The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
MANILA CHINATOWN INFORMATION CENTERApril 30, 2024Photos: Yasuda Rain, Diego Torres, Andrei Julian Yesterday afternoon, the Manila Chinatown Information Center was opened. It is the latest go-to place for visitors in the oldest Chinatown in the world. The information center is in the Ramada lobby by Wyndham Manila Central Hotel (at the corner of Calle Ongpin … Read more
St. Scholastica’s College A formerly all-girls school located along Calle Pennsylvania (Leon Guinto Street) corner Calle Vito Cruz. Established by Benedictine Nuns from Germany in 1906 at Tondo. Relocated to its present site in 1914. Famous for its Conservatory of Music which was established in 1907. Famous buildings include the College Chapel by George Asp, … Read more
Remedios Circle – Malate Established in the middle of the 1800s as the Cementerio de Malate. The cemetery originally had a high circular adobe wall surrounding the property, with a main gate facing towards west. A mortuary chapel was also built in the middle. The cemetery was closed down in 1913 when American health officials … Read more
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