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Santolan Station
Santolan station is an elevated Manila Light Rail Transit System, Light Rail Transit (LRT) station located on the LRT Line 2 (LRT-2) system in Santolan, Pasig, near its boundary with Calumpang, Marikina, Calumpang, Marikina. It is situated along the Marikina–Infanta Highway. Opened in 2003, the station served as the eastern terminus of the line until LRT Line 2 (Metro Manila)#East extension, LRT-2 East Extension was opened in 2021. It currently serves as the eleventh station for trains headed to Antipolo station, Antipolo and the third station for trains headed to Recto station, Recto. The Santolan Depot, where the trains of the line are cleaned and maintained, is also near the station, as well as the line's Operations Control Center (OCC), both located in Pasig. This is the only station on this line with an island platform. History Santolan station was opened on April 5, 2003, as part of the initial section of LRT Line 2 between this station and Araneta Center–Cubao stati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila ( ), commonly shortened to Metro Manila and formally the National Capital Region (NCR; ), is the capital region and largest List of metropolitan areas in the Philippines, metropolitan area of the Philippines. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay, the Regions of the Philippines, region lies between the Central Luzon and Calabarzon regions. Encompassing an area of and with a population of as of 2020, it consists of sixteen Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly urbanized cities: Manila—the Capital of the Philippines, capital city—Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, Quezon City, San Juan, Metro Manila, San Juan, Taguig, and Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Valenzuela, along with one independent municipality, Pateros. As the second most populous and the most densely populated region in the Philippines, it ranks as the List of metropolitan areas in Asia, 9th most po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rectifier
A rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC), which periodically reverses direction, to direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction. The process is known as ''rectification'', since it "straightens" the direction of current. Physically, rectifiers take a number of forms, including Vacuum tube#Diodes, vacuum tube diodes, wet chemical cells, mercury-arc valves, stacks of copper and selenium rectifier, selenium oxide plates, Diode#Semiconductor diodes, semiconductor diodes, silicon-controlled rectifiers and other silicon-based semiconductor switches. Historically, even synchronous electromechanical switches and motor-generator sets have been used. Early radio receivers, called crystal radios, used a "Crystal detector#Cat whisker detector, cat's whisker" of fine wire pressing on a crystal of galena (lead sulfide) to serve as a point-contact rectifier or "crystal detector". Rectifiers have many uses, but are often found serving as component ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA ; ; ), also known as Manila International Airport (MIA), is the main international airport serving Metro Manila in the Philippines. Located between the cities of Pasay and Parañaque, about south of Manila, Manila proper and southwest of Makati, it is the main gateway for travelers to the Philippines and serves as a hub for PAL Express and Philippine Airlines. It is also the main operating base for AirSWIFT, Cebgo, Cebu Pacific, and Philippines AirAsia. Manila International Airport was officially renamed for former Philippine senator Ninoy Aquino, Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., who was Assassination of Ninoy Aquino, assassinated at the airport on August 21, 1983. NAIA is managed by the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), an agency of the Department of Transportation (Philippines), Department of Transportation (DOTr). It is currently operated by the New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC), a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonifacio Global City
Bonifacio Global City, also known as BGC, Global City, or The Fort, is a 240-hectare mixed-use estate and central business district located in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Philippines. It is the home of the Philippine Stock Exchange, the national stock exchange as well as several multinational corporations in the country. Some of the tallest buildings in the Philippines are located in BGC such as the Metrobank Center, the country's tallest building. The district experienced commercial growth following the sale of a military base at Fort Bonifacio by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). BGC used to be a part of the main camp of the Philippine Army known as Fort Bonifacio. In 1995, Bonifacio Land Corporation (BLC) started planning a major urban development—Bonifacio Global City. BLC made a successful bid to become BCDA's partner in the development of the district. The Ayala Corporation through Ayala Land, Inc., and Evergreen Holdings, Inc. of the Campos G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makati Central Business District
The Makati Central Business District (Makati CBD) is a privately-owned financial and central business district in the Philippines located in the heart of Makati in Metro Manila. It is politically and administratively known as "Central Cluster" in the West District of Makati. It is different from the Makati civic center known as " Makati Poblacion" which is situated at the northeast portion of the district. It is bounded by EDSA, Amorsolo Street, Ayala Avenue, Gil Puyat Avenue, Osmeña Highway, South Luzon Expressway, Metro Manila Skyway, Zobel Roxas Street, Ocampo Street, Metropolitan Avenue, Nicanor Garcia Street, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati Avenue, Anza Street, Polaris Street, Orion Street, Mercedes Street, Amapola Street and Estrella Street. The whole district occupies the barangays of San Antonio, San Lorenzo, Bel-Air, and Urdaneta. Many of the skyscrapers in Metro Manila are in this area. The business district is also considered one of the most vibrant commercial d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ortigas Center
Ortigas Center (also known as the Ortigas Central Business District or Ortigas CBD) is a central business district located within the joint boundaries of Pasig, Mandaluyong and Quezon City, within Metro Manila in the Philippines. With an area of more than , it is Metro Manila's second most important business district after the Makati Central Business District. It is governed by the Ortigas Center Association, Inc. (OCAI), a non-stock and non-profit organization established in 1982 by Ortigas Land to manage the development. Ortigas Center is home to many List of shopping malls in Metro Manila, shopping malls, office and condominium skyscrapers, nightlife bars, restaurants and other building complexes. These include the St. Francis Square, the Asian Development Bank compound, the Oakwood Premier serviced apartments and a Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Shangri-La hotel. It is also home to the headquarters of San Miguel Corporation, Jollibee Foods Corporation, Viva Communications, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastwood City
