The smart city of Makati, which was recognized by the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) as one of the most innovative cities in the world in the use of technology to mitigate and manage crises, is a testament of the city's competitiveness and future-readiness. Home to some of Metro Manila's most iconic business and shopping districts, it features scenic walkable routes that easily transport you from the high-end retail and business zones of the Makati Central Business District to the exciting bustling nightlife and gastronomical destinations mingled with urban and suburban residential areas. It is one of the metro's most coveted residential and business addresses.

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Home of the famous bamboo organ, salt beds, and jeepney factories, Las Piñas is one of the earliest settlements on the outskirts of Manila. While also a highly urbanized city like its counterparts in the metro, Las Piñas is also home to the southwestern portion of the Las Piñas – Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA), which is a 175-hectare protected area that provides sanctuary to a myriad of bird species.

The misty mountains and valleys of the Mountain Province have made it a popular destination for those seeking a quiet retreat. Explore the cafes, falls, caves, and ancient hanging coffins of Sagada, learn about the province's tribes in Bontoc Museum or stay in the historical Mount Data in Bauko for a unique, well-rounded experience.

The landlocked province of Kalinga is home to rugged mountainous terrains, fertile lowlands, and unconquered indigenous groups consisting of 31 subtribes. Its rich heritage and natural wonders have made it a rising ecotourism and heritage destination.

Explore the majestic UNESCO-inscribed rice terraces of Ifugao and be mesmerized by the indigenous farming ingenuity which is close to 2,000 years old. See the amphitheatre-like terraces of Batad, trek to the village in the center of the Bangaan Rice Terraces, the central cluster of the Mayoyao Rice Terraces, the web-like terraces of Hungduan, and the Nagacadan Rice Terraces' river-bisected layers.

While Benguet is perhaps most known for its summer capital, Baguio City, the province has a wealth of historical and natural attractions that are worth seeing all year round. See the American colonial landmarks of Baguio and Itogon, the farms and gardens of La Trinidad, and the exciting hiking trails and farm fresh produce, coffee, and grains, and native textiles found all over the province.

Dubbed “Cordillera’s last frontier for nature richness” Apayao offers pristine natural wonders and an understated beauty that await travelers eager to immerse themselves in the province's vibrant locale.
While its name translates to "negotiable rivers", it is rich in other natural attractions such as caves, view decks, and hiking trails in off-the-beaten paths.

Bordered by five provinces from two regions - the Cordillera Administrative Region's Apayao, Kalinga, and Mountain Province plus Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, Abra hold a rich history, culture, and wealth of unspoiled natural wonders waiting to be discovered. See the Spanish colonial remnants of Bangued, the stunning rock formations and rivers of San Juan and Tineg, the resident National Living Treasure of San Quintin, and more in this landlocked province.

This group of islands is blessed with a unique set of natural wonders that is increasingly making the province a tourist destination for those who seek lesser known sun, sand, and beach adventures. Journey to the hidden beauty of Basilisa's Lake Bababu, cruise around the limestone rock formations and clear waters of the Kisses Islets reminiscent of Palawan's own limestone islands and islets, and discover the islands' enchanting bonsai forests.

Surigao del Sur's ecotourism attractions has a rugged and wild quality about them that reels in adventure-seekers looking for lesser known gems to explore. From the magical waters of Hinatuan's Enchanted River to the crashing waves of Lanuza's surfing grounds, the natural jaccuzzis of Kawa Kawa sa Awog and the white sand beaches of Cagwait, Surigao del Sur buzzes with an understated natural beauty.