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by Jhaypee Guia on July 18, 2012 The Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica (also known as the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and informally as Manila Cathedral) is a prominent Latin Rite Roman Catholic basilica located in Manila, Philippines, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the Principal Patroness of the Philippines. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 18, 2012 Amanpulo is named after the Sanskrit word for peace “aman” and the Tagalog word for island “pulo”. The entire island of Pamalican is dedicated to Amanpulo, fringed by seven square kilometres of pristine coral reef and lapped by the tranquil Sulu Sea. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 18, 2012 The Rizal Monument is a memorial monument in Rizal Park in Manila, Philippines built to commemorate the Filipino nationalist, José Rizal. The mausoleum consists of a standing bronze sculpture of the martyr, with an obelisk as his backdrop, set on a pedestal upon which his remains are interred. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 18, 2012 The Bonifacio Shrine was built to showcase selected periods of Bonifacio’s biography, which represent the events and personalities involved in molding our history. Bonifacio was the founder of the Katipunan organization which aimed to start an independence movement against Spain. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 18, 2012 The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines, is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on 28 April 1611 by the archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the Philippines and in Asia and is one of the world's largest Catholic universities in terms of enrollment found on one campus. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 18, 2012 The Plaza San Luis is located inside the old Intramuros, named after one of the old barrios. This is a cultural-cum-commercial complex currently composed of five houses - Casa Manila, Casa Urdaneta, Casa Blanca, Los Hidalgos and El Hogar Filipino. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 18, 2012 The Manila Chinese Cemetery is the second oldest cemetery in Manila, after La Loma Cemetery, and was designated as the resting place for the Chinese citizens who were denied burial in Catholic cemeteries during the Spanish colonial period. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 18, 2012 Malacañang Palace, from the vernacular "May Lakan Diyan" meaning "There lives a noble man", is considered to be one of the most historic structures in the Philippines. It has been the official residence of the highest chief executive of the country since 1863. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 18, 2012 Jones Bridge is a bridge that spans the Pasig River, connecting the districts of Binondo on Rosario Street (Calle Rosario, now Quintin Paredes St.) with the center of Manila. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 18, 2012 Mandaluyong is a very progressive and bustling Philippine city that still firmly holds on to its rich history and colorful culture. One of its proudest attractions is the Kaban Ng Hiyas ng Lungsod Ng Mandaluyong, a must-see destination when you are in the city. » Read More
