The gateway to and form the Philippines has been reinvented as a destination in itself – a business, tourism and entertainment capital that locals and travelers alike can now stay at, for variety of reasons.

The rise of Parañaque comes as Metro Manila contends with congestion at its traditional central business districts. The city’s new hubs offer much-needed alternatives to businesses, workers, customers, and residents alike – who wish to escape the traffic, without necessarily heading much further south.