#Manila History
Articles tagged with «Manila History».
Cobangbang Ancestral House: Heritage Architecture in Santa Ana, Manila
Heritage house in Manila built in 1930 by Aurelio Cobangbang, featuring preserved architecture in Santa Ana.
Ramon Bagatsing: Political Career and Legacy in Manila
Ramon Bagatsing was the 19th Mayor of Manila (1971-1986), a WWII hero, and a pioneering Filipino politician of Indian ancestry.
Pedro Gil Street: Route, History and Landmarks in Manila
Pedro Gil Street is a 3.65 km tertiary national road in Manila, connecting Santa Ana to Roxas Boulevard and serving as a corridor for herita...
Tondo (historical polity): Pre-colonial history and significance
Tondo was a major pre-colonial Tagalog polity and trade hub in Manila, documented since 900 AD.
Battle of Manila (1762): British Invasion and Occupation
The 1762 Battle of Manila saw British forces capture the Spanish colony during the Seven Years' War, leading to an 18-month occupation.
Manila High School (Intramuros): History, Annexes and Legacy
History of Manila High School in Intramuros, its annexes, notable alumni and evolution into a historic Philippine educational institution.
Sangley Rebellion of 1603: Causes, Conflict and Aftermath
The 1603 Sangley Rebellion was a violent uprising of Chinese residents in Manila against Spanish colonial rule, resulting in a massive massa...
Carlos Palanca: Chinese Community Leader and Diplomat in Spanish Philippines
Carlos Palanca was a prominent Sangley Chinese leader, diplomat, and businessman in late 19th-century Manila.
Arcadio Arellano: Pioneer of Filipino Architectural Identity
Arcadio Arellano (1872–1920) was a pioneering Filipino architect who integrated native motifs into Manila's elite residences and public monu...
Larry Cruz: Restaurateur, Journalist and Pioneer of Philippine Theme Dining
Lorenzo J. Cruz founded the LJC Restaurant Group, pioneering theme dining in the Philippines with Café Adriatico and shaping Manila's café s...
Philippine Hokkien: History, Linguistic Features and Cultural Role
Profile of Philippine Hokkien, the Chinese Filipino lingua franca with roots in 16th-century Spanish Manila trade and unique loanwords.
Aduana Building: History, architecture and restoration in Intramuros
Historic Spanish colonial customs house in Manila, now owned by the National Archives.
Aklatang Bayan: History and Legacy of the Philippine Literary Society
Aklatang Bayan was a Philippine literary association founded in 1910 that advanced the Tagalog language and organized the first balagtasan.
Alberto Segismundo Cruz: Life, Literary Career and Public Service
Profile of Filipino poet, novelist and lawyer Alberto Segismundo Cruz (1901–1989), Poet Laureate and public servant.
San Agustin Church: Heritage, Architecture and History in Intramuros
San Agustin Church is the oldest stone church in the Philippines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Manila's Intramuros.