to check-
artments M out, or any assistance
anila you need. Should you de
sire more, do not hesit
ate to ask the front de
sk, we are always ready
to accommodate you.

• With all facilities off

ered, Airport Apartment
s Manila is the right p
lace to stay.
4720 Sampa • For you, travelers who
guita wish to travel comfort
ably on a budget, 4720
Sampaguita is the perf
ect place to stay that
provides decent facili
ties as well as great
services.

• 4720 Sampaguita is a w
ise choice for travele
rs visiting Sun Valley
.
 Trivia & Facts
• Parañaque, officially the City of Par
añaque is a 1st class highly urbanized
city in Metropolitan Manila, Philippin
es.
• It has 16 barangays.
• Anthem: Bagong Parañaque
• Founded November 30, 1572
• According to the 2015 census, it has a
population of 665,822 people. 
 Reference
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Para%C3%B1aque
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Para%C3%B1aque
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