The Walled City, c. 1925

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/Spanish/walledcity.jpg

Women making Alhambra cigars, c. 1920-1930. Cigars are still made in the Philippines and rank among the best in the world

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/Spanish/cigars.jpg

A tank enters the Fort Santiago gate, c. 1945

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/Spanish/tank.jpg

The Fort Santiago gate today

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/Spanish/1.jpg

The Walled City, c. 1925

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/Spanish/walledcity.jpg

Women making Alhambra cigars, c. 1920-1930. Cigars are still made in the Philippines and rank among the best in the world

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/Spanish/cigars.jpg

A tank enters the Fort Santiago gate, c. 1945

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/Spanish/tank.jpg

The Fort Santiago gate today

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/Spanish/1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/nurses.jpg

Filipino male nurses, c. 1900-1920. Graduating from the Philippine General Hospital, they may have been among the first to serve as Filipino nurses. This photo debunks the old impression that only the women had the choice of becoming nurses in the Philippines. Today, about 5,000 nurses leave the Philippines for foreign shores every year. How time flies.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/nurses.jpg

Filipino male nurses, c. 1900-1920. Graduating from the Philippine General Hospital, they may have been among the first to serve as Filipino nurses. This photo debunks the old impression that only the women had the choice of becoming nurses in the Philippines. Today, about 5,000 nurses leave the Philippines for foreign shores every year. How time flies.

this one scares me... I dunno y... but nice pics... im from UST so I can relate... :)

this one scares me... I dunno y... but nice pics... im from UST so I can relate... :)

this one reminds me of UST's "Arch of the Century"

this one reminds me of UST's "Arch of the Century"

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3247/1716/400/PasigRiverSunset.jpg

Pasig River today. Don't be blinded by the lovely sunset.[/QUOTE]

Yes...even the shanties look scenic with this glorious sunset. :)

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3247/1716/400/PasigRiverSunset.jpg

Pasig River today. Don't be blinded by the lovely sunset.[/QUOTE]

Yes...even the shanties look scenic with this glorious sunset. :)

I can't believe I found all of these pictures online. Anyway, I hope this thread give fellow Filipinos a taste and hindsight of our past. I hope I could find more in the future.

Thanks!

Animo, I'm amazed by your research skills and scholarship!! How do you manage to dig out these amazing photos and info? Do you just google them, or do you have to have access to university websites? Please share your secrets with us! :)

I can't believe I found all of these pictures online. Anyway, I hope this thread give fellow Filipinos a taste and hindsight of our past. I hope I could find more in the future.

Thanks!

Animo, I'm amazed by your research skills and scholarship!! How do you manage to dig out these amazing photos and info? Do you just google them, or do you have to have access to university websites? Please share your secrets with us! :)

http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/SEAiT/data/images/lc/large/ph00536l.jpg

Native female circus performer, 1910-1930

I think this photo is the perfect methapor during the American colonial period. What do you think?

I agree....It also shows how Filipinos were being exploited to entertain and amuse white people.

http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/SEAiT/data/images/lc/large/ph00536l.jpg

Native female circus performer, 1910-1930

I think this photo is the perfect methapor during the American colonial period. What do you think?

I agree....It also shows how Filipinos were being exploited to entertain and amuse white people.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/fortdrum.jpg

Located on El Fraile island off the shore of Manila Bay, it was more known to Americans and Filipino soldiers as the Island Battleship. Ít was part of the War Plan Orange, where 4 islands were to be fortified to defend Manila. Corregidor was the largest of these islands, and El Fraile was the smallest and the most unique. It took 11 years to complete, from 1909 to 1919.

It surrendered in 1942 to the Japanese army but remains to this day as the only unsinkable battleship in the world.

Question: What is its official name?

Didn't the Americans call this fortified island Fort Drum ?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/fortdrum.jpg

Located on El Fraile island off the shore of Manila Bay, it was more known to Americans and Filipino soldiers as the Island Battleship. Ít was part of the War Plan Orange, where 4 islands were to be fortified to defend Manila. Corregidor was the largest of these islands, and El Fraile was the smallest and the most unique. It took 11 years to complete, from 1909 to 1919.

It surrendered in 1942 to the Japanese army but remains to this day as the only unsinkable battleship in the world.

Question: What is its official name?

Didn't the Americans call this fortified island Fort Drum ?

^ oooooh, i was station there ;)

^ oooooh, i was station there ;)

I watched a program on ABS-CBN last night about Pinoy Movies...Buhay ka pa ba? Show talked about the big four, LVN, Sampaguita, Premiere and Lebran and the state of Filipino movies today. Sad that a lot of the moviehouses along Avenida are in derelict state.

I watched a program on ABS-CBN last night about Pinoy Movies...Buhay ka pa ba? Show talked about the big four, LVN, Sampaguita, Premiere and Lebran and the state of Filipino movies today. Sad that a lot of the moviehouses along Avenida are in derelict state.

^ Yeah, and they didn't even have a Philippine flag on the background! :rant:

:jk:

^ Yeah, and they didn't even have a Philippine flag on the background! :rant:

:jk:

Yeah, it is called Fort Drum by the Americans. It kind of sounds weird and it is far from being a drum! :colgate:

Yeah, it is called Fort Drum by the Americans. It kind of sounds weird and it is far from being a drum! :colgate:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/fortdrum.jpg

Located on El Fraile island off the shore of Manila Bay, it was more known to Americans and Filipino soldiers as the Island Battleship. Ít was part of the War Plan Orange, where 4 islands were to be fortified to defend Manila. Corregidor was the largest of these islands, and El Fraile was the smallest and the most unique. It took 11 years to complete, from 1909 to 1919.

It surrendered in 1942 to the Japanese army but remains to this day as the only unsinkable battleship in the world.

Question: What is its official name?

Cool....maybe they should restore it? or they could leave it like that.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/fortdrum.jpg

Located on El Fraile island off the shore of Manila Bay, it was more known to Americans and Filipino soldiers as the Island Battleship. Ít was part of the War Plan Orange, where 4 islands were to be fortified to defend Manila. Corregidor was the largest of these islands, and El Fraile was the smallest and the most unique. It took 11 years to complete, from 1909 to 1919.

It surrendered in 1942 to the Japanese army but remains to this day as the only unsinkable battleship in the world.

Question: What is its official name?

Cool....maybe they should restore it? or they could leave it like that.

The Walled City, c. 1925

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/Spanish/walledcity.jpg

That was when Manila was the most beautiful city in the Far East.

The Walled City, c. 1925

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/Spanish/walledcity.jpg

That was when Manila was the most beautiful city in the Far East.

