Laurentian National Capital Region

The Laurentian National Capital Region is the seat of government and one of eleven defined metropolitan areas in the Federal Republic of St. Lawrence.

The region is the center of culture, economy, education and government of the country. Designated as a global power city, the region exerts a significant impact on commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment, both locally and internationally. It is the home to all the consulates and embassies in the Philippines, thereby making it an important center for international diplomacy in the country. Its economic power makes the region the country's premier center for finance and commerce. The region accounts for 67.2% of the gross domestic product of the country.