Pasig
- This article is about the city. For the river, see Pasig River.
Pasig City | |
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| City of Pasig · Lungsod ng Pasig | |
 Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Pasig. | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | National Capital Region |
| District | Lone District of Pasig City |
| Barangays | 30 |
| Cityhood | January 21, 1995 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Robert"BOBBY" C. Eusebio (Nacionalista) |
| • Vice Mayor | Rosalio D. Martires (Nacionalista) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.00 sq km. km2 (Formatting error: invalid input when rounding sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 617,301 |
| • Density | 16,292/km2 (42,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 1605 for Pasig City Post Office |
| Area code | 02 |
| Website | www.pasigcity.gov.ph |
The City of Pasig (Filipino: Lungsod ng Pasig) is one of the city municipalities of Metro Manila in the Philippines and was the former capital of the province of Rizal prior to the formation of this grouping of cities designated as the National Capital Region. Located along the eastern border of Metro Manila, Pasig is bordered on the west by Quezon City and Mandaluyong City; to the north by Marikina City; to the south by Makati City, Pateros, and Taguig City; and to the east by Antipolo City, the municipality of Cainta and Taytay in the province of Rizal.
Pasig is primarily residential and industrial but has been becoming increasingly commercial in recent years. The old provincial capitol lies off of Shaw Boulevard, outside the city. Within is The Immaculate Conception Cathedral, one of the oldest churches in Metro Manila, and Pasig is one of the three municipalities appointed by the diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines (as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig).
Etymology
The name Pasig is believed to come from the Sanskrit word “passis” or sand which refers to the community on the sandy river bank.[1] Some historians trace the name of Pasig to the Tagalog word mabagsik which means violent action which can describe the river which currents brought logs from Montalban to Manila
It was also called “mapaksik” by Chinese in Binondo, Manila. “Mapaksik” later became "Pasik" and then "Pasig". It may also come from "pasigan" which means riverbank.
According to Jose Villa Panganiban, former director of The Institute of National Language, "Pasig" is old Sanskrit meaning “river flowing from one body of water to another,” which briefly describes the river because the river flows from Laguna de Bay to Manila Bay
The City Seal
- The woman represents the Mutya ng Pasig, the idealism of perfection in all aspects that epitomizes loyalty, goodwill and splendor of the City of Pasig.
- The body of water on both sides of the woman is a suggestion of the Pasig River connecting two bodies of water, Laguna de Bay and Manila Bay both suggested by waves. Pasig is derived from a Hindu word meaning a body of water connecting two bodies of water.
- On the lower left portion is the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, one of the oldest edifices in the city. It is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig.
- On the lower right portion, it manifests prosperity and progress of the city.
History
On June 11, 1901 the province of Rizal was created through Act No. 137 of Philippine Commission. Pasig was incorporated into the province of Rizal, and was designated as the capital of the new province.
In 1975, Pasig was carved out of Rizal province and became part of Metro Manila when the Metro Manila Commission (pre-cursor of Metro Manila Authority and later Metropolitan Manila Development Authority) was created by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos through Presidential Decree 824.
In July 1994, Pasig was converted into a highly urbanized city through Republic Act 7829. And in December 1994, President Fidel V. Ramos signed it into law, which was ratified through a plebiscite on January 21, 1995.
On February 4, 2006, the ULTRA Stampede happened due to First Anniversary Celebration of ABS-CBN's Noontime Show: Wowowee because of the prizes that will be given away where 71 people died. The anniversary of the show will be held on PhilSports Arena but the event has been already canceled due to the tragedy.
On September 26, 2009, the city was one of the areas struck by high flood created by Typhoon Ondoy. It is perhaps the most destructive flood in Philippine history. Pasig is accessed by the Pasig River, wherein the waters of Marikina River channeled and the Manggahan Floodway routed to Laguna de Bay.
