List of city and municipality nicknames in the Philippines

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Signage in Los Baños showing its nickname

This partial list of city and municipality nicknames in the Philippines compiles the aliases, sobriquets, and slogans that cities and municipalities in the Philippines are known by (or have been known historically by), officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders, or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce.

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City/MunicipalityRegionNickname(s)Notes
Amadeo Calabarzon Coffee Capital of the PhilippinesAfter the town's coffee growing industry. [1]
Angeles Central Luzon City of AngelsAfter the city's etymology. [2] [3]
Angono CalabarzonArt Capital of the PhilippinesDue to the town being able to produce two National Artists despite its small population; namely, Botong Francisco for painting and Lucio San Pedro for music. The nickname is unofficial in the sense that there is no legal document conferring the title although the designation has been used to promote tourism in the town. [4]
Apalit Central LuzonBlacksmith Capital of PampangaDue to being the hometown of a Spanish-era blacksmith named Pande Pira who is said to be the first cannon maker in the Philippines. He is said to be the progenitor of the town's metal crafts industry. Among the town's known metal-derived products include bolos, machetes, and knives. [5]
Bacolod Western Visayas City of SmilesCame from introduction of the MassKara Festival, which is known as a "festival of smiles", in 1980 as a response to a socioeconomic crisis in that period. [6]
Bacoor CalabarzonMarching Band Capital of the PhilippinesAs per Proclamation No. 939 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte in 2020. A recognition to Bacoor being the birthplace of the country's oldest marching bands and continued tradition of producing music troupes such as community marching bands, and school-based drum and lyre corps. [7]
Balanga Central LuzonBanga Capital of the PhilippinesIt is said that the name “Balanga” was derived from a kind of pot used for cooking or fetching water. This cooking pot is made of special clay and it is locally known as “banga” or “balanga”. During the Spanish occupation people of this community often use this pot for fetching water and the Spaniards would ask what they call it, and they would answer, “Banga”. The Spaniards would repeat the word until they adopt the name of the community. From then on this place was called Balanga. [8]
Baguio Cordillera Administrative Region Summer Capital of the PhilippinesDuring the American period, Baguio became a chartered city and was declared the Summer Capital of the Philippines. The Mansion became the official residence of the Governor-General in the city. [9] Nowadays, the nickname is a reference to the city's relatively cool weather, which is comparable to areas which have a temperate climate. [10]
City of PinesBaguio is known for its pine trees. [11]
Barotac Nuevo Western VisayasFootball Capital of the PhilippinesDue to the popularity of association football in the town compared to other parts of the country, where basketball has a better reception.

The town is known for producing several players for the Philippines men's national team, including Ian and Mariano Araneta, Elmer Bedia, Jovin Bedic, Chieffy Caligdong, Antonio Piao, and Roel Gener. [12] [13]

