Museum of the Filipino People (Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila) – this museum is part of the National Museum of the Philippines, this museum houses an Anthropological collection (containing several galleries displaying a collection of Pre-hispanic artifacts like burial jars, pots and ancient alphabet, crafts from the various ethnolinguistic groups, weaving looms, indigenous […]
Museo Pambata (Roxas Boulevard corner South Drive, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila) — Museo Pambata is the first children’s interactive museum in the Philippines. Opened to the public in 1994, Museo Pambata has distinguished itself for its educational programs and its innovative “hands-on” exhibits enjoyed by children from all over the country. Committed to provide […]
Manila Cathedral (Cabildo corner Beaterio, Intramuros, Manila, Metro Manila) – this citadel was built by the Spanish in 1571 and was dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The size of this house of worship (64 hectares) virtually qualifies it as a fort in its own right, and was built to last (withstanding wars, earthquakes, and occasional […]
Metropolitan Museum of Manila (BSP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila) – this museum brings art to all levels of the local and international community. The museum situates arts within the context of Philippines history and society as a premier museum of modern and contemporary art in the Philippines, specialized in Visual Arts. As […]
Malacañang Palace (1000 Jose P Laurel Sr, San Miguel, Manila, Metro Manila) – the official residence of the Philippine president as well as the seat of the government, the Malacanang Palace is a major national landmark. Set on the banks of the Pasig River, the palace complex is presently divided into sections which include the […]
Fort Santiago (Intramuros, Manila, Metro Manila) – this fort marks its entrance on the northwestern entrance to Intramuros, whose construction began in 1571 and was completed nearly 150 years later by Filipino forced labor. The pre-Spanish settlement of Rajah Sulayman was a wooden fort on the ashes of which was built the Spanish fortress (Spain’s […]
Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Magdalena Jalandoni, Malate, Pasay, 1300 Metro Manila) – this government organization (started by President Marcos in 1966) is dedicated to promoting the country’s culture & arts. The Cultural Center (CCP) provides performance and exhibition venues for various local and international productions at its eponymous 62-hectare (150-acre) […]
Coconut Palace (Roxas Blvd., Cultural Center Complex, Pasay City, Manila) – overlooking Manila Bay is the Coconut Palace — a unique work of architecture that is built of 100% Philippines materials, of which 70% are derived from the coconut palm tree. Also known as Tahanang Pilipino (Tagalog for “Filipino Home”), the Palace is part of […]
Boracay (beach) – found on the northwestern tip of Panay in Aklan (a province on the Visayas island known for its colorful Ati-Atihan festival), Boracay is a popular beach destination (requiring a flight or boat ride from Manila to get there). Boracay’s thousand-hectares boast of all the elements of a tropical heaven – crystal blue […]
Glorietta (Ayala Center, Makati, Manila) – this upscale mall (which has over 500 retailers and restaurants) is divided into five sections and also has cinemas, a gym, arcades, and a large activity center (used for special events, like concerts and promotions). The retail stores and restaurants in Glorietta are diverse enough so people from all […]