Pasay

Pasay City
Pasay City is a highly urbanized city in Metro Manila, Philippines. It is widely known as the “Travel City” and serves as the primary gateway to the Philippines due to its role as a major international transportation and entertainment hub.
Geography & Overview
Location: Situated south of Manila, Pasay is bordered by Makati, Taguig, Parañaque, and Manila Bay.
Scale: It is a small but densely populated city in Metro Manila, home to approximately 440,000 residents.
Governance: The city is currently led by Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano and is divided into 201 barangays.
✈️ Transportation Hub
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA): A significant portion of the country’s main international airport is located within Pasay.
Connectivity: Major rail lines (LRT-1 and MRT-3), Roxas Boulevard, and EDSA highway traverse the city, making it a crucial transit point.
Key Landmarks & Economy
Pasay is a premier destination for tourism, commerce, and culture:
SM Mall of Asia (MOA): One of the world’s largest shopping malls.
Entertainment & Gaming: Includes resorts and casinos like Newport World Resorts.
Cultural Hub: Hosts the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) complex and the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).
Star City: A popular amusement park.
City Identity
The city’s name is believed to originate from Dayang-dayang Pasay, a princess of the ancient Namayan Kingdom. Modern Pasay combines areas like the reclaimed “Bay City” with traditional urban districts.