Mandaluyong, one of the chief centers of the Kingdom of Sapa at the beginning of 1300s, is a significant commercial town in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, today. The town, which was connected to the Kingdom of Namayan in 1400s, succeeded in being the address of comfort and peace for long years. A huge destruction occurred in this area during the Second World War; afterwards, an expansive development plan was implemented.
The current population of Mandaluyong, which demonstrated an immense progress at the beginning of the 21st century, is estimated to be around 386 thousand. Considered and symbolized as the religious center of the town, EDSA Shrine is visited by both local people and tourists extensively. Mandaluyong has a typical tropical climate where winters are extremely rainy, and summers are hot.