List of city and municipality nicknames in the Philippines

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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 by historically), officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce.

Current official nicknames are highlighted in bold.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by with reliable sources.

National Capital Region (NCR)[]

See also: Nicknames of Manila
City/Municipality Nickname(s) Notes
Makati Business Capital of the Philippines Due to the city being the host of numerous corporate and office buildings, particularly its central business district.[1][2]
Mandaluyong Tiger City The 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.[3][4]
Manila Pearl of the Orient See also: Nicknames of Manila
Marikina Shoe Capital of the Philippines After the city's shoemaking industry.[5]
Muntinlupa Emerald City After the city's urban biodiversity.[6][7]
Navotas Fishing Capital of the Philippines After 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.[8]
Parañaque Bay City The 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; the Manila Bay and the Laguna de Bay.[9]
Pateros A Small Town with a Big Heart
Balut Capital of the Philippines 		After the town's balut industry.[10][11]
Quezon City The City of Stars Due to the city being the hub of several television broadcasters, including GMA and ABS-CBN.[12]
San Juan Tiangge Capital of the Philippines The city is known for its tiangge or flea markets. The Greenhills Shopping Center is a major host of tiangge.[13]

Ilocos Region (Region I)[]

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)[]

City/Municipality Province Nicknames Notes
Baguio Benguet Summer Capital of the Philippines [14]
City of Pines Baguio is known for its pine trees.[14]
La Trinidad Benguet Strawberry Capital of the Philippines After the town's strawberry cultivation industry.[15]
Salad Bowl of the Philippines After the town's vegetable cultivation industry.[15] Nickname also applies to the Benguet province.[16]

Cagayan Valley (Region II)[]

City/Municipality Province Nicknames Notes
Tuguegarao Cagayan Premier Ibanag City of the North The nickname or "tagline" highlights the Ibanag ethnolinguistic group.[17]

Central Luzon (Region III)[]

City/Municipality Province Nicknames Notes
Angeles City Pampanga City of Angels[18][19] After the city's etymology.
Apalit Pampanga Blacksmith Capital of Pampanga Due 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.[20]
Bocaue Bulacan Fireworks Capital of the Philippines After the town's firecrackers and fireworks industry.[21]
Cabanatuan Nueva Ecija Tricycle Capital of the Philippines After the prominence of motorized tricycles in the city.[22][23]
City of San Fernando Pampanga Christmas Capital of the Philippines After the local parol or Christmas lantern-making industry of the city and the Giant Lantern Festival.[24][25]
Santo Tomas Pampanga Coffin Capital of Central Luzon After the coffin-making industry of the town, which is concentrated in Barangay San Vicente.[26]

Southern Tagalog Mainland or Calabarzon (Region IV-A)[]

City/Municipality Province Nicknames Notes
Amadeo Cavite Coffee Capital of the Philippines After the town's coffee growing industry.[27]
Angono Rizal Art Capital of the Philippines Due to the town 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.[28]
Bacoor Cavite Marching Band Capital of the Philippines As per Proclamation No. 939 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte in 2020[29]
Calamba Laguna Hot Spring Capital of the Philippines [30]
Imus Cavite Flag Capital of the Philippines [31]
Los Baños Laguna Special Science and Nature City of the Philippines [32]
Paete Laguna Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines As per Proclamation No. 809 issued by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2005[33]
Taal Batangas Heritage Town [34]

Southwestern Tagalog Region (Mimaropa)[]

City/Municipality Province Nicknames Notes
Puerto Galera Oriental Mindoro Poor Man's Boracay [35]
Puerto Princesa Palawan Eco-Tourism Capital of the Philippines
City in the Forest 		[36][37]

Bicol Region (Region V)[]

City/Municipality Province Nicknames Notes
Donsol Sorsogon Whale Shark Capital of the World After Donsol's ecotourism with the town touted as a good place for tourists to view whale sharks.[38][39]
Naga Camarines Sur The Queen City of Bicol [40][41]

Western Visayas (Region VI)[]

City/Municipality Province Nicknames Notes
Alimodian Iloilo Banana Capital of Western Visayas

Strawberry Capital of Iloilo

Bacolod Negros Occidental City of Smiles Came 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.[42]

Bago Negros Occidental Home of Historical and Natural Treasures
Banga Aklan Banga the Beautiful
Barotac Nuevo Iloilo Football Capital of the Philippines Due to the popularity of association football in the town compared to other parts of the country were basketball has better reception.

