PARAAQUE

Fishing settlement at Paraaque, Luzon, Philippines town, Rizal province, central Luzon, Philippines, on the southeastern shore of Manila Bay. Its site was occupied by small vegetable farms until the mid-20th century, when expanding urbanization transformed the town into a southern suburb of Manila. The Manila International Airport to the east occupies Nichols Field, a former U.S. air base. Paraaque has long been noted for intricate hand embroidery, which has continued as a household industry. Fishing from rafts mounted with salambaos (large nets) is an important activity. The Manila Bay Beach Resort, a national park, is located there. Pop. (1980) mun., 208,552.