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Intramuros, located along the southern bank of the Pasig River, was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century and is the oldest district of the city of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Its name, taken from the Latin, intra muros, literally "Within the walls", meaning within the wall enclosure of the city/fortress, also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself. Image File history File links Ph_map_manila. ...
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A barangay (Tagalog: baranggay , pronounced as ba-rang-gai, gai as in guy), also known by its former name, the barrio, is the smallest local government unit in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward. ...
The Legislative Districts of Manila, namely the first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth districts are the representations of the City of Manila in the Philippine House of Representatives. ...
The Legislative Districts of Manila, namely the first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth districts are the representations of the City of Manila in the Philippine House of Representatives. ...
The Pasig River is a river in the Philippines that drains Laguna de Bay (via the Napindan Channel) into Manila Bay. ...
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History
Pre-hispanic settlement The site of Intramuros was originally a large Malayan-Islamic settlement named "Maynilad", ruled by three chieftains Rajah Sulayman, Lakan Dula and Rajah Matanda. The name came from "may nilad", "nilad" being a water plant whose star-shaped flowers clustered in abundance along the low-lying riverbanks. The strategic location of Maynilad, being on the Pasig River and the Manila Bay, made it an ideal location for indigenous Tagalog tribes to trade with other Asian civilizations, including Chinese and Islamic merchants who had come from China, Borneo and Indonesia. Maynilad was also the seat of power for native chiefs who ruled the area before Europeans first arrived in Luzon. Rajah Sulayman (سليمان in Arabic) was a native Muslim king, who ruled, along with Rajah Matanda and Lakan Dula the king of the Tondo area, over a large population of Tagalogs on the southern part of the Pasig River and the city of Manila, during the 16th century. ...
Rajah Lakandula or Lakan Dula (Lakan is the Kapampangan equivalent of Rajah) was the native ruler of Tondok (a large part of which is now Tondo, Manila) when the Spanish colonization of the Philippines began. ...
Photography sunset in Bay City, Pasay (near SM Mall of Asia) Manila Bay is one of the finest natural harbors in the world which serves the port of Manila (on Luzon), in the Philippines. ...
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Spanish colonial period In 1564, conquistadors led by Miguel López de Legazpi sailed from New Spain (Mexico) and arrived on the island of Cebu in February 13, 1565. There they established the first Spanish colony in the archipelago. Having heard of rich resources of Manila by local natives, López de Legazpi dispatched two of his Lieutenant-commanders, Martín de Goiti and Juan de Salcedo to explore the northern regions of the Visayas. Conquistador (Spanish: kÅn-kÄ“-stÅ-dÅr) (meaning Conqueror in the Spanish language) is the term used to refer to the soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who brought much of the Americas and Asia Pacific under Spanish colonial rule between the 15th and 17th centuries, starting with the 1492 settlement...
Miguel López de Legazpi (1502 - August 20, 1572, Manila), also known as El Adelantado (The Governor) and El Viejo (The Elder), was a Spanish conquistador who established the first colony in the Philippine Islands in 1565. ...
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In 1570, the Spaniards arrived in the island of Luzon. After quarrels had erupted between the Islamic natives and the Spaniards; Goiti and López de Legazpi's soldiers waged war on the people, before they were able to take control and establish a permanent settlement in the area. In 1571 after the natives were defeated in battle, López de Legazpi made a peace pact with Rajah Sulayman, Rajah Lakandula and Rajah Matanda; who, in return, handed over Manila to the Spaniards. Events January 23 - The assassination of regent James Stewart, Earl of Moray throws Scotland into civil war February 25 - Pope Pius V excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I of England with the bull Regnans in Excelsis May 20 - Abraham Ortelius issues the first modern atlas. ...
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Citing the rich resources and location of Manila; López de Legazpi declared the area as the new capital of the Spanish colony in the Philippines on June 24, 1571. The King of Spain, delighted at the new conquest achieved by López de Legazpi and his men, awarded the city a coat of arms and declaring it Ciudad Insigne y Siempre Leal ("Distinguished and ever loyal city"). Nickname: Motto: Linisin Ikarangal Maynila Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Manila Coordinates: 14°35 N 121° E Country Region Districts 1st to 6th districts of Manila Barangays 897 Incorporated (city) June 10, 1574 Government - Mayor Alfredo Lim (2007-2010; GO) - Vice Mayor Isko Moreno (AM/PDP-Laban...