The town is known for producing several players for the Philippines men's national team including Ian and Nonong Araneta, Elmer Bedia, Jovin Bedic, Chieffy Caligdong, Antonio Piao, and Roel Gener.[43][44]

Binalbagan Negros Occidental "Banwang Panganay" (Oldest Town of Negros Island)

The True Heart of Negros

Bugasong Antique Bugas Sa Lusong

The First Capital of Antique

Cadiz Negros Occidental City of Whales The nickname was adopted in reference to a 1967 event which saw several humpback whales got beached on the shores of Cadiz.[45]
Carles Iloilo Alaska of the Philippines The Carles and Estancia towns share the nickname "Alaska of the Philippines" after its bountiful marine resources.[46]
Dingle Iloilo Spelunker's Paradise
Escalante Negros Occidental Home of Manlambus Festival
Estancia Iloilo Alaska of Panay The Carles and Estancia towns share the nickname "Alaska of the Philippines" after its bountiful marine resources.[46]
Himamaylan Negros Occidental Home of Himaya-an Festival and Patik Kawayan
Hinigaran Negros Occidental The Gateway of Southern Negros

Firecrackers Capital of Negros Occidental

Ilog Negros Occidental The First Capital of the Historical Province of Negros

Home of the Kisi-Kisi Festival

Iloilo City Iloilo The Queen City of the South (de jure)

La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo (The Most Loyal and Noble City)

City of Love

The Heart of the Philippines

City of Many Firsts

Museum City of the Philippines

Bike Capital of the Philippines

City of Mansions

Textile Capital of the Philippines

Royal City of the South

Festival Capital of the Philippines

In the late 1800s, Iloilo City was known and was given the title “La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo”,

which means as “Most Loyal and Noble City.” 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.

It was believed that the last capital of the Spanish empire in Asia is Iloilo City. It was given back in 1898 to the Filipino Revolutionary Army.[47] Since then, the title has always been engraved in the city's official seal.[48]

Isabela Negros Occidental The Sweet Heart of Negros
Jaro, Iloilo City Iloilo Seat of the Roman Catholicism in Western Visayas
Jordan Guimaras Home of the Sweetest Mangoes in the World
Kabankalan Negros Occidental The Rising City of the South
Kalibo Aklan Ati-Atihan Town
La Carlota Negros Occidental Home of (Negros Island's) Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
Leon Iloilo Vegetable Basket of Iloilo Province

Summer Capital of Iloilo

Madalag Aklan Land of the Sweetest Lanzones
Malay Aklan Home of the Boracay Resort Island
Manapla Negros Occidental The Negrosanon Top End
Miag-ao Iloilo Onion Capital of the Visayas
Molo, Iloilo Ciy Iloilo Athens of the Philippines
Nabas Aklan Nature Lovers' Haven
New Washington Aklan The Bountiful Town
Oton Iloilo Second oldest Spanish settlement in the Philippines
Panay Capiz Heritage Capital of Capiz
Pandan Antique Jewel of Antique
Passi Iloilo The Sweet City at the Heart of Panay
Pavia Iloilo Regional Agro-Industrial Center of Western Visayas
Pototan Iloilo Christmas Capital of Western Visayas

Rice Granary of Iloilo

Roxas Capiz Seafood Capital of the Philippines [49][50]
Sagay Negros Occidental The Garden City of the North
Salvador Benedicto Negros Occidental Summer Capital of Negros Occidental
Santa Barbara Iloilo Heritage Center of Western Visayas
Sibalom Antique Rice Bowl of Antique
Silay Negros Occidental The Paris of Negros
Sipalay Negros Occidental The Jewel of the Sugar Island

