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    Tondo is the largest district in Manila, Philippines in terms of area and population. It has a long history and was once home to important families and events. Today, Tondo is a working class community with pockets of poverty. It takes pride in its culture and history. The document discusses education, festivals, culinary traditions, and Divisoria Market in Tondo. Key schools, restaurants, and the annual Santo Niño festival are mentioned. Divisoria Market is described as a bustling institution known for street food, bargains, and a glimpse into real city life.

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    Tondo is the largest district in Manila, Philippines in terms of area and population. It has a long history and was once home to important families and events. Today, Tondo is a working class community with pockets of poverty. It takes pride in its culture and history. The document discusses education, festivals, culinary traditions, and Divisoria Market in Tondo. Key schools, restaurants, and the annual Santo Niño festival are mentioned. Divisoria Market is described as a bustling institution known for street food, bargains, and a glimpse into real city life.

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    Tondo is the largest district in Manila, Philippines in terms of area and population. It has a long history and was once home to important families and events. Today, Tondo is a working class community with pockets of poverty. It takes pride in its culture and history. The document discusses education, festivals, culinary traditions, and Divisoria Market in Tondo. Key schools, restaurants, and the annual Santo Niño festival are mentioned. Divisoria Market is described as a bustling institution known for street food, bargains, and a glimpse into real city life.

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    Research

    in

    Tondo
    Community
    Focus

    Zamora, Yvan B.
    12-Cookery A
    Research in Tondo Community Focus
    Tondo is a district located in Manila, Philippines. It is the largest in terms of area and
    population of Manila's sixteen districts, with a Census-estimated 631,313 people in 2015 and
    consists of two congressional districts. It is also the most densely populated district in the city.

    Tondo occupies a niche in history. Before it was carved out and certain areas parceled out to
    neighboring Binondo, Tondo hosted historic events and was home to many distinguished
    families.

    Here Lakandula founded his kingdom and the Katipunan had its first meetings. The great
    Tondo Church summoned the faithful. Plaza Moriones was once the best option to Quiapo's
    Plaza Miranda. Torres High was one of the best secondary schools in the nation, producing
    eminent graduates who excelled in journalism, literature and public service.

    Name-places like Gagalangin, Bangkusay, Moriones, Juan Luna, Tayuman, Pritil and Balut
    were homes to venerable families: the Arcellanas, Malays, Aprietos, Cristobals, Cruzes, Saenzes,
    the Hernandezes and others.

    Tondo is a community of the hardworking, ambitious middle-class. There are pockets of


    poverty and lawlessness, such as the Smoky Mountain area, the North Harbor slums and the
    Dagat-Dagatan grounds, but these areas have been given attention by the national government
    and moves to improve them are ongoing. The district itself takes pride in its history, culture
    and its economic possibilities.

     Education
    The Manila office of the Department of Education lists 26 public elementary schools and 11
    public high schools in Tondo. Some of these are:
     Festivals
    The district celebrates the feast of the Santo Niño de Tondo annually in January, which is
    dedicated to the image of the Santo Niño housed within the 16th century Augustinian Tondo
    Church. The Lakbayaw Street Dance Festival, a competition among Ati-Atihan groups and
    school, local and religious groups, served as the climax of the feast.

     Culinary Traditions
    Tondo may not usually come to mind for food trips, but a recent story on a favorite hangout of
    Mayor Isko Moreno inspired people to further explore this side of Manila. Amidst
    established carinderia and street food joints are hole-in-the-wall restaurants right next door to
    houses. Hungry Tondo residents simply walk to a family-owned restaurant across the street.
    It’s all in the neighborhood.

    But it’s not just traditional eateries that thrive. Millennials are at the helm of newer concepts,
    so you’ll see trends like unlimited chicken wings and Korean barbecue, milk teas and boodle
    fights. Regardless of its past reputation as a rough neighborhood, at the heart of Tondo is a
    vibrant community that loves to eat out.

    Pritil Public Market in Juan Luna Street where


    Tondo’s home cooks and eateries get their supply
    of meat, fish, and vegetables.
    For most residents along N. Zamora Street, the day begins
    with a trip to Liberty Bakery for hot pan de sal.

    For freshly-baked pizza, Tondo residents go to Chef-O


    at the corner of Velasquez and Peñalosa Streets. Jaimee
    Odra takes care of daily operations beginning at 3 pm.

    Tondo night eats

     Divisoria Market
    This market in Tondo is a Manila institution
    bursting with street food vendors and stalls
    selling clothing, accessories, handicrafts and
    fresh produce.

    All the fashion items will be knock-offs of


    course, and most of the vendors are happy to
    bargain with you.

    The throng, noise, traffic, heat and smell can


    be overpowering, but it’s one of the best
    ways to see real life in the city.

    Your best bet is to go with a guide to avoid


    getting lost or pickpocketed, and help
    negotiate the vendors down.

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