Palacio Arzobispal: The Archbishop of Manila Residence

The Archbishop of Manila residence is the Palacio Arzobispal. It is located in Arzobispo street in Intramuros, Manila.   The Palacio Arzobispal or Archbishop’s Palace was acquired by Archbishop Miguel de Poblete to house the offices of the Archbishop of Manila and the Catholic Church in the Philippines.   However, the building was damaged and … Read more

The Sierra Madre Mountains Shield Us From Strong Storms

Did you know that the Sierra Madre mountains shield us from strong storms? Like waves breaking on a beach, storms crash against the back of the Sierra Madre, weakening as they go along. We should work together to protect her forests as she protects us. The Sierra Madre Mountains is the longest mountain range in … Read more

Newly-installed Floating Docks in El Nido Now Ready for Tourists

The installation of modular floating docks in El Nido is a pioneering project of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) in El Nido, Palawan aimed at providing better and safer tourist experience.   “We want tourists to be safe wherever they go and this is the start.” TIEZA Chief Operating Officer Pocholo Paragas … Read more

Plaza Roma

Plaza Roma is bounded by the Manila Cathedral to the southeast, the Palacio del Gobernador to the southwest, and the Ayuntamiento to the northeast.   This small plot of land is Intramuros’ very own plaza mayor (main square).   Plaza Roma is located at the corner of General Luna and Aduana streets in Intramuros, Manila. … Read more

Palacio Del Gobernador

Located across from Plaza de Roma and built in its current form in 1976, the Palacio Del Gobernador houses the Intramuros Administration, the Commission on Elections, and the Home Development Mutual Fund National Capital Region Office. Palacio Del Gobernador at General Luna Street. You may want to read: Palacio del Gobernador Manila (History)