Pasig

The name 'Pasig' means 'a river that flows into the sea' or 'sandy bank of a river' in Tagalog.

The Bitukang Manok River was named for its serpentine shape, translating to 'Chicken Gut' in Tagalog.

Pasig was incorporated into the province of Rizal and designated as its capital on June 11, 1901.

The PhilSports Complex in Pasig is home to the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Olympic Committee.

Rizal High School in Pasig was once recognized as the largest school in the world by student population.