51-627: The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange ( PITX , Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈpitɛks] ) is a public transport terminal in Parañaque , Metro Manila , Philippines . PITX is built and operated by Megawide Construction Corporation and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) under the Philippine government's Public-Private Partnership program. It replaced the older Southwest Integrated Transport Terminal (SITT) initially located at
102-494: A feast, and were drunk from tubâ (coconut toddy). One farmer suggested they name the whole place " Palayán " as a sign of cooperation and goodwill between them. A fisherman protested, saying they should name it " Palalayag " instead. As a compromise, they agreed to merge the two words and came up with " Palalanyag ". Another drunken guest shouted, “ Mabuhay ang Palanyag at ang mga tagá-Palanyag!” ("Long live Palanyag and those of Palanyag !") The rest liked this word better, and
153-403: A festival that revolves around boats. The Sunduan Festival is a tradition in the city that depicts the act of a man fetching the object of his affection from the woman's home to bring her to church or the town plaza. Both festivals are held around February 13–15 for the cityhood of Parañaque's anniversary. The city stages the cenaculo , a reenactment of the passion of Christ, during Holy Week,
204-529: A lineup of K-pop and P-pop performers such as Alamat , BB Girls , Be'O , Bini , Hyolyn , KAIA , Loona , Park Bom , Press Hit Play , SB19 , and Viviz . Subsequently, the venue hosted the first multi-day festival, 88rising 's Head in the Clouds , on December 9 and 10, 2022, with a lineup including Joji , Got7 's Jackson Wang , Niki , Rich Brian , and former Day6 member Jae Park . Ben&Ben 's "homecoming" concert on December 18, 2022, marked
255-674: A number of non-Catholic (mostly Protestant) churches in Parañaque. There is also a minority of Muslims, primarily living on Baclaran. There are mosques in Parañaque. Poverty incidence of Parañaque Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Parañaque also relies on shopping centers as part of its economy. The principal malls include SM City Sucat (opened in July 2001), SM City Bicutan (opened in 2002), and SM City BF Parañaque (opened in 2016), all owned and operated by SM Supermalls of SM Prime Holdings . Ayala Malls Manila Bay ,
306-646: A prominent family in Manila, at the Barbecue Plaza along Dewey Boulevard (now Roxas Boulevard); it was among Porcuna's first criminal acts that lead to his notoriety as a gangster of the alias "Boy Golden". In 1965, barrios Baclaran and Tambo were excised from Parañaque to form part of the newly-established municipality of Baclaran. However, the Supreme Court of the Philippines later voided
357-504: Is also common in the barangays. The Roligon Mega-Cockpit, found in Tambo, is considered as the largest and most modern cockpit in Asia. Parañaque is composed of two congressional districts and two legislative districts which are further subdivided into 16 barangays . 1st District consists of eight barangays in the western half of the city, whilst 2nd District consists of eight barangays in
408-622: Is also the home of the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange public transport terminal and the Aseana City business district development which includes Ayala Malls Manila Bay . Several myths exist as to how Parañaque got its name. One story holds that long ago, a balete (banyan) tree that looked like a majestic ship stood at the mouth of what is now called the Parañaque River . It earned
459-564: Is erroneously considered as part of Sucat. Moreover, in around 2001, Parañaque resolved a territorial dispute with Taguig , agreeing that the Bicutan Market and the Bicutan Interchange would be part of Parañaque. The native languages of Parañaque are Tagalog and Spanish, Parañaque being the natal place of the great Filipino writer Manuel Bernabé, but the majority of the residents can understand and speak English, and
510-455: Is politically subdivided into 16 barangays. (2020) Parañaque is involved in an unresolved territorial dispute with Muntinlupa . The sitio of Bagong Silang, currently under the jurisdiction of Muntinlupa's Barangay Sucat , is disputed with Barangay BF Homes . It occupies a former property of National Power Corporation spanning an area of 4.1 km (1.6 sq mi). Additionally, Sitio Pagkakaisa in barangay San Martin de Porres
