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City in Metro Manila, Philippines
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Valenzuela is a city of 620,000 (2015) in northwest Metro Manila. It is one of the cities forming the Camanava Area, largely a residential and industrial suburb of the region.
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A stone arch built by the Americans in 1910. It served as a boundary marker for Bulacan (where Valenzuela, then Polo, belonged), and Rizal.
Japanese Cemetery
500 sqm cemetery for the thousands of Japanese soldiers killed during the final years of World War II.
The ancestral home of Pio Valenzuela, one of the leaders of the Katipunan and the namesake of the city, then the town of Polo. It is now fully renovated as of September 2023.
Polo Church
This parish church, part of Valenzuela's old downtown, was built by locals in 1632 using the polo y servicio system of forced labor. The Spanish-era church was destroyed during World War II, but its old belfry survived.
A park beside the Valenzuela City Town Center and City Hall of Valenzuela in McArthur Highway.
Boardwalk with a stunning view of sunset.
Filipino cuisine, salads, and mini sandwiches.
Now a local chain, with a branch in Marilao. Dim sum, congee, soups, noodles, and rice, and some Filipino-Chinese dishes.
Sweet desserts, pastries, baked cake, cupcake, cookies.
Kuya J is comprised of favorite Filipino food that has affordable prices, great taste, and excellent service. They cater to families and groups, offering them a casual dining experience. “Our type of cuisine is Filipino, essentially what your mother would cook because she loves you.
different food stores and restaurants.
Decent tasting and very affordable Pares in Valenzuela. Better to dine here early, their best sellers are usually out of stock.
Air-conditioned rooms, free parking and WiFi, and bar. No free meals.
Resort type lodging with big pool. May appeal to locals.
South Supermarket has many to offer and you can eat, grocery, do arcade or have a massage.
By jeepney
If you are from the south, there are Jeepneys around Manila have their destination until Malanday, Valenzuela. But if you are from the north, Jeepneys ply from Malolos up to Malinta, Valenzuela.
By taxi
Taxis can be found everywhere in Metro Manila or Bulacan. You can take taxi and plot your destination. Fares depends on your destination.
By pedicab/tricycle
Pedicabs (also called trike or side-car) can be found anywhere (except in major highways) in the city. Pedicabs and tricycles can travel streets which is not covered by jeepneys and buses.
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