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The planning of the city of Manila was commenced by López de Legazpi who had become the first Governor general on the islands. He established forts, roads, churches and schools. The plans for Intramuros were based on King Philip II's Royal Ordinance issued on July 3, 1573 in San Lorenzo, Spain. It's design was based upon a medieval castle structure and covered 64 hectares of land, surrounded by 8 metre thick stones and high walls that rise 22 metres. Philip II (Spanish: Felipe II de Habsburgo; Portuguese: Filipe I) (May 21, 1527 – September 13, 1598) was the first official King of Spain from 1556 until 1598, King of Naples and Sicily from 1554 until 1598, king consort of England (as husband of Mary I) from 1554 to 1558, Lord...
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Intramuros was completed in 1606 and it served as the center of political, military and religious power of the Spaniards during the time that the Philippines was a colony of Spain. Inside Intramuros; there are several Roman Catholic churches, like the Manila Cathedral and the San Agustin Church, convents and church-run schools, such as the Universidad de Santo Tomás, the Colegio de San Juan de Letran and the Ateneo Municipal de Manila, which were usually being run by religious orders such as the Dominicans, Augustinians, Franciscans and Jesuits. The Governor's Palace, the official residence of the Spanish Viceroyalties to the Philippines was originally in Intramuros before it was officially moved to Malacañang Palace and Fort Santiago. Only Spaniards and Mestizos were allowed to take part on political issues and take residence inside the walled city, Christian natives and Chinese were also allowed inside, but Spanish officials prevented them living there. The vast majority of the natives and Chinese residents lived outside the walled city. Events January 27 - The trial of Guy Fawkes and other conspirators begins ending in their execution on January 31 May 17 - Supporters of Vasili Shusky invade the Kremlin and kill Premier Dmitri December 26 - Shakespeares King Lear performed in court Storm buries a village of St Ismails near...
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The Manila Cathedral before the 1880 earthquake Manila Cathedral facade The Manila Cathedral, also known as the minor basilica of the Immaculate Conception, was the seat of the Archbishop of Manila during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, and still remains the ecclesisastical seat of the Archdiocese of Manila. ...
The inside of the San Agustin Church in Intramuros, with magnificent trompe loeil mural on its ceiling and walls Historical Marker of San Agustin Church. ...
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines (or simply the University of Santo Tomas, UST or affectionately, Ustê), is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. ...
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The front entrance of Fuerza de Santiago towering 40 metres high Fuerza de Santiago is a defence fortress built for Spanish conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi. ...
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Churches, convents and chapels The Manila Cathedral before the 1880 earthquake Manila Cathedral facade The Manila Cathedral, also known as the minor basilica of the Immaculate Conception, was the seat of the Archbishop of Manila during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, and still remains the ecclesisastical seat of the Archdiocese of Manila. ...
The inside of the San Agustin Church in Intramuros, with magnificent trompe loeil mural on its ceiling and walls Historical Marker of San Agustin Church. ...
The Bank of the Philippine Islands or BPI (PSE: BPI) is the oldest bank in the Philippines still in operation and is the third-largest bank in the country in terms of assets, third only to Metrobank and second to Banco de Oro-EPCI, Inc. ...
Mapúa Institute of Technology (MIT, Mapúa Tech or simply Mapúa) is a private, non-sectarian, Filipino tertiary institute located in Intramuros, Manila and in Makati. ...
The Manila Bulletin, bills itself as The Nations Leading Newspaper in the Philippines. ...
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The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Abbreviation: PLM; English: University of the City of Manila; Or, simply Pamantasan), is the largest city government-funded, tuition-free,[2] university in the Philippines. ...
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Other buildings The Commission on Elections of the Philippines, or more commonly known as Comelec is an independent government body responsible for running elections in the countrys democratic government. ...
The Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) is an institute of higher education located in Intramuros, Manila. ...
Officially begun in 1947, the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) is member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. ...
World War II During World War II, much of Intramuros was damaged by bombings from both Japanese, American and Filipino soldiers who besieged on it. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki TÅjÅ Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...
In 1945, Japanese soldiers who had occupied the islands, invaded the site of Intramuros, killed many civilians and Filipino soldiers; destroying most of the original buildings contructed. Almost 100,000 people died during the liberation of Manila. Intramuros was in ruins after the war and the only structure that survived was the San Agustin; almost no other buildings remained standing.
