| Page Views: 411 Last Visit to Manila: March, 2008 | A City of Striking Contrasts by asiantraveler - last update: May 14, 2008 |
In my eyes as a traveler... Antiquated churches, steel and glass skyscrapers Horse drawn carriages, jeepney's and cars Mansions of the rich, shanties in the riverbanks Devout catholics, a crazy night life Age old traditions, modern day attractions Catholic Schools, prostitute filipinas Polluted and dirty, the most beautiful sunset It's everything good and bad, what a great city |
history On May 8 1570, a spanish expedition to manila left panay island (phils) under the command of Marshal Martin de Goiti. The expedition was consisted of 120 spaniards and 600 visayans. At that time, Manila was a rich moslem kingdom under Rajah Soliman and a civilized outpost of Islam. Soliman refusing to submit to foreign domination, defended his Kingdom against spanish invasion. The following year, a stronger expedition under Legaspi`s personal command appeared in Manila Bay. Realizing the futility of resistance to a superior foe, Lakan Dula of Tondo (Soliman's uncle) persuaded Soliman to accept spanish rule. Thus, Manila fell into spanish hand without a fight. On June 1571, Legaspi proclaimed Manila as the capital of the Philippines. He rebuilt it into a spanish city. King Philip II granted the new city a proud coat-of-arms and a charming name- insigne y siempre leal ciudad ( Distinguised and ever loyal city) The Filipino name however persisted. Until the present time, the city has been called Manila, from the native term maynilad meaning place where there is nilad- nilad is the name of the kind of plant that used to grow abundantly in the manila region. |
the city of our affections Manila is the capital city of the Philippines. But we Filipinos call Manila "The City of Our Affections." This phrase is taken from an old Spanish writing; but it also expresses a modern sentiment. Manila is an old city, may be older than historians can determine. Perhaps having been around for a long time give its "Poise and Grandeur." |
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| Pros: | "lively, world class malls" | | Cons: | "pollution, traffic and big gap between rich and poor" | | In A Nutshell: | "melting pot, shopper's paradise" |
asiantraveler's Manila Travel Tips
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Tips: 3 - Photos: 9 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | Nightlife
Tips: 2 - Photos: 1 | Off The Beaten Path | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping
Tips: 1 - Photos: 2 | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips |
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nimato Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:58 UTC
Nice start ichad! Btw, the SM Mall of Asia is the 3rd largest mall in the world [4.2million sq. ft]. The largest is South China Mall [7.1million sq. ft.], followed by Golden Resources Mall [China pa rin; 6million sq. ft]. Fyi. =) | toonsarah Sat May 17, 2008 09:51 UTC
A nice start to your VT pages. The sunsets look great. | ukirsari Fri Apr 25, 2008 14:23 UTC
manila! brings my memory back want to make my manila page very soon :) thanks for inspiring me with san agustin. oh how i miss city of manila. | ValbyDK Fri Apr 11, 2008 09:47 UTC
Hi Richard. Great photos from Manila. |
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