LOCATION

The City of Pasay is located in the western coast of the Metropolitan Manila Area (MMA) or the National Capital Region (NCR). It is bounded in the north by the City of Manila, in the northeast by the City of Makati and the City of Taguig, in the south by the City of Parañaque, and in the west by the Manila Bay. Pasay City is located approximately at latitude 14˚ 32’ and longitude 121˚00’. In terms of area, Pasay City is the third smallest political subdivision among the cities and municipalities of NCR. Pasay City is composed of 201 barangays, grouped under 20 Zones, and divided into 2 districts.

2. Social Welfare

PHYSICAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER RESOURCES

1. Transportation

Pasay City is well situated in the metropolitan transport system both in terms of roads and public transport. It is traversed by major radial and circumferential roads, and strategically connected to the regional areas through the Metro Manila Skyway (MMS) and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). Public transportation is served by three (3) rail lines, the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1, Metro Rail Transit (MRT) i.e. Line 3, and Philippine National Railway (PNR) South Line, and the numerous buses, jeepneys, UV/GT Express, tricycle and pedicab services in the city. Furthermore, Pasay hosts three (3) of the four (4) terminals of the Ninoy Aquino International (NAIA) – the Manila Domestic Air Terminal, the NAIA Centennial Terminal 2, and the NAIA Terminal 3. It also has extra-metropolitan ferry terminals within its boundaries i.e. one beside the Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater) going to and from points in Bataan or even Corregidor and another along Coral Bay at SM Mall of Asia bound to and coming from Cavite City. Good accessibility is among the attributes of Pasay City that renders it among the most competitive cities in the country.

2. Power

Electricity is distributed by the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) which covers the entire Metro Manila Area and adjacent cities and towns. The sources of bulk power supply are the state-owned National Power Corporation (NPC) and independent power producers (IPP). In 2012, a total of 979, 381, 489 kWh of electricity was used to power the City. Commercial establishments accounted for 77% of the consumption, residential users, about 18% industries, about 5% and streetlights, less than 1%. All barangays are electrified and 95% of households are being served. Those not served include informal settlements which could not be connected to the grid due to lack of proper documentation. Distribution lines and facilities are periodically monitored and maintained by the MERALCO to ensure continuous and reliable service.

3. Water

Water in the City is primarily sourced through the piped water supply system operated and maintained by Maynilad Water Services, Inc., a distribution concessionaire of the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage System (MWSS) which covers the western portion of Metro Manila. All 201 barangays in Pasay City are served by Maynilad.

4. Drainage and Sewerage

Several creeks traverse the City of Pasay. The Estero Tripa de Gallina and Maricaban Creek have their confluence in a lagoon at Aurora Boulevard and discharges into Parañaque River and eventually to Manila Bay. During downpours, these serve as the main drainage discharges of the City. Due to siltation and clogging however, surface runoff accumulates and cause flooding in low lying areas, especially in settlements along embankments.

5. Communications

Fixed line telephone and mobile phone services are available in the City. Internet service is also available and more than adequate for the purposes of the general paying public. Internet access is also available through internet shops spread all over the City.

There are five (5) radio stations – four (4) FM and one (1) AM – with broadcasting frequencies covering Metro Manila and its fringes. Broadcasts of other radio stations operating elsewhere in Metro Manila are captured in Pasay. There are no television stations based in Pasay but broadcasts of local channels operating in the NCR are captured in Pasay.

There are also several establishments engaged in publishing various print media.