Category Archives: Manila Facts

Manuel L. Quezon in 1935

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Manilaboy

Manuel L. Quezon was inaugurated president on November, 1935. Considered to be the first Filipino President of the Philippine Commonwealth under the United States. He was famous for his remarks: “I prefer a country run like hell by Filipinos to … Continue reading →

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Manila History Tidbits part 2

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Manilaboy

1834 – Manila port opened by the Spanish colonial government for trading. 1896 – Rizal was executed at Bagumbayan Field of what is now popularly called Luneta Park. Revolution ensued because of it. 1897 – The Katipunan was replaced by … Continue reading →

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Manila History Tidbits

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Manilaboy

Some Manila history highlights that might be helpful to you. Will add more in the future. 1571 – Miguel Lopez de Legazpi arrived in Manila, and became the governor general. As a result Catholicism spread like wildfire. 1646 – Spaniards … Continue reading →

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Manila City Hall

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Manilaboy

The Manila City Hall is symbolically synonymous to the city of Metro Manila and its adjacent cities. Architect Antonio Toledo designed this landmark and its construction was finished in the 1930s. The present structure is a restoration after it was … Continue reading →

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Batanguenio Accent in Metro Manila

Posted on February 2, 2008 by Manilaboy

While i was half awake in my room I heard two kids talking tagalog in Batanguenio accent. I thought they were too cute to listen. That was the second time i heard a Batanguenio accent. The first one was in … Continue reading →

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Manila’s Tagalog Accent When Speaking English

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Manilaboy

This is just a friendly comment, no insulting motive, well, maybe a little, hehe… People from Manila has a penchant to make fun of those who are from the provinces especially the bisayans when the latter speak english. The call … Continue reading →

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Official Websites of Metro Manila Cities

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Manilaboy

Manila (the principal city) – http://www.manila.gov.ph/ Caloocan City – http://www.caloocancity.gov.ph/ Las Piñas City – http://www.laspinascity.gov.ph/ Makati City – http://www.makati.gov.ph/ Malabon City – http://www.malabon.gov.ph/ Mandaluyong City -  http://www.mandaluyong.gov.ph/ Marikina City -  http://www.marikina.gov.ph/ Muntinlupa City -  http://www.muntinlupacity.gov.ph/ Navotas City -  http://www.navotas.gov.ph/ Parañaque … Continue reading →

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Metro Manila Cities

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Manilaboy

These are the list of cities that comprised Metro Manila. On the right of the city name is the date when it became an official city, and also its current mayors as of year 2007. Manila (the principal city) – … Continue reading →

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San Juan Is Now Officially a City

Posted on September 19, 2007 by Manilaboy

Thanks to Wikipedia for the image San Juan is the newest city in Metro Manila. I did not know this until a forum member in istorya.net mentioned San Juan City in one of his/her post. I was curious and rebutted … Continue reading →

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Myths about Metro Manila

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Manilaboy

I grew up in Mindanao and the Visayas, and heard varied commentaries of those who had been to Metro Manila. I believe like any other handed down stories, it may be correct, wrong and a mixed of both. Food prices … Continue reading →

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