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Parañaque is famous for its lively festivals, such as the ''caracol'', a festival that revolves around boats. Parañaque is also known for the ''sunduan'', a festival held every November during the Araw ng Parañaque (Parañaque Day) celebration. The city also stages the ''cenaculo'', a re-enactment of the passion of Christ, during Holy Week, 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. Paranaque also celebrated a ''Sambalilo Hat Festival'' which held every February 13 for the cityhood of Paranaque's anniversary held every year.
Parañaque is famous for its lively festivals, such as the ''caracol'', a festival that revolves around boats. Parañaque is also known for the ''sunduan'', a festival held every November during the Araw ng Parañaque (Parañaque Day) celebration. The city also stages the ''cenaculo'', a re-enactment of the passion of Christ, during Holy Week, 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. Paranaque also celebrated a ''Sambalilo Hat Festival'' which held every February 13 for the cityhood of Paranaque's anniversary held every year.

===Concert===
Pop superstar [[Michael Jackson]] performed live at Asia World City in Paranaque on december 8 and 10, 1996 during his [[HIStory World Tour]] in front of 110.000 of attendance.


An outstanding feature of this historic town by the bay is the cultivation of its cultural traditions such as the ''komedya'' and ''bati-bati'', among others, that continue to attract local and foreign tourists alike, especially during the summer months.{{citation needed|date=September 2015}}
An outstanding feature of this historic town by the bay is the cultivation of its cultural traditions such as the ''komedya'' and ''bati-bati'', among others, that continue to attract local and foreign tourists alike, especially during the summer months.{{citation needed|date=September 2015}}

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Parañaque
Highly-Urbanized City
Aerial View of Parañaque City
Aerial View of Parañaque City
Official seal of Parañaque
Seal
Nickname(s): 
The Fashion Capital of the Philippines, The City of Lights
Motto: 
Bagong Parañaque (New Parañaque)
Location within Metro Manila
Location within Metro Manila
CountryPhilippines
RegionNational Capital Region
Districts1st and 2nd District of Parañaque City
FoundedNovember 30, 1572 (town)
IncorporatedFebruary 15, 1998 (city)
Barangays17
Government
[1]
 • MayorEdwin L. Olivarez (LP)
 • Vice MayorRico Golez (UNA)
 • Sangguniang Panlungsod
Councilors
Area
[2]
 • Total46.57 km2 (17.98 sq mi)
Elevation
12.0 m (39.4 ft)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total588,126
 • Density13,000/km2 (33,000/sq mi)
DemonymParañaqueño-Parañaqueña
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
Zip Code
1700–1720
Dialing code02
Websiteparanaquecity.gov.ph

Parañaque, officially the City of Parañaque (Filipino: Lungsod ng Parañaque) is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is located at 121°01' East longitude and 14°30' North latitude and 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 millimetres (71.7 in) and an average daily maximum temperature of 34.4 °C (93.9 °F).[4]

Established as a fashion capital of Metro Manila, Parañaque is also known as a fashion industry in the city.[citation needed]

Etymology

There are several accounts as to how Parañaque got its name. One such story stated that long ago, at the mouth of what is now known as the Parañaque River, there stood a balete tree that, when viewed from afar, looked like a majestic ship. This earned it the name Palanyag, taken from the term "palayag", which means “point of navigation”.[5]

Another version of the story was that, before the Spanish colonizers came to the Philippines, there were some natives who lived close to the Manila Bay whose main livelihood was fishing or paglalayag. On the other hand, the neighboring place from the east called Muntinlupa had rice farmers who were referred to as taga-Palayan. One day, the fishermen and rice farmers had a feast and many got drunk from tuba or fermented coconut wine. One farmer suggested that they should name the whole place Palayan as a sign of cooperation and goodwill between them. However, a fisherman protested and stated that they should name it Palalayag instead. As a compromise, they agreed to merge these two words and came up with Palalanyag. However, another drunken guest shouted, “Mabuhay ang Palanyag at ang mga taga-Palanyag!” The rest liked this word better and ever since then, the place was called "Palanyag".[5]