Yeah, it is called Fort Drum by the Americans. It kind of sounds weird and it is far from being a drum! :colgate:

theres is an actual Army base in NY called Fort Drum, I used to live in it.

Yeah, it is called Fort Drum by the Americans. It kind of sounds weird and it is far from being a drum! :colgate:

theres is an actual Army base in NY called Fort Drum, I used to live in it.

One of the premiere radio stations back then was DZRJ The Rock of Maniola on the AM dial. In those days there was only AM. Is "RJ" still around?

One of the premiere radio stations back then was DZRJ The Rock of Maniola on the AM dial. In those days there was only AM. Is "RJ" still around?

A photograph with Tondo Church in the background dated about 1899 taken along Calle de Sande.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webdesande1-1900.gif

Nicolas Zamora Street today in Tondo.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webdesande1-05.gif

Another view of Tondo Church around the early 1900s.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webtondoch1-1900.gif

A busy junction in 2005.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webtondoch1-2005.gif

A photograph with Tondo Church in the background dated about 1899 taken along Calle de Sande.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webdesande1-1900.gif

Nicolas Zamora Street today in Tondo.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webdesande1-05.gif

Another view of Tondo Church around the early 1900s.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webtondoch1-1900.gif

A busy junction in 2005.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webtondoch1-2005.gif

A wet, wet day on Bilibid Viejo a long, long time ago..

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webbilibidv1-1900.gif

Bilibid Viejo lives on in 2005. The 2nd house on the right, and the house behind the calesa on the left appear to have survived the ravages of time, but are hidden behind the foliage. The location is just behind San Sebastian Church.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webbilibidv1-05.gif

A wet, wet day on Bilibid Viejo a long, long time ago..

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webbilibidv1-1900.gif

Bilibid Viejo lives on in 2005. The 2nd house on the right, and the house behind the calesa on the left appear to have survived the ravages of time, but are hidden behind the foliage. The location is just behind San Sebastian Church.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webbilibidv1-05.gif

A wet, wet day on Bilibid Viejo a long, long time ago..

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webbilibidv1-1900.gif

Bilibid Viejo lives on in 2005. The 2nd house on the right, and the house behind the calesa on the left appear to have survived the ravages of time, but are hidden behind the foliage. The location is just behind San Sebastian Church.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webbilibidv1-05.gif

Can't believe that we already had that kind of flood before. Nice photo!

A wet, wet day on Bilibid Viejo a long, long time ago..

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webbilibidv1-1900.gif

Bilibid Viejo lives on in 2005. The 2nd house on the right, and the house behind the calesa on the left appear to have survived the ravages of time, but are hidden behind the foliage. The location is just behind San Sebastian Church.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webbilibidv1-05.gif

Can't believe that we already had that kind of flood before. Nice photo!

Thanks again the venerable TheCameraReturns. :)

I was wondering how much research and preparation time you need when you take those exact comparison locations? It seems frame by frame you try to replicate the exact locations of the sites. I am ever so grateful and elated whenever I see those invaluable juxtaposed before and after photos.

Thanks again the venerable TheCameraReturns. :)

I was wondering how much research and preparation time you need when you take those exact comparison locations? It seems frame by frame you try to replicate the exact locations of the sites. I am ever so grateful and elated whenever I see those invaluable juxtaposed before and after photos.

wow Tondo! i never been there! hehe. nice pics. Manila has a really low elevation, and many areas used to be submerged in water. Im saying it's not just about pollution why the city gets flooded now, although well it's improving isnt it?

wow Tondo! i never been there! hehe. nice pics. Manila has a really low elevation, and many areas used to be submerged in water. Im saying it's not just about pollution why the city gets flooded now, although well it's improving isnt it?

I'm also from Manila but never been to Tondo.

I'm also from Manila but never been to Tondo.

http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/SEAiT/data/images/nara/large/ph00120l.jpg
Pacific Motors in Escolta (1925 photo)

http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/SEAiT/data/images/nara/large/ph00119l.jpg
Manila, Pacific Commercial Company, Used Car Department

These two establishments both located at Escolta Street were facing each other. He he. :)

http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/SEAiT/data/images/nara/large/ph00120l.jpg
Pacific Motors in Escolta (1925 photo)

http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/SEAiT/data/images/nara/large/ph00119l.jpg
Manila, Pacific Commercial Company, Used Car Department

These two establishments both located at Escolta Street were facing each other. He he. :)

where exactly is escolta??

where exactly is escolta??

One of the premiere radio stations back then was DZRJ The Rock of Maniola on the AM dial. In those days there was only AM. Is "RJ" still around?

Yes, RJ (Ramon Jacinto) is still around. He still has his radio station RJ FM 100.3 but I heard he's bankrupt.

One of the premiere radio stations back then was DZRJ The Rock of Maniola on the AM dial. In those days there was only AM. Is "RJ" still around?

Yes, RJ (Ramon Jacinto) is still around. He still has his radio station RJ FM 100.3 but I heard he's bankrupt.

Escolta was the Ayala Avenue of the Philippines until Ayala Avenue became Ayala Avenue. You can find it connecting Binondo and Sta. Cruz districts of Manila. It used to be and could still become (with a little help and a lot of money) the most glamorous avenue in the Philippines. Sa northern side of Pasig River, at the foot of Jones Bridge.

Punta ka don. You can still find some beautiful architectural treasures there that have sadly seen better days and need a lot of care and affection today. Tapos bili ka ng hopia sa Binondo.

Escolta was the Ayala Avenue of the Philippines until Ayala Avenue became Ayala Avenue. You can find it connecting Binondo and Sta. Cruz districts of Manila. It used to be and could still become (with a little help and a lot of money) the most glamorous avenue in the Philippines. Sa northern side of Pasig River, at the foot of Jones Bridge.

Punta ka don. You can still find some beautiful architectural treasures there that have sadly seen better days and need a lot of care and affection today. Tapos bili ka ng hopia sa Binondo.

^^thanks

^^thanks

[QUOTE=TheCameraReturns]A photograph with Tondo Church in the background dated about 1899 taken along Calle de Sande.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webdesande1-1900.gif

Thanks for the remarkable clarification, theCameraReturns! Earlier in this thread, I had ID'd the same vintage photo as the old San Sebastian prior to the importation of the steel structure--boy, was I ever wrong! I must remember not to rely so heavily on the captions printed in turn-of-the-century gringo publications. These were often erroneous and sometimes editorialized to portray the Philippines and Filipinos in a slanted view. Kudos again, camerareturns!

