"Manila Port" (also known as the "Port of Manila" or "Manila International Cargo Terminal") is one of Asia's and South East Asia's major seaports, and also one of the Philippine's most active ports together with Subic Bay, Cebu, and other major Philippine ports.
In a 2005 study, The Port of Manila was listed as the world's 31st most active container port, moving 2,665 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) worth of containers that year.
Roxas Bridge (formerly Del Pan Bridge)The bay entrance is 19 km wide and expands to a width of 48 km. Mariveles, in the province of Bataan, is an anchorage just inside the northern entrance and Sangley Point is the former location of Cavite Naval Base.
On either side of the bay are volcanic peaks topped with tropical foliage: 40 km to the north is the Bataan Peninsula and to the south is the province of Cavite.
Manila has in all around 3 main areas, which are known as Manila North (MNN), Manila South (MNS) and Manila (MNL).
Manila Orientation
Manila is but one of 13 cities and 4 municipalities that comprise the area known as Metro Manila or the National Capital Region (NCR) of the Philippines. The NCR is located in the southern portion of the island of Luzon, in between the Central Luzon and Southern Tagalog Regions, between Manila Bay and the inland lake of Laguna de Bay. The City of Manila, where most of the historical attractions are located, lies at the confluence of Manila Bay and the Pasig River.
The City of Manila is in the western part of Metro Manila. It is bordered to the west by Manila Bay, to the north by Quezon City and Kalookan City, to the east by San Juan and Mandaluyong City and to the south by Pasay and Makati.
The City of Manila is in the western part of Metro Manila. It is bordered to the west by Manila Bay, to the north by Quezon City and Kalookan City, to the east by San Juan and Mandaluyong City and to the south by Pasay and Makati.
Kamayan Malate
Kamayan, 523 Merchant Bldg., Padre Faura St., +632-528-1723 to 24. Kamayan literally means to eat with your hands in Filipino. Their native buffet has a wide range of Filipino food to offer for just under 10 US$/person. Specialties include the lechon (suckling pig) and grilled seafood. Kamayan also has branches in Makati and Quezon City and is usually located alongside its sister restaurants Dad's (Western food buffet) and Saisaki (Japanese food buffet).
Department of Health
The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) (Filipino:Kagawaran ng Kalusugan) is the principal health agency in the Philippines. It is the executive department of the Philippine Government responsible for ensuring access to basic public health services to all Filipinos through the provision of quality health care and the regulation of providers of health goods and services.
In 1947, President Manuel Roxas signed Executive Order (E.O.) No. 94 into law, calling for the creation of the Department of Health. Dr. Antonio C. Villarama as appointed Secretary. A new Bureau of Hospitals and a Bureau of Quarantine was created under DOH. Under E.O. 94, the Institute of Nutrition was created in 1948 to coordinate various nutrition activities of the different agencies.
On February 20, 1958, Executive Order 288 provided for the reorganization of the Department of Health. This entailed a partial decentralization of powers and created eight Regional Health Offices. Under this setup, the Secretary of Health passed on some of responsibilities to the regional offices and directors.
One of the priorities of the Marcos administration was health maintenance. From 1975 to the mid-eighties, four specialty hospitals were built in succession. The first three institutions were spearheaded by First Lady Imelda Marcos. The Philippine Heart Center was established on February 14, 1975 with Dr. Avelino Aventura as director. Second, the Philippine Children’s Medical Center was built in 1979. Then in 1983, the National Kidney and Transplant Institute was set up. This was soon followed by the Lung Center of the Philippines, which was constructed under the guidance of Health Minister Dr. Enrique Garcia.
With a shift to a parliamentary form of government, the Department of Health was transformed into the Ministry of Health on June 2, 1978 with Dr. Clemente S. Gatmaitan as the first health minister. On April 13, 1987, the Department of Health was created from the previous Ministry of Health with Dr. Alfredo R. A. Bengzon as secretary of health.
In 1947, President Manuel Roxas signed Executive Order (E.O.) No. 94 into law, calling for the creation of the Department of Health. Dr. Antonio C. Villarama as appointed Secretary. A new Bureau of Hospitals and a Bureau of Quarantine was created under DOH. Under E.O. 94, the Institute of Nutrition was created in 1948 to coordinate various nutrition activities of the different agencies.
On February 20, 1958, Executive Order 288 provided for the reorganization of the Department of Health. This entailed a partial decentralization of powers and created eight Regional Health Offices. Under this setup, the Secretary of Health passed on some of responsibilities to the regional offices and directors.
One of the priorities of the Marcos administration was health maintenance. From 1975 to the mid-eighties, four specialty hospitals were built in succession. The first three institutions were spearheaded by First Lady Imelda Marcos. The Philippine Heart Center was established on February 14, 1975 with Dr. Avelino Aventura as director. Second, the Philippine Children’s Medical Center was built in 1979. Then in 1983, the National Kidney and Transplant Institute was set up. This was soon followed by the Lung Center of the Philippines, which was constructed under the guidance of Health Minister Dr. Enrique Garcia.
With a shift to a parliamentary form of government, the Department of Health was transformed into the Ministry of Health on June 2, 1978 with Dr. Clemente S. Gatmaitan as the first health minister. On April 13, 1987, the Department of Health was created from the previous Ministry of Health with Dr. Alfredo R. A. Bengzon as secretary of health.
Where to sleep in Malate Manila
This is a list where to sleep in Malate, Manila:
Friendly's Guesthouse, 4th Floor, Adriatico St. (''corner of Nakpil St.''), Malate, +63917-3331418 (benjie@friendlysguesthouse.com). New, clean, and secure, Friendly's features an eight-bed air-conditioned dormitory (rates include sheets and towel). Fan-cooled and air-conditioned single and double bed rooms (shared baths) are also available. Free coffee & tea, 24 hours security, well-equipped kitchen, and great view of the Malate Tourist District from the common room veranda.
Hotel Kimberly, 770 Pedro Gil Street, +632-521-1888. Hotel Kimberly is a clean, immaculate boutique hotel conveniently located at the Malate tourist belt in the historic city of Manila, only 30 minutes away from the domestic and international airports.Best rates on official website start at US$38.
Joward's Pension House, 1730 M. Adriatico St., +632-5214845. A bit run-down but relatively clean. Small rooms, dismissive staff, but pretty cheap for a single room. Bathrooms are shared.Rates start at PHP275 for a single fan-cooled room; PHP525 for an air-conditioned room.
Pension Natividad, 1690 M.H del Pilar, +632-5210524, +632-5260992, +632-5240811 (fax: +632-5223759). Clean, secure and friendly staff.
Hotel Victoria de Malateoffers affordable accommodations featuring thematic rooms. Located near tourist attractions such as Malate Church and SM Mall of Asia. Tel. no: +63 2 521 1084. Fax. no.: +63 2 536 5742.
Sohotel 2016 M. H. del Pilar Street, Malate, Tel. No.: +63 (2) 521-4341 to 44. This trendy Manila hotel accepts online reservations via the Sohotel official website. This hotel features 24-hour room service and themed rooms that can also accommodate parties and other celebrations.
Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila, 1588 Pedro Gil Corner MH Del Pilar, +63 2 245 1234 (rescenter.mn@hyattintl.com). 5 star hotel with views of Manila Bay. Has a Casino and a spa.
Friendly's Guesthouse, 4th Floor, Adriatico St. (''corner of Nakpil St.''), Malate, +63917-3331418 (benjie@friendlysguesthouse.com). New, clean, and secure, Friendly's features an eight-bed air-conditioned dormitory (rates include sheets and towel). Fan-cooled and air-conditioned single and double bed rooms (shared baths) are also available. Free coffee & tea, 24 hours security, well-equipped kitchen, and great view of the Malate Tourist District from the common room veranda.
Hotel Kimberly, 770 Pedro Gil Street, +632-521-1888. Hotel Kimberly is a clean, immaculate boutique hotel conveniently located at the Malate tourist belt in the historic city of Manila, only 30 minutes away from the domestic and international airports.Best rates on official website start at US$38.
Joward's Pension House, 1730 M. Adriatico St., +632-5214845. A bit run-down but relatively clean. Small rooms, dismissive staff, but pretty cheap for a single room. Bathrooms are shared.Rates start at PHP275 for a single fan-cooled room; PHP525 for an air-conditioned room.
Pension Natividad, 1690 M.H del Pilar, +632-5210524, +632-5260992, +632-5240811 (fax: +632-5223759). Clean, secure and friendly staff.
Hotel Victoria de Malateoffers affordable accommodations featuring thematic rooms. Located near tourist attractions such as Malate Church and SM Mall of Asia. Tel. no: +63 2 521 1084. Fax. no.: +63 2 536 5742.
Sohotel 2016 M. H. del Pilar Street, Malate, Tel. No.: +63 (2) 521-4341 to 44. This trendy Manila hotel accepts online reservations via the Sohotel official website. This hotel features 24-hour room service and themed rooms that can also accommodate parties and other celebrations.
Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila, 1588 Pedro Gil Corner MH Del Pilar, +63 2 245 1234 (rescenter.mn@hyattintl.com). 5 star hotel with views of Manila Bay. Has a Casino and a spa.
Gat Andrés Bonifacio University
The Gat Andrés Bonifacio University (also known as Pamantasang Gat Andres Bonifacio in Filipino and abbreviated as GABU) is a public university in the Manila, Philippines. It is one of the two city-funded universities of the City of Manila.
The main campus of GABU, which houses the Administration Building of the Division of City Schools-Manila, is located at the heart of the Mehan Garden adjacent to the Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila City Library and the Light Rail Transit Central Terminal. Apart from its main campus, GABU maintains several satellite centers in many parts of the City of Manila such as Escolta, Recto, Del Pan, San Andres, Dapitan and Tayuman.
GABU is a public institution, receiving its funding from the City of Manila.
The vision-mission of GABU can be summarized as follows:
Gat Andrés Bonifacio University is a service-oriented higher educational institution committed to provide quality education responsive to the needs of the indigent but deserving youths of Manila in order to develop, empower and mold them into productive & globally competitive professionals and responsible citizens dedicated to the service of God, Country, City, & Humanity.
