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Casa Tribunal in Malolos was originally built in 1673. In 1859, it was used as the municipal hall of Malolos, then converted into a jailhouse during the Philippine Revolution in 1898. Today, the Casa Tribunal is an abandoned structure. You may want to read: Casa Rocha Casa Real of Lingayen Casa Manila Intramuros

Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park Coastal Rangers clean the shores of Long Island in Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park. LPPWP is one of the 8 Ramsar sites or Wetlands of International Importance in the Philippines and one of the two protected areas in Metro Manila. You may want to read: Sasmuan Pampanga Coastal Wetland What Do Wetlands … Read more

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1993. It lies in the middle of the Sulu Sea and is one of the Philippines’ oldest ecosystems. The region contains excellent examples of a pristine reef with an incredibly high diversity of marine life. The area supports 374 species of corals … Read more

The Fort of Maynila was the original fortress of the Tagalog settlement of Maynila prior to the arrival and conquest of Spain in 1571. According to Spanish accounts, the fort stood in the area where the river met the sea. It was a mound of earth surrounded by wooden palisades. The fortress was armed with … Read more

Hospital Real: First Hospital of Manila Manila’s first hospital was the Hospital Real or Royal Hospital, which was established in Manila in 1571. It had previously been located in Cebu but was moved to Manila when the settlement became the new capital. The hospital was managed by the Franciscan Order from 1587 to 1685. Due … Read more