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Laguna, Philippines
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The northwestern portion of Laguna is a rough agglomeration of two towns and five cities sandwiched between the southwestern shores of Laguna de Bay and the boundary with Cavite and Batangas. With the exception of Bay and Los Baños, it is the industrial hub of Laguna and part of the urban conglomeration extending from Metro Manila.
Northwest Laguna is connected to Metro Manila by two parallel road arteries: the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the Manila South Road, both of which run from San Pedro to Calamba.
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Jeepneys are the primary form of transit between towns, while within towns tricycles are used. Calamba is the terminus of a jeepney route originating from Calamba.
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