The main campus of GABU, which houses the Administration Building of the Division of City Schools-Manila, is located at the heart of the Mehan Garden adjacent to the Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila City Library and the Light Rail Transit Central Terminal. Apart from its main campus, GABU maintains several satellite centers in many parts of the City of Manila such as Escolta, Recto, Del Pan, San Andres, Dapitan and Tayuman.
GABU is a public institution, receiving its funding from the City of Manila.
The vision-mission of GABU can be summarized as follows:
Gat Andrés Bonifacio University is a service-oriented higher educational institution committed to provide quality education responsive to the needs of the indigent but deserving youths of Manila in order to develop, empower and mold them into productive & globally competitive professionals and responsible citizens dedicated to the service of God, Country, City, & Humanity.
Ermita
Ermita is in Manila.
Taxis from Manila International Airport will cost you a poverty-inducing 550PHP if you insist on taking an 'official' airport taxi. Non-'official', metered taxis are also legitimate and can be had just by walking away from the airport a bit. As with the ride from the domestic airport, barring severe traffic, a trip to Ermita should not cost more than 200PHP
Kamayan, 523 Merchant Bldg., Padre Faura St., +632-528-1723 to 24. Kamayan literally means to eat with your hands in Filipino. Their native buffet has a wide range of Filipino food to offer for just under 10 US$/person. Specialties include the lechon (suckling pig) and grilled seafood. Kamayan also has branches in Makati and Quezon City and is usually located.
Taxis from Manila International Airport will cost you a poverty-inducing 550PHP if you insist on taking an 'official' airport taxi. Non-'official', metered taxis are also legitimate and can be had just by walking away from the airport a bit. As with the ride from the domestic airport, barring severe traffic, a trip to Ermita should not cost more than 200PHP
Kamayan, 523 Merchant Bldg., Padre Faura St., +632-528-1723 to 24. Kamayan literally means to eat with your hands in Filipino. Their native buffet has a wide range of Filipino food to offer for just under 10 US$/person. Specialties include the lechon (suckling pig) and grilled seafood. Kamayan also has branches in Makati and Quezon City and is usually located.
Rajah Sulayman
Rajah Sulayman was native Muslim king who, together with Rajah Matanda and Rajah Lakandula, the king of the Tondo area, ruled a large population of Tagalogs in the southern part of the Pasig River and the city of Manila in the Philippines, during the 16th century.
Sulayman welcomed the Spanish conquistadors, Martin de Goiti and Juan de Salcedo soon after they arrived. He befriended and offered them spices and women as gifts. But as the weeks passed on, the Spaniards began to abuse him and he soon realized that they were not there just to visit the islands, but to take control and steal the rich resources of his land. He opposed the Spanish settlements and led a coup to throw the Spaniards out of the city.
On the morning of May 24, 1570, The Battle of Bangkusay, a district of present day Tondo, took place between thousands of native warriors against 300 Spanish soldiers. Defenseless against Spanish steel, and the fury of rival and Christianized tribes, Sulayman, Lakandula and Matanda's armies were defeated and the city burned to the ground.
The three kings were captured and held as a prisoners by Martín de Goiti. Sulayman's surviving troops along with Rajah Lakandula and Matanda's defeated warriors, retreated to the jungles of Manila and later organized a rebellion where they laid siege on the Spanish settlement for several months. The Spaniards eventually drove them out and on June 24, 1571 after many months of fighting, the natives surrendered soon after the Spanish General, Miguel López de Legazpi arrived. They were converted to Roman Catholicism and Rajahs Lakandula and Matanda served as puppet-rulers for the Spanish government.
Sulayman welcomed the Spanish conquistadors, Martin de Goiti and Juan de Salcedo soon after they arrived. He befriended and offered them spices and women as gifts. But as the weeks passed on, the Spaniards began to abuse him and he soon realized that they were not there just to visit the islands, but to take control and steal the rich resources of his land. He opposed the Spanish settlements and led a coup to throw the Spaniards out of the city.
On the morning of May 24, 1570, The Battle of Bangkusay, a district of present day Tondo, took place between thousands of native warriors against 300 Spanish soldiers. Defenseless against Spanish steel, and the fury of rival and Christianized tribes, Sulayman, Lakandula and Matanda's armies were defeated and the city burned to the ground.
The three kings were captured and held as a prisoners by Martín de Goiti. Sulayman's surviving troops along with Rajah Lakandula and Matanda's defeated warriors, retreated to the jungles of Manila and later organized a rebellion where they laid siege on the Spanish settlement for several months. The Spaniards eventually drove them out and on June 24, 1571 after many months of fighting, the natives surrendered soon after the Spanish General, Miguel López de Legazpi arrived. They were converted to Roman Catholicism and Rajahs Lakandula and Matanda served as puppet-rulers for the Spanish government.
Rizal Memorial Coliseum
The Rizal Memorial Coliseum is one of two indoor sporting arenas located inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila, Philippines, the other being the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The capacity of the coliseum is 8,000.
The arena is named after Philippine national hero Jose Rizal.
It was one of the main venues of several basketball games and other indoor sports during the 1950s up until the 1970s. The now-defunct Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association played a number of games in the venue.
The Philippine Basketball Association also hosted a number of playing dates in the venue during the early-1980s. The basketball competitions of the 1981 Southeast Asian Games was held at RMC that saw a fight-marred gold medal game between the host Philippines and Malaysia.
With the construction and use of the more popular (and much larger) Araneta Coliseum, as well as the use of the PhilSports Arena, the arena suffered terribly as the arena lack an air-conditioning system and adequate lighting. However, in the past few years it has hosted a number of UAAP, NCAA and Shakey's V-League tournaments, as well as the 2005 Southeast Asian Games.
In 2007, the NCAA held its games at the Araneta Coliseum and The Arena in San Juan City marking for the first time in a long while the arena did not host any NCAA game.
The arena is named after Philippine national hero Jose Rizal.
It was one of the main venues of several basketball games and other indoor sports during the 1950s up until the 1970s. The now-defunct Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association played a number of games in the venue.
The Philippine Basketball Association also hosted a number of playing dates in the venue during the early-1980s. The basketball competitions of the 1981 Southeast Asian Games was held at RMC that saw a fight-marred gold medal game between the host Philippines and Malaysia.
With the construction and use of the more popular (and much larger) Araneta Coliseum, as well as the use of the PhilSports Arena, the arena suffered terribly as the arena lack an air-conditioning system and adequate lighting. However, in the past few years it has hosted a number of UAAP, NCAA and Shakey's V-League tournaments, as well as the 2005 Southeast Asian Games.
In 2007, the NCAA held its games at the Araneta Coliseum and The Arena in San Juan City marking for the first time in a long while the arena did not host any NCAA game.
Hilario Davide, Jr.
Hilario Gelbolingo Davide, Jr. (born December 20, 1935) is the current Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations. He was the 20th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
Davide was born on December 20, 1935 in Barangay Colawin, in Argao, Cebu to Hilario P. Davide, a retired Schools Division Superintendent, and Josefa L. Gelbolingo, a former public school teacher. He completed his primary education at Argao Central Elementary School and secondary education at Abellana Vocational High School. In college, he went to the University of the Philippines where he initially took up Associate in Arts in 1955. In the same year, he entered the U.P. College of Law as an entrance scholar.
From 1959 to 1963, Davide became a private secretary to the vice governor of the province of Cebu, then to its Governor. From 1962 to 1968, he was a faculty member of the College of Law of Southwestern University in Cebu City. This university confer him with a degree of Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) in 1999.
Davide was born on December 20, 1935 in Barangay Colawin, in Argao, Cebu to Hilario P. Davide, a retired Schools Division Superintendent, and Josefa L. Gelbolingo, a former public school teacher. He completed his primary education at Argao Central Elementary School and secondary education at Abellana Vocational High School. In college, he went to the University of the Philippines where he initially took up Associate in Arts in 1955. In the same year, he entered the U.P. College of Law as an entrance scholar.
From 1959 to 1963, Davide became a private secretary to the vice governor of the province of Cebu, then to its Governor. From 1962 to 1968, he was a faculty member of the College of Law of Southwestern University in Cebu City. This university confer him with a degree of Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) in 1999.
Spanish Advent at Manila
Spanish colonizers first came to the Manila Bay area and its settlements in June 1570, while Governor-General Legazpi was searching for a suitable place to establish a capital for the new territory. Having heard of a prosperous Muslim settlement on the island of Luzon, Legaspi had sent Martin de Goiti to investigate. When Maynilad's ruler, Rajah Soliman, refused to submit to Spanish sovereignty, De Goiti attacked. De Goiti eventually defeated Soliman, claimed Maynilad in the name of the King of Spain, then returned to report his success to Legazpi, who was then based on the island of Panay.
Legazpi himself returned to take the settlement on June 19, 1591. When the Spanish forces approached the natives burned Maynilad down and fled to Tondo and other neighboring towns.
Legaspi began constructing a fort on the ashes of Maynilad and made overtures of friendship to Rajah Lakandula of Tondo, who accepted. The defeated Soliman refused to submit to the Spaniards, but failed to get the support of Lakandula or of the Pampangan and Pangasinan settlements to the north. When Soliman and a force of Tagalog warriors attacked the Spaniards in the battle of Bangcusay, he was finally defeated and killed.
This defeat marked the end of rebellion against the Spanish amongst the Pasig river settlements, and Lakandula's Tondo surrendered its sovereignty, submitting to the authority of the new Spanish capital, Manila.
Legazpi himself returned to take the settlement on June 19, 1591. When the Spanish forces approached the natives burned Maynilad down and fled to Tondo and other neighboring towns.
Legaspi began constructing a fort on the ashes of Maynilad and made overtures of friendship to Rajah Lakandula of Tondo, who accepted. The defeated Soliman refused to submit to the Spaniards, but failed to get the support of Lakandula or of the Pampangan and Pangasinan settlements to the north. When Soliman and a force of Tagalog warriors attacked the Spaniards in the battle of Bangcusay, he was finally defeated and killed.
