https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn A brief introduction, history, and discussion on the many wonders of my hometown, Malabon City. en-us 2022-03-04 02:26:20 UTC 2022-03-04 13:07:40 UTC hello@padlet.com sofiaieiazelfernandonur https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077134469 Malabon, officially the City of Malabon is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 380,522 people. Located just north of Manila, it is primarily a residential and industrial town and is one of the most densely populated cities in the metropolis. It has a total land area of 15.96 square kilometers]]> 2022-03-04 02:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077134469 sofiaieiazelfernandonur https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077144682 Malabon is a part of the sub-region of Metro Manila called CAMANAVA, which consists of CAloocan, MAlabon, NAvotas, VAlenzuela cities. Caloocan lies to the south and east, Navotas to the west, and Valenzuela to the north. Malabon also borders the town of Obando in the province of Bulacan to the northwest ]]> 2022-03-04 02:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077144682 sofiaieiazelfernandonur https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077149354 Constructed on April 21, 2008, The Malabon City Hall is dubbed as a "potential business center," a one stop shop for government transactions]]> 2022-03-04 02:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077149354 sofiaieiazelfernandonur https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077154302 Acacia, Baritan, Bayan-Bayanan, Catmon, Concepcion, Dampalit, Flores, Hulong Duhat, Ibaba, Longos, Maysilo, Muzon, Niyugan, Panghulo, Potrero, San Agustin, Santulan, Tanong, Tinajeros, Tonsuya, Tugatog]]> 2022-03-04 02:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077154302 sofiaieiazelfernandonur https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077163292 Malabon, per legend, came from the words "Maraming Labong" which means "Plenty of Labong," the edible bamboo shoots. Originally known as the town of Tambobong, Malabon is now 428 years old as of 2022. ]]> 2022-03-04 03:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077163292 sofiaieiazelfernandonur https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077183087 This is held every 10th of December to commemorate the religious celebration in honor of the patroness of Malabon - Our Lady of Immaculate Conception. The highlight of the event is the giant pancit bilao measuring 15 feet in diameter in diameter, divided into 4 triangular trays, with almost 90 kilos of noodles]]> 2022-03-04 03:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077183087 sofiaieiazelfernandonur https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077198815 Malabon is known for its low-lying, flat terrain makes it prone to frequent flooding, especially during high tides, heavy rains and when river and dams overflow. The four cities in CAMANAVA are commonly affected by interconnected rivers, one of which is the Tullahan River. ]]> 2022-03-04 03:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077198815 sofiaieiazelfernandonur https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077202266 The river system used to be navigable and fishing was the major livelihood activity in the area. The river used to be wider and deeper with better quality water, and was a regular source of different species of fish, an important food source for local residents. Also, trees and crops like palay (rice) and vegetables used to be grown along the riverbanks. However, these agricultural plots have been replaced by industrial yards, which also became home to thousands of informal settlers who built makeshift dwellings without legal claim to the land]]> 2022-03-04 03:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077202266 sofiaieiazelfernandonur https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077209267 Malabon industries include sugar refinery, patis- (fish sauce) making, cigar-making, candle production, fishing and ilang-ilang flower-extract production (the distilled perfume is exported)]]> 2022-03-04 03:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077209267 sofiaieiazelfernandonur https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077829767 According to The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Tullahan-Tinajeros river system significantly impacts the efforts rehabilitate Manila Bay. DENR Secretar, Cimatu, said that, "These creeks are key tributaries that discharge their wastes to Manila Bay. By ensuring that wastes from both Tullahan and Tinajeros Rivers, and their creeks are addressed, we can expect significant improvement in the Bay’s water quality." 

This is one of many anecdotes that proves the need for the rehabilitation of the city's waters. Bodies of water under several bridges that my family and I pass by whenever we go grocery shopping or commute to school are littered with plastics and junk, floating along murky waters. ]]> 2022-03-04 12:43:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077829767 sofiaieiazelfernandonur https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077846941 While factories have provided useful products and an abundant amount of jobs for the citizens of Malabon, the waste that is leftover from production is thrown into the bodies of water nearby. ]]> 2022-03-04 12:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077846941 sofiaieiazelfernandonur https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077856383 SMC’s P1 billion Tullahan-Tinajeros River System Cleanup project included the construction of a river wall led by the government, a continuous operation of pumping stations, and a P1-billion river dredging and cleanup initiative.]]> 2022-03-04 13:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiaieiazelfernandonur/laasc7xk8uq24knn/wish/2077856383