Manila Manila The Coconut Palace is a palace in Manila, Philippines, built by former First Lady Imelda Marcos for Pope John Paul II's visit. However, he declined the offer, saying that it was an ostentatious option. ...more on Wikipedia about "Coconut Palace"
Dangwa is a fresh flower market in Manila, Philippines. It is located in the Dos Castillas Street and, according to The Manila Times, it "is the most famous landmark in
Fort William McKinley, during the World War II era, was where USAFFE had its headquarters for the Philippine Department and the Philippine Division. The bulk of the Philippine Division was stationed here and this was where, under the National Defense Act of 1935, specialized artillery training was conducted. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fort William McKinley"
Malacañang Palace or Malacañan Palace (the two names are interchangeable ** ) is the official residence of the president of the Philippines. The official etymology from the 1930's says that the name comes from a Tagalog phrase May lakan diyan, which means "there is a rich man there" for it was once the home of a wealthy Spanish merchant before it hosted the nation's chief executive, although the Spanish themselves said the name came from "Mamalakaya," or the fishermen who once laid out their catch in the bend of the river where the Palace now stands (see "Malacanan Palace: The Official Illustrated History", Studio 5 Publishing, Manila, 2005). The palace is located along the north bank of the Pasig River in Manila. It is called Palasyo ng Malakanyang in Filipino, and Malacañan Palace when referred to as the official residence of the President of the Philippines, and simply Malacañang when referred to as the office of the president, as well as in everyday parlance and in the media. Malacañan Palace is depicted on the verso (back) side of the present-day 20- peso bill. ...more on Wikipedia about "Malacañang Palace"
Manila ( Filipino: Maynila) is the capital of the Philippines. The city is located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on Luzon, the country's largest island. Despite widespread poverty, it is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. ...more on Wikipedia about "Manila"
The Manila Cathedral, also known as the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, is the only cathedral in the world that was built and renovated six times. It was the seat of the Archbishop of Manila during the Spanish Colonial Period in the Philippines, and still remains to be the ecclesisastical seat of the Archdiocese of Manila. ...more on Wikipedia about "Manila Cathedral"
The Manila Light Rail Transit System, popularly known as the LRT, is the main metropolitan rail system serving the Metro Manila area. There are two lines to the LRT: LRT-1, called the Yellow Line, and LRT-2, called the Purple Line. Although the system is referred to as a " light rail transit system", some would argue the system is more akin to a rapid transit (metro) system. ...more on Wikipedia about "Manila Light Rail Transit System"
The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, the national sports complex of the Philippines, is considered as the oldest sports complex in Asia. It is located on Vito Cruz St, Malate, Manila. Formerly the Manila Carnival Grounds, the RMSC was built in 1934 for the Far Eastern Championship Games, a precursor to the Asian Games. It is named after the country's national hero, Dr. José Rizal. It was reconstructed in 1953 after it was destroyed during World War II and was used in the Asian Games. Until 2005, no major renovations were done in the complex. The complex was criticized by local and international sports officials for its age and limited space. The National Stadium, the main centerpiece of the sports complex, has a maximum seating capacity of only 30,000. The complex also houses the administrative office of the Philippine Sports Commission, and quarters for the Philippine national athletes. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rizal Memorial Sports Complex"
Rizal Park is situated in the heart of the city of Manila, Philippines. It is at the northern end of Roxas Boulevard, overlooking Manila Bay. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rizal Park"
San Agustin Church, built between 1587 and 1606, is the oldest church in the Philippines and the only building left intact after the destruction of Intramuros during the Battle of Manila. The present structure is actually the third to stand on the site and has survived seven major earthquakes, as well as the wars in Manila. ...more on Wikipedia about "San Agustin Church, Manila"
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