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San Nicolas district is located on the mouth of the Pasig River, just north of Intramuros. Overlooked by many, the district is an interesting place, with many stories to tell. Here are a few bits of trivia about the community of San Nicolas. The Battle of Manila in 1945 during World War 2, led to … Read more

Anong Kuwento Kalye Hidalgo Mo?by Jirah MilanoPost 1: Jirah Milano and Karl de Santos Calle Hidalgo in Quiapo was once an important address for Manila’s elite, especially during the Spanish period. However, the story of Calle Hidalgo does not end during that time. For those who have been in the area both in the past … Read more

According to F. Landa Jocano in “Outline of Philippine Mythology”: The most beautiful divinity in the court of Bathala was Mayari, the goddess of the moon. Mayari had two charming sisters, Hanan, the goddess of the morning, and Tala, the goddess of the stars. They were said to be the daughters of Bathala by a … Read more

Founded in 1596, Binondo church had been constructed before 1614. When transferred to its present site in the 18th century, a new church was built to accommodate new churchgoers. In 1778, the roof was replaced with nipa as the wood was destroyed by termites. In 1863, the church was slightly damaged by an earthquake. The … Read more

Plaza Mexico (IV Centenario de la Expedicion Maritima Mexico Filipinas) The square was named Plaza Mexico in 1964 to commemorate the 4th centenary of the expedition of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Andres de Urdaneta from New Spain (Mexico) and the historic Manila – Acapulco trade relations between the two nations that lasted 250 years. … Read more