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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Quezon_CityQuezon City - Wikipedia

    Quezon City is known for its culture, entertainment industry and media, and is aptly called the "City of Stars". Major broadcasting networks have their headquarters and studios in the city. It is also known for its commerce, education, research, technology, politics, tourism, art and sports.

  2. Jan 8, 2017 · It was once the capital of the Philippines. Before the prestigious title was given to Manila, Quezon City was the designated capital of the country after WWII, specifically from 1948 to 1976. It was moved to Manila by President Ferdinand Marcos by way of Presidential Decree No. 824.

  3. Jul 5, 2023 · Quezon City is the largest city in the Philippines, known for its vibrant entertainment scene, diverse culinary delights, and rich cultural heritage, making it a bustling hub of creativity and innovation.

  4. Aug 27, 2024 · The city is located immediately northeast of Manila, in central Luzon. Named for President Manuel Luis Quezon, who selected the site (formerly a private estate) in 1939, it officially replaced Manila as the capital in 1948.

  5. The vibrant Quezon City (QC) is the largest and most populous city in Metro Manila that offers many attractions for travelers of all ages. It has a rich cultural heritage where you will discover many exciting places, exciting things to do, and delicious food to eat.

  6. Quezon City, also known as the “City of The Star”, was the former capital of the Philippines. History. Before Quezon City was created, it was composed of small individual towns. Then in the early 20th century, President Manuel L. Quezon dreamed of a city that would replace Manila as the country’s capital city.

  7. Quezon City is a landlocked highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region (NCR), Philippines. It has a population of 2,960,048 (2020 Census figures) distributed over 142 barangays.