[QUOTE=TheCameraReturns]A photograph with Tondo Church in the background dated about 1899 taken along Calle de Sande.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webdesande1-1900.gif

Thanks for the remarkable clarification, theCameraReturns! Earlier in this thread, I had ID'd the same vintage photo as the old San Sebastian prior to the importation of the steel structure--boy, was I ever wrong! I must remember not to rely so heavily on the captions printed in turn-of-the-century gringo publications. These were often erroneous and sometimes editorialized to portray the Philippines and Filipinos in a slanted view. Kudos again, camerareturns!

I heard that place pero Im not particular with its destination dito sa manila... thanks ngpla for that. I really get so intrigue with old architectural sructures na hanggang ngayon eh nakatayo pa. Specially when its still standing surrounded with modern structures. like the LUNETA HOTEL along Kalaw road... unfortunately I cant find any pics to post here.

I heard that place pero Im not particular with its destination dito sa manila... thanks ngpla for that. I really get so intrigue with old architectural sructures na hanggang ngayon eh nakatayo pa. Specially when its still standing surrounded with modern structures. like the LUNETA HOTEL along Kalaw road... unfortunately I cant find any pics to post here.

bravo camera return :applause:

bravo camera return :applause:

Ashley12, here's another Escolta photo for your amusement. :)

http://i23.ebayimg.com/03/i/05/47/4b/0c_1.JPG

Ashley12, here's another Escolta photo for your amusement. :)

http://i23.ebayimg.com/03/i/05/47/4b/0c_1.JPG

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/EscoltaManila1899.jpg

Escolta (1899)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/EscoltaManila1899.jpg

Escolta (1899)

anyone want to by a collector's item electric guitar used by RJ before? it's at 40k. saw it at a shop in glorietta. signs of hard times nga yata for RJ.

anyone want to by a collector's item electric guitar used by RJ before? it's at 40k. saw it at a shop in glorietta. signs of hard times nga yata for RJ.

^^ nice!! :)

^^ nice!! :)

BEAUTIFUL! I can't believe it was actually real.

BEAUTIFUL! I can't believe it was actually real.

[QUOTE=drfeelgood17][I]

We could ask some Spanish forumers if they have information about this topic regarding the history of the Jews and Jewish symbolism in Spain during this period.


I have noticed that star on the Fort Santiago wall for sometime now, and it really looks like a jewish symbol. Someone posted earlier that it was a jewish thing because of the jews who were in Spain. I agree to that. Spain had different periods in history and different conquerers. The muslim period was a big part of Spain's history and you could see some of it in the language and architecture, and jews did go to Spain as well. The muslims and jews faced the "Spanish Inquisition" in which they were forced to convert to Christianity and obey the authorities, otherwise they would be subjected to torture. This was during the development of Spain and Europe, so arab and jewish blood makes up a part of the Spanish people.

[QUOTE=drfeelgood17][I]

We could ask some Spanish forumers if they have information about this topic regarding the history of the Jews and Jewish symbolism in Spain during this period.


I have noticed that star on the Fort Santiago wall for sometime now, and it really looks like a jewish symbol. Someone posted earlier that it was a jewish thing because of the jews who were in Spain. I agree to that. Spain had different periods in history and different conquerers. The muslim period was a big part of Spain's history and you could see some of it in the language and architecture, and jews did go to Spain as well. The muslims and jews faced the "Spanish Inquisition" in which they were forced to convert to Christianity and obey the authorities, otherwise they would be subjected to torture. This was during the development of Spain and Europe, so arab and jewish blood makes up a part of the Spanish people.

TheCameraReturns, thank you for those magical then and nows. With an old and historic city like Manila, we have to realize that some part that we might pass by without a thought, has so much behind it and a great past.

TheCameraReturns, thank you for those magical then and nows. With an old and historic city like Manila, we have to realize that some part that we might pass by without a thought, has so much behind it and a great past.

Thanks again the venerable TheCameraReturns. :)

I was wondering how much research and preparation time you need when you take those exact comparison locations? It seems frame by frame you try to replicate the exact locations of the sites. I am ever so grateful and elated whenever I see those invaluable juxtaposed before and after photos.

Thank you for the very kind words as always. There actually isn't that much research, and even less preparation to take the photos. What passes for research is mostly a fun time looking at old maps, and comparing photos that have been previously posted. Also, insights from other forumers often give me the clues that I've been looking for. Preparation is basically making sure that the camera's battery is charged. I guess the only hassle is traffic. When I took the Tondo Church photos, it was a holiday, and so I was confident that there wouldn't be much traffic. Of course I ended up stuck in a traffic jam for the better part of an hour because all of Manila was flocking to 168 and Divisoria, so much so that traffic had to be rerouted.. But, the end result is always fun and rewarding. And as long as everyone enjoys these comparisons, then it is always well worth any traffic jam. :)

Thanks again the venerable TheCameraReturns. :)

I was wondering how much research and preparation time you need when you take those exact comparison locations? It seems frame by frame you try to replicate the exact locations of the sites. I am ever so grateful and elated whenever I see those invaluable juxtaposed before and after photos.

Thank you for the very kind words as always. There actually isn't that much research, and even less preparation to take the photos. What passes for research is mostly a fun time looking at old maps, and comparing photos that have been previously posted. Also, insights from other forumers often give me the clues that I've been looking for. Preparation is basically making sure that the camera's battery is charged. I guess the only hassle is traffic. When I took the Tondo Church photos, it was a holiday, and so I was confident that there wouldn't be much traffic. Of course I ended up stuck in a traffic jam for the better part of an hour because all of Manila was flocking to 168 and Divisoria, so much so that traffic had to be rerouted.. But, the end result is always fun and rewarding. And as long as everyone enjoys these comparisons, then it is always well worth any traffic jam. :)

where u from thecamerareturns? and how young are you if you don't mind?
it'll be nice if you can join us on dec. 19 at GB3.. so that we can personally thank you for all the pictures that you have contributed in this wonderful thread.

Thank you for the very kind words as always. There actually isn't that much research, and even less preparation to take the photos. What passes for research is mostly a fun time looking at old maps, and comparing photos that have been previously posted. Also, insights from other forumers often give me the clues that I've been looking for. Preparation is basically making sure that the camera's battery is charged. I guess the only hassle is traffic. When I took the Tondo Church photos, it was a holiday, and so I was confident that there wouldn't be much traffic. Of course I ended up stuck in a traffic jam for the better part of an hour because all of Manila was flocking to 168 and Divisoria, so much so that traffic had to be rerouted.. But, the end result is always fun and rewarding. And as long as everyone enjoys these comparisons, then it is always well worth any traffic jam. :)

where u from thecamerareturns? and how young are you if you don't mind?
it'll be nice if you can join us on dec. 19 at GB3.. so that we can personally thank you for all the pictures that you have contributed in this wonderful thread.

