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Binondo: Oldest Chinatown in the World

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Binondo: Oldest Chinatown in the World The district of Binondo was established by Governor-General Luis Perez de Dasmarinas through a decree in 1594. This makes Binondo the oldest organized Chinatown in the World. The district serves as the home of the city’s Christian Chinese population. Binondo would eventually go on to become the main business … Read more

Oldest Parks: Mehan Gardens and Luneta Park

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Oldest Parks: Mehan Gardens and Luneta Park During the late 1700s, the suburbs immediately outside Intramuros were demolished, leaving a vast empty field. In 1820, work was completed on a small promenade south of Intramuros along the seaside. This became known as the Paseo de Luneta. Together with the nearby Bagumbayan Field (containing barracks and … Read more

Pagatpatan

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Pagatpatan It’s high tide at the beach in Sta. Filemona, Alburquerque, Bohol. Locals call their place Sta. Fe. Located in Purok 1, the beach is called “Pagatpatan” owing to the type of mangrove growing abundantly in the area. Do you know that mangrove forests are carbon-rich ecosystems? Mangrove forests are Marine Protected Areas as they … Read more

Oldest Educational Institutions in Manila

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Oldest Educational Institutions in Manila University of Santo Tomas, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, and Colegio de Santa Isabel. The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas was established in 1611, making it the oldest operational university in the Western tradition in Asia. The Colegio de San Juan de Letran was established in 1620 … Read more