In another story handed down to generations, when the Philippines was conquered by the Spaniards, some soldiers riding a horse-drawn carriage asked to be taken to a certain place. However, the coachman did not understand the Spanish soldier’s pronunciation. When they arrived, one of the soldiers said, “Para aqui, Para aqui” meaning, “Stop here, stop here.” The coachman did not understand and kept going whereas the soldier also repeated his instruction, “Para aqui, Para aqui”. The coachman left the carriage and told the townspeople that, “These Spaniards are repeatedly saying para aniya ake... para aniya ake” to which the townspeople just laughed. The incident circulated and was repeated around for days and the term "Para Aniya Ake" stuck.[5]

History

Early history

Due to their proximity to the sea, the early Paraqueños traded with the Chinese, Japanese, Indonesians, Indians and Malays. Traditional livelihoods included salt-making, fishing, planting rice, shoemaking, slipper-making and weaving.

Spanish Period

Parañaque was founded in 1572 by the Augustinian Missionaries from Spain. Early records began in 1580 when Fr. Diego de Espiñar, an Augustinian missionary, was appointed Prior of the town convent. As resident priest, he established the mission house there, with its spiritual jurisdiction reaching up to Kawit in the province of Cavite. The Council of the Definitors (a conference of chiefs of the religious orders) held on 11 June 1580 (Conquistas delas Islas of Fray Gaspar San Agustin) accepted Palanyag, as Parañaque was then known, as an independent town. The image of Palanyag's patroness, Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso, was brought to St. Andrew's Church in La Huerta in 1580. Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso is the third oldest Marian Image in the Philippines.

Early Spanish census dated 1591 to 1593 also mentioned Longalo (or Dongalo) and Parañaque as two villages along Manila Bay composed of some 800 tribute-payers. Politically, Dongalo and Parañaque were then under the Provincia de Tondo. The community was headed by cabezas de barangay, a Westernized version of datus (chieftains), and the principalia, the local aristocrats, who together justified and moderated the demands of the Spanish colonizers. Education was limited to the principalia 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 the Chinese pirate Limahong, Parañaquenos, particularly those from Barangay Dongalo, heroically aided in preventing the attack in Manila. This incident became known as the "Red Sea Incident" due to the blood that flowed through the sacrifice of the people of barrio Sta. Monica. With the arrival of Spanish forces led by Captain Juan de Salcedo from Ilocos, Limahong was finally repulsed and the occupation of the town was prevented.

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 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 became leading revolutionary figures.

American Period

During the American Period of the Philippines, Parañaque became one of the first municipalities in the Metro Manila region.

World War II

A burning building along Taft Avenue which was hit during the Japanese air raid in Barrio Parañaque, 13 December 1941.

During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II, Parañaque supplied leadership to guerilla movements such as the ROTC Hunters, 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 the above, Parañaque has played and continues to play a strategic role in the Philippines' political and economic progress.

After the liberation and the Battle of Parañaque on 1945 by combined Filipino and American ground troops with local recognized guerrillas, the general headquarters of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and Philippine Constabulary was rebuilt and stationed in Parañaque after the war.

Martial law

On 21 August 1983 during the authoritarian regime of Ferdinand Marcos, Benigno Aquino, Jr. (a prominent opposition senator and husband of eventual Philippine President Corazon Aquino), was assassinated at Manila International Airport (now Ninoy Aquino International Airport).