561-464: Is the home of Entertainment City , a gaming and entertainment complex under development by the state-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation , spanning an area of 8 km (3.1 sq mi) in Bay City , where four large integrated resorts are based namely Solaire Resort & Casino , City of Dreams Manila , Okada Manila , and the soon to be completed Westside City Resorts World. It
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#1732776844669612-590: Is the location of Terminal 1 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport as the airport complex sits on the Pasay-Parañaque border. The terminal is accessible via Ninoy Aquino Avenue and is where many major international airlines operate. Entertainment City Entertainment City , also known as E-City (formerly PAGCOR City and Manila Bay Tourism City ), is a gaming and entertainment complex under development by PAGCOR spanning an area of 8 km (3.1 sq mi) in Bay City, Metro Manila . It
663-649: Is to be extended to Bacoor . The older Baclaran station also serves the city, although it is located in Pasay, near its city boundary with Parañaque. On the other hand, the PNR's South Main Line operations are suspended since 2024 due to the construction of the elevated North–South Commuter Railway with a station at Bicutan. The station is also tentatively planned as part of the Metro Manila Subway . Parañaque
714-637: The City of Greater Manila . During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II , Parañaque supplied leadership to guerilla movements such as the Hunters ROTC , as well as food and arms. Parañaque was one of the first towns to be liberated and its guerillas helped pave the way for the combined American and Philippine Commonwealth forces to enter the south of Manila. As can be gleaned from
765-978: The Parañaque Cathedral or the Cathedral Parish of St. Andrew is the oldest church in Parañaque and the mother church of the Diocese of Parañaque. There are about 90 parishes and 2 sub-parishes. El Shaddai , a Catholic charismatic renewal movement, is centered in the city. Born Again Evangelical Christian Churches Christ Commission Fellowship BF Parañaque, Greenhills Christian Fellowship Sucat, Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide Parañaque, Word International Ministries, Victory Christian Fellowship Parañaque, Citygate Christian Ministries, South Gate Baptist Church are also located in this city. The Greek Orthodox Church (from which
816-622: The Pasko ng Pagkabuhay during Easter, and the Santacruzan , a procession reenacting the search of the True Cross of Christ, in May. Shortly thereafter, the colorful Flores de Mayo , a festival commemorating the discovery of the cross by Queen Elena (mother of St. Constantine ) is held. An outstanding feature of this historic town by the bay is the cultivation of its cultural traditions such as
867-541: The Tagalog name Palanyag , taken from the term " palayag ", which means “point of navigation”. Another folktale says that before the Spaniards arrived, there were natives who lived close to Manila Bay, and their occupation was fishing ( pangingisdâ ). Their neighbours to the east in present-day Muntinlupa were farmers and called " tagá-palayán " ("of the rice paddies "). One day, the fishermen and rice farmers held
918-568: The komedya and bati-bati , among others, that continue to attract local and foreign tourists alike, especially during the summer months. Parañaque is known for sabong , a form of cockfighting constrained in coliseums. Parañaque's only professional sports team is the Parañaque Patriots of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). The Patriots are one of the ten founding members of
969-647: The terms of reference and are under construction by phases. The SMDC Festival Grounds is a two-hectare urban open space in Entertainment City, directly opposite Solaire Resort. Owned by the SM Development Corporation (SMDC), it can accommodate over 55,000 attendees, making it an ideal venue for large-scale events, including concerts and music festivals featuring both local and international acts. The grounds' inaugural event, POPstival, occurred on October 21, 2022, showcasing
1020-542: The 2020 census, it has a population of 689,992 people. It is bordered to the north by Pasay , to the northeast by Taguig , to the southeast by Muntinlupa , to the southwest by Las Piñas , and to the west by Manila Bay . Like the rest of Metro Manila , Parañaque experiences a tropical climate with only two distinct seasons, wet (July to September) and dry (October to June). The city enjoys an annual rainfall of 1,822 millimeters (71.7 in) and an average daily maximum temperature of 34.4 °C (93.9 °F). Parañaque
