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John Charles Edward "Carlos" Pamintuan Celdran (November 10, 1972 – October 13, 2019) was a Filipino artist, tour guide, segment TV host and cultural activist. He was known for "Walk This Way", a guided tour of the Manila districts of Intramuros, Binondo, and Quiapo using a combination of music, visuals, and history lectures to immerse tourists into what life was like during the Spanish and ...
The Old City Hall of Manila. First constructed from 1735 to 1738. Bureau of Treasury (Ayuntamiento), Plaza Roma, Cabildo St. Filipino September 1989 Ang Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands [36] The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands Established on April 19, 1886, to improve commerce, industry, and trade in the country.
The First United Building Community Museum was established to honor the wish of Sy Lian Teng, the family patriarch, to set up a museum using his collection of old photos and other archival materials. The museum opened in May 2015. [5] It features Escolta's history as a major shopping and financial district in Manila. [6]
Escolta Street (Spanish: Calle de la Escolta) is a historic east–west street in the old downtown district of Binondo in Manila, Philippines.It runs parallel to the Pasig River from Quintin Paredes Road (Plaza Moraga) to Plaza Santa Cruz Road (Plaza Lacson).
The old building that hosted the old Ayala Museum was demolished which met some criticism from heritage conservationists. [6] The museum moved to a new six-story building made from granite, steel and glass, [6] which was designed by Leandro V. Locsin Partners, led by Leandro Y. Locsin Jr., the son of the architect that designed the old Ayala ...
Intramuros is the only district of Manila where old Spanish-era influences are still plentiful. Fort Santiago is now a well-maintained park and popular tourist destination. Adjacent to Fort Santiago is the reconstructed Maestranza Wall, which was removed by the Americans in 1903 to widen the wharves thus opening the city to Pasig River.
The following 22 pages use this file: 2010 Philippine presidential election; 2012 ABL season; 2012 Philippine Peace Cup; 2012–13 PBA season; 2013 FIBA Asia Championship
Filipino Struggles Through History, alternatively known as the History of Manila is a series paintings which depicts select events from Philippine history. [6] It composes of 10 canvas panels collectively measuring 2.7 meters (8.9 ft) high and 79.4 meters (260 ft) wide. [3]