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Tabora Named after Juan Nino de Tabor, the 19th governor-general of the Philippines (1626-1632). His designation in the colony marked the arrival of the image of the Our Lady of Peace of Good Voyage or the Virgin of Antipolo. He also oversaw the construction of the Puente de Espana (also known as El Puente Grande … Read more

Elcano Named in memory of Juan Sebastian del Cano, the first person to circumnavigate the earth. He took charge of the Magellan expedition’s remaining route back to Spain on board the carrack “Victoria” after Ferdinand Magellan’s death in Mactan, Cebu in 1521. The Katipunan was founded on this street (Elcano, San Nicolas, Manila) on July … Read more

Balicasag Watchtower Ancient ruins, historical monuments, and natural landscapes of exceptional significance are recognized for their remarkable universal value. Since 1982, the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have advocated for their preservation and conservation. For today’s World Heritage Day, we present to you … Read more

Camalig Restaurant The structure was built in 1840 by the city’s first mayor, Don Ciriaco de Miranda, while the city’s first post-colonial mayor Capitan Juan Nepomuceno upgraded it in the early 1900s to its present form. The restaurant is famous for its Armando’s Pizza. You may want to read: Oldest Restaurant in the Philippines The … Read more