1071-516: The Chinese pirate Limahong , Parañaquenos, particularly those from Don Galo, heroically aided in preventing the attack on Manila. This incident became known as the "Red Sea Incident" due to the blood that flowed through the sacrifice of the people of barrio Santa Monica. With the arrival of Spanish forces led by Captain Juan de Salcedo from Ilocos , Limahong was finally repulsed, and the occupation of
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#17327768446691122-645: The MPBL, beginning play in the 2018 season . The Patriots play their home games at Olivarez College Gymnasium at the campus of Olivarez College . Parañaque is served by the LRT-1 and the PNR (via Bicutan station ). Parañaque is served by the LRT-1 via Redemptorist , MIA , Asia World , Ninoy Aquino , and Dr. Santos stations since LRT-1 South Extension (Cavite Extension) started its operation on November 16, 2024. The line
1173-475: The Philippines, was officially opened. Parañaque is situated in the southern portion of Metro Manila. It is subdivided into two distinct districts, each of which contains eight barangays. The 1st District consists of Baclaran, Tambo, Don Galo, Santo Niño, La Huerta, San Dionisio, San Isidro and Vitalez, while the 2nd District consists of Barangays BF Homes, San Antonio, Marcelo Green, Sun Valley, Don Bosco, Moonwalk, Merville and San Martin de Porres. Parañaque
1224-509: The Philippines. Early Spanish census dated 1591 to 1593 also mentioned Longalo and Parañaque as two villages along Manila Bay composed of some 800 tribute-payers. Politically, Don Galo and Parañaque were then under the Encomienda and Provincia de Tondo . The community was headed by cabezas de barangay , a westernized version of datus (chieftains), and the principalía (Hispanicised local nobility), who together justified and moderated
1275-613: The Visayas and Mindanao), and vice versa. It is projected to accommodate around 200,000 passengers. The terminal is also connected to the Asia World station of LRT Line 1 . The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange is located on a 4.5-hectare (11-acre) site in AsiaWorld, a subdistrict of Bay City in Parañaque, where 2.7-hectare (6.7-acre) is currently used for transport services, commercial spaces, and four office buildings, while
1326-485: The above, Parañaque has played and continues to play a strategic role in the Philippines' political and economic progress, as shown by the quick recovery the town shown following the damage it incurred during the long Battle of Manila in 1945. The City of Greater Manila was disestablished effective August 1, 1945. In late 1959, 17-year-old Arturo Porcuna murdered Serafin Ong, a Lyceum of the Philippines student who belonged to
1377-438: The arrival bays are all located on the second-floor level. PITX food stalls can be found in both the ground and second levels. For this reason, buses from Ninoy Aquino International Airport arrive at what are called "French Baked" gates. For traditional jeepneys, the loading bays are found on the north side of the terminal and the unloading bays are on the south. The UV Express departure and arrival platforms are all located on
1428-499: The celebration of the city's 418th Founding Anniversary. Incumbent Joey Marquez became its first city mayor. Owing to Parañaque's strategic location, it is an important center for trade and business in Metro Manila. Baclaran , where a large number of dry goods stores are located, is one of the busiest markets in the country. Small fishing villages called “fisherman's wharves” are also situated alongside Barangay La Huerta, where
1479-402: The city's flea market , primarily selling clothing, especially school uniforms and costumes. Hotels and gambling also form part of Parañaque's economy. Integrated resorts Solaire Resort & Casino , City of Dreams Manila and Okada Manila attract foreign tourists. Closed in 2014, Casino Filipino once served as a casino in the city until the opening of Entertainment City . Cockfighting
1530-506: The creation of the new municipality, thus returning the aforementioned barrios to Parañaque. On November 7, 1975, Parañaque was separated from Rizal and became part of Metropolitan Manila or the National Capital Region by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 824. Parañaque was later converted as the eleventh city of Metro Manila on February 15, 1998, and was chartered and urbanized through President Fidel V. Ramos during