Thank you for the very kind words as always. There actually isn't that much research, and even less preparation to take the photos. What passes for research is mostly a fun time looking at old maps, and comparing photos that have been previously posted. Also, insights from other forumers often give me the clues that I've been looking for. Preparation is basically making sure that the camera's battery is charged. I guess the only hassle is traffic. When I took the Tondo Church photos, it was a holiday, and so I was confident that there wouldn't be much traffic. Of course I ended up stuck in a traffic jam for the better part of an hour because all of Manila was flocking to 168 and Divisoria, so much so that traffic had to be rerouted.. But, the end result is always fun and rewarding. And as long as everyone enjoys these comparisons, then it is always well worth any traffic jam. :)

[QUOTE=TheCameraReturns]A photograph with Tondo Church in the background dated about 1899 taken along Calle de Sande.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webdesande1-1900.gif

Thanks for the remarkable clarification, theCameraReturns! Earlier in this thread, I had ID'd the same vintage photo as the old San Sebastian prior to the importation of the steel structure--boy, was I ever wrong! I must remember not to rely so heavily on the captions printed in turn-of-the-century gringo publications. These were often erroneous and sometimes editorialized to portray the Philippines and Filipinos in a slanted view. Kudos again, camerareturns!

Hawayano, the Calle De Sande/Tondo Church photo languished in my "Unknown" file for a long time before someone else posted photos of the church with a caption. But I had absolutely no idea that there was an old San Sebastian Church without the steel structure!

[QUOTE=TheCameraReturns]A photograph with Tondo Church in the background dated about 1899 taken along Calle de Sande.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/Circa1900/webdesande1-1900.gif

Thanks for the remarkable clarification, theCameraReturns! Earlier in this thread, I had ID'd the same vintage photo as the old San Sebastian prior to the importation of the steel structure--boy, was I ever wrong! I must remember not to rely so heavily on the captions printed in turn-of-the-century gringo publications. These were often erroneous and sometimes editorialized to portray the Philippines and Filipinos in a slanted view. Kudos again, camerareturns!

Hawayano, the Calle De Sande/Tondo Church photo languished in my "Unknown" file for a long time before someone else posted photos of the church with a caption. But I had absolutely no idea that there was an old San Sebastian Church without the steel structure!

[QUOTE=Animo]


I have noticed that star on the Fort Santiago wall for sometime now, and it really looks like a jewish symbol. Someone posted earlier that it was a jewish thing because of the jews who were in Spain. I agree to that. Spain had different periods in history and different conquerers. The muslim period was a big part of Spain's history and you could see some of it in the language and architecture, and jews did go to Spain as well. The muslims and jews faced the "Spanish Inquisition" in which they were forced to convert to Christianity and obey the authorities, otherwise they would be subjected to torture. This was during the development of Spain and Europe, so arab and jewish blood makes up a part of the Spanish people.

Hmmmm...seems like we need an expert on ecclesistical art of the 19th century--I recall seeing in San Agustin's museum a relief sculpture of some santo who was wearing the monastic cowl and robe (Franciscan or Recoletos order, siguro), and he wore the same star of David. Someone should try go to "Ask Jeeves" to find out...

[QUOTE=Animo]


I have noticed that star on the Fort Santiago wall for sometime now, and it really looks like a jewish symbol. Someone posted earlier that it was a jewish thing because of the jews who were in Spain. I agree to that. Spain had different periods in history and different conquerers. The muslim period was a big part of Spain's history and you could see some of it in the language and architecture, and jews did go to Spain as well. The muslims and jews faced the "Spanish Inquisition" in which they were forced to convert to Christianity and obey the authorities, otherwise they would be subjected to torture. This was during the development of Spain and Europe, so arab and jewish blood makes up a part of the Spanish people.

Hmmmm...seems like we need an expert on ecclesistical art of the 19th century--I recall seeing in San Agustin's museum a relief sculpture of some santo who was wearing the monastic cowl and robe (Franciscan or Recoletos order, siguro), and he wore the same star of David. Someone should try go to "Ask Jeeves" to find out...

[QUOTE=Hawayano]

Hawayano, the Calle De Sande/Tondo Church photo languished in my "Unknown" file for a long time before someone else posted photos of the church with a caption. But I had absolutely no idea that there was an old San Sebastian Church without the steel structure!

No, seriously, CameraReturns, your modesty masks your expansive knowledge and enthusiasm for preserving the memory and record of a lost Manila. I wish you could be placed in charge of compiling a book of all these! Some publishing house and generous benfactor should really look into publicizing your talents and research--can you imagine that put into a coffee-table book for all Filipiniana lovers!

[QUOTE=Hawayano]

Hawayano, the Calle De Sande/Tondo Church photo languished in my "Unknown" file for a long time before someone else posted photos of the church with a caption. But I had absolutely no idea that there was an old San Sebastian Church without the steel structure!

No, seriously, CameraReturns, your modesty masks your expansive knowledge and enthusiasm for preserving the memory and record of a lost Manila. I wish you could be placed in charge of compiling a book of all these! Some publishing house and generous benfactor should really look into publicizing your talents and research--can you imagine that put into a coffee-table book for all Filipiniana lovers!

While we're on the topic of Escolta, does anyone in here have any interior shots of the Crystal Arcade? I recall seeing a postcard of the grand art-deco lobby up for bid on eBay earlier this year. Supposedly that building was Manila's state-of-the-art showcase for cultural modernity prior to the war, and that the Japanese themselves envied not just this one, but also our many air-conditioned motion picture palaces of the Commonwealth era. What a drastic turn in fate when you compare that to today!

While we're on the topic of Escolta, does anyone in here have any interior shots of the Crystal Arcade? I recall seeing a postcard of the grand art-deco lobby up for bid on eBay earlier this year. Supposedly that building was Manila's state-of-the-art showcase for cultural modernity prior to the war, and that the Japanese themselves envied not just this one, but also our many air-conditioned motion picture palaces of the Commonwealth era. What a drastic turn in fate when you compare that to today!

[QUOTE=Animo]


I have noticed that star on the Fort Santiago wall for sometime now, and it really looks like a jewish symbol. Someone posted earlier that it was a jewish thing because of the jews who were in Spain. I agree to that. Spain had different periods in history and different conquerers. The muslim period was a big part of Spain's history and you could see some of it in the language and architecture, and jews did go to Spain as well. The muslims and jews faced the "Spanish Inquisition" in which they were forced to convert to Christianity and obey the authorities, otherwise they would be subjected to torture. This was during the development of Spain and Europe, so arab and jewish blood makes up a part of the Spanish people.

