#Manila
Articles tagged with «Manila».
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Philippine Film Heritage Building
Overview of the Philippine Film Heritage Building in Intramuros, Manila, its construction history, and the 2025 substandard construction sca...
Capital of the Philippines: History, Planning and Proposals
History of the Philippine capital from Manila to Quezon City, Burnham plans, and modern relocation proposals.
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...
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...