1581-460: The demands of the Spanish colonizers. Education was limited to the principalía as they were the only ones who could afford it. Historical accounts state that the town's strategic location enabled the townspeople to play an important role in Philippine history. Palanyag was located at the crossroads of Manila, between the provinces of Cavite and Batangas. In 1574, during the invasion of the town by
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1632-606: The derelict Uniwide Coastal Mall , which was transferred to HK Sun Plaza in Bay City, Pasay as the Southwest Interim Provincial Terminal (SWIPTS). It is located on a reclaimed sea area of Manila Bay between Manila–Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) and Macapagal Boulevard, thus on a reclaimed lot highway. Opened on November 5, 2018, PITX serves as a hub for buses, jeepneys , and other public utility vehicles headed for areas north of Metro Manila and areas south of Metro Manila (including Southern Luzon,
1683-789: The eastern half of the city. The Parañaque City Hall, located in Barangay San Antonio , serves as the seat of the city government. Opened in 1971, it replaced the Presidencia, the old municipal hall in Barangay La Huerta that is now occupied by the Ospital ng Parañaque. It will also have a satellite office in Entertainment City . Parañaque is famous for its lively festivals, such as the Caracol ,
1734-491: The famous DAMPA, a seaside market with numerous restaurants serving fresh seafood, is found. This has the country's international airport and the Duty Free Philippines for imported goods and Entertainment City where three integrated resorts (IR) licensed by Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) are located. On October 9, 2018, the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange , the first landport in
1785-559: The first time a band headlined at the venue, drawing an estimated crowd of 65,000. This record was surpassed just days later on December 22 by the Eraserheads reunion concert, "Huling El Bimbo 2022", attracting around 75,000 attendees. The final iteration of the Rakrakan Festival took place at the grounds on November 25 and 26, 2023, featuring over 170 rock artists led by Rico Blanco and Ely Buendia . Additionally,
1836-885: The icon of the Perpetual Help originated) also has a cathedral in United Paranaque V - the Annunciation of the Theotokos Orthodox Cathedral - the first Orthodox church in Southeast Asia consecrated by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. [16] Other Christian denominations include the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , Iglesia ni Cristo and Members Church of God International . There are also
1887-439: The integrated resorts of Entertainment City , including Okada Manila , City of Dreams Manila and Solaire Resort & Casino . The bus ticketing counters (named Ticket Booth 1 to 6) and boarding gates (named Gates 1 to 8) are located at the terminal's ground and second floor levels, while the arrival bays are only at the second and third gates of the second-floor level. The modern jeepney ticketing counter, boarding gate, and
1938-645: The islands which simultaneously established on the same date according to the 1580 chapter of the Augustinians were Malolos (in Bulacan ), Bulacabe (on Panay ) and Bantayan (in Cebu ). The image of Palanyag's patroness, Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso de Palanyag, was brought to Saint Andrew's Parish in La Huerta on August 10, 1625. Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso de Palanyag is the third oldest Marian Image in
1989-421: The largest Ayala Mall , started its operation in 2019. Robinsons operates one mall inside BF Homes and one supermarket. Parqal shopping mall is located at Aseana City . There are also smaller malls like Jaka Plaza, Pergola Lifestyle Mall, Aseana Square Mall, and Noah's Place Mall. Walter Mart has two malls of its franchise in Parañaque. Duty-Free Fiesta Mall is also located in Parañaque. Baclaran functions as
2040-464: The laughter of the crowd. The story spread, and the term " Para Aniya Ake " stuck. " On the coast near Manila are Laguo (i.e. Lagyo ), Malahat , Longalo , Palañac , Vakol , Minacaya , and Cavite . All these villages are in the neighborhood of Cavite, and belong to His Majesty, to whom they pay tribute. " – Miguel de Loarca, Relación de Yslas Filipinas (1582) Historically speaking, the earliest Spanish records (de Loarca's Relación etc.) listed
