#Manila

Articles tagged with «Manila».

History & Culture
Cristeta Comerford: Career as White House Executive Chef
Filipino-American chef Cristeta Comerford served as White House executive chef from 2005 to 2024, the first woman and Asian in the role.
Barangays & Settlements
To Ho Panciteria Antigua: History and legacy of Manila's oldest Chinese restaurant
To Ho Panciteria Antigua is a historic restaurant in Manila, established in the 19th century, known for its Chinese-Filipino cuisine and lon...
History & Culture
Jon Jaylo: Surrealist Painter and Cultural Figure
Jon Jaylo is a Filipino surrealist painter born in 1975, known for his international exhibitions in New York, Berlin, and Manila.
Mountains & Volcanoes
Rizal Park Luneta: History, Layout and Cultural Significance in Manila
Rizal Park Luneta is a historic 58-hectare urban park in Manila, site of Philippine independence and major political events.
History & Culture
Joey Gosiengfiao: Life, Career and Legacy in Philippine Cinema
Overview of Filipino director Joey Gosiengfiao, known for campy box-office hits and launching major stars.
Rivers & Lakes
Estero de Vitas: Hydrology and Precolonial Geography of Manila
The Estero de Vitas is a historic river in Manila, Philippines, connecting to Manila Bay and the Navotas River.
Barangays & Settlements
Palacio del Gobernador: History, architecture and heritage significance in Intramuros
Government building in Intramuros, Manila. Built in 1976 on the site of the original Spanish Governor's Palace. Houses Intramuros Administra...
Barangays & Settlements
Philippine Film Heritage Building
Overview of the Philippine Film Heritage Building in Intramuros, Manila, its construction history, and the 2025 substandard construction sca...
History & Culture
Capital of the Philippines: History, Planning and Proposals
History of the Philippine capital from Manila to Quezon City, Burnham plans, and modern relocation proposals.
Rivers & Lakes
Estero de Sunog Apog: Hydrology and Historical Geography in Manila
Overview of the Estero de Sunog Apog, a historic rivulet in Manila that delineated precolonial polities and now forms part of the city's leg...
Cities & Municipalities
Manila
Manila — the capital of the Philippines and centre of Metro Manila. The former seat of the Spanish East Indies (1571–1898), and host to one...