The US Embassy Manila is the office of the United States of America government in Philippine soil, located just besides the old Dewey Boulevard, …
Tag Archive: Manila
May
10
2011
The Thieves of EDSA, Myself and Tips for Safe Travelling in Manila
It was Saturday morning, 7th of May 2011, at Manila’s busiest thoroughfare, EDSA. Southbound lane at the loading and unloading area just across our …
May
05
2011
La Farola de la Centinela: Corregidor Lighthouse
Corregidor Island is more associated with World War 2 and the American Colonial Era, due to the development of the island as a fortress, …
Jan
11
2011
La Conquista de Corregidor: The Guns and Christmas 1941
All right, all right…you may be wondering why the introduction for this article was with Felipe De Leon’s Christmas Carol “Payapang Daigdig?” Nope, its …
Dec
24
2010
La Conquista de Corregidor: Getting Ashore
It was one of those unplanned trips again that ended up great—and as a history student, a place something to look forward to. It …
Oct
16
2010
Walking at Steamy Manila Noon
Its been a while since I last walked the old Manila. Somehow, I have this fascination over urban exploration, despite that I prefer living …
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Oct
10
2010
Plaza Mexico: A Little Forgotten Spot in Intramuros
by Berniemack Arellano
While most of the people focused on the landing of Galeón Andalucia in Manila last week, my friend Gibb and I stumbled on this …
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Tags: Galleon, galleon trade, Intramuros, Legazpi, Maestranza, Manila, Mexico, monument, Pasig River, Philippines, Plaza Mexico, Urdaneta