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Fort Santiago - Epicenter of history

Favorite thing: This location was the location of the palace of the last local King beofe the arrival of the Spanish.

Fort Santiago was erected here and becomes the center of mghty Spanish colonial rule for the next 300 years.

Then it briefly taken by British forces for 2 years in the 18th century.

And then by the Americans when Spain ceded Philippines in 1898.

It was destroyed in World War II, but restored in 1950 as "Shrine of Freedom".

Miss airplane food?

Favorite thing: While driving in Manila area, this disused airplane converted into a restaurant caught my eye and my camera.

Did not have time to stop to try the food on board. But it is one of the interesting places that I remember here and would like to go there if it is still around.

The other restaurant in Manila that I went was the singing restaurant where the chefs, receptionist and waiters and waitresses will sing to the diners with their pots and pans.

Visa requirement?

Favorite thing: For Malaysians, do not a visa to stay as tourist up to 21 days.

Check this website to see if your country is this list of visa free up to 21 days.
http://www.gov.ph/faqs/visa.asp

"Nationals from countries listed below who are traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding twenty-one (21) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. However, Immigration Officers at ports of entry may exercise their discretion to admit holders of passports valid for at least sixty (60) days beyond the intended period of stay."