What and where to buy: Southern NCR

By now you should have a glimpse of how urban Southern NCR is so it's not common to see souvenir shops around town. But malls are everywhere! So if you're around the city and wants to buy souvenirs, your one-stop shop could be Kultura.

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A variety of products are sold there, from shirts, to food, to accesories, to wines and novelty items. By viewing products there, you can already have a glimpse of what Filipino culture is about.

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You can also go to Tiendesitas in Pasig City. Various local products and handicrafts are being sold there and at a reasonable price. You'll definitely have fun browsing through stores. Your family will also have fun strolling around.

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If you're interested in buying luxurious items and not afraid to spend loads, drop by stores and malls in Bonifacio Global City and also in Resorts World Manila. While shopping, you can also relax, dine and enjoy your day.

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Did you know? : Southern NCR fun facts

Since a large population of the Filipino people live in Metro Manila, places here eventually become open books on its history and culture. But here are some fun facts that you may still not know about Southern NCR.

• Did you know that there are underground tunnels in Makati and Taguig?

Yes, you've heard that right! There are secret underground tunnels in Metro Manila!

According to filipiknow.net...

In January 2011, the crew of Manila Water discovered a tunnel during one of their digging operations at the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA)-Guadalupe area. Although few information has been revealed about the said man-made tunnel, it is reportedly located 3.5 meters below the street level and is wide enough to fit several dump trucks.

The Fort Bonifacio Tunnel, on the other hand, has a more interesting history to share. Located near Megaworld, the tunnel is about 2.24 km long and 4 meters wide. It is equipped with 32 built-in chambers, a 6-meter-deep well, and 2 exits leading to Brgy. East Rembo and Brgy. Pembo in Makati City.

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• Did you know that the Las Pinas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area is also home to migratory birds?

 You may have passed once or twice on Cavitex without knowing how precious that area is to our wildlife. Photographers also travel just to see that area to take shots of the unique birds found there.

• Did you know that Makati City and Taguig City once fought over the authority of Fort Bonifacio?

• Did you know that Makati City is the site for the world's largest photo mosaic?

Close Up, a local toothpaste maker put up the world's largest photo mosaic along EDSA in Makati City. The structure, measuring 15,000 square feet, consisted of 34,560 photos surpassing the previous record of 6,928 square foot mosaic in the United Kingdom

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• Did you know that Muntinlupa City was once notoriously known as the home of the maximum security National Bilibid Prison? 

This is where the country's most dangerous criminals were detained. But recently, Muntinlupa city shook that image off and showed everybody how progressive their city can be.

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Picturesque Spots in the South

Top of MOA Eye

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Ride the MOA Eye and don't forget to take a picture when you're at the peak. You'll have the chance to snap a photo of the famous sunset in Manila Bay.

Makati skyline

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This highly urbanized city looks majestic during day and night. City lights from the streets and buildings are snapshot-worthy sceneries especially if you have the chance to view it from the top of a really tall building and when the moon is at its highest.

Las Pinas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area

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Although it is not easily accessible (because it is beside an Expressway without car stopovers), this place is really captivating usually during sunrise and sunset. There could also be migratory birds photobombing every picture you take since birds are very abundant there.

BGC Night lights

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The safety and security in this place is really high so it is fun and ok to stroll during the night when all the lights are lit up.

Foodie's list for Southern NCR

1. Mercato Centrale, Taguig City

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If there was a convenience store for excellent cuisine, then Mercato is the place for you. This place is perfect for any weather since they offer indoor and outdoor dining. From grilled to fried, appetizers to dessert, breakfast to dinner, you name it!

2. Aguirre street, BF Paranaque

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A haven for foodies around South. This food strip makes people travel south because of its unique and diverse restaurants. It can also be viewed as the ''Maginhawa of the South''.

3. MOA Seaside Food Strip

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If you're in Sm Mall of Asia but don't want the usual dining experience served inside the mall, then go outside to thw Seaside Food strip. Not only does it have a beautiful view of the Manila Bay, but also provides different sights and sounds. Street performers and bands are visible during nights especially on weekends.

4. Balut from Pateros

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Pateros is on the southern Part of NCR and this place is very famous for this delicacy. It is said to produce the most delicious balut in the country!

5. Molito, Alabang

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It is found in Muntinlupa near Alabang Town Center. Although, most of the restaurants here are not that budget-friendly, rest assured every piso is worth it.