Known as the gateway to the north, Valenzuela has deep roots in revolutionary resistance. Named after physician and Katipunan member Dr. Pio Valenzuela, the urbanized city was formed by a long list of historical figures and events that have played vital roles in nation-building. The city,  which is also part of the Northern Manila District comprised of Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela City - collectively known as CAMANAVA - is filled with historical churches, shrines, attractions, and breezy open parks that deserve a visit.

Taguig is characterized by state-of-the-art masterplanned urban areas as well as fascinating historical attractions. The Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig offers a glimpse of the metro's upscale, state-of-the-art residential, business, and retail zones, as  well as important military landmarks such as the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Park - the largest American World War II cemetery in the world. The city is also known for its creative and active outdoor parks that also double as communal art and fitness zones.

Source: https://www.taguig.gov.ph/#

San Juan is a hub of history, heritage and culture which largely shaped its formation as a city. Traditionally named after St. John of the Mountain, pertaining to its patron saint St. John the Baptist, one of the city's most distinct attractions is its annual Wattah Wattah Festival or Basaan Festival (dousing of water) during the feast of the aforementioned saint. It is also the site of several historical points of interest, old Spanish colonial houses that show traces of old world grandeur, as well as a mix of both upscale and bargain retail finds and dining options.

Source: https://sanjuancity.gov.ph/sanjuan/pid/public/ourcity/history_page

Having served as the National Capital Region's capital city for 27 years until  June 24, 1976, Quezon City houses some of the metro's most important historical monuments, government and administrative offices, and commercial, recreational, and business hubs. At the heart of the expansive bustling city lies the art deco–style memorial deducated to former president Manuel L. Quezon, whom the city borrows its name from. Located betweeen the norther provinces and the National Capital Region's other highly urbanized cities, Quezon City is a colorful mix of residential, business, shopping, leisure, and school districts, as well as some of the metro's vital green spaces and home-based food strips.

One of the oldest towns in the Philippines,  the highly urbanized city is home to some of the city's most vibrant and important modern leisure and business districts. It is a melting pot of both old and new, with its well-preserved heritage houses and historical churches, as well as its long list of shopping malls and modern business districts such as Ortigas Center. It also contains natural attractions such as outdoor parks and is traversed by the famous Pasig River, which connects Manila Bay and Laguna de Bay.

Source: https://www.pasigcity.gov.ph/history

Pasay has an interesting mix of contrasts. On one hand, it contains some of the metro's most well-preserved public spaces and brutalist structures such as the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP); on the other hand, it has a large concentration of casinos, international conference centers and hotels such as those located within and near the SM Central Business Park - due to its proximity to the airport.

Parañaque is an intersection of business, leisure, and recreation. It is home to the PAGCOR Entertainment City and string of vibrant resorts and casinos located along Bay City. Due to its proximity to the sea, it was once a trading hub. It also houses the northeastern part of the Las Piñas – Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA), which is a 175-hectare protected area that provides sanctuary to a myriad of bird species.

Known as "the fishing capital of the Philippines", the narrow strip of land that comprises Navotas is a haven for fish buyers and traders, as well as cyclists looking to explore lesser known scenic coastal trails. Its name was derived from a fascinating piece of geographical occurence: It was originally part of Malabon (then Tambobong) physically and administratively, untl the waters waters of Manila Bay eroded the strip of land that demarcated the town from Tondo. Hence the name Navotas, which seems to have evolved from the Tagalog word "nabutas", which translates to "pierced through" - describing the natural flow of water that defined the town's separation. The city is also part of the Northern Manila District comprised of Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela City - collectively known as CAMANAVA.