When I asked about your hometown, a lot of you replied. Your responses overwhelmed me, and I thought that sharing mine would at least equal all your efforts in replying to me. I am a …
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The Beauty of Quiapo
I am a Manileño, in heart and in deeds. Having been born and grew up in my beloved City of Manila, its historic streets are my playgrounds; its alleys and sidewalks are my everyday walkways; …
Continue readingA Walk Through Philippine Postal Heritage
Not everybody knows that the very first stamp in Asia was issued in the Philippines on February 1, 1854. Some carries a genuine error in printing the word “corros” rather than “correos”, which are valued …
Continue readingManila Summer Scramble 2009: Adventure Race in the City
Couchsurfers from different part of the Philippines and the world converged at the Oblation monument in front of Quezon Hall or the UP Administration Building of Diliman on the last day of May this year …
Continue readingIntramuros to be Revived
Intramuros, Manila’s Walled City is set to undergo a renewed restoration plan with Intramuros Administration’s new team headed by Anna Maria Harper. The plan is to clean-up and preserve the historic district, which includes structural …
Continue readingManila Travel Guide: Make the Most of Yous Stay in the Pearl of the Orient
In celebration of the Manila’s founding anniversary, Lakwatsero is featuring my beloved city.
The Philippine capital Manila is a unique blend of east and west. It is home to more than a million and a half inhabitants and is dubbed as the center of government, culture and education of the country.
The rich history of the city is dated […]
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