Archive for June, 2008

Mango Vendor

Taken near MRT Station EDSA Cubao, just beside 7-11.
Shot using Nikon D40, editing software: Piknik.

Metro Manila Map

I found another Metro Manila map and directory. It covers all the cities in Metro Manila from Caloocan to Valenzuela City.
Convenient feature i found is if you are searching for a specific school, it would give you its address and contact  numbers.

http://www.directorymanila.net/

Manila History Tidbits

Some Manila history highlights that might be helpful to you. Will add more in the future.
1571 - Miguel Lopez de Legazpi arrived in Manila, and became the governor general. As a result Catholicism spread like wildfire.
1646 - Spaniards successfully defended the city against the Dutch in Manila Bay.
1762 - The British grabbed Manila from the [...]

Manila City Hall

The Manila City Hall is symbolically synonymous to the city of Metro Manila and its adjacent cities.
Architect Antonio Toledo designed this landmark and its construction was finished in the 1930s. The present structure is a restoration after it was partially destroyed during the World War II.
I took this picture during my audition for Survivor Philippines, [...]