This defeat marked the end of rebellion against the Spanish amongst the Pasig river settlements, and Lakandula's Tondo surrendered its sovereignty, submitting to the authority of the new Spanish capital, Manila.
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University operates from several campuses in Metro Manila, with each campus housing different academic and research units. Several thousand faculty members serve a diverse student body of different ages in different academic levels, from elementary to postgraduate. The Loyola Schools have around 8,000 undergraduate students and around 3,000 graduate students making the Ateneo small, in terms of population, relative to many other Philippine universities.
The University began in 1859 when the City of Manila turned over the Escuela Municipal de Manila, a public primary school in Intramuros, to Spanish Jesuits. The school took the name Ateneo when it began offering secondary education in 1865, and has since grown into a university engaged in teaching, research, and social outreach. Its academic programs are geared towards research coupled with praxis and real-world output through which the university and its community engage social problems, especially in areas of national development and addressing poverty.
The University began in 1859 when the City of Manila turned over the Escuela Municipal de Manila, a public primary school in Intramuros, to Spanish Jesuits. The school took the name Ateneo when it began offering secondary education in 1865, and has since grown into a university engaged in teaching, research, and social outreach. Its academic programs are geared towards research coupled with praxis and real-world output through which the university and its community engage social problems, especially in areas of national development and addressing poverty.
Daniel Burnham
Daniel Hudson Burnham, FAIA (September 4, 1846 – June 1, 1912) was an American architect and urban planner. He was the Director of Works for the World's Columbian Exposition and designed several famous buildings, including the Flatiron Building in New York City and Union Station in Washington D.C.
Almost as a tribute to his urban planning ethos, Burnham's final resting spot is given special attention, being located on the only island in the park-like Graceland Cemetery, situated in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. Burnham's personal and professional papers are held in the Ryerson and Burnham Archives at the Art Institute of Chicago. Because he was the planner and architect of Baguio City in the Philippines, the city's Burnham Park was named after him. In his honor, the American Planning Association named a major annual prize the Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan.
Almost as a tribute to his urban planning ethos, Burnham's final resting spot is given special attention, being located on the only island in the park-like Graceland Cemetery, situated in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. Burnham's personal and professional papers are held in the Ryerson and Burnham Archives at the Art Institute of Chicago. Because he was the planner and architect of Baguio City in the Philippines, the city's Burnham Park was named after him. In his honor, the American Planning Association named a major annual prize the Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan.
Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea
Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea - common names: "nilad" (Filipino); "chengam" (Singapore) - is a shrub that is about 3 meters tall. It is often found in mangrove forests or sandy beaches. Its leaves are opposite. The leaf blades are broad and drop-shaped. Its terminal buds and young leaves are coated with a varnish-like substance. The flowers have four white lobes that are tinged in pink. They are arranged in dense clusters.
The fruits are elliptic and deeply ridged, becoming light brown and buoyant when ripe.
Its dark brown wood can be used to craft small objects. Leaf extracts are known to be helpful for stomach aches. The flowers can be used as a cleansing or whitening laundry agent.
Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, got its name from the nilad since the shores of Manila Bay that are teeming with this shrub. The place was called "Maynilad" which means "There is nilad".
The fruits are elliptic and deeply ridged, becoming light brown and buoyant when ripe.
Its dark brown wood can be used to craft small objects. Leaf extracts are known to be helpful for stomach aches. The flowers can be used as a cleansing or whitening laundry agent.
Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, got its name from the nilad since the shores of Manila Bay that are teeming with this shrub. The place was called "Maynilad" which means "There is nilad".
Masjid Al-Dahab (The Golden Mosque)
Masjid Al-Dahab (or The Golden Mosque; filipino: Moskeng Ginto; Malay: Masjid Emas; Spanish: Mezquita del Globo de Oro) is situated in the predominantly Muslim section of Quiapo District in Manila, Philippines, and is considered the largest mosque in Mero Manila. The Golden Mosque was named so because of its dome being supposedly in shining gold. Under the supervision of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos, it was constructed in 1976 for the visit of Libya's President Muammar al-Gaddafi, although his visit ended up being cancelled. It now serves many of Manila's long term Muslim community, and is especially full during Jumuah prayers on a Friday.
The minaret is now completely rusted and the dome is partly rusted. However, renovations are taking place on the mosque.
The minaret is now completely rusted and the dome is partly rusted. However, renovations are taking place on the mosque.
St. Joseph's School - Pandacan
St. Joseph's School - Pandacan, Manila (SJS) is a private parochial school operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila. It is located in the district of Pandacan in the City of Manila, Philippines, established by His Eminence Rufino Cardinal Santos, D.D. in 1955 to provide a school that would enable the children of Pandacan and its neighboring towns an opportunity to receive good Roman Catholic oriented education.
The school's first few years saw the rapid growth in the population of the school, and in 1959, under the direction of Sister Marie Alice Dieltiens, ICM, the school's first principal, a new building was built for the high school level, which would admit only female students.
The school's enrollment continued to grow, however, with some classes being held in make-shift classrooms in the Parish Office building. Thus, with the assistance of parents, the school was able to obtain a loan to build a new building. This annex to the high school building was blessed and opened on November 28, 1971 by H.E. Rufino Cardinal Santos, D.D., with Bishop Bienvenido Lopez and Parish Priest Msgr. Victor Serrano.
In 2002, the parish priest of the church gave up the directorship of the school to concentrate on parish work. The Archbishop of Manila, Jaime Cardinal L. Sin, D.D. appointed Rev. Fr. Nolan G. Que, Ph.D., to the post of School Director. Long time St. Joseph teacher Emolyn G. Guamil was appointed Assistant Director in 2004, while Mrs. Elizabeth D. Mendoza was appointed Institutional Principal the same year.
In schoolyear 2005-06, the school opened its multi-purpose gymnasium at what used to be the location of the elementary school chapel. The new gym serves as the main facility for the various physical education-related programs of the school. Also during this schoolyear, Fr. Que was given the task of supervising other schools nearby, including Paco Catholic School, St. Peter the Apostle School, Ermita Catholic School, Pius the X School and Malate Catholic School.
For schoolyear 2007-08, the school is set to change its official school uniform colors for girls from navy blue (skirt and tie) to a dark red plaid (skirt and tie).
The school's first few years saw the rapid growth in the population of the school, and in 1959, under the direction of Sister Marie Alice Dieltiens, ICM, the school's first principal, a new building was built for the high school level, which would admit only female students.
The school's enrollment continued to grow, however, with some classes being held in make-shift classrooms in the Parish Office building. Thus, with the assistance of parents, the school was able to obtain a loan to build a new building. This annex to the high school building was blessed and opened on November 28, 1971 by H.E. Rufino Cardinal Santos, D.D., with Bishop Bienvenido Lopez and Parish Priest Msgr. Victor Serrano.
In 2002, the parish priest of the church gave up the directorship of the school to concentrate on parish work. The Archbishop of Manila, Jaime Cardinal L. Sin, D.D. appointed Rev. Fr. Nolan G. Que, Ph.D., to the post of School Director. Long time St. Joseph teacher Emolyn G. Guamil was appointed Assistant Director in 2004, while Mrs. Elizabeth D. Mendoza was appointed Institutional Principal the same year.
In schoolyear 2005-06, the school opened its multi-purpose gymnasium at what used to be the location of the elementary school chapel. The new gym serves as the main facility for the various physical education-related programs of the school. Also during this schoolyear, Fr. Que was given the task of supervising other schools nearby, including Paco Catholic School, St. Peter the Apostle School, Ermita Catholic School, Pius the X School and Malate Catholic School.
For schoolyear 2007-08, the school is set to change its official school uniform colors for girls from navy blue (skirt and tie) to a dark red plaid (skirt and tie).
Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays
The Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays (formerly "Coast Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays") were part of the Philippine Department of the United States Army, prior to, and during, World War II.
In July 1941, these units were commanded by Major General George F. Moore, whose Philippine Coast Artillery Command was headquartered at Fort Mills, on Corregidor. This command included Fort Hughes (Caballo Island), Fort Drum (El Fraile Island), and Fort Frank (Carabao Island) at the entrance to Manila Bay, as well as Fort Wint (Grande Island) at the entrance to Subic Bay. At this time, there were 4,967 troops assigned to the Harbor Defenses.
Manila and Subic Bays were mined by the Asiatic Fleet, stationed in Manila Bay. These minefields were designed to stop all vessels, except for submarines and shallow-draft surface craft.
With the exception of those areas covered by the 60th and 200th Coast Artillery (AA) Regiment, the Philippine islands were virtually defenseless against air attack.
Chief of Coast Artillery Major General Joseph A. Green had recommended reassigning elements of the Harbor Defenses to anti-aircraft duty, but this proposal was rejected. The War Department had been intending to send three additional AA regiments and two brigade headquarters, however this was not accomplished before the Japanese invasion in December of 1941.
In July 1941, these units were commanded by Major General George F. Moore, whose Philippine Coast Artillery Command was headquartered at Fort Mills, on Corregidor. This command included Fort Hughes (Caballo Island), Fort Drum (El Fraile Island), and Fort Frank (Carabao Island) at the entrance to Manila Bay, as well as Fort Wint (Grande Island) at the entrance to Subic Bay. At this time, there were 4,967 troops assigned to the Harbor Defenses.
Manila and Subic Bays were mined by the Asiatic Fleet, stationed in Manila Bay. These minefields were designed to stop all vessels, except for submarines and shallow-draft surface craft.
With the exception of those areas covered by the 60th and 200th Coast Artillery (AA) Regiment, the Philippine islands were virtually defenseless against air attack.
Chief of Coast Artillery Major General Joseph A. Green had recommended reassigning elements of the Harbor Defenses to anti-aircraft duty, but this proposal was rejected. The War Department had been intending to send three additional AA regiments and two brigade headquarters, however this was not accomplished before the Japanese invasion in December of 1941.
Gregorio Perfecto High School
In 1947 Mr.Pablo Reyes, principal of Torres High School pushed through with his plan of separating Ismar Annex from Torres High School because of its increasing population. On June 16, 1958 the annex became Ismar High School. This was in accordance with Division Memorandum No.60 s.1958. The new school was supervised by Mr. Fabian Bugayong as second principal, Leonor Zapanta as head teacher and Mr. Aurelio Libao as guidance counselor. There were 66 teachers and a population of 1,425 students.
