Cities of the Philippines – 11June29

With a total area of 298 170 sq km, the Philippines or the Republic of the Philippines as it is officially known is an island nation located in South-east Asia, with Manila as its capital city. Over 7,107 islands in the western Pacific Ocean east of Vietnam comprise the Philippine Archipelago. A very popular tourist’s destination, the cities of the Philippines with its mesmerizing beauty attracts people from all over the world.

The following are some major cities of the Philippines:
• Cebu
• Quezon City
• Davao
• Manila
• Candon

Cebu: The provincial capital of Cebu in the Philippines, the second most important metropolitan center in the country, it has a population of 718,821 people. Located on the eastern shore of the island of Cebu, it had the first Spanish settlement in the country. One of the popular Cities of the Philippines, it’s the main domestic shipping hub and is home to more than 80% of the country’s inter-island shipping companies. Also the main hub for international flights into the country it’s the most important center of commerce, trade, and industry outside the capital.

Quezon City: The most populous and the former capital city in the Philippines, it’s located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City, popularly known as QC, with a total area of 166.20 sq km. This major Filipino city was named after Manuel L. Quezon, the ex- president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines who founded the city and urbanized it to replace Manila as the country’s capital. Many government offices can be found here including the’Batasang Pambansa’, the seat of the House of Representatives, which is the lower chamber in the Philippine Congress.

Davao: One of the most important cities of the Philippines and the actual capital of the island of Mindanao, there are 1.3 million inhabitants occupying a total area of 2,400 sq km. also the world’s largest city in terms of land area, its international airport and seaport is one of the busiest cargo hubs in the Southern Philippines.

Manila: The capital of the Philippines it’s also one of the municipalities that comprise Metro Manila. Located on the country’s largest island, Luzon, on the eastern shore of Manila Bay, it’s one of the major cities of the Philippines. The city of Manila is the home to over 10 million people and hub of a thriving metropolitan area. It’s the second most populous city in the Philippines, with more than 1.5 million inhabitants. The Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network classified Manila as a “Gamma” global city.

Candon: A 5th class city in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines, it has a population of 50,564 people in 10,257 households. With a rich historical background, the name of the city is inferred from the legendary ‘kandong’ tree which is now but extinct in the area. Once a small resort town, it’s now famous in the world for making the heaviest and largestcalamay, a sweet and sticky snack made from coconut milk and sugar.

Source: http://www.123independenceday.com/philippines/cities.html

Residents or Manila travel out of town to head north to Pampanga to relax, unwind and spend a few nights in the new hotel rooms situated right on the lake of Clearwater Resort in Clark Airbase. Many visitors and tourists enjoy the feeling of waking up by the lake. The sunrise produces a spectacular sight with the sunlight reflection on the calm surface of the three-hectare fresh water lake of this famous resort in Clark.

Families with small children prefer outdoor hotel in Manila, clean and safe place in Pampanga Clark to bring kids to relax and unwind. Outdoor space is an important criterion affecting the selection of a suitable hotel in Clark Pampanga for family bonding or to relax and unwind with friends. Best hotel in Clark Pampanga offers good outdoor facilities, large picnic grounds, lake and beach and other outdoor amenities making it possible for guests of this frequently visited hotel in Clark to relax and unwind with no stress.

The safest getaway destination vacation spot near Manila convenient safe and accessible is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga, great for family bonding, hang out to unwind and relax near lake and trees, camping too.

When in Clark, make plans to relax and enjoy an evening at The London Pub located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Pampanga. This highly recommended resto bar where all the local executives of Pampanga, local and foreign tourists visiting Angeles City, Subic and Clark Philippines gather after a full day of fun or work.

The London Pub is a very popular resto bar for residents, tourists, business executives and visitors from Manila to hang out, drink, relax and unwind after work or a game of golf during the day. Fine English cuisine, family comfort food is served. It is also very famous for the best fish n chips in the Philippines.
http://www.LondonPubClark.com

This web site contains articles and information that will be helpful to visitors, residents and tourists traveling out of town from Manila on a short getaway to Subic, Angeles City, Pampanga and Clark Philippines. There are several web sites that contain information that might also be pertinent to what is happening in North Luzon, Subic, Tarlac, Pampanga, Clark Freeport Philippines.

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

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For assistance with lodgings, accommodations, hotels and resorts near Manila in Subic, Pampanga, Angels City and Clark Philippines log on to http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com