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Pasay City Overview The city of Pasay has long been a great earner for Metropolitan Manila, even when it was only a town. The economic life of the town had so steadily improved that its income exceeded the limit set for an ordinary town, and thus, it became a city. Farming was once an important livelihood in the barrios of San Isidro, San Roque, and Malibay but it later gave way to the manufacturing industry. Fishing, too, was a good source of livelihood in the town, until the construction of Roxas Boulevard, which was formerly named Dewey Boulevard. Today, Roxas Boulevard is a recognized center for culture and the arts in the country. Found here is the Cultural Center of the Philippines, which was built to symbolize the country’s national cultural development. The CCP is an institution mandated by law to preserve, promote, and enhance the Filipino people’s cultural heritage. Not far from the Cultural Center of the Philippines stands the Folks Arts Theater. The work of Architect Leandro Locsin, the 10,000-capacity theater is used for popular performances which anticipate extensive audiences. Found in Pasay are the houses of two prominent people in the national government, Claro M. Recto and President Manuel L. Quezon. With its nearness to Manila and the proliferation of business firms and factories, Pasay has been the target destination of people from all walks of life who have wanted to settle and build beautiful residences in the metropolis. Pasay today is a progressive city boasting modern conveniences and, for its multitute of urban settlers, cheap forms of transportation. Geography Pasay City is the third smallest political subdivision in the National Capital Region. It is adjacent to the city of Manila and bounded to the south by Parañaque, northwest by Makati City, and Taguig to the west. It occupies a total land area of 13.9 sq. kilometers. Population The total population was 408,610 as of the 1995 census. Political Subdivision Pasay City consists of 200 Barangays under one Congressional District. It has been classified as a Highly Urbanized City. Origin of Pasay The origin of Pasay City dates back to the reign of Rajah Soliman who married a Sumatran princess, who bore him two heirs, Princess Pasay and Prince Sowaboy. Before his death, he divided his realm to his two children, hence, the name Pasay for the portion that went to Princess Pasay. Pasay City Is Famous For... Coconut Palace The Palace consists of seven suites, each unit depicting a different region in its use of materials indigeneous to that region. Cultural Center of the Philippines Built to symbolize the country's national cultural development, the CCP is an institution mandated by Philippine laws to preserve, promote, and enhance the Filipino people's cultural heritage. Folk Arts Theater Not far from the Cultural Center of the Philippines stands the Folks Arts Theater. Still the work of Architect Leandro Locsin, the 10,000-capacity theater is used for popular performances which anticipate extensive audiences. Philippine Museum of Ethnology One of the Nayong Pilipino's several museums, the Philippine Museum of Ethnology exhibits the different cultural attractions in the country. It showcases ethnological objects and artifacts which are part of the Philippines' rich and diverse cultural heritage. GSIS Museum and Archives It is a showcase of Philippine contemporary art. It features the masterpieces of the country's famous painters and sculptors: Amorsolo, Ocampo, Alcuag, Orlina, Abueva, etc. Sta. Clara Parish Church It is the oldest church in Pasay City. Recto and Quezon Residences Found in Pasay City are the houses of two prominent people in the national government, Claro M. Recto and President Manuel L. Quezon. The School for the Deaf and Blind It is a noted institution for the differently abled. Things to Do and see in Pasay City... Religious Senakulo It is a traditional Lenten presentation re-enacting the life and passion of Christ mounted by the old folks of Malibay. Venue of re-enactment is the town plaza. Feast of Sta. Clara de Montefalco (February 13-14) The festival is highlighted with a musical concert or "Serenata" and an exciting grand competition of the most popular and best brass bands invited to participate from the different neighboring towns. Man-Made Cultural Center of the Philippines Built to symbolize the country's national cultural development, the CCP is an institution mandated by Philippine laws to preserve, promote, and enhance the Filipino people's cultural heritage. Folk Arts Theater Not far from the Cultural Center of the Philippines stands the Folks Arts Theater. Still the work of Architect Leandro Locsin, the 10,000-capacity theater is used for popular performances which anticipate extensive audiences. How to Get to Pasay City The city's public transport system is made up of jeepneys and buses. Economic activities along its major thoroughfares grow, such that volume of the private cars and taxi cabs are getting heavier in these areas. City streets are also congested during the rush hours. Medical Facilities Miraculous Medal Hospital Address: 2017 F.B. Harrison St., Pasay City Telephone: 831-6922 San Juan de Dios Hospital Address: Roxas Blvd. Telephone: 551-3496 Manila Sanitarium Address: 1375 Donada St., Pasay City Telephone: 525-9191 Click here for more information about Manila. source: Department of Tourism |
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