The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The Ayuntamiento was the seat of the Manila City Council, which consisted of 2 alcaldes (city leaders), eight oidores (judges), a clerk, and a chief constable. Destroyed in WWII and reconstructed thereafter, the building now houses the Bureau of the Treasury. Ayuntamiento de Manila is in the corner of Aduana and Cabildo Streets in Intramuros. … Read more
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
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
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 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