On September 25, 1958 then mayor Arsenio H.Lacson approved Resolution No. 529 changing Ismar High School to Gregorio Perfecto High School in honor of the late Supreme Court Associate Justice Gregorio Perfecto, one of the signatories of the 1935 Constitution who used to represent Tondo in Congress.
Unfortunately, the building was damaged by an earthquake in 1969, then another one in 1990 that led to the total reconstruction of the school building. The reconstruction lasted for three years. But during the reconstruction period classes went on. The first and second levels were housed at the Tondo Sports Complex, the third year in a vacant lot located at Ricafort St. where makeshift rooms were put up, and the fourth year at the Manuel L. Quezon Elementary School.
The school building was finally restored in 1993. A fire destroyed the third floor on December 6, 1996. The third floor of the school building was restored and was inaugurated on September 17, 1997.
On September 25, 1958 then mayor Arsenio H.Lacson approved Resolution No. 529 changing Ismar High School to Gregorio Perfecto High School in honor of the late Supreme Court Associate Justice Gregorio Perfecto, one of the signatories of the 1935 Constitution who used to represent Tondo in Congress.
Unfortunately, the building was damaged by an earthquake in 1969, then another one in 1990 that led to the total reconstruction of the school building. The reconstruction lasted for three years. But during the reconstruction period classes went on. The first and second levels were housed at the Tondo Sports Complex, the third year in a vacant lot located at Ricafort St. where makeshift rooms were put up, and the fourth year at the Manuel L. Quezon Elementary School.
The school building was finally restored in 1993. A fire destroyed the third floor on December 6, 1996. The third floor of the school building was restored and was inaugurated on September 17, 1997.
Tondo Man Ay Langit Din
The world's most densely populated district
It has a land area of 5.64 km². with a population of 378,697 (2000); 67,145 persons per km².
Tondo II has a land area of 3.46 km². with a population of 211,610 (2000); 61,159 persons per km².
average residential population density: 64,869 persons per km².
The 6th administrative district which covers the 4 districts of Sta. Ana, Sta. Mesa, Pandacan, San Miguel has a total land area of 5.48 km². with a total population of 374,258 (2000); 68,295 persons per km².
It is the location of a notorious and now closed landfill called Smokey Mountain.
The Divisoria area, also located in Tondo, is a major business center and shopping area where dry goods, kitchen utensils, vegetables and fruits, shoes, clothing, coffee, candles, candies, fishing equipment etc., can be brought--wholesale or retail. Shoe Mart once had a small store here, as well as being the home of Yangco Market, which sells dry goods; the Divisoria Public Market, now rebuilt; and the new 168 Shopping Mall. Ambulant vendors frequent its major and minor streets.
It once was the location of the major Procter and Gamble plant in the Philippines at Vitas Street--now closed and dismantled.
The main terminal of the Philippine National Railways is located at the Tutuban district, which is close to the birthplace of Andres Bonifacio. This is now converted to a mall (Tutuban Center).
West of the district lies the major interisland port of Manila, North Harbor, and the Manila Container Port.
The slaughterhouse (matadero) of the Manila City Government is located also at Vitas Street.
Every third Sunday of January, the Feast of the Sto. Niño of Manila (the Infant Jesus) is celebrated by a procession early in the morning from Tondo Church and winding down its narrow streets punctuated by fireworks.
The Light Rail Transit (LRT) has 2 stations in the Tondo area, namely: Abad Santos and R. Papa.
It has a land area of 5.64 km². with a population of 378,697 (2000); 67,145 persons per km².
Tondo II has a land area of 3.46 km². with a population of 211,610 (2000); 61,159 persons per km².
average residential population density: 64,869 persons per km².
The 6th administrative district which covers the 4 districts of Sta. Ana, Sta. Mesa, Pandacan, San Miguel has a total land area of 5.48 km². with a total population of 374,258 (2000); 68,295 persons per km².
It is the location of a notorious and now closed landfill called Smokey Mountain.
The Divisoria area, also located in Tondo, is a major business center and shopping area where dry goods, kitchen utensils, vegetables and fruits, shoes, clothing, coffee, candles, candies, fishing equipment etc., can be brought--wholesale or retail. Shoe Mart once had a small store here, as well as being the home of Yangco Market, which sells dry goods; the Divisoria Public Market, now rebuilt; and the new 168 Shopping Mall. Ambulant vendors frequent its major and minor streets.
It once was the location of the major Procter and Gamble plant in the Philippines at Vitas Street--now closed and dismantled.
The main terminal of the Philippine National Railways is located at the Tutuban district, which is close to the birthplace of Andres Bonifacio. This is now converted to a mall (Tutuban Center).
West of the district lies the major interisland port of Manila, North Harbor, and the Manila Container Port.
The slaughterhouse (matadero) of the Manila City Government is located also at Vitas Street.
Every third Sunday of January, the Feast of the Sto. Niño of Manila (the Infant Jesus) is celebrated by a procession early in the morning from Tondo Church and winding down its narrow streets punctuated by fireworks.
The Light Rail Transit (LRT) has 2 stations in the Tondo area, namely: Abad Santos and R. Papa.
Lakandula
Lakandula was the hereditary title of the rulers of Tondo. Banaw was the personal name of the Lakandula (? - 1575) recorded in Philippine history at the advent of the Spanish colonization. He was one of the three principal rulers of the Luzon Empire (traditional Chinese: 呂宋國; pinyin: Lǚsòng Guó). The name Banaw and his title Lakándúlâ suggests he was a follower of the ancient animistic religion and not a Muslim like his cousin and half-brother Rajah Suliman of Mainila.
The best way to describe the historical Lakándúlâ (Personal name: Banaw, Christian name: Carlos) is through the 1665 notarized document written as an endorsement of his great-grandson Don Juan Macapagal, Master-of-Camp and Datu of Arayat: Don Carlos Lacandóla, his great-grandfather, was Lord and principal of the town of Tondo, and other surrounding towns, whose natives paid him tribute and vassalage and other recognition as their natural lord, and when ships from China came to this bay, they similarly paid him duties and anchorage fees, he removing their sails and rudder for this purpose, and taking their merchandise by paying half its value at the time and the other half the next year, without any other natives being able to buy anything from the sangleyes but only from the said Lacandola, from which much profit, which he ceded at the coming of the Spaniards to these Islands, they collecting the said tributes and duties for His Majesty.
Lakándúlâ played a crucial role in the fall of the Luzon Empire and the creation of the province of Pampanga. The Spaniards used him in pacifying the last independent Luzon states in what is now the province of Pampanga, namely Lubao and Betis. He further helped the Spaniards in defend their foothold in the archipelago from the invading forces of the Chinese pirate Limahong.
The best way to describe the historical Lakándúlâ (Personal name: Banaw, Christian name: Carlos) is through the 1665 notarized document written as an endorsement of his great-grandson Don Juan Macapagal, Master-of-Camp and Datu of Arayat: Don Carlos Lacandóla, his great-grandfather, was Lord and principal of the town of Tondo, and other surrounding towns, whose natives paid him tribute and vassalage and other recognition as their natural lord, and when ships from China came to this bay, they similarly paid him duties and anchorage fees, he removing their sails and rudder for this purpose, and taking their merchandise by paying half its value at the time and the other half the next year, without any other natives being able to buy anything from the sangleyes but only from the said Lacandola, from which much profit, which he ceded at the coming of the Spaniards to these Islands, they collecting the said tributes and duties for His Majesty.
Lakándúlâ played a crucial role in the fall of the Luzon Empire and the creation of the province of Pampanga. The Spaniards used him in pacifying the last independent Luzon states in what is now the province of Pampanga, namely Lubao and Betis. He further helped the Spaniards in defend their foothold in the archipelago from the invading forces of the Chinese pirate Limahong.
Division of City Schools-Manila
The Division of City Schools-Manila or simply the DCS-Manila is a division under the supervision of the Department of Education (DepEd). It also refers to the three-tier public education system in Manila, Philippines.
The main office of the DCS-Manila is situated at the main building of the Universidad de Manila at the Mehan Garden. The DCS-Manila Superintendent is mandated by Republic Act No. 4196 (now the PLM Charter) to be a member of the six-man Board of Regents of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, a model university for all public institutions in the country.
District I
Arsenio H. Lacson Elementary School
T. Paez Elementary School
J. P. Rizal Elementary School
Emilio Jacinto Elementary School
General Vicente Lim Elementary School
Teodoro R. Yangco Elementary School
A. V. Hernandez Elementary School
Manuel L. Quezon Elementary School
Magat Salamat Elementary School.
Delos Reyes Elementary School
J. C. De Jesus Elementary School
Almario Elementary School-Parola Annex
Almario Elementary School
Dr. Juan G. Nolasco High School
Gregorio Perfecto High School
T. Paez Integrated School
Tondo High School
The main office of the DCS-Manila is situated at the main building of the Universidad de Manila at the Mehan Garden. The DCS-Manila Superintendent is mandated by Republic Act No. 4196 (now the PLM Charter) to be a member of the six-man Board of Regents of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, a model university for all public institutions in the country.
District I
Arsenio H. Lacson Elementary School
T. Paez Elementary School
J. P. Rizal Elementary School
Emilio Jacinto Elementary School
General Vicente Lim Elementary School
Teodoro R. Yangco Elementary School
A. V. Hernandez Elementary School
Manuel L. Quezon Elementary School
Magat Salamat Elementary School.
Delos Reyes Elementary School
J. C. De Jesus Elementary School
Almario Elementary School-Parola Annex
Almario Elementary School
Dr. Juan G. Nolasco High School
Gregorio Perfecto High School
T. Paez Integrated School
Tondo High School
Baybayin or Alibata
Baybayin or Alibata (known in Unicode as the Tagalog script) is a pre-Hispanic Philippine writing system that originated from the Javanese script Old Kawi. The writing system is a member of the Brahmic family (and an offshoot of the Vatteluttu alphabet) and is believed to be in use as early as the 14th century. It continued to be in use during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines up until the late 19th Century. The term baybayin literally means syllables. Closely related scripts are Hanunóo, Buhid, and Tagbanwa.