Bocaue Central LuzonFireworks Capital of the PhilippinesAfter the town's firecrackers and fireworks industry. [14]
Cabanatuan Central LuzonTricycle Capital of the PhilippinesAfter the prominence of motorized tricycles in the city. [15] [16]
Cadiz Western VisayasCity of WhalesThe nickname was adopted in reference to a 1967 event which saw several humpback whales get beached on the shores of Cadiz. [17]
Cagayan de Oro Northern Mindanao City of Golden FriendshipDue to the warm welcoming smiles and the utmost hospitality of the locals. [18]
Calamba CalabarzonHot Spring Capital of the PhilippinesDue to the proliferation of hot spring resorts in the city. [19]
Carles Western VisayasAlaska of the PhilippinesThe Carles and Estancia towns share the nickname "Alaska of the Philippines" after its bountiful marine resources. [20]
Carmona Calabarzon The Smart CityUsed since 2021 before Carmona's cityhood. A spherical landmark was built, officially named Smart City Landmark, in honor of this nickname.
Cebu City Central Visayas Queen City of the SouthDue to an economic boom of the city in the mid to late 1900s. The title was originally claimed by Iloilo City only. [21]
Dagupan Ilocos Region Bangus Capital of the PhilippinesAfter Dagupan's local milkfish (bangus) industry. [22] In 2002, the city government organized the first Bangus Festival as part of a "bid to gain the title" [23] [24]
Davao City Davao Region King City of the South [25]
Crown Jewel of Mindanao [26]
Durian Capital of the PhilippinesThe durian fruit is among the major produce of the city. [27]
Chocolate Capital of the PhilippinesAs per Republic Act No. 11547 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte. [28] Davao City hosts majority of the 20,000 hectares (49,000 acres) of cacao farms in the Davao Region, including Malagos Chocolate which produced chocolate products that have garnered international recognition. [29]
Donsol Bicol Region Whale Shark Capital of the WorldAfter Donsol's ecotourism with the town touted as a good place for tourists to view whale sharks. [30] [31]
General Luna Caraga Surfing Capital of the PhilippinesInherited from the nickname of Siargao Island, which is promoted as a surfing destination. [32]
Iloilo City Western VisayasMost Loyal and Noble CityIn the late 1800s, Iloilo City was known and was given the title "La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo" by the then Queen Regent Maria Christina of Spain, which means "The Most Loyal and Noble City of Iloilo". This is an inscription in the coat of arms from the royal decree of 1896 in recognition of the local people's loyalty to the Spanish crown. Since then, the title has always been engraved in the city's official seal. [33] [34]
Queen City of the SouthDue to the economic boom of the city during the 18th and 19th centuries, the then Queen Regent of Spain raised the status of the town to the Royal City of the South on October 5, 1889. This honorific made Iloilo the first "Queen City of the South" where the city government was established. The title is also now claimed by Cebu City. As of 2013, there were efforts to "reclaim" the title from Cebu. [35] [21]
City of Love Ilonggos are known for having a certain way of speaking that is very soothing to the ears. [36]
Imus CalabarzonFlag Capital of the PhilippinesImus is said to be the site where Philippine flag was unfurled for the first time during the Battle of Alapan of the Philippine Revolution. [37]
Kidapawan Soccsksargen City of FruitsAfter the city's fruit industry. Kidapawan is known for the Timpupo festival, a harvest festival showcasing locally grown fruits. [38]
La Trinidad Cordillera Administrative RegionStrawberry Capital of the PhilippinesAfter the town's strawberry cultivation industry. [39]
Salad Bowl of the PhilippinesAfter the town's vegetable cultivation industry. [39] Nickname also applies to the Benguet province. [40]
Liliw CalabarzonTsinelas Capital of the Philippines https://www.manilashopper.com/2012/04/footwear-shopping-at-liliw-laguna.html?m=1
Los Baños CalabarzonSpecial Science and Nature City of the PhilippinesAs per Proclamation Order No. 349 issued by President Joseph Estrada on August 7, 2000. The issuances cited the city's recognition as a "national and international center of learning in the various fields of human knowledge such as the arts, humanities, ecology, socio-economics and mostly notably science in its basic, natural and applied forms" and the motivation of Los Baños' residents to pursue a "higher status while preserving the ecology" for their city. [41]
Makati Metro Manila Business Capital of the PhilippinesDue to the city being the host of numerous corporate and office buildings, particularly its central business district. [42] [43]