The "Little Boracay"

Talisay Negros Occidental The Home of The Ruins (dubbed as "The Taj Mahal of Negros")
Valladolid Negros Occidental Rice Granary of Negros Occidental Fruit Basket of Negros Occidental
Victorias Negros Occidental The Sugarlandia of Negros

The Sweet and Garden City of Negros

Central Visayas (Region VII)[]

City/Municipality Province Nicknames Notes
Bais City Negros Oriental City of Whales and Dolphins
Sugar Estate of the South
Balamban Cebu The Ship Building Capital of the Philippines
Balilihan Bohol Vegetable Capital of Bohol
Bantayan Cebu Holy Week Celebration Capital of the World
Bayawan City Negros Oriental Character City (as per International Association of Character Cities)
A Pioneer "Healthy City" (DOH certified)
Bien Unido Bohol The Seaweed Capital of the Visayas
Carcar City Cebu Heritage City of Cebu
Little Marikina of Cebu 		[51]
Cebu City Cebu The Queen City of the South (de facto)
Oldest City in the Philippines
First Capital of the Philippines
Cradle of Christianity in Asia 		[52][53][54]
Compostela Cebu Land of the Free
Danao City Cebu The Gunsmith Capital of the Philippines [55]
Dumaguete City Negros Oriental The City of Gentle People
The University Town of the Visayas
The Motorcycle Capital of the Philippines 		[55]
Jimalalud Negros Oriental Little Big Town
Lapu-Lapu City Cebu Historic Resort City
Liloan Cebu The Light of the North
Loboc Bohol Music Capital of Bohol
Mabinay Negros Oriental The Caves Capital of the Philippines
Mandaue City Cebu Furniture Capital of the Philippines
Industrial City of Southern Philippines
Manjuyod Negros Oriental Maldives of the Philippines
Minglanilla Cebu Sugat Capital of the South
Naga City Cebu The Industrial Hub of Southern Cebu
Oslob Cebu Whaleshark Capital of the Visayas
San Jose Negros Oriental The Regional Pineapple Capital
Siaton Negros Oriental Southland by the Sea
Sierra Bullones Bohol Golden Town of Bohol
Siquijor Siquijor The Mystical Town
Tagbilaran City Bohol City of Peace and Friendship
Talisay City Cebu The Aqua City
Tanjay City Negros Oriental City of Professionals
City of Music and Fun
City of Lights
Toledo City Cebu The Copper City with a Heart of Gold
The City Whitely Noon for the Hinulawan River Festival
Ubay Bohol Town of Warmest Friendship
Vallehermoso Negros Oriental All-Around Suburb

Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)[]

City/Municipality Province Nicknames Notes
Basey Samar Banig Capital of Region 8
Baybay City Leyte A Place of Discovery, Beauty and Serenity
Biliran Biliran Biliran's Oldest Town
Borongan City Eastern Samar The City of the Golden Sunrise
The Sunshine Capital
King City of the East
Calbayog City Samar City of Waterfalls
The City of Pilgrimage
The City of Heritage
Catarman City Northern Samar The Commercial, Financial, Educational and Government Center of the Province of Northern Samar
Catbalogan City Samar The Gateway to Samar Island
The Quadricentennial City of Samar
The City of Manaragat
The City of Captivating Contrasts
Dolores Eastern Samar Rice Granary of Eastern Samar
Guiuan Eastern Samar Magellan's First Landing Site (Homonhon)
Surfing Capital of the Visayas
Fish and Aquaculture Town of Eastern Visayas
Hinunangan Southern Leyte Rice Granary of Southern Leyte
Laoang Northern Samar The Economic, Educational, Socio-Cultural and Political Center of Northern Samar's 2nd Congressional District
Leyte Leyte The Mother Municipality of Leyte province
Limasawa Southern Leyte The First Mass Site in the Philippines
Maasin City Southern Leyte Religious and Miraculous City in the Philippines
Naval Biliran The Undiscovered Paradise
Ormoc City Leyte The economic, cultural, commercial and transportation hub of western Leyte
San Antonio Northern Samar Undisturbed Paradise and Future Premier Tourist Destination in Eastern Visayas
Tacloban City Leyte Queen City of the Orient Seas
Regional Center of Eastern Visayas
The Gateway to Eastern Visayas
City of Hope
Tanauan Leyte Cradle of the Intellectuals
Skimboarding Capital of the Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)[]