Political divisions
Pasig City is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.[2] Its barangays are grouped into two districts for city council representation purposes.[3] The first district encompasses the southern and western sections of the city, while the second district encompasses the northern and eastern sections.
| Barangays | District | Population | Area (ha) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong Ilog | 1st | 15,454 | 124.95 | 12,368.1 |
| Bagong Katipunan | 1st | 1,185 | 4.78 | 24,790.8 |
| Bambang | 1st | 19,258 | 38.41 | 50,138.0 |
| Buting | 1st | 9,073 | 20.33 | 44,628.6 |
| Caniogan | 1st | 21,769 | 167.94 | 12,962.4 |
| Dela Paza | 2nd | 13,047 | 199.79 | 6,530.4 |
| Kalawaan | 1st | 23,442 | 209.91 | 11,167.6 |
| Kapasigan | 1st | 6,569 | 21.15 | 31,059.1 |
| Kapitolyo | 1st | 10,451 | 95.24 | 10,973.3 |
| Malinao | 1st | 5,957 | 28.02 | 21,259.8 |
| Manggahanb | 2nd | 74,244 | 327.03 | 22,702.5 |
| Maybunga | 2nd | 35,627 | 177.37 | 20,086.3 |
| Oranbo | 1st | 4,395 | 43.61 | 10,078.0 |
| Palatiw | 1st | 16,929 | 24.24 | 69,839.1 |
| Pinagbuhatan | 2nd | 105,435 | 152.35 | 69,205.8 |
| Pineda | 1st | 15,013 | 79.85 | 18,801.5 |
| Rosario | 2nd | 50,690 | 414.54 | 12,228.0 |
| Sagad | 1st | 6,887 | 12.00 | 57,391.7 |
| San Antonio | 1st | 11,666 | 82.07 | 14,214.7 |
| San Joaquin | 1st | 12,498 | 45.07 | 27,730.2 |
| San Jose | 1st | 2,347 | 9.33 | 25,155.4 |
| San Miguel | 2nd | 30,069 | 80.05 | 37,562.8 |
| San Nicolas | 1st | 1,542 | 30.38 | 5,075.7 |
| Santa Cruz | 1st | 4,367 | 7.28 | 59,986.3 |
| Santa Lucia | 2nd | 40,553 | 178.31 | 22,743.0 |
| Santa Rosa | 1st | 1,515 | 12.06 | 12,562.2 |
| Santo Tomas | 1st | 6,375 | 10.43 | 61,121.8 |
| Santolan | 2nd | 43,286 | 199.25 | 21,724.5 |
| Sumilang | 1st | 5,392 | 17.18 | 31,385.3 |
| Ugong | 1st | 22,266 | 375.38 | 5,931.6 |
Notes:
- ^a Excludes 7,296 persons residing in the area disputed by Barangay San Isidro, Cainta, Rizal.
- ^b Includes population separately enumerated in the 2007 Census as Barangay Napico. Its creation was annulled by the Supreme Court on September 10, 1999.[4] Excludes 3,784 persons in the area disputed by Barangay San Isidro, Cainta, Rizal.
Economy
The western part of the city is where most of Pasig's financial resources are primarily concentrated. It includes numerous factories, warehouses, establishments and commercial facilities. Primarily they situated in the Ortigas Center, Pasig proper and along E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue (C-5) and Ortigas Avenue. The eastern part was mostly dominated with residential areas. Per capita income (GDP) of Pasig is $12,032 per year. The barangay of San Antonio is the largest income-generated government unit of Pasig and in the Philippines.
Arguably more significant western part of Pasig, east of the city of Mandaluyong and as part of the barangay of San Antonio, lies the Ortigas Center. One of the top business districts in the country, numerous high-rise office buildings, residential condominiums, commercial establishments, schools and malls are situated here. The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), one of the most exclusive universities in the country is located here. The head office of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines was also established here. Northwest of Ortigas Center is the Meralco Compound, the head office of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the largest electrical distribution company in the Philippines. The headquarters of the Philippine Stock Exchange, which is also home to one of trading floors of the country, is located here along ADB Avenue. The headquarters of San Miguel Corporation, owner of one of the largest producer of beer in Asia, is located along San Miguel Avenue. Call centers flocked businesses in Ortigas Center since late 90's, prominently along F. Ortigas Jr. (Emerald) Avenue. Notable FM radio stations are established here and has been in operation since late Eighties. The planned tallest building in the Philippines One Galleon Place will soon rise here as the flagship of Ortigas Center's developer Ortigas & Co. Ltd. Partnership (OCLP), surpassing the height of New York City's iconic Empire State Building.
Notable along Ortigas Avenue and E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue (C-5) lies Frontera Verde, a newly privately owned development area which boasts restaurants, pet shops, mall, park, village, office buildings and a small zoo. The shopping complex Tiendesitas was located here, a one spot hub that can rival the world-renowned Chatuchak market of Bangkok, Thailand. El-Pueblo, a colonial-themed commercial complex in Ortigas Center, provides new concept of cafes, restaurants and bars. Metrowalk (formerly Payanig), a commercial hub along Ortigas Avenue and Meralco Avenue, was established in 2005 near Ortigas Center which comprises shops, depot warehouses, stalls, restaurants and bars.