Present day Intramuros In the 1980s, under the direction of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos, the Intramuros Administration restored the city and at present the walled city is the only district of Manila where old Spanish-era influences were retained. Much of the development of present-day Manila occurred outside the gates of Intramuros, leaving the old walls, streets and churches of Intramuros minimally touched by modernization, although outlets of Jollibee, McDonald's and Starbucks now sit alongside distinguished educational institutions within its walls. The old moats that surrounded Intramuros have been filled up and transformed into a golf course where locals and foreign nationals play the sport. The garrison that was Fort Santiago is now a tourist spot where visitors can enjoy the nostalgic romance of a bygone Spanish era within its gardens. Imelda Trinidad Romuáldez-Marcos (born July 2, 1929 in Manila) is a former First Lady and influential political figure in the Philippines. ...
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The front entrance of Fuerza de Santiago towering 40 metres high Fuerza de Santiago is a defence fortress built for Spanish conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi. ...
Intramuros now houses some of the higher education institutions in the Philippines. These are the city-owned Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, the technical school Mapúa Institute of Technology, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Colegio de San Juan de Letran and high schools such as the Manila High School,and Colegio de Santa Rosa. Image File history File linksMetadata Plm2. ...
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The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Abbreviation: PLM; English: University of the City of Manila; Or, simply Pamantasan), is the largest city government-funded, tuition-free,[2] university in the Philippines. ...
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Abbreviation: PLM; English: University of the City of Manila; Or, simply Pamantasan), is the largest city government-funded, tuition-free,[2] university in the Philippines. ...
Mapúa Institute of Technology (MIT, Mapúa Tech or simply Mapúa) is a private, non-sectarian, Filipino tertiary institute located in Intramuros, Manila and in Makati. ...
The Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) is an institute of higher education located in Intramuros, Manila. ...
Colegio de San Juan de Letran (CSJL) (also as San Juan de Letran College (SJLC), Letran College (LC) or simply Letran), was founded in 1620. ...
There are also places in Intramuros called Baluartes. Baluarte is a Spanish word for "bastion". These places are strongholds of Spaniards during the Spanish era. There are notable baluartes in Intramuros such as Baluarte de San Diego, Baluarte de San Gabriel, Baluarte de Sta Barbara and Baluarte de San Andres. Also Intramuros is also restoring its old "Puerta" or "Gates" which was the main entrance to the walled city. For the deceased Spanish football player, see Antonio Puerta For the Argentine tennis player, see Mariano Puerta Puerta or Puertas are the Spanish word for gates which are the gates in the Walled city of Intramuros // Puerta de Banderas Built in 1662 as the Governor-Generals gate when the...
Illegal Settlers or Squatters makes 70% of the entire Intramuros Population. Their Toilet is usaully the Sentry Tower of the wall
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External links Coordinates: 14°35′27″N, 120°58′30″E Nickname: Motto: Linisin Ikarangal Maynila Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Manila Coordinates: 14°35 N 121° E Country Region Districts 1st to 6th districts of Manila Barangays 897 Incorporated (city) June 10, 1574 Government - Mayor Alfredo Lim (2007-2010; GO) - Vice Mayor Isko Moreno (AM/PDP-Laban...
Nickname: Motto: Linisin Ikarangal Maynila Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Manila Coordinates: 14°35 N 121° E Country Region Districts 1st to 6th districts of Manila Barangays 897 Incorporated (city) June 10, 1574 Government - Mayor Alfredo Lim (2007-2010; GO) - Vice Mayor Isko Moreno (AM/PDP-Laban...
Binondo is an enclave in Manila primarily populated by overseas Chinese who chose to live in the Philippines. ...
Ermita is a district of Manila, Philippines located halfway between Intramuros (the old walled city) and Malate. ...
Malate is a district of Manila in the Philippines, under the 5th congressional district of Manila, divided into forty four (44) barangays from Zone 75 to 90 and barangays 686 to 730. ...
Pandacan is a district of the City of Manila in the Philippines, located south of the banks of the Pasig River and belongs under the 6th congressional district of Manila, divided into forty three (43) barangays that includes Zone 90 to Zone 95 and barangays 829 to 872. ...
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Quiapo is a well known part of old Manila and a place which offers cheap prices on items ranging from electronics to magic amulets. ...
Sampaloc district is a lively, middle-class, residential area in Manila City. ...
San Andres Bukid is a district of the City of Manila in the Philippines, located at the southeastern portion of the city. ...
San Miguel district is a middle-class primarily residential area of Manila. ...
Sta, Ana is a district of the City of Manila in the Philippines, located at the southeast banks of the Pasig River, bounded on the northeast by Mandaluyong City, Makati City to the east, southwest is the Manila district of Paco, Manila and to the west, Pandacan. ...
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Santa Mesa, Manila is a district in the city of Manila. ...
Tondo is one of the districts of the Philippines capital city of Manila and is the most densely populated area of land in the world. ...
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