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F. Ortigas Jr. Road (Emerald Avenue) from north part, Ortigas Center, Apr 2025
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The name 'Pasig' means 'a river that flows into the sea' or 'sandy bank of a river' in Tagalog.

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Pasig

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
803.2K
Coordinates
14.58, 121.09
352nd most populous city in the world

Pasig, officially the City of Pasig, is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 853,050 people.

From the “Etymology” section

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F. Ortigas Jr. Road (Emerald Avenue) from north part, Ortigas Center, Apr 2025
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The Bitukang Manok River was named for its serpentine shape, translating to 'Chicken Gut' in Tagalog.

Pasig
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city

Pasig

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
803.2K
Coordinates
14.58, 121.09
352nd most populous city in the world

Pasig, officially the City of Pasig, is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 853,050 people.

From the “History” section

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Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor · CC BY-SA 4.0

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F. Ortigas Jr. Road (Emerald Avenue) from north part, Ortigas Center, Apr 2025
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Pasig was incorporated into the province of Rizal and designated as its capital on June 11, 1901.

Pasig
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Pasig

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
803.2K
Coordinates
14.58, 121.09
352nd most populous city in the world

Pasig, officially the City of Pasig, is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 853,050 people.

From the “History” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor · CC BY-SA 4.0

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F. Ortigas Jr. Road (Emerald Avenue) from north part, Ortigas Center, Apr 2025
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The PhilSports Complex in Pasig is home to the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Olympic Committee.

Pasig
Philippines
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Pasig

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
803.2K
Coordinates
14.58, 121.09
352nd most populous city in the world

Pasig, officially the City of Pasig, is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 853,050 people.

From the “Sports” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor · CC BY-SA 4.0

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F. Ortigas Jr. Road (Emerald Avenue) from north part, Ortigas Center, Apr 2025
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Rizal High School in Pasig was once recognized as the largest school in the world by student population.

Pasig
Philippines
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city

Pasig

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
803.2K
Coordinates
14.58, 121.09
352nd most populous city in the world

Pasig, officially the City of Pasig, is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 853,050 people.

From the “Education” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor · CC BY-SA 4.0

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