Parañaque today

Due to its strategic location, it is an important centre 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 the famous DAMPA, a seaside market with numerous restaurants serving fresh seafood, is found. This has the country’s international airport as well as the Baclaran Church, one of the most active parishes in Manila, and the Duty Free for imported goods.[citation needed]

Although having experienced rapid growth in infrastructure and revenue, Parañaque has yet to go back to its "subdivision" roots and address the rising reports in crime. The city has seen crimes involving call center workers.[citation needed]

Timeline

  • November 8, 1975: Parañaque was a municipality of Rizal, until November 7, 1975, by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 824, when Parañaque became a part of Metropolitan Manila or the National Capital Region.
  • February 15, 1998: Parañaque was converted as the 11th city in Metro Manila (after sister city Las Piñas in 1997), and was chartered and urbanized by Former President Fidel V. Ramos during the celebration of the city's 426th Founding Anniversary.
  • May 2001: SM City Sucat, (formerly SM Supercenter Sucat) was formally launched, becoming the first SM Mall franchise in Parañaque.
  • November 2002: SM City Bicutan, the second SM City Mall in Parañaque was launched, becoming one of the most popular malls in Parañaque after Uniwide Coastal Mall. In the same month, Parañaque celebrated its 430th Founding Anniversary as a municipality.
  • February 2003: the City of Parañaque celebrated its fifth Cityhood Anniversary.
  • November 2007: Parañaque celebrated its 435th anniversary of a former municipality now a city.
  • February 2008: the City of Parañaque celebrated its 10th Cityhood Anniversary.
  • February 2009: Speedworld Motorcross Racing Park was formally opened beside SM Bicutan in West Bicutan, Parañaque.
  • June 2012: SM Hypermarket of Lopez, Well Done, And It's Coming June They Celebrate The One Year of SM Hypermarket in Lopez.
  • November 2012: Parañaque celebrated its 440th anniversary of a former municipality now turned into a city.
  • February 2013: the City of Parañaque celebrated its 15th Year Cityhood Anniversary.
  • March 2013: Solaire Resort & Casino was officially opened making the 1st Casino Hotel, Located In Aseana City and also the 1st 6 Star Hotel in Parañaque.
  • November 29, 2013: SM City BF Parañaque was the third SM City Mall in Parañaque was launched.
  • February 2, 2015: City of Dreams Manila was officially launched and opened marking the 2nd Casino Hotel, Located in Aseana City after Solaire Casino Resort Hotel, and also the 2nd 6-Star Hotel in Parañaque.

Local government

Further information: Cities of the Philippines

Parañaque is composed of two congressional districts and two legislative districts which are further subdivided into 16 Barangays. legislative District 1 consists of eight barangays in the western half of the city, whilst legislative District 2 consists of eight barangays in the eastern part of the city.

List of former mayors

2

Districts and barangays

Further information: Legislative districts of Parañaque
Barangays District Population[6] Area (km²) Density (/km²) Zip Code
Baclaran 1st 21,332 1702
Don Galo 1st 10,827 1700
La Huerta 1st 8,788
San Dionisio 1st 60,951
San Isidro 1st 69,035
Sto. Niño 1st 28,235 1704
Tambo 1st 26,209 1701
Vitalez 1st 4,518
BF Homes 2nd 83,462 1720/1718
Don Bosco 2nd 47,621
Marcelo Green 2nd 28,772
Merville 2nd 20,391
Moonwalk 2nd 59,614
San Antonio 2nd 59,847
San Martin de Porres 2nd 20,938
Sun Valley 2nd 37,586

Economy

Shopping Malls

Main article: List of shopping malls in the Philippines
  • SM City Sucat is a shopping mall owned and operated by SM Prime Holdings, opened in July 2001. It is the first SM Supermall in the city of Parañaque and the second SM Supermall in the southern region of Metro Manila.
  • SM City Bicutan is a shopping mall owned and operated by SM Prime Holdings, opened in November 2002. It is the second SM Supermall in the city of Parañaque and the third SM Supermall in the southern region of Metro Manila.
  • SM City BF Parañaque is a shopping mall owned and operated by SM Prime Holdings, opened in November 2013. It is the third SM Supermall in the city of Parañaque and the fourth SM Supermall in the southern region of Metro Manila. It is the only SM Supermall in Parañaque that has clothing brand Uniqlo as a tenant.
  • Walter Mart Sucat is a shopping mall and the 1st Walter Mart Franchise in Parañaque City opened in 2009.
  • Walter Mart Bicutan is the 2nd Waltermart Franchise in Parañaque City opened in 2014.
  • Jaka Plaza Mall, the 1st stripped mall, and the 2nd smallest mall in Parañaque City.
  • Pergola Lifestyle Mall, the smallest mall in Parañaque, it has a Robinsons Supermarket & Robinsons Appliance Store.
  • Robinsons Townsville BF
  • S&R Baclaran
  • Shopwise Sucat
  • Waltermart
  • SM Hypermarket
  • Puregold branches
  • Robinsons Supermarket
  • Baclaran Dry Goods Markets - along Quirino Avenue, Baclaran