JASMS High School
The JASMS High School program was started in 2004, as an experimental alternative to the Philippine Women's University's own High School department known as the Junior-Middle Division (JMD). Previous to this, a co-educational high school branch of the Philippine Women's University (PWU) had existed in Quezon City, on the former Highway #54. The introduction of this new high school division near the campus of PWU served to extend the already existing JASMS elementary school.It started with 8 boys, then in mid-year, a girl (a student from Bangladesh) was added to the group for a total of 9.
The JASMS High School had a successful first year.
As of late, the 2006-2007 school year is still in full throttle. The former Sophomore band (now the Junior year band) has thoughts of continuing its music through this school year. The High School students have been participating in in-campus as well as well outside and have won praises and awards for their participation.
Two years after JASMS HS was established, thoughts were set on a Third Year class. 16 new students were added into the new Junior batch, consisting of 6 new boys and 10 girl. This would be a good addition for this group, as the previous year's addition only consisted of 15 new students.
The JASMS High School had a successful first year.
As of late, the 2006-2007 school year is still in full throttle. The former Sophomore band (now the Junior year band) has thoughts of continuing its music through this school year. The High School students have been participating in in-campus as well as well outside and have won praises and awards for their participation.
Two years after JASMS HS was established, thoughts were set on a Third Year class. 16 new students were added into the new Junior batch, consisting of 6 new boys and 10 girl. This would be a good addition for this group, as the previous year's addition only consisted of 15 new students.
Torres High School
Florentino Torres High School or more commonly known as Torres High School, situated in Tondo, Manila, Philippines, is considered as one of the oldest public schools in Metro Manila.
Torres High School, founded by Mr. James T. Burns, began as an old, dilapidated building along Legarda Street in 1925. It was formerly named as Legarda High School. Its first enrollees were a group of students who were refused admission in the other 3 existing public high schools during that period. A year later, the school was transferred to the Syquia Building at the foot of the Pritil bridge along Juan Luna Street and was renamed Manila West High School. In March 1928, the School gave birth to its first batch of graduates. In the same year, various organizations and clubs were established.
In 1930, many changes took place among high schools in the City of Manila. The names of the schools were named after the first four Filipino jurists of the Philippine Supreme Court by virtue of the resolution of the Municipal Board. From Manila West, it came to be known as Torres High School, after Florentino Torres, one of the foremost Filipino justices. The first Filipino principal was appointed in the person of Mr. Marcelino Bautista.
It was in January 1937, under Mr. Ricardo Castro's administration, when the school formally occupied the Constabulary Barracks in Gagalangin where it is presently located. The school was closed in 1941, when World War II raged. Schools were converted into garrisons, and records were all destroyed.
Torres High School, founded by Mr. James T. Burns, began as an old, dilapidated building along Legarda Street in 1925. It was formerly named as Legarda High School. Its first enrollees were a group of students who were refused admission in the other 3 existing public high schools during that period. A year later, the school was transferred to the Syquia Building at the foot of the Pritil bridge along Juan Luna Street and was renamed Manila West High School. In March 1928, the School gave birth to its first batch of graduates. In the same year, various organizations and clubs were established.
In 1930, many changes took place among high schools in the City of Manila. The names of the schools were named after the first four Filipino jurists of the Philippine Supreme Court by virtue of the resolution of the Municipal Board. From Manila West, it came to be known as Torres High School, after Florentino Torres, one of the foremost Filipino justices. The first Filipino principal was appointed in the person of Mr. Marcelino Bautista.
It was in January 1937, under Mr. Ricardo Castro's administration, when the school formally occupied the Constabulary Barracks in Gagalangin where it is presently located. The school was closed in 1941, when World War II raged. Schools were converted into garrisons, and records were all destroyed.
La Consolacion College Manila
La Consolacion College Manila is a college located right at the doorstep of Malacañang Palace and occupies a trapezoidal area of 2.8 hectares enclosed by the streets of Arlegui, San Rafael , C.A. Aguila and Mendiola. Within the vicinity are situated other colleges and universities aptly forming the so-called "university belt" of Claro M. Recto Avenue and Legarda St., food chains, dormitories, shopping and amusement centers, and the living arteries of Manila pulsing with its busy public and private transportation.
In 1974, the school's Board of Trustees was instituted paving the way for concrete and bold actions. When the school turned 75, the Mother Rita Barcelo Pastoral Formation Center (MRBPFC) was established as a non-formal educational unit geared towards community assistance. Two years after, in 1979, the school adopted the Catholic Schools' System Development (CSSD) while at the same time working on the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) accreditation, which was eventually passed in 1981. The following year, Basic Education Scheme was also adopted. Computer Program was introduced to both College and Basic Education Department in 1985 and 1988, respectively.
In October 2007 in cooperation with Shijiazhuang Economics university of China, LCCM had opened the second Confucius Institute in the Philippines for Chinese cultural studies to meet the growing demand for Chinese Studies in the Philippines. Its main goals are to teach Mandarin-Chinese language to instructors and students alike, impart knowledge on Chinese culture, history and business teachings in dealing with China.
In 1974, the school's Board of Trustees was instituted paving the way for concrete and bold actions. When the school turned 75, the Mother Rita Barcelo Pastoral Formation Center (MRBPFC) was established as a non-formal educational unit geared towards community assistance. Two years after, in 1979, the school adopted the Catholic Schools' System Development (CSSD) while at the same time working on the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) accreditation, which was eventually passed in 1981. The following year, Basic Education Scheme was also adopted. Computer Program was introduced to both College and Basic Education Department in 1985 and 1988, respectively.
In October 2007 in cooperation with Shijiazhuang Economics university of China, LCCM had opened the second Confucius Institute in the Philippines for Chinese cultural studies to meet the growing demand for Chinese Studies in the Philippines. Its main goals are to teach Mandarin-Chinese language to instructors and students alike, impart knowledge on Chinese culture, history and business teachings in dealing with China.
Far Eastern University
Far Eastern University (FEU) (PSE: FEU) in the City of Manila, West Sampaloc, University Belt area is a nonsectarian, private university in the Philippines. It was founded as a domestic educational institution in 1928 and incorporated in 1933, being the 6th oldest university[citation needed] in the Philippines and the 4th oldest private, non-sectarian university in the country based on its extant university charter.
FEU is a founding member of the two major collegiate athletic organizations in the Philippines, namely the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-Philippines) and the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP)
FEU was once dubbed as the “Largest University in Asia,” with an almost 50,000-student population in the early 1950s.
The university is also one of the pioneers of accountancy education in the Philippines. It has programs in architecture, fine arts, the arts and sciences, commerce, education, engineering and technology, graduate research, law, nursing, and medicine.
Among its alumni are former Supreme Court Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban of the Institute of Law, business tycoon Henry Sy of the Institute of Arts and Sciences, renowned athlete Lydia de Vega-Mercado of the Institute of Education, among others.
One of the major additions to FEU's facilities is the newly inaugurated Technology Building II, a modern nine-storey building that houses FEU East Asia College and IARFA. Recently, the university received a UNESCO Heritage award for having the largest ensemble of preserved art deco buildings in the country.
FEU is a founding member of the two major collegiate athletic organizations in the Philippines, namely the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-Philippines) and the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP)
FEU was once dubbed as the “Largest University in Asia,” with an almost 50,000-student population in the early 1950s.
The university is also one of the pioneers of accountancy education in the Philippines. It has programs in architecture, fine arts, the arts and sciences, commerce, education, engineering and technology, graduate research, law, nursing, and medicine.
Among its alumni are former Supreme Court Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban of the Institute of Law, business tycoon Henry Sy of the Institute of Arts and Sciences, renowned athlete Lydia de Vega-Mercado of the Institute of Education, among others.
One of the major additions to FEU's facilities is the newly inaugurated Technology Building II, a modern nine-storey building that houses FEU East Asia College and IARFA. Recently, the university received a UNESCO Heritage award for having the largest ensemble of preserved art deco buildings in the country.
University of Manila
The University of Manila (UM) is a university in Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1913.
The basketball team, the Hawks (formerly the Tigers), won the NAASCU championship for five consecutive seasons, and possesses the longest winning streak in Philippine collegiate basketball history, with 86. it also produced players who became successful in the ir career of basketball.
Jun Limpot
Nelon Asaytono
Leo Avenido
Ryan Regallado
Chris "Jumbo" Bolado
Oscar "Biboy" Simon
Ronnie Matias
The basketball team, the Hawks (formerly the Tigers), won the NAASCU championship for five consecutive seasons, and possesses the longest winning streak in Philippine collegiate basketball history, with 86. it also produced players who became successful in the ir career of basketball.
Jun Limpot
Nelon Asaytono
Leo Avenido
Ryan Regallado
Chris "Jumbo" Bolado
Oscar "Biboy" Simon
Ronnie Matias
San Beda College
San Beda College (SBC) (Spanish for Saint Bede) is a college run by the Benedictine monks in the Philippines. It is located at Mendiola Street in San Miguel, Manila. It was founded in 1901 to cope with the ever-growing need of the population for education.[citation needed] San Beda, which was known then as El Colegio de San Beda, started as an all-boys elementary school, it has since expanded to include high school department and Colleges of Arts and Science and Law School. Currently, it has three other campuses: the San Beda College-Rizal (the largest San Beda campus in size), and the new extension campus for the College of Law at Muntinlupa City. It also has a brother school named San Beda College Alabang (formerly known as St. Benedict College and Benedictine Abbey School) located in Alabang Hills in Muntinlupa. Also, the Paul VI Institute of Liturgy in Malaybalay is being managed by the Benedictine monks.
Located in a once quiet, middle-class residential area, San Beda College is now part of Manila's bustling University Belt, an irregular crescent curving for about six kilometers through six districts of Manila, containing more than thirty colleges and universities.
Located in a once quiet, middle-class residential area, San Beda College is now part of Manila's bustling University Belt, an irregular crescent curving for about six kilometers through six districts of Manila, containing more than thirty colleges and universities.