The Medical City, a privately owned hospital located near Meralco compound along Ortigas Avenue, offers years of experience operation & administration and special facilities that serves not only the Pasig citizens but also other municipalities.
Education
Rizal High School (RHS) is located in Pasig. Named after the Philippine national hero Dr.
José Rizal, it is the biggest secondary schools in the world. Formerly hailed in the Guinness World Records as the largest school in student population, it is surpassed by the City Montessori School (CMS) in Lucknow, India.
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig, a local university located in Kapasigan, offers degree courses for poor but bright and deserving residents of Pasig. It is established under the mayoralty of Vicente C. Eusebio in 1999.
Pasig City Science High School (PCSHS) is the first science high school in Pasig. It is located near Rainforest, a fully restored public resort and amusement park.
The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) in Ortigas Center is one of the most reputable and prestigious educational institutions in Southeast Asia. It traces back to the Center for Research and Communication (CRC) which started by two Harvard graduates in 1967 as a economic and social think-tank institution. Its spiritual and doctrinal formation is entrusted to Opus Dei.
Along C. Raymundo Avenue lies the national headquarters of Parents for Education Foundation, Inc. which runs prestigious schools such as PAREF Southridge School, PAREF Woodrose School, and nine other schools.
St. Paul College Pasig was located near the Philippine Institute of Sports Complex (ULTRA). It was established in 1970 by Sr. Miriam Raymond Victoriano as the first principal, it is one of the educational institutions administered by the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres. One of Pasig's prominent institution that offers special programs for primary, secondary and collegiate level, offering enhancement on student's potential and achievement that granted graduates with admissions and scholarships in the top universities in the Philippines and respected educational institutions in the world.
The Pasig branch of Arellano University Andres Bonifacio Campus located in Caniogan also provides intermediate, secondary and vocational courses. The main branch is located in Manila.
PhilSports Complex or the Philippine Institute of Sports Complex (formerly ULTRA) is a notable national sports complex of the Philippines. Located in Meralco Avenue, it is where the offices of the Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee and some National Sports Associations are located.
Pasig Catholic College (PCC) is a private sectarian college located at the heart of Pasig City. Established in 1913 as a small school managed by the CICM Fathers headed by Fr. Rouse Stephen Cebreros at the present Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Pasig, it is considered as the city's center of Catholic educational institution of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig.
Situated at Mercedes Avenue lies La Consolacion College – Pasig. Founded by the Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation, it is one of the sister schools of La Consolacion College - Manila.
Located at the heart of city proper, lies Colegio del Buen Consejo (CBC). Formerly an all-female, it is one of the oldest school in Pasig and one of the educational institutions promulgated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig.
La Immaculada Concepcion School (LICS) was located in Pasig proper. Situated in the outskirt of E. Caruncho Avenue near the city's municipal capitol, it provides preschool, primary and secondary educations.
MFI Foundation Inc. (formerly Meralco Foundation Institute) was located near the Ortigas Center along Ortigas Avenue. Established in 1983, it serve to meet the industry's demand for middle-level technical manpower. As a partner of Philippine government's institution of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Philippines) or TESDA, it provided two main programs in the Industrial Technician Program (ITP) which targets the youth and the Technical Training and MFI Training (formerly Testing Program) for skilled workers and professionals.
Transportation
Road Network
Pasig City is accessed by the following major roads:
- Ortigas Avenue
- E. Rodriguez Avenue, Jr. (C-5)
- Lanuza Avenue
- Pasig Boulevard
- Julia Vargas Avenue
- Shaw Boulevard
- Marcos Highway
- Amang Rodriguez Avenue
Water Transportation
Pasig City is the location of the east end of Pasig River. It is accessed by Pasig River Ferry Service with 7 stations named after the Barangays of the city beside the river, these are the following:
- Pineda
- San Joaquin
- Bambang
- Kalawaan
- Pinagbuhatan
- Maybunga
- Nagpayong
Bridges
Pasig City is accessed by 2 Pasig and Marikina Rivers. The city has only 8 bridges. These are the following:
- C-5 Bridge – crossing Pasig River
- Manalo Bridge – crossing Marikina River
- Rosario Bridge – crossing Marikina River
- Sandoval Bridge – crossing Pasig River
- Santa Rosa De Lima Bridge – crossing Marikina River
- Bambang Bridge – crossing Napindan Channel
- Napindan Bridge – crossing Napindan Channel
- Kalawaan Bridge – crossing Pasig River
Railway
This city is also served by Santolan Station of LRT-2 along Marcos Highway located in Pasig-Marikina Boundary where the depot is also located.