Tourism

Main article: Tourism in Manila
Parañaque Cathedral.

Hotels and casinos

File:SolaireResort&Casinojf0966 04.JPG
Solaire Resort & Casino
Resorts World Manila
See also: List of hotels in Metro Manila and Gambling in Manila

Transportation

Welcome marker over the Sucat Road near SLEX
Another view of the entrance to the City

Rail transport

Parañaque is served by the LRT-1 (via Baclaran Station, which is located in Pasay City) and the PNR (via Bicutan station).

Airport

File:NAIA Terminal 3 2009 MC.jpg

Parañaque is also the location of one of the terminals of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Terminal 1. It is located along Ninoy Aquino Avenue and many major international airlines operate flights from the terminal.

Road network

Parañaque is serviced by the following major roads:

Demographics

Population census of Parañaque
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 308,236—    
1995 391,296+4.57%
2000 449,811+3.03%
2007 552,660+2.88%
2010 588,126+2.29%
Source: National Statistics Office[7]

Education

Main article: Education in Parañaque City

The City of Parañaque has a diverse educational system with specializations in various academic and technical fields and is home to many schools and colleges such as Philippine Air Transport Training Services (PATTS College of Aeronautics) which focuses on producing students specialized in the realm of Aviation around the world, Olivarez College, the only school accredited with both the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) and the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities - Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), Parañaque Science High School, St. Andrew's School (oldest private school in Parañaque, established 1917), St. Paul College of Paranaque, Manresa School, Sacred Heart School and Ann Arbor Learning Center amongst many others.

Churches

Current Christian Churches

2

Masjeed/Mosques (Muslim House of Prayers)

  • Masjeed Abdullah
  • Masjeed Al-Wasat

Culture

Festivals

Further information: Public holidays in the Philippines

Parañaque is famous for its lively festivals, such as the caracol, a festival that revolves around boats. Parañaque is also known for the sunduan, a festival held every November during the Araw ng Parañaque (Parañaque Day) celebration. The city also stages the cenaculo, a re-enactment of the passion of Christ, during Holy Week, 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. Paranaque also celebrated a Sambalilo Hat Festival which held every February 13 for the cityhood of Paranaque's anniversary held every year.

Concert

Pop superstar Michael Jackson performed live at Asia World City in Paranaque on december 8 and 10, 1996 during his HIStory World Tour in front of 110.000 of attendance.

An outstanding feature of this historic town by the bay is the cultivation of its cultural traditions such as the komedya and bati-bati, among others, that continue to attract local and foreign tourists alike, especially during the summer months.[citation needed]

Parañaque is also known for sabong, a form of cockfighting constrained in coliseums.

Sports

Manila Nomads F.C. is a football team currently playing in Division 2 of the United Football League.

Notable residents

2

Former Residents

  • Pol Medina Jr. - Cartoonist (Originally from Marcelo Green Village, now moved to Las Pinas City)

Sister cities

Further information: List of sister cities in the Philippines

See also

References

  1. ^ "Cities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  2. ^ "Province: NCR, FOURTH DISTRICT". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  3. ^ "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  4. ^ "Physical Profile". About the City. Parañaque City. p. 15. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  5. ^ a b c "Palanyag to Parañaque: A History". City of Parañaque. April 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= / |date= mismatch (help); Cite uses deprecated parameter |authors= (help)
  6. ^ [1]
  7. ^ "Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities" (PDF). 2010 Census and Housing Population. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
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