Luzon

Metro Manila

Capital region of the Philippines

Also known as the National Capital Region, Metro Manila is the center region of the Philippines. It has a population of 13,484,462 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 619.54 square kilometers.

The region is composed of 16 cities and 1 municipality. Its capital and regional center is Manila.

In the 2022 elections, the region had 7,322,361 registered voters.

Population	12,877,253 (2015) 13,484,462 (2020)

Latest News On Metro Manila

How Metro Manila train lines are seeking to improve facilities for persons with disability

Philippine News

How Metro Manila train lines are seeking to improve facilities for persons with disability

Operators of LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 present ways they are addressing persons with disability concerns raised in a Rappler report. Here are the highlights.

Jun 11, 2024 11:30 AM PHT

Cyclists advocate for bikers’ rights, infrastructure through community ride in Quezon City

Cyclists advocate for bikers’ rights, infrastructure through community ride in Quezon City

May 3, 2024 11:03 AM PHT

IN PHOTOS: Filipinos find ways to cope with scorching heat

Philippine News

IN PHOTOS: Filipinos find ways to cope with scorching heat

Apr 26, 2024 12:23 PM PHT

LIST: Alternative routes due to EDSA-Kamuning flyover closure starting May 1

LIST: Alternative routes due to EDSA-Kamuning flyover closure starting May 1

Apr 22, 2024 7:33 PM PHT

La Niña: What ought to be done to be better prepared?

La Niña: What ought to be done to be better prepared?

Apr 22, 2024 7:30 PM PHT

Opinion

[In This Economy] Why we need to stop the proposed Laguna de Bay expressway

environmental issues

[In This Economy] Why we need to stop the proposed Laguna de Bay expressway

Jun 28, 2024 9:39 AM PHT

[EDITORIAL] Kamaynilaan para sa tao, hindi para sa mga sasakyan

Metro Manila traffic

[EDITORIAL] Kamaynilaan para sa tao, hindi para sa mga sasakyan

Apr 15, 2024 12:06 PM PHT

[Rappler’s Best] Where the streets have no name

[Rappler’s Best] Where the streets have no name

Mar 12, 2024 1:45 PM PHT

[OPINION] Are holiday travel woes here to stay? Not if we plan using complexity science

travel and tourism

[OPINION] Are holiday travel woes here to stay? Not if we plan using complexity science

Dec 23, 2023 3:43 PM PHT

[OPINION] Is the MMFF ready for rebirth of Philippine cinema?

Metro Manila Film Festival

[OPINION] Is the MMFF ready for rebirth of Philippine cinema?

Dec 29, 2022 1:00 PM PHT

[Episodes] Pasahero: Ang masalimuot na mundo ng pamamasahe sa Metro Manila

public transportation

[Episodes] Pasahero: Ang masalimuot na mundo ng pamamasahe sa Metro Manila

Jul 19, 2022 1:50 PM PHT

[OPINYON] Walang ‘wang wang,’ walang kotse, atbp.

[OPINYON] Walang ‘wang wang,’ walang kotse, atbp.

Jul 14, 2022 12:32 PM PHT

[OPINION] PAREX: Sacrificing urban vitality for a traffic ‘solution’

Build, Build, Build

[OPINION] PAREX: Sacrificing urban vitality for a traffic ‘solution’

Jul 19, 2021 1:29 PM PHT