City of

Mandaluyong

The Origin of “Mandaluyong”

Legend says that the city was named after the romance of a tribal couple, Manda and Luyong. Manda was a lovely daughter of a Barangay chieftain, while Luyong was a Maharlika despised by Manda’s father.

Mandaluyong place right in the heart of

Metro Manila, within easy access to and from its neighboring cities, local and foreign visitors alike will surely find Mandaluyong a truly pleasurable and memorable place to stay.

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.

Tour Scripts

EDSA Shrine

Intersection of Ortigas Avenue

and Edsa

The EDSA Shrine is part of the Ortigas Center, a complex of office buildings and commercial centers that occupy large tracts of land in portions of Quezon City, Mandaluyong and Pasig City.

MEGAMALLEDSA corner Doña

Julia Vargas Avenue

Asia's largest, with over 400 shops, restaurants, theatres, amusement places, sporting salons, specialty schools, clinics,

etc. Anchors include SM Department Store, SM Cinemas, SM Supermarket, SM Food

Court, SM Bowling Center, Megatrade Hall, SM Ice Skating Rink.

SHANGRI-LAEDSA Shaw Boulevard

(Northeast corner)

Home of Rustan's and Crossings department stores and over 300 specialty shops. Designer clothes, jewelry, houseware, officeware, food shops, cinemas, etc. Zones are designed for every kind of shopper, from the young to the connoisseur; each marked with quality choices from a wide selection of brand name stores, food services, hobby stops, and activities that suit the mall’s target audience.

AMADO T. REYES PARK

City Hall Complex

Named after a past mayor, provides a place where city folk can relax.

KABAN NG HIYAS

City Hall Complex

The city cultural center, historical museum and convention hall.

DAMBANA NG MGA ALAALA•

City Hall Complex

In memory of the gallant sons and daughters of Mandaluyong, and the dignity of their struggle for liberation and freedom from oppression.

BANTAYOG NG KABATAAN

Maysilo Circle

A monument to the youth of the city, and the significance of proper care and guidance to inspire them towards a better future.

SAN FELPIPE NERI PARISH

Rev. G. Aglipay corner Boni Avenue

Like other Catholic churches in the Philippines, it was run by hostile Spanish friars. For sometime, it was the site of bloody encounters between Filipino revolutionaries and Spanish soldiers.

DON BOSCO TECHNICAL COLLEGE

General Kalentong Street

Formerly San Carlos Seminary, was made headquarters of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II.

HIGHWAY 54

Former name of the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue(EDSA). Stretching some 54 kilometers, Highway 54 serves as a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of Filipinos passing or doing business in metro Manila.

NATIONAL CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH

9 de Febrero Street, Bgy. Mauway

The national rehabilitation center for psychologically incapacitated individuals.

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TOURISTS

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