MANDALUYONG is a city that lies at the heart of Metropolitan Manila in the Republic of the Philippines.
Mandaluyong’s remarkable rate of development since the early 80’s established the city as one of the most progressive economic centers in the country.
Mandaluyong enjoys an economically strategic location as manifested in the prime business districts just around her borders.
The city is bound on the north by the Municipality of San Juan; on the northeast by Quezon City; on the east by Pasig City; on the south and southwest by the Pasig River and Makati City; and on the west and northwest by the Pasig River and the City of Manila.
The physical layout of contemporary Mandaluyong is the product of historical events and growth forces.
Noticeable upon entrance to the city are transportation landmarks such as the Sevilla, Lambingan, and Mandaluyong-Makati Bridges, the Guadalupe Bridge and Cloverleaf, the Pioneer Underpass, and the Ortigas Interchange.
The EDSA-Pioneer and Namayan-Vergara industrial districts traditionally served as the city’s main sources of revenue, but subsequent development in the early 80’s shifted towards the EDSA-Wack Wack and Highway Hills areas in northeast Mandaluyong.
An earthquake can be an imperceptible ground shaking to a violent movement caused by the sudden displacement of rock materials below the surface of the earth.
Two types of earthquakes may occur (tectonic or volcanic), but only tectonic earthquakes caused by sudden displacement along faults in the earth’s construction may affect Mandaluyong which is near the West Valley Fault.
Fortunately, Mandaluyong sits on an adobe bedrock covered by a thin layer of soil and is classified as within a Very Low Risk area least likely to be affected by high intensity earthquakes.
Consequently, the risk of liquefaction, which is closely associated with earthquakes and loosely packed soils and saturated sediments, is very minimal in Mandaluyong.
Typical of cities in metropolitan areas, Mandaluyong has its own share of commercial strips and a central business district.
The former, comprising mostly of banks, offices and service establishments, stretch along public transport routes thereby serving both local consumers and passers-by from the neighboring localities.
Major commercial strips of the city include the stretch of Boni Avenue, Shaw Boulevard, Libertad-Sierra Madre area, Kalentong, San Francisco, part of Martinez, Sgt. Bumatay towards Barangka Drive and Pinatubo towards EDSA.
The city’s Central Business District on the eastern portion of the city is concentrated in the EDSA-Shaw-Pioneer Quadrangle.
Adjacent to the central business district is the High Density Commercial area comprising of establishments such as the Megamall, Shangri-La, Podium and the San Miguel Corporation headquarters.
The traditional neighborhood center, on the other hand, is replaced by groceries and convenience stores, wet and dry markets, sari-sari stores, medical and dental clinics, amusement places and other personal services dominating almost all internal roads in the city.
Mandaluyong has several places of interest that tourists and visitors can see while in the city. These include memorials, parks and recreation facilities, government institutions, and religious structures.
But what Mandaluyong really has to offer its guests are world-class accommodations, shopping and entertainment, including an internationally renowned golf course, as well as a vibrant nightlife.
Because the city is home to several trade halls and convention facilities, coupled with moderate to deluxe accommodations, Mandaluyong is also becoming the venue of choice for holding events such as seminars and conferences, trade fairs and exhibitions, as well as festivals and other socials.
And because of its prime location right in the heart of Metro Manila, within easy access to and from its neighbouring cities (San Juan on the north, Quezon City on the northeast, Pasig City on the east, Makati City on the south and southwest, and the City of Manila on the west and northwest), local and foreign visitors alike will surely find Mandaluyong a truly pleasurable and memorable place to stay.
Mandaluyong’s remarkable rate of development since the early 80’s established the city as one of the most progressive economic centers in the country.
Mandaluyong enjoys an economically strategic location as manifested in the prime business districts just around her borders.
The city is bound on the north by the Municipality of San Juan; on the northeast by Quezon City; on the east by Pasig City; on the south and southwest by the Pasig River and Makati City; and on the west and northwest by the Pasig River and the City of Manila.
The physical layout of contemporary Mandaluyong is the product of historical events and growth forces.
Noticeable upon entrance to the city are transportation landmarks such as the Sevilla, Lambingan, and Mandaluyong-Makati Bridges, the Guadalupe Bridge and Cloverleaf, the Pioneer Underpass, and the Ortigas Interchange.
The EDSA-Pioneer and Namayan-Vergara industrial districts traditionally served as the city’s main sources of revenue, but subsequent development in the early 80’s shifted towards the EDSA-Wack Wack and Highway Hills areas in northeast Mandaluyong.
An earthquake can be an imperceptible ground shaking to a violent movement caused by the sudden displacement of rock materials below the surface of the earth.
Two types of earthquakes may occur (tectonic or volcanic), but only tectonic earthquakes caused by sudden displacement along faults in the earth’s construction may affect Mandaluyong which is near the West Valley Fault.
Fortunately, Mandaluyong sits on an adobe bedrock covered by a thin layer of soil and is classified as within a Very Low Risk area least likely to be affected by high intensity earthquakes.
Consequently, the risk of liquefaction, which is closely associated with earthquakes and loosely packed soils and saturated sediments, is very minimal in Mandaluyong.
Typical of cities in metropolitan areas, Mandaluyong has its own share of commercial strips and a central business district.
The former, comprising mostly of banks, offices and service establishments, stretch along public transport routes thereby serving both local consumers and passers-by from the neighboring localities.
Major commercial strips of the city include the stretch of Boni Avenue, Shaw Boulevard, Libertad-Sierra Madre area, Kalentong, San Francisco, part of Martinez, Sgt. Bumatay towards Barangka Drive and Pinatubo towards EDSA.
The city’s Central Business District on the eastern portion of the city is concentrated in the EDSA-Shaw-Pioneer Quadrangle.
Adjacent to the central business district is the High Density Commercial area comprising of establishments such as the Megamall, Shangri-La, Podium and the San Miguel Corporation headquarters.
The traditional neighborhood center, on the other hand, is replaced by groceries and convenience stores, wet and dry markets, sari-sari stores, medical and dental clinics, amusement places and other personal services dominating almost all internal roads in the city.
Mandaluyong has several places of interest that tourists and visitors can see while in the city. These include memorials, parks and recreation facilities, government institutions, and religious structures.
But what Mandaluyong really has to offer its guests are world-class accommodations, shopping and entertainment, including an internationally renowned golf course, as well as a vibrant nightlife.
Because the city is home to several trade halls and convention facilities, coupled with moderate to deluxe accommodations, Mandaluyong is also becoming the venue of choice for holding events such as seminars and conferences, trade fairs and exhibitions, as well as festivals and other socials.
And because of its prime location right in the heart of Metro Manila, within easy access to and from its neighbouring cities (San Juan on the north, Quezon City on the northeast, Pasig City on the east, Makati City on the south and southwest, and the City of Manila on the west and northwest), local and foreign visitors alike will surely find Mandaluyong a truly pleasurable and memorable place to stay.