This might clear somethings:

The history of the Philippines' first Jewish presence spans back to the 16th century, to a few individuals during the Spanish colonial era. It was then that the earliest Jews in the Philippines are historically documented, when two Sephardic brothers (Jews of Spanish origin), Jorge and Domingo Rodríguez, are recorded as having reached Manila in the 1590's. By 1593 both were tried and convicted as Judaizantes (practicing Jews) at an auto de fe at the Mexico City office of the Spanish Inquisition. Known as Marranos or nuevos cristianos ("New Christians"; newly converted to Christianity), the two brothers had accompanied the Spanish conquistadors who colonised the Philippines. Eight other marranos in the Philippines were subsequently tried and convicted.

The first permanent settlement of Jews in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial years began in 1870 with the arrival of three Levy brothers from Alsace-Lorraine, who were escaping the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War. As succesful entrepreneurs, the businesses of the three brother grew, and with the opening of the Suez Canal in March 1869 it provided a more direct trading route between Europe and the Philippines, attracting other Jews to Manila. By the end of the Spanish period, the Levy brothers had been joined by Egyptian Jews (Mizrahim), and Sephardim from Turkey and Syria, creating a community of about fifty individuals.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews_in_the_Philippines

[QUOTE=Animo]


I have noticed that star on the Fort Santiago wall for sometime now, and it really looks like a jewish symbol. Someone posted earlier that it was a jewish thing because of the jews who were in Spain. I agree to that. Spain had different periods in history and different conquerers. The muslim period was a big part of Spain's history and you could see some of it in the language and architecture, and jews did go to Spain as well. The muslims and jews faced the "Spanish Inquisition" in which they were forced to convert to Christianity and obey the authorities, otherwise they would be subjected to torture. This was during the development of Spain and Europe, so arab and jewish blood makes up a part of the Spanish people.

This might clear somethings:

The history of the Philippines' first Jewish presence spans back to the 16th century, to a few individuals during the Spanish colonial era. It was then that the earliest Jews in the Philippines are historically documented, when two Sephardic brothers (Jews of Spanish origin), Jorge and Domingo Rodríguez, are recorded as having reached Manila in the 1590's. By 1593 both were tried and convicted as Judaizantes (practicing Jews) at an auto de fe at the Mexico City office of the Spanish Inquisition. Known as Marranos or nuevos cristianos ("New Christians"; newly converted to Christianity), the two brothers had accompanied the Spanish conquistadors who colonised the Philippines. Eight other marranos in the Philippines were subsequently tried and convicted.

The first permanent settlement of Jews in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial years began in 1870 with the arrival of three Levy brothers from Alsace-Lorraine, who were escaping the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War. As succesful entrepreneurs, the businesses of the three brother grew, and with the opening of the Suez Canal in March 1869 it provided a more direct trading route between Europe and the Philippines, attracting other Jews to Manila. By the end of the Spanish period, the Levy brothers had been joined by Egyptian Jews (Mizrahim), and Sephardim from Turkey and Syria, creating a community of about fifty individuals.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews_in_the_Philippines

CAVITE [1663]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/cavite.jpg

Plaza y ensenada de Cavite con sus fortificaciones y pueblos cercanos.
Sevilla. Archivo General de Indias MP, Filipinas, 8

MANILA [1714]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/manila.jpg

Sector de la plaza de Manila correspondiente al castillo o
ciudadela de Santiago, que está a la entrada del Río Pasig.
Sevilla. Archivo General de Indias MP, Filipinas, 19

http://www.mcu.es/archivos/urbanismo_WAI/luzon.html

CAVITE [1663]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/cavite.jpg

Plaza y ensenada de Cavite con sus fortificaciones y pueblos cercanos.
Sevilla. Archivo General de Indias MP, Filipinas, 8

MANILA [1714]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/manila.jpg

Sector de la plaza de Manila correspondiente al castillo o
ciudadela de Santiago, que está a la entrada del Río Pasig.
Sevilla. Archivo General de Indias MP, Filipinas, 19

http://www.mcu.es/archivos/urbanismo_WAI/luzon.html

[QUOTE=ThisFire]

This might clear somethings:

The history of the Philippines' first Jewish presence spans back to the 16th century, to a few individuals during the Spanish colonial era. It was then that the earliest Jews in the Philippines are historically documented, when two Sephardic brothers (Jews of Spanish origin), Jorge and Domingo Rodríguez, are recorded as having reached Manila in the 1590's. By 1593 both were tried and convicted as Judaizantes (practicing Jews) at an auto de fe at the Mexico City office of the Spanish Inquisition. Known as Marranos or nuevos cristianos ("New Christians"; newly converted to Christianity), the two brothers had accompanied the Spanish conquistadors who colonised the Philippines. Eight other marranos in the Philippines were subsequently tried and convicted.

The first permanent settlement of Jews in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial years began in 1870 with the arrival of three Levy brothers from Alsace-Lorraine, who were escaping the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War. As succesful entrepreneurs, the businesses of the three brother grew, and with the opening of the Suez Canal in March 1869 it provided a more direct trading route between Europe and the Philippines, attracting other Jews to Manila. By the end of the Spanish period, the Levy brothers had been joined by Egyptian Jews (Mizrahim), and Sephardim from Turkey and Syria, creating a community of about fifty individuals.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews_in_the_Philippines

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/g8908.jpg

Great! Thanks for researching on this Animo. :) Perhaps, next time I post a picture, I should make a little research so as not to trigger a mystery game on the forum. He he. :)

[QUOTE=ThisFire]

This might clear somethings:

The history of the Philippines' first Jewish presence spans back to the 16th century, to a few individuals during the Spanish colonial era. It was then that the earliest Jews in the Philippines are historically documented, when two Sephardic brothers (Jews of Spanish origin), Jorge and Domingo Rodríguez, are recorded as having reached Manila in the 1590's. By 1593 both were tried and convicted as Judaizantes (practicing Jews) at an auto de fe at the Mexico City office of the Spanish Inquisition. Known as Marranos or nuevos cristianos ("New Christians"; newly converted to Christianity), the two brothers had accompanied the Spanish conquistadors who colonised the Philippines. Eight other marranos in the Philippines were subsequently tried and convicted.

