RL Spotlight: Malabon at a Glance

Malabon is located north of Manila, with three rivers-Tullahan, Tinajeros, and Malabon rivers-passing through the city. Centuries ago, these rivers can be navigated to reach northern provinces like Bulacan. During the Spanish colonial period, Malabon wasn't even a separate town; it was a visita or parish of Tondo and was known as Tambobong, named after the tambo trees that thrive in the area. 

Read the original article ("Malabon at a Glance”) in the March 2013 issue of Real Living Magazine. Download your digital copy of Real Living on the Real Living App now! Log on to summitnewsstand.com.ph/real-living for more details.