Eastwood City is an mixed-use development complex located in Barangay Bagumbayan, Quezon City. Launched in 1997, it is Megaworld Corporation’s first “live-work-play” community that is known to offer complete facilities, amenities, and establishments for living, working, entertainment, and shopping. It is home to the largest business process outsourcing (BPO) locators, Eastwood City is the country’s first IT park and the first project to be granted special economic zone status by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). Since its establishment as a premier Cyberpark, it has become a top employer and leading dollar-earner in the Philippines. Apart from being a business community, Eastwood City is also a residential community with 19 high-rise residential towers. Eastwood is also an Accredited Tourism Entertainment Complex by the Department of Tourism. Eastwood City has been considered to offer families, professionals and urbanites a variety of shopping, dining and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circumferential Road 5
Circumferential Road 5 (C-5), informally known as the C-5 Road, is a network of roads and bridges which comprise the fifth beltway of Metro Manila in the Philippines. Spanning some , it connects the cities of Las Piñas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, Quezon City, Taguig, and Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Valenzuela. It runs parallel to the four other beltways around Metro Manila and is also known for being the second most important transportation corridor after Circumferential Road 4. Originally planned to run from Navotas in the north, the route remains incomplete because of right of way controversies, but portions of the route are already open for public use. On July 23, 2019, the two segments of the route were connected with the completion of the CAVITEX C-5 Link through a flyover. It is also known as Metro Manila's deadliest highway route, having 31 fatalities in 2019, 27 in 2018, and 23 in 2017. This is due to trucks and motorcycles along the narrow highway, as well as its road c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When In Manila
When In Manila is an online metro guide book focused on Manila and the Philippines. It was created by Vince Golangco on September 1, 2009. The site publishes news, reviews, and information on various topics, including food, culture, music, fashion, travel, and lifestyle. History When In Manila creator Vince Golangco, after studying and working in the US, traveled the world and settled in the Philippines because he fell in love with the country. He originally launched When In Manila as a video blog, with a staff of four: a writer (Golangco), two videographers, and a webmaster. The group soon realized that they were spending the majority of their time handling video production, yet their videos were not getting as many views as their articles. They began focusing on the written content instead. "We were actually renting a big expensive camera for per day, and trying to cram in as much shooting time as possible. Then one day I was at a restaurant I wanted to feature and didn’t hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riverbanks Center
Riverbanks Center (also known as Marikina Riverbanks/Marikina Riverbanks Center or simply Riverbanks) is an integrated development complex for shopping, recreational, business and commercial along Andres Bonifacio Avenue adjacent to Marikina River in Barangka (Marikina), Barangka, Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is home of the Philippine's biggest Amphitheatre#Modern amphitheatres, outdoor amphitheater and outlet center, and the location of once the world's Giant shoes of Marikina, largest pair of shoes. History Riverbanks Center is located on a site which formerly held a Universal Textile Mills Factory, Asia's largest textile mills at that time. The Riverbanks Development Corporation acquired the site in 1995. It opened to the public in April 1999. The Giant shoes of Marikina, pair of giant shoes are on display inside the Shoe Gallery of Riverbanks Mall. long and wide, equivalent to a French shoe size of 753, they were created over 77 days between August 5 and Octobe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SM City Marikina
SM City Marikina is a shopping mall owned and managed by SM Prime Holdings, and is located in Calumpang, Marikina, Philippines. As part of the chain of SM Supermalls, the mall is owned by Henry Sy, Sr. Upon completion in 2008, it is the 31st SM Supermall built in the Philippines, the 14th SM Mall built within Metro Manila, and 3rd among other SM malls to open in the eastern region of Metropolitan Manila, after SM Megamall in Mandaluyong and SM Center Pasig in Pasig. It is also the first SM Mall along Marikina–Infanta Highway before SM City Masinag as well as SM Center Antipolo Downtown, which was formerly known as SM Cherry Antipolo. SM City Marikina is located near Marikina River and Riverbanks Center. It is situated along Marikina–Infanta Highway, Calumpang, Marikina. This mall has a total of land area and a total of square meter gross floor area, make it as the largest single building shopping mall along Marikina-Infanta Highway and considered one of the largest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marikina River
The Marikina River () is a waterway in eastern Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the largest tributary of the Pasig River, with headwaters in the Sierra Madre Mountains in what was known as Montalban, presently the municipality of Rodriguez, Rizal. The Marikina River used to be an important transport route during the Spanish colonial era, but its importance as a transport route diminished when the Philippines' national highway system became more established. The resulting lack of river boat traffic and the deforestation of the upland areas in what is now the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape (UMRBPL) contributed to the river's siltation, further reducing its value as a transport route. The Marikina River system In the Pamitinan Protected Landscape located in Sitio Wawa, Brgy. San Rafael, in Rodriguez, the Marikina River is dammed by Wawa Dam, a structure built during the early 1900s to provide water for Manila. From Rodriguez, the river flows through San ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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