The first permanent settlement of Jews in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial years began in 1870 with the arrival of three Levy brothers from Alsace-Lorraine, who were escaping the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War. As succesful entrepreneurs, the businesses of the three brother grew, and with the opening of the Suez Canal in March 1869 it provided a more direct trading route between Europe and the Philippines, attracting other Jews to Manila. By the end of the Spanish period, the Levy brothers had been joined by Egyptian Jews (Mizrahim), and Sephardim from Turkey and Syria, creating a community of about fifty individuals.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews_in_the_Philippines

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/g8908.jpg

Great! Thanks for researching on this Animo. :) Perhaps, next time I post a picture, I should make a little research so as not to trigger a mystery game on the forum. He he. :)

Interesting. But that still doesn't explain why there is a Star of David on Fort Santiago. That history says that the Jews were still persecuted in the Philippines, so it doesn't make sense that there would be a Star of David in a prominent place, the main entrance at that (at a place where the marranos would've been carrying out punishments, if they were in fact tried and convicted).

Interesting. But that still doesn't explain why there is a Star of David on Fort Santiago. That history says that the Jews were still persecuted in the Philippines, so it doesn't make sense that there would be a Star of David in a prominent place, the main entrance at that (at a place where the marranos would've been carrying out punishments, if they were in fact tried and convicted).

maybe because the gobernador general at that time was a Ladino? hehe.

bravo Animo!

maybe because the gobernador general at that time was a Ladino? hehe.

bravo Animo!

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/x49446.jpg
Statue of Queen Isabel in Malate Square

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/details/g8949.jpg
Girls' School at Malate, American Teachers and Filipino Girls

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/details/g8929.jpg
The Execution Scaffold in Fort Malate

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/x48373.jpg
Main Portals Of Cathedrals - Old Manila

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/x24107.jpg
Filipino Women By The Wall Of Old Manila

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/x24102.jpg
The Cathedral, Old Manila

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3546.jpg
The gateway through the parapeted wall of Old Manila

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3561.jpg

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx25476.jpg
Among the earthquake ruins of Old Manila

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/x49446.jpg
Statue of Queen Isabel in Malate Square

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/details/g8949.jpg
Girls' School at Malate, American Teachers and Filipino Girls

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/details/g8929.jpg
The Execution Scaffold in Fort Malate

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/x48373.jpg
Main Portals Of Cathedrals - Old Manila

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/x24107.jpg
Filipino Women By The Wall Of Old Manila

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/x24102.jpg
The Cathedral, Old Manila

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3546.jpg
The gateway through the parapeted wall of Old Manila

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3561.jpg

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx25476.jpg
Among the earthquake ruins of Old Manila

^^ bravo pare! :)

^^ bravo pare! :)

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3528.jpg
Native method of propelling canal boats on Escolta Canal

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/x4561.jpg

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3515.jpg
The Escolta, the chief business street of Manila

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3529.jpg

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx25480.jpg
Escolta Bridge and Canal, Manila

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3528.jpg
Native method of propelling canal boats on Escolta Canal

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/x4561.jpg

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3515.jpg
The Escolta, the chief business street of Manila

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3529.jpg

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx25480.jpg
Escolta Bridge and Canal, Manila

Okay, since I'm in a good mood today, below are a handful of photos of my beloved Escolta:

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4063720982005_25415982005fr000929l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4531519982005_21314982005fr000928l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/6562620982005_81015982005fr000930l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/484220982005_101415982005fr000931l.jpg

Nice huh?

Okay, since I'm in a good mood today, below are a handful of photos of my beloved Escolta:

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4063720982005_25415982005fr000929l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4531519982005_21314982005fr000928l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/6562620982005_81015982005fr000930l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/484220982005_101415982005fr000931l.jpg

Nice huh?

[IMG]http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx25480.jpg
Escolta Bridge and Canal, Manila



Wow. Are we in Venice? Benicio bravo! :master:

[IMG]http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx25480.jpg
Escolta Bridge and Canal, Manila



Wow. Are we in Venice? Benicio bravo! :master:

dang!! what year was that?!?! BURTTIPUL!!!! Havana! no golden age Nueva York!

dang!! what year was that?!?! BURTTIPUL!!!! Havana! no golden age Nueva York!

ang ganda ng pilipinas noon. astig

ang ganda ng pilipinas noon. astig

my goodiness!!!! is that really in Escolta??? I really need to visit that place, find out if things change a lot. NICE! pics...

my goodiness!!!! is that really in Escolta??? I really need to visit that place, find out if things change a lot. NICE! pics...

Too late, ashley.. The esteros in Escolta are all panis na.. lol

Can't believe Manila had canals a la Venice, with matching (gondolas) bancas pa!!!

Too late, ashley.. The esteros in Escolta are all panis na.. lol

Can't believe Manila had canals a la Venice, with matching (gondolas) bancas pa!!!

^ oo nga eh... so frustrating talga pag nakikita mong hindi na maintain yung mga lugar nayan. Lalo nayung mga ginagawa nilng Landmarks dito sa Pinas, pinapabayaan nalang nila.

^ oo nga eh... so frustrating talga pag nakikita mong hindi na maintain yung mga lugar nayan. Lalo nayung mga ginagawa nilng Landmarks dito sa Pinas, pinapabayaan nalang nila.

blame it to Manila's Mayor...

blame it to Manila's Mayor...

i like the building on the first pic. the one with a bell tower with some old style window treatments...

i like the building on the first pic. the one with a bell tower with some old style window treatments...

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/x4567.jpg
Calle Nozaleda, typical street vista in Ermita

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx25470.jpg

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/ku58478.jpg
"The Sea Of Ermita", Manila

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3551.jpg
In The Fish Market At Ermita

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3550.jpg
In the Fishing Village of Ermita

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3552.jpg
The Filipino As They Go To Market, Ermita

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/x4567.jpg
Calle Nozaleda, typical street vista in Ermita

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx25470.jpg

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/ku58478.jpg
"The Sea Of Ermita", Manila

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3551.jpg
In The Fish Market At Ermita

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3550.jpg
In the Fishing Village of Ermita

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3552.jpg
The Filipino As They Go To Market, Ermita

^^ ako ngayon ay nahuhumaling sa aking naaaninag na sinaunang kahimlayan ng ating bansang Pilipinas...

parang gusto mong isigaw... MABUHAY ANG PINAS. :)

^^ ako ngayon ay nahuhumaling sa aking naaaninag na sinaunang kahimlayan ng ating bansang Pilipinas...

parang gusto mong isigaw... MABUHAY ANG PINAS. :)

What year were the Escolta pics taken? I'm guessing early '60s, going by the cars and clothes. But those are excellent photos. Must've been an expensive camera.

