Revisiting Manila

It's a great feeling to be in a place that we called our home and reminisce the things that had happened to this place. Going back to the memory lane, exchanging facts, events and even knowing some forbidden facts about a certain place.

There is the Pasig River, which is still thriving within the cities of Metro Manila. If you think the Pasig River doesn't have any chance of surviving like the old days where you could ride a boat, fish and even swim, several non government organizations are doing their part to save the said river by excavating mud, relocating the illegal settlers and educating the people on how they could participate in reviving the river.

The Manila Cathedral, which is still preserved in its former glory despite of the past earthquakes and world wars. Huge catholic events are usually held here.

The Fort Santiago, where our national hero, Jose Rizal was detained before being executed. It was also a place where hundreds or even thousands of people died, drowned and suffer. It is still now preserved and guards in Katipunero uniforms roams around the vicinity. Relics of Jose Rizal could also be found here at the Jose Rizal Museum.

The San Agustin Church, which is the oldest church presently standing in the Philippines. Every now and then it is painted for its preservation.

The Rizal Park, which i made a special post on this one.

The Intramuros, which served as the Spanish fortress during their colonial period. There are still structures from the past that was still preserved like the Manila Cathedral but there are other buildings that are ruined because of the past earthquakes and world wars. They are only left as an open space where illegal settlers occupy. The city government of Manila should rejuvenate the place because of its rich historical value and I think its easier to manage because of its walls. c",)