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(Eagle News) — The newest historical attraction to see in Manila are the dungeons of Fort Santiago which the Intramuros administration announced open to the public on Jan. 31, 2020. The historic dungeons, which had served as a storage facility in 1599, and then later as a prison complex for prisoners of war in the 1700s, are now well lighted and beautifully preserved as can be seen in these photos posted by the Intramuros Administration. […]
(Eagle News) – Miss Universe beauties, including 2017 Miss Universe Demi Leigh Nel-Peters and Miss 2016 winner Iris Mittenaere, had a tour of Manila’s tourist spots and had a taste of what the Philippine capital had to offer on Wednesday, December 6, shortly after their arrival at the airport. The Miss Universe beauties visited historic Intramuros and Rizal Park where they also took time to see the monument of the country’s national hero, Dr. […]
Notes how US property now being restored by Filipino-Chinese (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte assured his government would continue to support initiatives aimed at preserving the country’s national heritage, as he graced the grand opening of Rizal Park Hotel in Ermita, Manila on Wednesday, July 26. The hotel stands at the site of the iconic Manila and Army Navy Club, the first American social club to be established in the country in 1898. […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 5) – “Within the walls” is the literal Spanish meaning of Intramuros. For many years, the walled city of Intramuros comprised the entirety of Manila. Constructed atop Malay ruins at a strategic location in the Pasig River, Intramuros was the center of Spanish rule in the country. Although other parts of the City of Manila eventually extended outside of the wall, Intramuros remained as the political and economical […]