What year were the Escolta pics taken? I'm guessing early '60s, going by the cars and clothes. But those are excellent photos. Must've been an expensive camera.

^^ ako ngayon ay nahuhumaling sa aking naaaninag na sinaunang kahimlayan ng ating bansang Pilipinas...


what do you mean by this @ashley... hindi ko naintindihan...hehe is that tagalog or what?

^^ ako ngayon ay nahuhumaling sa aking naaaninag na sinaunang kahimlayan ng ating bansang Pilipinas...


what do you mean by this @ashley... hindi ko naintindihan...hehe is that tagalog or what?

^^ filipino language!... :)

NAHUHUMALING - happy, facinated.

NAAANINAG - see, view.

SINAUNANG - past. etc.

KAHIMLAYAN - where you stay, place etc.

malalim lang ang pagkakaexpress ko ng saloobin.

SALOOBIN - deep feelings

^^ filipino language!... :)

NAHUHUMALING - happy, facinated.

NAAANINAG - see, view.

SINAUNANG - past. etc.

KAHIMLAYAN - where you stay, place etc.

malalim lang ang pagkakaexpress ko ng saloobin.

SALOOBIN - deep feelings

so it's
I am now happy to see the past place of our country, the Philippines.

ah ok...hehe
I can understand tagalog but I just can't relate the words in that sentence... sowee.hehe

so it's
I am now happy to see the past place of our country, the Philippines.

ah ok...hehe
I can understand tagalog but I just can't relate the words in that sentence... sowee.hehe

^^ sort of like that... its sound 'barok' when you literally translate it in english. heheh :)

^^ sort of like that... its sound 'barok' when you literally translate it in english. heheh :)

barok - carabao english...:okay:

barok - carabao english...:okay:

^^ galeeeeng! its a start!

^^ galeeeeng! its a start!

I know naman, kaw talaga @ashley, but doubting....hahaha
tnx ashh:):):)

I know naman, kaw talaga @ashley, but doubting....hahaha
tnx ashh:):):)

What year were the Escolta pics taken? I'm guessing early '60s, going by the cars and clothes. But those are excellent photos. Must've been an expensive camera.

Yeah--and then did you notice the predominance of American-made cars back then??? Made in Japan must've still been carrying the stigma of buraot. I really like the way the old Chaco building looked with its brown dome, especially with the old Insular Life building standing across the street from it! Looks a bit like Buenos Aires during Evita's time!

What year were the Escolta pics taken? I'm guessing early '60s, going by the cars and clothes. But those are excellent photos. Must've been an expensive camera.

Yeah--and then did you notice the predominance of American-made cars back then??? Made in Japan must've still been carrying the stigma of buraot. I really like the way the old Chaco building looked with its brown dome, especially with the old Insular Life building standing across the street from it! Looks a bit like Buenos Aires during Evita's time!

^^ no prob!

^^ no prob!

Okay, since I'm in a good mood today, below are a handful of photos of my beloved Escolta:

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4063720982005_25415982005fr000929l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4531519982005_21314982005fr000928l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/6562620982005_81015982005fr000930l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/484220982005_101415982005fr000931l.jpg

Nice huh?

i can just imagine the chacha and those early rocknroll music playing. kind of like miss those days. i remember davao vividly with those billboards, those jeepneys (they still exist till these day, called ACs). those 2 toned cars, those hairdos (just like my mom!), those shirtjacks! WOW! thanks wonderboy, you sure made a lot of people smiling and reminiscing.

Okay, since I'm in a good mood today, below are a handful of photos of my beloved Escolta:

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4063720982005_25415982005fr000929l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4531519982005_21314982005fr000928l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/6562620982005_81015982005fr000930l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/484220982005_101415982005fr000931l.jpg

Nice huh?

i can just imagine the chacha and those early rocknroll music playing. kind of like miss those days. i remember davao vividly with those billboards, those jeepneys (they still exist till these day, called ACs). those 2 toned cars, those hairdos (just like my mom!), those shirtjacks! WOW! thanks wonderboy, you sure made a lot of people smiling and reminiscing.

yup...
OT: I you...hehe

yup...
OT: I you...hehe

^^ ey gtg, nice talking to you slerz! ... i still need to do my 'condominium' plates... byeee!!! :)

^^ ey gtg, nice talking to you slerz! ... i still need to do my 'condominium' plates... byeee!!! :)

ok, thanks for your help:) take care.:)

ok, thanks for your help:) take care.:)

How close is Escolta to Avenida Rizal?

How close is Escolta to Avenida Rizal?

The avenue that runs below LRT1 is Avenida Rizal right? i just dont know where it starts. Carriedo maybe?

Escolta is among the closest streets to the river. (walking distance from Carriedo Station of LRT1).

The avenue that runs below LRT1 is Avenida Rizal right? i just dont know where it starts. Carriedo maybe?

Escolta is among the closest streets to the river. (walking distance from Carriedo Station of LRT1).

Thanks. I think I remember. Is it near Galaxy cinema?

Thanks. I think I remember. Is it near Galaxy cinema?

Cool pics of 1960s Manila wonderboy! I love the old cars! :)

Are my eyes deceiving me or was Manila REALLY so much cleaner in those days??!! Hardly any basura in sight....

Cool pics of 1960s Manila wonderboy! I love the old cars! :)

Are my eyes deceiving me or was Manila REALLY so much cleaner in those days??!! Hardly any basura in sight....

Cool pics of 1960s Manila wonderboy! I love the old cars! :)

Are my eyes deceiving me or was Manila REALLY so much cleaner in those days??!! Hardly any basura in sight....

He he. :) I believe Manileños then know how to segregate.

Cool pics of 1960s Manila wonderboy! I love the old cars! :)

Are my eyes deceiving me or was Manila REALLY so much cleaner in those days??!! Hardly any basura in sight....

He he. :) I believe Manileños then know how to segregate.

there were no squatters, filipinos then were among the 'can affords' in asia. 2nd to Japan? :)

there were no squatters, filipinos then were among the 'can affords' in asia. 2nd to Japan? :)

How close is Escolta to Avenida Rizal?

Escolta is a five-minute walk (about 200 meters away) from Avenida if you pass through Plaza Goiti (he he...not Plaza Lacson).

How close is Escolta to Avenida Rizal?

Escolta is a five-minute walk (about 200 meters away) from Avenida if you pass through Plaza Goiti (he he...not Plaza Lacson).

Okay, since I'm in a good mood today, below are a handful of photos of my beloved Escolta:

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4063720982005_25415982005fr000929l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4531519982005_21314982005fr000928l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/6562620982005_81015982005fr000930l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/484220982005_101415982005fr000931l.jpg

Nice huh?

