Quezon City
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Philippines' most populous city and home to most television networks, Quezon City (popularly initialed as QC) has become known for being the City of Stars. Once became the nation's capital for about 28 years, it has become the city address of a number of government institutions including the House of Representatives, the lower House of Congress.
The city is the biggest city within Metro Manila. It was named after Manuel L. Quezon, the Father of Filipino Language and was the former president during the Commonwealth period.
Neighbourhoods
- Balara is situated on the eastern hilly part of the city, the site of a huge water filtration plant that provides Metro-Manila's drinking water.
- Cubao is a commercial and entertainment district where the Araneta Coliseum, once the world's largest enclosed dome, is located.
- Diliman The largest campus of the University of the Philippines is located here.
- Galas
- Libis is fast becoming a commercial and entertainment district since the relocation of most businesses here in the late 1990s.
- Loyola Heights is an upsacale residential area.
- Novaliches is at the far north of the city and the largest district in terms of land area and population.
- San Francisco Del Monte.
- Santa Mesa.
- Tandang Sora.
Sights and Activities
- Quezon Memorial. An obelisk that stands within the Quezon Memorial Circle and is the burial site of President Quezon.
- People Power Monument. A monument that commemorates the peaceful revolution known as the EDSA People Power that ousted the dictator, Ferdinand Marcos.
- Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife.
- La Mesa Dam Eco Park.
- Walk of Stars. A local version of Hollywood's Walk of Fame featuring local entertainment personalities.
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting There
By Plane
Quezon City, just like much within Metro Manila is serviced by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for all international flights to major cities around the world while the Manila Domestic Airport connects the metro to most airports in the country.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Sleep
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone House Bed and Breakfast | 1315 E. Rodriguez Ave. Barangay Kristong Hari | Hostel | 87 |
Work
Learn
Quezon City is home to some of the major universities in the country among which are the following:
- University of the Philippines - the country's main state university located in Diliman and ranks as the best in the country.
- Ateneo de Manila University - located in Loyola Heights and is among the top 4 universities locally and are run by Jesuit priests.
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