Welcome to Metro Manila
The NEW Shopping Capital of Asia - This bustling city has become one of the TOP spots for Dining & Entertainment in Asia. Even better a lot of new businesses has evolved from the economic crisis and has developed Metro Manila to an highly affordable place for Dining & Entertainment.
Introduction to the Metro Manila from Microsoft Encarta© Concise
Manila, capital, largest city, and chief seaport of the Philippines. Manila is the largest metropolitan area in the Philippines. The city population is 1,601,234 (1990 census) and the metropolitan area is 7,948,392 (1990 census). Rapid population growth has led to overcrowding, traffic congestion, pollution, and housing shortages. Almost all of Manila's population is Roman Catholic.
Manila city is the commercial, administrative, and cultural center of the Philippines. Manufacturing is concentrated in or near metropolitan Manila, with area firms employing more than one-half the country's manufacturing industry workers. Manufactures include textiles, clothing, and electronic goods.
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