2091-435: The newly established province of Rizal in 1901. The municipality was previously part of the province of Manila , which was in turn disestablished. On October 12, 1903, Las Piñas was merged to become part of Parañaque. However, it was later separated on March 27, 1907 to become an independent town once again. On January 1, 1942, Parañaque was one of the towns of Rizal that was merged with Manila and Quezon City to form
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2142-447: The place was called " Palanyag ". A third myth suggests that Spanish soldiers in a horse-drawn carriage asked to be taken to a certain place. When they arrived, one of the soldiers ordered, " ¡Para aquí! ¡Para aquí!" (“Stop here! Stop here!”), which the coachman did not understand. The soldier repeated it and later, the coachman left the carriage and told others “These Spaniards are repeatedly saying " para aniya ake...para aniya ake ” to
2193-439: The press. The most common name being referenced is "Entertainment City". The site has been declared a PEZA -approved economic zone , and in 2017, President Rodrigo Duterte renamed Entertainment City to Expo Pilipino Entertainment City after the exposition for the centennial celebration of Philippine independence in 1998 called Expo Pilipino . Five Integrated Resort projects have been qualified to date in accordance with
2244-547: The remaining 1.8-hectare (4.4-acre) will serve as part of a ₱ 5 billion expansion project of the terminal and will be allocated for additional bus services. It is situated near the north end of the Manila–Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) just off Macapagal Boulevard and a couple of blocks south of NAIA Road adjacent to the former Uniwide Sales Coastal Mall. Nearby landmarks include the Marina Bay Town and
2295-401: The settlement as " Palañac ", which indicates that by at least the late 16th century, the place's name was something akin to " Palanyag ". Due to their proximity to the sea, the early Parañaqueños traded with the Chinese, Japanese, Indonesians, Indians, and Malays. Traditional occupations and trades included saltmaking, fishing, planting rice, shoemaking, slipper-making and weaving. Parañaque
2346-492: The third-floor level. The taxi lane area can be found on the ground floor near the main entrance. As of June 2023, PITX services the following routes: Para%C3%B1aque Parañaque , officially the City of Parañaque ( Filipino : Lungsod ng Parañaque , Tagalog pronunciation: [paɾaˈɲäke̞] ), is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to
2397-610: The town was a practical gateway to Cavite, the bastion of the revolutionary Katipuneros . Conversely, the Katipuneros based in Cavite saw the town as their gateway to Intramuros , the Spanish seat of government in Manila. Prominent Paraqueños such as Manuel Quiogue and secular priest Father Pedro Dandan y Masangkay became leading revolutionary figures. During the American Period of the Philippines , Parañaque became part of
2448-540: The town was averted. When the British invaded Manila in 1762, the townspeople once again remained loyal to the Spanish colonizers, especially the Augustinians. The invasion however showed that the Spaniards was not invincible and that their rule was not to be permanent. More than a hundred years later, this would prove to be true. During the Philippine Revolution of 1896–1898, the Spaniards realized that
2499-691: The use and knowledge of Spanish in Parañaque is now almost non-existent. Most of Parañaque's population are Christians, mainly Roman Catholic. Roman Catholic churches in Parañaque are under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Parañaque . There are two National Shrines, the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help (commonly known as the Baclaran Church or Redemptorist Church) and the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians;
2550-496: Was first envisioned by PAGCOR in 2002. Alongside the Aseana City business development, it lies at the western side of Roxas Boulevard and south of SM Central Business Park ( SM Mall of Asia ), part of Parañaque . The project is officially named as the Bagong Nayong Pilipino–Entertainment City through an executive order by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and has been called several other names by
2601-464: Was officially founded in the year 1580 by Order of Saint Augustine and it was Fray Diego de Espiñar, O.S.A. who became the first minister of the town. The Council of the Definitors (a conference of chiefs of the religious orders) held on May 11, 1580 (Conquistas delas Islas of Fray Gaspar San Agustin, O.S.A.) accepted the village of Palanyag, as Parañaque, as an independent pueblo . Other towns in
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