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City in Metro Manila, Philippines
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Pasig is a city on eastern Metro Manila, lending its name from the eponymous river of the same name. Once part of Rizal province, Pasig is now part of Manila's ever-expanding sprawl. Its downtown area still maintain its characteristically Filipino charm, though overshadowed by the modernity of its central business district, Ortigas Center and swamped by uncontrolled development, slums, and pollution that Manila continues to experience.
The commercial heart of the city, Being one half of the Ortigas Central buisness district, which is home to Conglomerates like San Miguel and Meralco as well as being the all around shopping capital of Manila, has several nice streets besides its massive malls
This area is home to several diverse regions. Ugong is one of the nations richest areas, home to the Valle Verde gated communities. besides this there is metro walk, and Tiendasietas a sprawling market located in Ortigas east. Oranbo is a smaller barangay and is where the capital commons development is located, named after being the location of the former capital of Rizal province. Bagong ilog is a mostly industrial barangay, and Pineda is a river front community, with a squatter community where the Pasig railroad line used to run.
The historic Spanish city center, where city hall still is, has several historic buildings, markets, and government buildings.
The only part of the city to be on the south side of the Pasig river
on the east side of the Marikina river, largely residential Commuter towns, some major malls and a great area to see some street life.
Bordering Rizal province, mostly residential, however several massive malls near the Marcos Highway/ Marikina-Pasig LRT-2 station, such as St. Lucia east which is one of the countries largest malls.
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Multi-purpose arena.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
In the city center, this stone church has been around since the early 1700s and serves as a religious city landmark.
Also found in the city center adjacent to Plaza Rizal, this former colonial mansion has been converted into a museum to showcase Pasig's rich history of culture and arts.
Lit. "House of Stone". It is the only remaining "Bahay na Bato" in Pasig City, still owned by the Tech Family and not yet open to public. This house has also been used in many movies relating to Spanish times due to the house's authenticity and rustic appeal.
Victor statue
The Victor is a 60-m steel art installation which depicts the victory of the global Filipino. At night, it can be lit up with various colours & can be seen in the city's northern Barangay Rosario.
formerly known as Rave
Visitors can enjoy flower viewing, boating or swimming. As a green space, it offers a respite from the hustle & bustle of the city; it's also where local events are held.
A vegan restaurant & cafe.
Buffet Dining.
close to Ortigas Center.
Victoria Court Hillcrest offers rooms equipped with shower, air conditioning, refrigerator and television. Some of its facilities and services are 24-hr room service, restaurant, coffee shop, room service and Wi-Fi in public areas.
A/C rooms equipped with living, dining, and kitchen facilities, 29-inch cable TV with DVD player, and a coffee and tea set-up. Some of its facilities and services are outdoor pool, kiddie pool, Jacuzzi, fitness room, laundry and maid service, and transport service.
All rooms have air conditioning, cable television, minibar, safe, hairdryer, non-smoking, newspaper, private toilet and bath, shower with bathtub, multi-function telephone system, multi-data port for computer modems, individual temperature control, roll-away beds, baby cribs, fully automatic fire safety system, and key-card system.
The property has 293 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. It also owns garden deck on the fourth floor.
Managed by AccorHotels.
This unique shopping complex appears in the form of Philippine Native Houses. There are many bargain shops in this area, and the unique motif also offers a pleasant experience for tourists. The barbecue stalls here are great too.
Supermarket.
Formerly known as Ever Gotesco.
A shopping centre located in the mixed-use Capital Commons development.
The northernmost mall in Pasig.
By jeepney
Pasig is accessible by Jeepneys. The terminal in the city's mega market serves jeepneys bound for Starmall EDSA in Mandaluyong, Quiapo, Marikina, Taguig (town proper in Sta.
Jeepneys are available throughout the city, as well as tricycles and pedicabs in smaller residential areas. Most routes originate from the old downtown, at the public market.
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