FEATI University
FEATI University (Far Eastern Air Transport Incorporated) is a private non-sectarian co-educational higher education institution with a Catholic orientation established in 1946 in Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines. FEATI was formerly known as the Far Eastern Aeronautics School.
Dr. Salvador Araneta with his wife Dr. Victoria Lopez de Araneta founded the Far Eastern Air Transport Incorporated (FEATI), the first airline in the Philippines flying the Iloilo-Manila-Hongkong route. The couple’s shared vision to take people to life-changing destinations paved way for a more critical approach in aeronautics, technology, and the sciences.
The couple decided to close the airline company, but kept its name when they founded the FEATI Institute of Technology on March 6, 1946 as a school particularly focused on engineering and technology. Thirteen years later, the school earned university status as granted by the Department of Education with Dr. Victoria Lopez de Araneta as the first president of FEATI University.
It currently occupies a 5-hectare campus. FEATI University has successfully produced outstanding alumni who have served in the government, military, diplomatic corps and private sector in the field of engineering, science, technology and commerce.
Today, FEATI University is a non-sectarian co-educational institution with a Catholic orientation. It continues to adhere on the very vision Dr. Salvador and Dr. Victoria Araneta believed in. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs.
Dr. Salvador Araneta with his wife Dr. Victoria Lopez de Araneta founded the Far Eastern Air Transport Incorporated (FEATI), the first airline in the Philippines flying the Iloilo-Manila-Hongkong route. The couple’s shared vision to take people to life-changing destinations paved way for a more critical approach in aeronautics, technology, and the sciences.
The couple decided to close the airline company, but kept its name when they founded the FEATI Institute of Technology on March 6, 1946 as a school particularly focused on engineering and technology. Thirteen years later, the school earned university status as granted by the Department of Education with Dr. Victoria Lopez de Araneta as the first president of FEATI University.
It currently occupies a 5-hectare campus. FEATI University has successfully produced outstanding alumni who have served in the government, military, diplomatic corps and private sector in the field of engineering, science, technology and commerce.
Today, FEATI University is a non-sectarian co-educational institution with a Catholic orientation. It continues to adhere on the very vision Dr. Salvador and Dr. Victoria Araneta believed in. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs.
Technological University of the Philippines
The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) is a state university comprising four campuses: TUP-Manila, TUP-Taguig, TUP-Cavite, and TUP-Visayas. The University also has a specialized unit which is the Integrated Research and Training Center.
The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) was established upon the enactment of Organic Act No. 74 by the Philippine Commission in 1901. It was known then as the Manila Trade School (MTS) with the primary intention of developing the dignity of labor. In 1910, MTS was renamed as the Philippine School of Arts and Trades (PSAT). Pursuant to Republic Act 2237 issued on July 17, 1959, PSAT was given the college status and was renamed the Philippine College of Arts and Trades (PCAT). From 1959 to 1978, PCAT pioneered programs in engineering technology and industrial teacher education. By virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1518 issued on July 11, 1978, PCAT was converted into the Technological University of the Philippines.
Currently, TUP is a system comprising of four campuses. The main campus of the University is located in Manila. The three satellite campuses are in Taguig, Cavite, and Visayas. In addition to the four campuses, TUP maintains the Integrated Research and Training Center (IRTC) located in the main campus. The Center was established by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) through a Technical Cooperation in 1982.
Under the present leadership, Dr. Godofredo E. Gallega envisions the Technological University of the Philippines as a Center of Excellence in technological and industrial education in the country and in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Being a national university for science and technology, TUP shall endeavor to develop citizen-workers who will be skillful, innovative, competent, knowledgeable, and morally upright, and competitive here and abroad.
The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) was established upon the enactment of Organic Act No. 74 by the Philippine Commission in 1901. It was known then as the Manila Trade School (MTS) with the primary intention of developing the dignity of labor. In 1910, MTS was renamed as the Philippine School of Arts and Trades (PSAT). Pursuant to Republic Act 2237 issued on July 17, 1959, PSAT was given the college status and was renamed the Philippine College of Arts and Trades (PCAT). From 1959 to 1978, PCAT pioneered programs in engineering technology and industrial teacher education. By virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1518 issued on July 11, 1978, PCAT was converted into the Technological University of the Philippines.
Currently, TUP is a system comprising of four campuses. The main campus of the University is located in Manila. The three satellite campuses are in Taguig, Cavite, and Visayas. In addition to the four campuses, TUP maintains the Integrated Research and Training Center (IRTC) located in the main campus. The Center was established by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) through a Technical Cooperation in 1982.
Under the present leadership, Dr. Godofredo E. Gallega envisions the Technological University of the Philippines as a Center of Excellence in technological and industrial education in the country and in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Being a national university for science and technology, TUP shall endeavor to develop citizen-workers who will be skillful, innovative, competent, knowledgeable, and morally upright, and competitive here and abroad.
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila (commonly known as PUP Main or PUP Santa Mesa) (Filipino: Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas sa Maynila) is the flagship and the most prestigious member of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines System. It consists of three constituent campuses and is located in Santa Mesa, Manila.
The offices of the University Officials, Ninoy Aquino Learning Resources Center, and PUP Gym and open courts are located here. It has several campuses; the A. Mabini Campus that houses many of its colleges; MH del Pilar Campus that houses the College of Nutrition and Food Sciences and the College of Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Management; NDC Campus that houses the College of Communication, the College of Engineering, College of Architecture and Fine Arts, The University Press and the Mass Communication Theatre.
PUP Manila is considered as one of the premier state universities in the country and excels in the disciplines of engineering, accountancy, computer science, communication, and social sciences. Entry to this PUP Main Campus is the most competitive and applicants must pass the Polytechnic University of the Philippines College Entrance Test.
The offices of the University Officials, Ninoy Aquino Learning Resources Center, and PUP Gym and open courts are located here. It has several campuses; the A. Mabini Campus that houses many of its colleges; MH del Pilar Campus that houses the College of Nutrition and Food Sciences and the College of Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Management; NDC Campus that houses the College of Communication, the College of Engineering, College of Architecture and Fine Arts, The University Press and the Mass Communication Theatre.
PUP Manila is considered as one of the premier state universities in the country and excels in the disciplines of engineering, accountancy, computer science, communication, and social sciences. Entry to this PUP Main Campus is the most competitive and applicants must pass the Polytechnic University of the Philippines College Entrance Test.
Technological Institute of the Philippines
The Technological Institute of the Philippines or "TIP" is a private institution of higher learning in the Philippines which is known in the fields of engineering. TIP was established by a group of educators headed by Engr. Demetrio A. Quirino Jr. in February 8, 1962. TIP has two campuses in the Metropolitan Manila, TIP Manila and TIP Quezon City.
It holds many fraternities and sororities such as Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Kappa Rho,Sigma Epsilon Phi, and Tau Gamma. Students can join student organizations and affiliations like (HACRSS) Hubs And Cisco Router Student Society, (COESS)Computer Engineering Student Society Social Science Society, ACE-Q, English Club, Rendu Circle, Talents' Guild, Campus Christian Fellowship, CFC Youth for Christ, TIP Voice (The official School and Student Publication) and others. Computer Engineering Org.
It holds many fraternities and sororities such as Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Kappa Rho,Sigma Epsilon Phi, and Tau Gamma. Students can join student organizations and affiliations like (HACRSS) Hubs And Cisco Router Student Society, (COESS)Computer Engineering Student Society Social Science Society, ACE-Q, English Club, Rendu Circle, Talents' Guild, Campus Christian Fellowship, CFC Youth for Christ, TIP Voice (The official School and Student Publication) and others. Computer Engineering Org.
Mapua Institute of Technology
Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT, Mapúa Tech or simply Mapúa) is a private, non-sectarian, Filipino tertiary institute located in Intramuros, Manila and in Makati. It was founded by Don Tomás Mapúa in 1925. The institute is a reputable[citation needed] source of engineers and topnotchers in the engineering board exams. Mapúa is the first institution to implement the four-term academic calendar in the Philippines. As of 2006, diplomas and official documents issued by the institute includes a footnote with the message "Malayan Colleges operating under the name of Mapúa Institute of Technology" noting the implementation of the name change of the administration.
The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) has recently granted Level III Second Reaccreditation status to eight (8) engineering programs of the Institute namely; Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Environmental and Sanitary Engineering. In August 2006, the Mapúa IT Center was visited by PACUCOA accreditors pursuant to its application for Level I accreditation. Also, the Institute is on its way to be the first school in the Philippines to receive the ABET equivalency, an American-based accreditation body for schools, colleges, and universities offering engineering and technology courses.
The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) has recently granted Level III Second Reaccreditation status to eight (8) engineering programs of the Institute namely; Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Environmental and Sanitary Engineering. In August 2006, the Mapúa IT Center was visited by PACUCOA accreditors pursuant to its application for Level I accreditation. Also, the Institute is on its way to be the first school in the Philippines to receive the ABET equivalency, an American-based accreditation body for schools, colleges, and universities offering engineering and technology courses.
St. Paul University-Manila
St. Paul University (SPU Manila) is a private, women's college in Manila, Philippines. The college was established in 1911.
St. Paul Manila has evolved and grown from very humble beginnings in 1912 and, over the years, we’ve had the privilege of teaching thousands of young people. Many of them have gone on to successful lives and careers and their personal and professional successes constantly motivate everyone in this school.
While we have grown and changed over the years, certain basic principles and values have been consistent and form the foundation for the policies and procedures detailed in this handbook.
Our roots go back more than 300 years ago in a small village called Levesville-la-Chenard in France. It was there that the education ministry of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres started. Since then, the ministry has found its way to 6 continents, and 32 countries. In the Philippines, this university is only one of about 36 educational institutions run and administered by the congregation.
Together with Paulinians all over the world, we live a common motto: Caritas Christi urget nos (The charity of Christ urges us).
St. Paul Manila has evolved and grown from very humble beginnings in 1912 and, over the years, we’ve had the privilege of teaching thousands of young people. Many of them have gone on to successful lives and careers and their personal and professional successes constantly motivate everyone in this school.