City/Municipality Province Nicknames Notes
Baliguian Zamboanga del Norte Philippine Eagle Capital of Zanorte
Dapitan City Zamboanga del Norte The Shrine City of the Philippines
Historic City of the South
Amusement Capital of the South
Rizal City of the South 		[56]
Dipolog City Zamboanga del Norte The Locust City
The Orchid City of the Philippines
Bottled Sardines Capital of the Philippines 		[52][56]
Gutalac Zamboanga del Norte Pebbles Capital of the Philippines
Ipil Zamboanga Sibugay Heart of Zamboanga Peninsula
Isabela City Basilan The Economic Center of Basilan
Kalawit Zamboanga del Norte Carabao Capital of Mindanao
Katipunan Zamboanga del Norte Adventure Capital of Zanorte
The Highest Mountain of Zanorte
Labason Zamboanga del Norte Fresh Fish Capital of Zanorte
Danggit Capital of the South
Lapuyan Zamboanga del Sur Little America
Subanen Land
Culture-Friendly Municipality
Liloy Zamboanga del Norte Peanut Capital of Zanorte
Manukan Zamboanga del Norte Chicken Capital of the South
Mutia Zamboanga del Norte Mountain Resort of Zanorte
Pagadian City Zamboanga del Sur The Little Hong Kong of the South [56]
Piñan Zamboanga del Norte Inland Resort Capital of Zanorte
Polanco Zamboanga del Norte Marang Capital of the Philippines
President Manuel A. Roxas Zamboanga del Norte Industrial Capital of Zanorte
Salug Zamboanga del Norte Magnificent View Capital of Zanorte
Sergio Osmeña Sr. Zamboanga del Norte Vegetable Bowl of Zanorte
Sibuco Zamboanga del Norte Last Frontier of Zanorte in the South
Sibutad Zamboanga del Norte Mineral Premier Capital of the South
Sindangan Zamboanga del Norte Fishing Capital of Zanorte
Siocon Zamboanga del Norte Kalaw (hornbill) Capital of Zanorte
Titay Zamboanga Sibugay The Central Axis of Zampen
Tukuran Zamboanga del Sur Swimming Capital of Zamboanga del Sur
The Isthmus of Zamboanga Peninsula
Dumingag Zamboanga del Sur Gold Town
Child Friendly Municipality
Organic Capital Zamboanga Peninsula
Zamboanga City The City of Flowers
Asia's Latin City
The Sardines Capital of the Philippines 		[52][53][56]

Northern Mindanao (Region X)[]

