Our Experience.
Last Tuesday, December 6, 2011, we did our project in tourism. We were assigned to have some research regarding the Las Piñas itself. We all met at Baclaran and we first visit the Las Piñas City Hall to have some interview with the Mayor, Vice-Mayor and the DOT Secretary. But unfortunately, they were all busy for the upcoming Christmas. That's why we decided to took some picture and have some interview with the City Councilor. We also went to SM Center Las Piñas and Star Mall. We also found stores only available in Las Piñas such as the Tracy Tiff's Cassava Cake, Treckle's Tuna Deli Atbp and Maonok's Liempo. We also saw the creative Las Piñas people doing Christmas Lanterns and every house has their own beautiful Christmas decoration.We also saw the Manpower and the Sarao Motors. After that, we visit the City Library but unfortunately, it was under renovation. We also went at the St. Joseph Parish but we have to get some scheduled meeting first. And lastly, we went to the Las Piñas' Pride, the Bamboo Organ. And we were so amazed in what we saw. We had so much fun and we enjoyed our trip.
About
The City of Las Piñas (Lungsod ng Las Piñas) is a city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. It is bounded on the north and northeast by the Parañaque City; on the east and southeast by Muntinlupa City; on the south by the Municipality of Imus, Cavite; on the southwest and west by the Municipality of Bacoor, Cavite; and on the northwest by the scenic Manila Bay. Half of its land area is residential and the remaining half is used for commercial, industrial and institutional purposes. The present physiography of Las Piñas City consists of three zones: Manila Bay, coastal margin and Guadalupe Plateau.
ETYMOLOGY
The story about the true origin of the city's name, "Las Piñas", varies. Some said that traders from the province of Cavite and Batangas shipped first their piña (pineapples) for sale to this town before they are distributed in nearby markets. Others related that it was "Las Peñas" (not Las Piñas) evident by the quarrying of stones and adobe which were used to construct buildings and bridges. The name could have also originated from two political groups that ruled the place at that time.
HISTORY
Las Piñas was one of the earliest fishing settlements on the shores of Manila Bay and was proclaimed a town either in the year 1762 or 1797. Its exact date of creation cannot be ascertained because historical records vary. Cavada, a Spanish historian and Fr. Juan Medina placed it at 1762 while Buzeta recorded the date at 1797.
DISTRICTS and BARANGAY
Las Piñas City is divided into 20 barangays. These barangays are grouped into two legislative districts, each with its own set of representatives in the city council. District 1 comprises the northwestern half of the city while District 2, the remaining half.
NOTABLE PEOPLE
ETYMOLOGY
The story about the true origin of the city's name, "Las Piñas", varies. Some said that traders from the province of Cavite and Batangas shipped first their piña (pineapples) for sale to this town before they are distributed in nearby markets. Others related that it was "Las Peñas" (not Las Piñas) evident by the quarrying of stones and adobe which were used to construct buildings and bridges. The name could have also originated from two political groups that ruled the place at that time.
HISTORY
Las Piñas was one of the earliest fishing settlements on the shores of Manila Bay and was proclaimed a town either in the year 1762 or 1797. Its exact date of creation cannot be ascertained because historical records vary. Cavada, a Spanish historian and Fr. Juan Medina placed it at 1762 while Buzeta recorded the date at 1797.
DISTRICTS and BARANGAY
Las Piñas City is divided into 20 barangays. These barangays are grouped into two legislative districts, each with its own set of representatives in the city council. District 1 comprises the northwestern half of the city while District 2, the remaining half.
District 1 Barangays
| District 2 Barangays
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NOTABLE PEOPLE
- Rochelle Barrameda, actress
- Tirso Cruz III, actor
- Aileen Damiles, Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1996
- Mr. Fu, radio jock, comedienne and host
- Michelle Gavagan, Miss Philippines Fire 2011
- Ruben Gonzaga, comedian and winner of the Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2
- Jennylyn Mercado, actress and singer
- Iwa Moto, actress
- Joelen Mingi, singer, composer and producer of the German Gothic-Rock band The Angina Pectoris
- Jen Da Silva, model, dancer as part of the 26K girls of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal and former housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2
- Sitti Navarro, bossa nova singer
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