Quezon City

American

[key-zon, -sohn] / ˈkeɪ zɒn, -soʊn /

noun

a city on W central Luzon Island, in the Philippines, NE of Manila: former national capital (1948–76).

Quezon City British

/ ˈkeɪzɒn /

noun

a city in the Philippines, on central Luzon adjoining Manila: capital of the Philippines from 1948 to 1976; seat of the University of the Philippines (1908). Pop: 2 173 831 (2000)

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The Philippines arguably has the most ardent Swift fan base - Spotify data showed Quezon City in Manila had played the most streams of the singer last year.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

Relampagos was born in Quezon City in the Philippines.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2022

A rising leader in the youth-led opposition to President Ferdinand Marcos in the Philippines, Manny Yap joined his parents and siblings for lunch at his mother’s favorite Chinese restaurant in their hometown of Quezon City.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2022

Dr. Fortun grew up in Quezon City in a family of lawyers and doctors.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2022

Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, gestures as he speaks during a campaign rally in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 14, 2022.

From Reuters • Feb. 15, 2022

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