Old Manila Photos

These are old photos of Manila, the time when the Philippines was still not born. Some photos date back as far as 1884!

I got these photos from a group in Facebook.


Lighthouse Anda Monument Intramuros


Market in Ermita

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Bowling Alleys in Metro Manila

Coronado Lanes
Anson’s Arcade, 2nd Floor, Arnaiz Avenue corner Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Telephone number: 844-0641

Greenlanes
Greenhills Shopping Center, Ortigas Avenue, San Juan City
Telephone number: 721-0531 to 36

Puyat Bowling and Billiard Center
Farmers Plaza, Quezon City
Telephone number: 912-5238

Astrobowl
South Superhighway, Magallanes Village
Makati,
Telephone number: 833-56-71, 833-69-02
Tue-Fri 12:00-24:00, Sat-Mon 8:00-1:00

Celebrity Sports Plaza
Capitol Hills Rd, Quezon City
Telephone number: 95-23-62, 95-10-61
Mon-Fri 12:00-23:00, Sat, Sun 9:00-23:00

Superbowl
Makati Cinema Square, Pasong Tamo
Telephone number: 86-48-88

Bowl-o-Fun Bowling Alleys
167 EDSA, Mandaluyong,
Telephone number: 79-52-96
Mon-Fri 13:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-22:00

Mabini Bowling Lanes
1709 Mabini St, Malate,
Telephone number: 58-53-81
Mon-Sun 9:00-24:00

Bowl-o-Drome
2930 Taft, Pasay City,
Telephone number: 88-79-81
Daily 8:00-24:00

Bowl-o-Drome
1060-B General Luna St, Malate
Telephone number: 831-27-91,
Daily 8:00-24:00

Bowl-o-Drome
35 Buendia Avenue, Makati
Daily 8:00-24:00

I got most of the information from: http://www.cockatoo.com/english/philippines/philippines_insight_sports_bowling.htm

Photos of University of Santo Tomas

These photos of University of Santo Tomas (UST) was taken in the summer of 2009. For former students of UST, take a nostalgia tour.

These photos are completely free to use for any purposes. I would appreciate if you put credits or link to my site, but not necessarily required.


Background is UST Administration building


UST football field

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Nine Inch Nails Concert in Manila

Nine Inch Nails together with Pupil will have a concert in Metro Manila on August 5, 2009. The concert venue is Araneta Coliseum.

My friend even already have his ticket. Obviously, he is a fan, and i’m not. Hehehe.

Ticket prices are:
Patron VIP (Reserved Seating) - P4725
Patron (Reserved Seating) - P3938
Lower Box (Reserved Seating) - P2625
Upper Box A (Reserved Seating) - P2100
Upper Box B – P1050
Gen. Admission – P525

Photos of España Boulevard in Manila

These photos of España Boulevard was taken on March 2009. The area is in University of Sto. Tomas. I was a bit apprehensive of going further, but maybe i will add more photos in the Quezon City side of España Blvd.

I miss this place.

These photos are completely free to use for any purposes. I appreciate if you put credits or link to my site, but not required.


España Boulevard

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Department of Tourism Office in Manila

This contact information is helpful for tourists who are dissatisfied with their tourist agency’s lack of information regarding tourism in the Philippines, just within Metro Manila or Luzon.

Department of Tourism
Department of Tourism Building
TM Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila
Tel no: 523-8411, 525-4683
24 Hour Hotline Number: 524-1660, 524-1728

Mendicants or Manglilimos in Manila

A mendicant is a beggar. In tagalog, it’s manglilimos. You could find a lot of them roaming the streets of Metro Manila cities.

Just about an hour ago in a 7-11 store where i went in to eat my supper. I saw two ladies counting coins, lots of them. They appear to be Badjaos, one of the tribes originally from Mindanao.

They were doing the counting in the table which i also use to put my meal. While they were doing their thing I also mentally counted one of the lady’s money. It was more than 1,000 pesos (20$). An earning of one person only.

An average construction worker is only earning 300 pesos a day (6$). Had to injure heat and risk of an accident. While these beggars just sit or stand in one corner pretending to be poor.

Don’t fall for their antics.

Makati City Photos

The following Makati City photos are not your usual high rise, high end places you can find in the city. I focused on what we don’t normally see on posters and televisions.

Related: Makati City map


Homeless along Chino Roces Avenue (Pasong Tamo), Makati City

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2009 Outstanding Manilan Awardees

Outstanding Manilan Award is annual event by City Government of Manila to recognize its local residents who were born, raised, and studied for their positive contribution to the City of Manila.

The 2009 Outstanding Manilan Awardees are:

  • Corazon Aquino for civic leadership and global diplomacy
  • Sen. Manuel Villar, public service
  • Marixi Rufino-Prieto, print media advocacy
  • Henry Sy Sr., business development
  • Eugenio Lopez III, telecommunications and broadcasting
  • Regina Paz Lopez, environmental advocacy
  • Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, entrepreneurial leadership
  • Miguel Enriquez, public service in tri-media
  • Teresita Quirino, education
  • George Ty, corporate social responsibility.

RFM Sports Center

RFM Sports Center is owned by the RFM Foods Corporation. But other private groups or companies can rent out this facility either by hour or for a day.

They have two basketball courts available for rent.

You can contact RFM sports center:
Telephone: +63.2.631.8101
Fax: +63.2.631.8128

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