Pasig City Zip Codes
- Caniogan 1606
- Green Park 1612
- Kapasigan 1600
- Kapitolyo 1603
- Manggahan 1611
- Maybunga 1607
- Pinagbuhatan 1602
- Rosario 1609
- San Antonio 1605
- San Joaquin 1601
- Santolan 1610
- Santa Lucia 1608
- Ugong 1604
Population
Office information
Mayor
- Padre Daniel Florida Mesa (1689's) (Spanish Priest)
- Padre Franco Torrez (18th century)
- Padre Armando Zuniga (1728–1738) (Spanish-Filipino Priest)
- Gov. Heneral Joshua Milan Saavedra, (1738–1750) (Gobernadorcillo)
- Don Mario Lamercia, (1750–1780) (Gobernadorcillo)
- Aldrin Gersalia, (1780's) (Gobernadorcillo)
- Don Rafael Umali, (1852–1853, 1869–1870)
- Don Apolonio Santiago, (1873–1884)
- Don Fortunato Concepcion (1918-1921)
- Don Sixto J. Antonio, (1924–1935)
- Cipriano A. Raymundo, (1936–1945)
- Francisco B. Legaspi, (1945–1951)
- Cipriano A. Raymundo, (1952–1955)
- Emiliano R. Caruncho Jr., (1956–1986)
- Mario Raymundo, (1986–1992)
- Vicente Eusebio, (1992–2001)
- Soledad Eusebio, (2001–2004)
- Vicente Eusebio, (2004–2007)
- Robert Eusebio, (2007–present)
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Vice Mayor
- Emiliano Santos (1956–1986)
- Mike Cayton (1986–1992)
- Lorna Bernardo, (1992–2004)
- Rosalio D. Martires (2004–Present)
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Sister cities
Marikina, Philippines
South San Francisco, California, United States of America
See also
References
- ^ http://www.philtravelcenter.com/philippines/travelinfo/pasig-information.html Pasig Travel Tips and General Information
- ^ NSCB Philippine Standard Geographic Codes – City of Pasig
- ^ Synchronized National and Local Elections Law – Republic Act No. 7166, Section 3. Accessed on October 31, 2009.
- ^ G.R. No. 125646. Accessed on October 20, 2009.
External links
- Pasig City official website
- abs-cbnnews.com Pasig builds bridges to Makati, Marikina
- Pasig City videos at WN
- The Medical City http://www.themedicalcity.com/
| Rank | Name | Region | Pop. | Rank | Name | Region | Pop. | ||
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1 | Quezon City | National Capital Region | 2,960,048 | 11 | Valenzuela | National Capital Region | 714,978 |  Davao City _01.jpg) Caloocan |
| 2 | Manila | National Capital Region | 1,846,513 | 12 | Dasmariñas | Calabarzon | 703,141 | ||
| 3 | Davao City | Davao Region | 1,776,949 | 13 | General Santos | Soccsksargen | 697,315 | ||
| 4 | Caloocan | National Capital Region | 1,661,584 | 14 | Parañaque | National Capital Region | 689,992 | ||
| 5 | Taguig | National Capital Region | 1,261,738 | 15 | Bacoor | Calabarzon | 664,625 | ||
| 6 | Zamboanga City | Zamboanga Peninsula | 977,234 | 16 | San Jose del Monte | Central Luzon | 651,813 | ||
| 7 | Cebu City | Central Visayas | 964,169 | 17 | Las Piñas | National Capital Region | 606,293 | ||
| 8 | Antipolo | Calabarzon | 887,399 | 18 | Bacolod | Negros Island Region | 600,783 | ||
| 9 | Pasig | National Capital Region | 803,159 | 19 | Muntinlupa | National Capital Region | 543,445 | ||
| 10 | Cagayan de Oro | Northern Mindanao | 728,402 | 20 | Calamba | Calabarzon | 539,671 | ||