While we have grown and changed over the years, certain basic principles and values have been consistent and form the foundation for the policies and procedures detailed in this handbook.
Our roots go back more than 300 years ago in a small village called Levesville-la-Chenard in France. It was there that the education ministry of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres started. Since then, the ministry has found its way to 6 continents, and 32 countries. In the Philippines, this university is only one of about 36 educational institutions run and administered by the congregation.
Together with Paulinians all over the world, we live a common motto: Caritas Christi urget nos (The charity of Christ urges us).
St. Scholastica's College
St. Scholastica's College (SSC or colloquially St. Scho) is a Catholic institution for women established in 1906 and managed by the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing. It is located in 3.66 hectare lot in Malate in the city of Manila. It is bounded by Estrada Street on the north, P. Ocampo Street on the south, Singalong Street on the east and Leon Guinto Street on the west. The college was established initially offering elementary grades. It started admitting high school students in 1907 and opened its collegiate department in 1920. It pioneered formal music education in the Philippines, opening a Conservatory of Music in 1907. Although St. Scholastica's College is an exclusive school for women, admission of male students in the Cognate, Music, Fine Arts, and Interior Design programs have been allowed.
St. Scholastica's College is recognized by the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education and also a charter member of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities. It has earned Level III accreditation on all of its respective departments and schools. The college will undergo its second accreditation on February 2007.
St. Scholastica's College celebrated its centennial on December 3, 2006, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. It was attended by its administrators, faculty members, staffers, students and alumni. Music master classes and workshops presented by Cultures in Harmony, then known as Music for the People, were part of the centennial celebrations.
Now, St. Scholastica's College Manila is known for its high quality education for women of the generation. Giving the Scholasticans the good education they deserve. St. Scho gives a holistic approach in learning.
St. Scholastica's College is recognized by the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education and also a charter member of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities. It has earned Level III accreditation on all of its respective departments and schools. The college will undergo its second accreditation on February 2007.
St. Scholastica's College celebrated its centennial on December 3, 2006, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. It was attended by its administrators, faculty members, staffers, students and alumni. Music master classes and workshops presented by Cultures in Harmony, then known as Music for the People, were part of the centennial celebrations.
Now, St. Scholastica's College Manila is known for its high quality education for women of the generation. Giving the Scholasticans the good education they deserve. St. Scho gives a holistic approach in learning.
South Luzon Expressway
The South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) or (SLE), also called South Superhighway (SSH), is a network of three expressways that connects Metro Manila with the provinces of the CALABARZON region in the Philippines. The first expressway is operated jointly by Philippine National Construction Corporation (PNCC) and Citra Metro Manila Tollways Corporation (CMMTC), while the second expressway is solely operated by PNCC through its South Luzon Tollways Division, while the third expressway is operated by the STAR Infrastructure Development Corporation (STAR - IDC). Radial Road 3 is the alternate name of the SLEX.
It starts in Manila's Paco district at Pres. E. Quirino Avenue and ends in Lipa City in the province of Batangas at J.P. Laurel Highway., 81 kilometers south of Manila. Southwards, the SLEx passes through the following cities and municipalities: Manila, Makati, Pasay, Parañaque and Muntinlupa in Metro Manila, San Pedro and Biñan in Laguna, Carmona in Cavite, then Biñan (again), Santa Rosa City, Cabuyao and Calamba City in Laguna. Its Batangas segment, the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road or STAR Tollway, located entirely within the province of Batangas starts in the municipality of Santo Tomas and traverses Tanauan City, Malvar and currently ends in Lipa City.
It starts in Manila's Paco district at Pres. E. Quirino Avenue and ends in Lipa City in the province of Batangas at J.P. Laurel Highway., 81 kilometers south of Manila. Southwards, the SLEx passes through the following cities and municipalities: Manila, Makati, Pasay, Parañaque and Muntinlupa in Metro Manila, San Pedro and Biñan in Laguna, Carmona in Cavite, then Biñan (again), Santa Rosa City, Cabuyao and Calamba City in Laguna. Its Batangas segment, the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road or STAR Tollway, located entirely within the province of Batangas starts in the municipality of Santo Tomas and traverses Tanauan City, Malvar and currently ends in Lipa City.
Malayan High School of Science
Malayan High School of Science (MHSS), is a privately operated science oriented high school in Pandacan, Manila, which is affiliated with the Mapua Institute of Technology. The school formally launched its first school year of operation on June of 2006.
School President Dr. Reynaldo Vea who is also President of Mapua Institute of Technology described Malayan Science High School as an attempt to contribute to the Philippines efforts to take full advantage of a global, knowledge-based economy. Malayan Science was established as a way of giving more Filipino families the opportunity to have their children undergo a high school education of international standards with emphasis on a science-oriented curriculum.
The school's founders aim to equate Malayan Science into becoming an international center of excellence with graduates as specialists in the area of science and technology.
School President Dr. Reynaldo Vea who is also President of Mapua Institute of Technology described Malayan Science High School as an attempt to contribute to the Philippines efforts to take full advantage of a global, knowledge-based economy. Malayan Science was established as a way of giving more Filipino families the opportunity to have their children undergo a high school education of international standards with emphasis on a science-oriented curriculum.
The school's founders aim to equate Malayan Science into becoming an international center of excellence with graduates as specialists in the area of science and technology.
Tayuman LRT
Tayuman LRT Station is a station on the Manila LRT Yellow Line (LRT-1). Like all other LRT-1 stations, Tayuman station is above-ground. The station serves Santa Cruz in Manila and is located at the corner of Rizal Avenue and Tayuman Street. The station is named after Tayuman Street.
Tayuman station serves as the sixth station for LRT-1 trains headed for Baclaran and as the thirteenth station for trains headed to Monumento. Due to its proximity to Blumentritt station, which is north of Tayuman, the station is close to the old San Lazaro Hippodrome, where today's SM City San Lazaro sits.
Tayuman station serves as the sixth station for LRT-1 trains headed for Baclaran and as the thirteenth station for trains headed to Monumento. Due to its proximity to Blumentritt station, which is north of Tayuman, the station is close to the old San Lazaro Hippodrome, where today's SM City San Lazaro sits.
Department of Health
The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) (Filipino:Kagawaran ng Kalusugan) is the principal health agency in the Philippines. It is the executive department of the Philippine Government responsible for ensuring access to basic public health services to all Filipinos through the provision of quality health care and the regulation of providers of health goods and services.
On February 20, 1958, Executive Order 288 provided for the reorganization of the Department of Health. This entailed a partial decentralization of powers and created eight Regional Health Offices. Under this setup, the Secretary of Health passed on some of responsibilities to the regional offices and directors.
One of the priorities of the Marcos administration was health maintenance. From 1975 to the mid-eighties, four specialty hospitals were built in succession. The first three institutions were spearheaded by First Lady Imelda Marcos. The Philippine Heart Center was established on February 14, 1975 with Dr. Avelino Aventura as director. Second, the Philippine Children’s Medical Center was built in 1979. Then in 1983, the National Kidney and Transplant Institute was set up. This was soon followed by the Lung Center of the Philippines, which was constructed under the guidance of Health Minister Dr. Enrique Garcia.
With a shift to a parliamentary form of government, the Department of Health was transformed into the Ministry of Health on June 2, 1978 with Dr. Clemente S. Gatmaitan as the first health minister. On April 13, 1987, the Department of Health was created from the previous Ministry of Health with Dr. Alfredo R. A. Bengzon as secretary of health.
On February 20, 1958, Executive Order 288 provided for the reorganization of the Department of Health. This entailed a partial decentralization of powers and created eight Regional Health Offices. Under this setup, the Secretary of Health passed on some of responsibilities to the regional offices and directors.
One of the priorities of the Marcos administration was health maintenance. From 1975 to the mid-eighties, four specialty hospitals were built in succession. The first three institutions were spearheaded by First Lady Imelda Marcos. The Philippine Heart Center was established on February 14, 1975 with Dr. Avelino Aventura as director. Second, the Philippine Children’s Medical Center was built in 1979. Then in 1983, the National Kidney and Transplant Institute was set up. This was soon followed by the Lung Center of the Philippines, which was constructed under the guidance of Health Minister Dr. Enrique Garcia.
With a shift to a parliamentary form of government, the Department of Health was transformed into the Ministry of Health on June 2, 1978 with Dr. Clemente S. Gatmaitan as the first health minister. On April 13, 1987, the Department of Health was created from the previous Ministry of Health with Dr. Alfredo R. A. Bengzon as secretary of health.
Centro Escolar University
Centro Escolar University (PSE: CEU) (Filipino: Pamantasang Centro Escolar) is a private university in the Philippines. It was founded on June 3, 1907 by two women, Librada Avelino and Carmen de Luna, and was originally called Centro Escolar de Señoritas. It became a university in 1939. Today, the university has three campuses, the Mendiola Campus along Mendiola Street in Manila, the Malolos Campus established in 1978 is in the northern suburb of Malolos City in Bulacan province, and the newly established Makati Campus in 2005, is in the Makati Central Business District. Originally, its Parañaque Campus was part of the university's system until it was phased out in the early 1990s.
The university offers programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, and allied medicine. CEU is also known for its Dentistry and Pharmacy graduates. All of its academic programs are accredited Levels 2 and 3 by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines. CEU is the first university in the Philippines to be given an ISO:9001 certification on its campuses . The university was also granted full autonomy status by the Commission on Higher Education. The university is also listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange with the stock symbol, CEU. The university will celebrate its centennial in 2007.
The university offers programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, and allied medicine. CEU is also known for its Dentistry and Pharmacy graduates. All of its academic programs are accredited Levels 2 and 3 by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines. CEU is the first university in the Philippines to be given an ISO:9001 certification on its campuses . The university was also granted full autonomy status by the Commission on Higher Education. The university is also listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange with the stock symbol, CEU. The university will celebrate its centennial in 2007.
University Belt
The University Belt is the unofficial name of a de facto sub-district in Manila, Philippines. It refers to the high concentration or a cluster of colleges and universities found in the city.