City/Municipality Province Nicknames Notes
Cagayan de Oro City Misamis Oriental The City of Golden Friendship
The Heart of Northern Mindanao
The Gateway to the Land of Promise
The City of Gold
The River Rafting Capital of the Philippines 		[56]
Clarin Misamis Occidental Suman Town
Damulog Bukidnon Passway to Northern Mindanao
Land of the Virgin Nature
Don Carlos Bukidnon Little Vigan of Bukidnon
El Salvador City Misamis Oriental The City of Mercy or "City of The Saviour"
Christ City of the Philippines
Gingoog City Misamis Oriental The City of Good Luck [56]
Iligan City Lanao del Norte The Industrial Center of the South
The City of Majestic Waterfalls 		[56]
Jimenez Misamis Occidental Heritage Town
Kadingilan Bukidnon Green Haven of the South
Kalilangan Bukidnon Gateway to Bangsamoro
Kitaotao Bukidnon Mango Capital of Bukidnon
Lantapan Bukidnon Vegetable Basket of Mindanao
Heart of Bukidnon
Linamon Lanao del Norte Beach Capital of Lanao del Norte
Malaybalay City Bukidnon South Summer Capital of the Philippines
The City in the Forest of the South 		[56]
Malitbog Bukidnon Bukidnon's Great North [56]
Mambajao Camiguin Lanzones Capital of the Philippines [56]
Manolo Fortich Bukidnon Adventure Capital of Bukidnon
Maramag Bukidnon The Place for Secured Investment
Tangub City Misamis Occidental The Christmas Symbols City of the Philippines [56]
Tubod Lanao del Norte Motocross Capital of the Philippines
Oroquieta City Misamis Occidental The City of Good Life [56]
Ozamiz City Misamis Occidental The Historical, Cultural, and Pilgrimage Destination
Gem of Panguil Bay
Gateway to Northwestern Mindanao
Quezon Bukidnon Sugar Capital of Bukidnon
San Fernando Bukidnon Bukidnon's Gateway to Davao
Sugbongcogon Misamis Oriental Greenest Municipality of Misamis Oriental
Talakag Bukidnon The Highlander's Golden Paradise of Bukidnon
Valencia City Bukidnon The City of Golden Harvest
The Little Baguio of Bukidnon

Davao Region (Region XI)[]

City/Municipality Province Nicknames Notes
Davao City Davao del Sur King City of the South [57]
Crown Jewel of Mindanao [58]
Durian Capital of the Philippines The durian fruit is among the major produce of the city.[59]
Chocolate Capital of the Philippines As per Republic Act No. 11547 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte.[60] 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.[61]
Tagum Davao del Norte Music Capital of the South [62]

Soccsksargen (Region XII)[]

City/Municipality Province Nicknames Notes
Antipas Cotabato The Economic Center of Arakan Valley Complex
Bagumbayan Sultan Kudarat Central Mindanao's new source for export-quality Banana and Pineapple
Banga South Cotabato Corn Production Center
General Santos City The Tuna Capital of the Philippines [56]
Glan Sarangani Coconut Queen of the South
Isulan Sultan Kudarat Oil Palm Capital of the Philippines
Kidapawan City Cotabato Spring in the Highlands
City of Fruits
Second Fruit Basket of the Philippines
City at the Foot of Mt. Apo 		[63]
Koronadal City South Cotabato The Ilonggo City of Mindanao
The Crown City of the South
The Sports Mecca of the South
Lake Sebu South Cotabato Land of the Dreamweavers
Maitum Sarangani Sarangani's Cradle of Civilization
Norala South Cotabato Rice Bowl of South Cotabato
Polomolok South Cotabato Agroindustrial Center of South Cotabato
Land of the Pineapple Shores
Little Brazil of the Philippines
President Quirino Sultan Kudarat Banana Capital of Sultan Kudarat
Jewel of Southcentral Mindanao
Gateway to Lake Buluan & Maguindanao
Santo Nino South Cotabato Rice Production Center
Surallah South Cotabato Alternate Provincial Agro-Industrial Center
Tacurong City Sultan Kudarat The City of Goodwill
Commercial Center of Sultan Kudarat
Tampakan South Cotabato Fruit, Fiber and Corn Center
Tantangan South Cotabato Ceramics, Fruits and Vegetable Producer
T'Boli South Cotabato Eco-Cultural Tourism Destination
Tupi South Cotabato Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Basket of South Cotabato

Caraga Region (Region XIII)[]

City/Municipality Province Nicknames Notes
General Luna Surigao del Norte Surfing Capital of the Philippines Inherited from the nickname of Siargao Island, which is promoted as a surfing destination.[64]

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)[]

City/Municipality Province Nicknames Notes
Marawi Lanao del Sur Islamic City Due to its Muslim-majority population and historic roots with Islam. Marawi was declared as an "Islamic City" by the city council in 1980.[65][66]
Sitangkai Tawi-Tawi Venice of the South In comparison with the Italian city of Venice due to the town having canals and waterways as its main thoroughfare instead of roads.[67]

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