The Philippines Today

Fort San Antonio Abad – Malate Established on a swampy promontory in 1584 to guard the road between Manila and Cavite. First line of defense of Manila in case of a landward invasion. Used primarily as a powder magazine or polvorin. Captured by British forces in 1762 during the Siege of Manila. Damaged and captured … Read more

Malate Church – Malate, Manila Officially known as the Nuestra Señora de los Remedios Parish. Established in 1588 by Augustinian friars. The parish of Malate (also known as Laguio or Lagunoi) included Ermita (until 1610) and Pasay, then known as Pineda (until 1863). The image of Our Lady of Remedios was brought to the church … Read more

De La Salle University – Malate Established by the De La Salle Brothers in 1911 at Paco. Relocated to its current location along Taft Avenue in Malate in 1921. St. La Salle Hall is the oldest building on the campus, built-in 1920-1924 based on the designs of architect Tomas Mapua. Damaged during the Battle of … Read more

Rizal Memorial Sports Complex – Malate Located along Calle Vito Cruz cor. Calle Dakota (M. Adriatico Street). Construction of the complex started in 1927 and was completed in 1934. Used as the venue of the 1934 Far Eastern Championship Games. The complex was used as a fortress by Japanese troops and was heavily damaged in … Read more

St. Paul University – Malate A former all-girls school located along Calle Herran (Pedro Gil Street). Established by the Congregation of Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres in 1912 as the St. Paul Institution. The Chapel of the Crucified Christ was built in 1927 based on the designs of architect Andres Luna de San Pedro. … Read more