#Manila

Articles tagged with «Manila».

Bridges & Roads
Anda Circle and the Anda Monument
History and infrastructure of the Anda Monument and Anda Circle interchange in Manila, Philippines.
Rivers & Lakes
Isla de Convalecencia: River Island and Hospicio de San José
Small river island in Pasig River, Manila, home to Hospicio de San José and Philippine Coast Guard detachment.
Bridges & Roads
Mendiola Street: Route, Protests and Political History in Manila
Mendiola Street in Manila is a historic thoroughfare leading to Malacañang Palace, known for major political protests and massacades.
Bridges & Roads
Remedios Circle: History, Nightlife and Urban Role in Malate
Remedios Circle in Malate, Manila: history from cemetery to nightlife hub, LGBTQ+ cruising spot, and cultural significance.
Universities & Education
Adamson University: History, Academics and Alumni
Profile of Adamson University in Manila, a private Catholic institution founded in 1932 with autonomous status and notable alumni.
Bridges & Roads
Tutuban Center: Heritage, Transit and Commercial Development
Tutuban Center is a shopping complex and transit hub in Manila, featuring the historic 1887 PNR station and planned railway interchange.
History & Culture
Flag Act (Philippines): Act No. 1696 and the Ban on National Symbols
Act No. 1696 of 1907 banned the Philippine flag and Katipunan symbols under American rule until its repeal in 1919.
Cities & Municipalities
Nicknames of Manila: Historical Monikers and Cultural Identity
Explore the history and meaning behind Manila's nicknames, from Pearl of the Orient to Capital of Fun.
Universities & Education
Adamson Lady Falcons volleyball
The Adamson Lady Falcons are the women's collegiate varsity volleyball team of Adamson University in Manila, competing in the UAAP.
Provinces
Mendiola Consortium: Educational Alliance in Manila
The Mendiola Consortium is an educational alliance of five Manila institutions founded in 1974 to enhance quality education and public servi...
Churches & Heritage Sites
Historic houses in Santa Ana, Manila
Explore the surviving ancestral houses in Santa Ana, Manila, the only district spared from WWII destruction.
Bridges & Roads
Nagtahan Link Bridge: Infrastructure and Connectivity in Manila
Overview of the Nagtahan Link Bridge system in Manila, connecting Paco and Santa Mesa over the Pasig River.
Universities & Education
University of the Philippines Manila College of Arts and Sciences
Profile of UP Manila's College of Arts and Sciences, its history, departments, and academic programs.
Bridges & Roads
Divisoria: Commercial History and Urban Dynamics
Overview of Divisoria, Manila's major commercial district, covering its history, shopping culture, and urban challenges.
Barangays & Settlements
Metrobank: History, operations and corporate structure in the Philippines
Metrobank is the third largest bank in the Philippines. This article covers its history, subsidiaries, and financial operations.
History & Culture
Arturo Luz: Pioneer of Philippine Neo-Realism and Art Administration
Arturo Luz (1926–2021) was a Filipino National Artist, printmaker, and founder of the Neo-realist school in Philippine art.
History & Culture
Arlene J. Chai: Life, Literary Career and Works
Arlene J. Chai is a Filipino-Chinese-Australian author known for weaving Philippine political struggle into fiction.
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.