The city, a historic district in the province of Rizal, is now part of Metro Manila and has become a center for trade and commerce. But it is still largely known as the capital of Antipolo, a city that is home to the country's first university and one of the country's oldest churches.
The city was originally known as Parian, a Spanish name meaning "land of the ants" after the many species of ants that live in the area.
A few years ago, the city's name was changed from Parian to Antipolo, a name which means "in the middle of the ant hill."
Today, Antipolo is part of Metro Manila, the country's most populous metropolitan area.
The city is still home to the Antipolo Cathedral, one of the oldest churches in the country. It was first built in 1596.
Antipolo Cathedral
Antipolo Cathedral is one of the oldest churches in the country and the seat of the Archbishop of Manila. It was built in 1596.
The cathedral is dedicated to the Virgen de Antipolo. It is one of the few churches in the country that is open to the public.
The church is also the center of the Antipolo Cathedral Parish, which is one of the oldest parishes in the country.