Milestones and Breakthroughs

The transformation of Mandaluyong from a forestal and agricultural town to a highly urbanized city is highlighted by the following key events: Adoption of RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 This revolutionary legislation has given Local Government Units greater authority...

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Political History

Formerly called San Felipe Neri, Mandaluyong was once a barrio of Sta. Ana de Sapa, Province of Tondo, during the Spanish colonial rule. It was separated from Sta. Ana de Sapa in 1841 and established its own parish in 1863. During the American regime, it became a first class municipality but was...

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Legends and Folklore

Mandaluyong City has lots of stories to tell — heroic undertakings, cultural and supernatural beliefs, romance and more. The following stories tell of unusual names of places and features that inspire curiosity among inhabitants (old and new), researchers, and passers-by. The Origin of “Mandaluyong” There...

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