The University Belt is commonly understood as the one located in Sampaloc, Quiapo and San Miguel districts. Generally, it includes the southern end of España Boulevard, Nicanor Reyes St. (formerly Morayta St.), the eastern end of Claro M. Recto Avenue (formerly Azcarraga), Legarda Avenue, Mendiola Street and the different side streets. Each of the colleges and universities found here are at a short walking distance of each other.
However, Manila also has other clusters of universities and colleges, such as the one found in the long stretch of Taft ave. at Ermita and Malate, although not as compact, and another one found inside the walled city of Intramuros, although not as many, as the one found at Sampaloc, Quiapo, and San Miguel.
The University Belt is commonly understood as the one located in Sampaloc, Quiapo and San Miguel districts. Generally, it includes the southern end of España Boulevard, Nicanor Reyes St. (formerly Morayta St.), the eastern end of Claro M. Recto Avenue (formerly Azcarraga), Legarda Avenue, Mendiola Street and the different side streets. Each of the colleges and universities found here are at a short walking distance of each other.
However, Manila also has other clusters of universities and colleges, such as the one found in the long stretch of Taft ave. at Ermita and Malate, although not as compact, and another one found inside the walled city of Intramuros, although not as many, as the one found at Sampaloc, Quiapo, and San Miguel.
Tondo
Tondo (東都, "Eastern Capital"), once historically known as the capital of the Luzon Empire (Chinese: 呂宋國, "The Lesser Song Empire") and the hereditary stronghold of the Lakandulas, is now just one of the districts of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. It is one of the most densely populated areas of land in the world. Tondo is located in the northwest portion of the city and is primarily residential-industrial in nature. Tondo is notorious for being the poorest and most underdeveloped district of the country. Many of the city's slums are found in this area. It is also the birthplace of former president Joseph Estrada, singer and actress Regine Velasquez, businessman and politician Manuel Villar, Manila Mayor and Gatpuno Antonio Villegas, Andres Bonifacio, the Great Leader of the Katipuneros, and Kyla, the Philippines' R & B Princess.
An NGO run by students who are media practitioners has recently been established. It should not be confused with the District Library of Tondo, better known as the "Aklatan ng Tondo", which is the district's official library owned by the Manila City government. The organization derives its name from the British Library portrayed in the anime Read or Die.
It was established as a media-rights awareness group and charity organization. Ironically, their headquarters are located within the Ateneo de Manila, an affluent school located between Quezon City and Marikina City, despite being named after one of the most underdeveloped urban districts in the Philippines. Their 2 primary activities are campaigning for media awareness and providing basic advertising lessons to Grade School Students. They also enable reference books and literature to be more accessible to both private and public school students; due to the high shipment prices of the books or localized publishing in the country of origin, thus deriving their name from the British Library. Examples include books written by foreign celebrities and yearly copies of imported almanacs and the Guiness book of World Records. They also develop "School Weapons" as novelty items. "School Weapons" are mostly 'special' variants of paper-bolt-launching slingshots, which are allowed in many schools. They also offer a variety of services such as 'search and retrieve'; which involves helping students look for materials lost at school and 'surveillance'; which actually translates as a service that helps keep troubled students at bay. Note that their activities are mostly confined throughout Metro Manila. The structure of the organization is similar to that of the Mafia yet is not considered a fraternity. The current "Godsquatter", 20-year-old college student Paolo Vergara insists that "the Tondo Library is devoted only to the welfare of both the public and private school students of Metro Manila, and is not into secrecy and other things associated with illegal fraternities."
An NGO run by students who are media practitioners has recently been established. It should not be confused with the District Library of Tondo, better known as the "Aklatan ng Tondo", which is the district's official library owned by the Manila City government. The organization derives its name from the British Library portrayed in the anime Read or Die.
It was established as a media-rights awareness group and charity organization. Ironically, their headquarters are located within the Ateneo de Manila, an affluent school located between Quezon City and Marikina City, despite being named after one of the most underdeveloped urban districts in the Philippines. Their 2 primary activities are campaigning for media awareness and providing basic advertising lessons to Grade School Students. They also enable reference books and literature to be more accessible to both private and public school students; due to the high shipment prices of the books or localized publishing in the country of origin, thus deriving their name from the British Library. Examples include books written by foreign celebrities and yearly copies of imported almanacs and the Guiness book of World Records. They also develop "School Weapons" as novelty items. "School Weapons" are mostly 'special' variants of paper-bolt-launching slingshots, which are allowed in many schools. They also offer a variety of services such as 'search and retrieve'; which involves helping students look for materials lost at school and 'surveillance'; which actually translates as a service that helps keep troubled students at bay. Note that their activities are mostly confined throughout Metro Manila. The structure of the organization is similar to that of the Mafia yet is not considered a fraternity. The current "Godsquatter", 20-year-old college student Paolo Vergara insists that "the Tondo Library is devoted only to the welfare of both the public and private school students of Metro Manila, and is not into secrecy and other things associated with illegal fraternities."
Present 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. In 2003, during Visit Philippines Year, tourism secretary Richard J. Gordon cleaned up Intramuros with the help of student and civilian volunteers as well as raised funds to light up the place and build a lights and sound museum.
Doroteo Jose LRT
Doroteo Jose LRT Station is a station on the Manila LRT Yellow Line (LRT-1). Like all other LRT-1 stations, Doroteo Jose station station is above-ground. The station is located in Santa Cruz in Manila, on Taft Avenue and slightly past Doroteo Jose Street. The station is named after Doroteo Jose Street.
Doroteo Jose station is the second station of LRT-1 north of the Pasig River, after Carriedo station. It is the eighth station for trains headed to Baclaran and the eleventh station for trains headed to Monumento.
The station is near the Manila City Jail, which houses some of Manila's criminals. It is also near the Fabella Memorial Hospital, which is near the jail. Popular shopping centers such as the Isetann shopping center and the Quiapo Bargain Center are also nearby. Due to its position of being near the University Belt, the station is also close to educational institutions of the University Belt.
Doroteo Jose station is the second station of LRT-1 north of the Pasig River, after Carriedo station. It is the eighth station for trains headed to Baclaran and the eleventh station for trains headed to Monumento.
The station is near the Manila City Jail, which houses some of Manila's criminals. It is also near the Fabella Memorial Hospital, which is near the jail. Popular shopping centers such as the Isetann shopping center and the Quiapo Bargain Center are also nearby. Due to its position of being near the University Belt, the station is also close to educational institutions of the University Belt.
Alfredo Lim
Alfredo Siojo Lim (born December 21, 1929) is the incumbent Mayor of the City of Manila and a former senator of the Philippines. A widower, he first served as mayor of Manila from 1992 to 1998 and returned to that post after winning in the 2007 mayoral election.
He took his oath of office on June 30, 2007. Under the governance slogan "Linisin, Ibangon (ang) Maynila" (Clean, Uplift Manila, hence the acronym LIM), he is currently assisted by Manila vice mayor Isko Moreno, who beat Lim's running mate Joey Hizon. Moreno ran with Danny Lacuna, a former Manila vice mayor.
In Lim's most dramatic move after he assumed office, he gave the go-signal for the removal of informal settlers in Quiapo, Manila's notorious “Little Vietnam”. The eviction will start of July 6, 2007, after a dialogue with imams (religious leaders) and village leaders who signified their approval, to clean the area of alleged killings and illegal drug activities. Meanwhile, Canadian Ambassador Peter Sutherland, said his government already had a number of programs for Muslims in Mindanao. Lim stated that "he would also make representations at the Supreme Court to see if a Sharia court could be established in the city, where 4,000 families lived in the Islamic Center alone".[2]On July 13, 2007, Lim rejected the designation of Rosales as Manila police chief and ordered current MPD director Senior Superintendent Danilo Abarzosa to remain at his post.
He took his oath of office on June 30, 2007. Under the governance slogan "Linisin, Ibangon (ang) Maynila" (Clean, Uplift Manila, hence the acronym LIM), he is currently assisted by Manila vice mayor Isko Moreno, who beat Lim's running mate Joey Hizon. Moreno ran with Danny Lacuna, a former Manila vice mayor.
In Lim's most dramatic move after he assumed office, he gave the go-signal for the removal of informal settlers in Quiapo, Manila's notorious “Little Vietnam”. The eviction will start of July 6, 2007, after a dialogue with imams (religious leaders) and village leaders who signified their approval, to clean the area of alleged killings and illegal drug activities. Meanwhile, Canadian Ambassador Peter Sutherland, said his government already had a number of programs for Muslims in Mindanao. Lim stated that "he would also make representations at the Supreme Court to see if a Sharia court could be established in the city, where 4,000 families lived in the Islamic Center alone".[2]On July 13, 2007, Lim rejected the designation of Rosales as Manila police chief and ordered current MPD director Senior Superintendent Danilo Abarzosa to remain at his post.
Lito Atienza
Jose Livioko Atienza, Jr. (born August 10, 1941), or simply Lito Atienza, is a former Mayor of the City of Manila and is recently appointed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as secretary for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. He stepped down last June 30, 2007, after serving a three-year three-term limit for local government executives set by the Philippine Constitution of 1987. His administration could be best described as phase of urban renewal for the Philippines’ capital.
Atienza was born in the district of San Andres Bukid, four months before the outbreak of World War II. Atienza’s father, Jose J. Atienza, Sr. was a distinguished public servant to three Philippine presidents.
He took up his primary and secondary education from Ateneo de Manila University and completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas. His interest and degree in architecture served as useful in rehabilitating and renewing the City of Manila, which has fallen to decay over years of unmanaged growth in population and the lack of an urban planning & community development.
He has opposed modern family planning, leaving women's without access to basic reproductive health care.
Atienza was born in the district of San Andres Bukid, four months before the outbreak of World War II. Atienza’s father, Jose J. Atienza, Sr. was a distinguished public servant to three Philippine presidents.
He took up his primary and secondary education from Ateneo de Manila University and completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas. His interest and degree in architecture served as useful in rehabilitating and renewing the City of Manila, which has fallen to decay over years of unmanaged growth in population and the lack of an urban planning & community development.
He has opposed modern family planning, leaving women's without access to basic reproductive health care.
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