Mandaluyong Metro ManilaTiger CityThe nickname comes from the classification of Mandaluyong as a "Tiger City" under the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project 2002 report of the Department of Trade and Industry and the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center due to the city's increase in generated income from 1986. [44] [45]
Manila Metro ManilaPearl of the OrientSee also: Nicknames of Manila
Marawi Bangsamoro Islamic CityDue to its Muslim-majority population and historic roots with Islam. Marawi was declared as an "Islamic City" by the city council in 1980. [46] [47]
Marikina Metro ManilaShoe Capital of the PhilippinesAfter the city's shoemaking industry. [48]
Muntinlupa Metro ManilaEmerald CityAfter the city's urban biodiversity. [49] [50]
Naga Bicol RegionThe Queen City of Bicol [51] [52]
Navotas Metro ManilaFishing Capital of the PhilippinesAfter the city's fishing industry which is a major part of Navotas' economy. The status of the city as the "Fishing Capital of the Philippines" is represented on its city seal by a fish. [53]
Paete CalabarzonWoodcarving Capital of the PhilippinesAs per Proclamation No. 809 issued by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2005 [54]
Parañaque Metro ManilaBay CityThe nickname was adopted in 2015 by the city government as part of a tourism campaign. Bay City is a reference to the city bordering two bodies of water; Manila Bay and Laguna de Bay. [55]
Passi Western VisayasSweet City at The Heart of PanayDue to its vast pineapple plantations and annual output in fruit production, and because the city lies in the bosom of Panay. [56]
Pateros Metro ManilaBalut Capital of the PhilippinesAfter the town's balut industry. [57] [58]
Puerto Galera Mimaropa Poor Man's BoracayComparison to the resort island of Boracay. Reportedly it cost less to visit Puerto Galera as a tourist. [59]
Puerto Princesa MimaropaEco-Tourism Capital of the PhilippinesAs per the Puerto Princesa Board. After the city's ecotourism industry. [60]
Quezon City Metro ManilaThe City of StarsDue to the city being the hub of several television broadcasters, including GMA and ABS-CBN. [61]
Roxas Western VisayasSeafood Capital of the PhilippinesDue to its abundance in marine life from prawns to crabs, marlins to catfish, and mussels to angel wings (diwal). [62]
San Fernando Central LuzonChristmas Capital of the PhilippinesAfter the local parol or Christmas lantern-making industry of the city and the Giant Lantern Festival. [63] [64]
San Juan Metro ManilaTiangge Capital of the PhilippinesThe city is known for its tiangge or flea markets. The Greenhills Shopping Center is a major host of tiangge. [65]
San Mateo Cagayan ValleyMunggo Capital of the Philippines [66]
Santo Tomas Central LuzonCoffin Capital of Central LuzonAfter the coffin-making industry of the town, which is concentrated in Barangay San Vicente. [67]
Sitangkai BangsamoroVenice of the SouthIn comparison with the Italian city of Venice due to the town having canals and waterways as its main thoroughfare instead of roads. [68]
Taal CalabarzonHeritage TownAfter the Taal Heritage Town, a tourist attraction known for its ancestral houses and centuries-old churches. For this reason, the town is known also known as the Vigan of the South a reference to the town Vigan in Ilocos Sur. [69] [70]
Vigan of the South
Tacloban Eastern Visayas Home of the Happiest People in the WorldAfter a tourism campaign adopted by the city government in 2018. [71] The moniker came from the tagline "Happiest people in the world", which in turn represents the optimistic aspirations of the city after it was devastated by Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in 2013. [72]
Tagum Davao RegionMusic Capital of the SouthThe city is known for its Musikahan sa Tagum music festival. [73]
Tuguegarao Cagayan ValleyPremier Ibanag City of the NorthThe nickname or "tagline" highlights the Ibanag ethnolinguistic group. [74]
Zamboanga City Zamboanga Peninsula Asia's Latin CityDue to the city being known as the origin of the Spanish-based creole, Chavacano. [75] This is the result of the Spanish long presence in the city, particularly in Fort Pilar. [76] The nickname was adopted by the city government in 2006 under Mayor Celso Lobregat during the 15th Mindanao Business Conference. [77]
City of FlowersAfter the etymology of "Zamboanga". Zamboanga was derived from the Malay word "Jambangan" which means "land of flowers". [78] [79]
Convention Capital of the Philippines [80]
Sardines Capital of the PhilippinesDue to Zamboanga City being a major hub of sardine canning factories in the Philippines. [80]

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