Down with Love people!!!!!!!!

Okay, since I'm in a good mood today, below are a handful of photos of my beloved Escolta:

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4063720982005_25415982005fr000929l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4531519982005_21314982005fr000928l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/6562620982005_81015982005fr000930l.jpg

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Nice huh?

Down with Love people!!!!!!!!

He he. :) I believe Manileños then know how to segregate.

and also maybe more civilsed - no "bawal umihi dito" signs :)
one more thing: the jeeps look so short!

He he. :) I believe Manileños then know how to segregate.

and also maybe more civilsed - no "bawal umihi dito" signs :)
one more thing: the jeeps look so short!

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/6562620982005_81015982005fr000930l.jpg

Nice huh?

now I know where cory aquino used to hang

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/6562620982005_81015982005fr000930l.jpg

Nice huh?

now I know where cory aquino used to hang

and also maybe more civilsed - no "bawal umihi dito" signs :)
one more things: the jeeps look so short!


Evolution. from Calesa to present day jeepneys. :)
Notice how all jeeps still have the caballos in front in their hood.

and also maybe more civilsed - no "bawal umihi dito" signs :)
one more things: the jeeps look so short!


Evolution. from Calesa to present day jeepneys. :)
Notice how all jeeps still have the caballos in front in their hood.

^ You know what's so weird? Not a single pair of jeans and not a single pair of athletic shoes in the above photo.

^ You know what's so weird? Not a single pair of jeans and not a single pair of athletic shoes in the above photo.

Evolution. from Calesa to present day jeepneys. :)
Notice how all jeeps still have the caballos in front in their hood.

Oh i see - i just noticed it now. :)

Evolution. from Calesa to present day jeepneys. :)
Notice how all jeeps still have the caballos in front in their hood.

Oh i see - i just noticed it now. :)

i can just imagine the chacha and those early rocknroll music playing. kind of like miss those days. i remember davao vividly with those billboards, those jeepneys (they still exist till these day, called ACs). those 2 toned cars, those hairdos (just like my mom!), those shirtjacks! WOW! thanks wonderboy, you sure made a lot of people smiling and reminiscing.

You're very welcome Paulkrps! 1960's I believe was the last heyday for Escolta when the Ayalas and Aranetas started to suck out my beloved district's charm and beauty during the 70's. Botica Boie finally closed down during the late 60's but I heard that the staff of Botica Boie transferred to Makati Med's restaurant/ cafeteria. So I guess if you want to reminisce the good old days, you can go to Makati Med and have a milkshake, ala Botica Boie Soda Fountain. :)

i can just imagine the chacha and those early rocknroll music playing. kind of like miss those days. i remember davao vividly with those billboards, those jeepneys (they still exist till these day, called ACs). those 2 toned cars, those hairdos (just like my mom!), those shirtjacks! WOW! thanks wonderboy, you sure made a lot of people smiling and reminiscing.

You're very welcome Paulkrps! 1960's I believe was the last heyday for Escolta when the Ayalas and Aranetas started to suck out my beloved district's charm and beauty during the 70's. Botica Boie finally closed down during the late 60's but I heard that the staff of Botica Boie transferred to Makati Med's restaurant/ cafeteria. So I guess if you want to reminisce the good old days, you can go to Makati Med and have a milkshake, ala Botica Boie Soda Fountain. :)

^ You know what's so weird? Not a single pair of jeans and not a single pair of athletic shoes in the above photo.

Yeah you're right - people were quite formal - certaily no chinelas in sight, except maybe the vendors.

^ You know what's so weird? Not a single pair of jeans and not a single pair of athletic shoes in the above photo.

Yeah you're right - people were quite formal - certaily no chinelas in sight, except maybe the vendors.

cos it was the Philippines' Wall Street. (or City of London) so everyone's in their business attire? :)

cos it was the Philippines' Wall Street. (or City of London) so everyone's in their business attire? :)

actually escolta was far ,far more beautiful before the war if you guys are impressed by that , think what it looked like during it's heyday

actually escolta was far ,far more beautiful before the war if you guys are impressed by that , think what it looked like during it's heyday

of course. i love the Venice pic.

and this was the area served by Tranvia before the war, no?

of course. i love the Venice pic.

and this was the area served by Tranvia before the war, no?

escolta was the most devastated part of manila during the war,,.... down came the old pnb building, the crystal arcade... sayang the buildings were designed pa naman like the skyscrapers of chicago

escolta was the most devastated part of manila during the war,,.... down came the old pnb building, the crystal arcade... sayang the buildings were designed pa naman like the skyscrapers of chicago

with those bombings and destruction, hmmm, parang me conspiracy theory no? hehehe.

with those bombings and destruction, hmmm, parang me conspiracy theory no? hehehe.

escolta was the most devastated part of manila during the war,,.... down came the old pnb building, the crystal arcade... sayang the buildings were designed pa naman like the skyscrapers of chicago

Oh yeah, the Crystal Arcade, where you could actually 'park' your car inside...I will try to look for a pre-war photo. The 1920's to 1930's Escolta was THE heyday. :)

escolta was the most devastated part of manila during the war,,.... down came the old pnb building, the crystal arcade... sayang the buildings were designed pa naman like the skyscrapers of chicago

Oh yeah, the Crystal Arcade, where you could actually 'park' your car inside...I will try to look for a pre-war photo. The 1920's to 1930's Escolta was THE heyday. :)

oh yes... sigh

oh yes... sigh

so it was when Spanish was still the language in the streets.

so it was when Spanish was still the language in the streets.

Displaying Filipinos: Photography and Colonialism in Early 20th Century Philippines
by Benito M. Vergara, Jr.
University of the Philippines Press

Load. Focus. Click. The snap of a shutter permanently suspends images in time mechanical and iconized.

After Daguerre and Talbot's technical innovations in 1839 and the popularization of Kodak cameras in 1888, photographs rapidly evolved from chemical and optic reproductions into signifying structures themselves. Aesthetic notions of pictures being strictly "objective" gave way to an awareness of the medium as a means for social critique as well. The capacity for mass reproducing images heralded the surge of a "new visual order" and with it, the power plays behind such representations. Artistic production thus began to be based on politics. "Who controls the manufacture of such images? Who is being addressed? Where is the site of the real? Is understanding reality a function of representation?" art critic Lisa Phillips asks.

In his book Displaying Filipinos: Photography and Colonialism in the Early 20th Century Philippines, author Benito M. Vergara draws along this line, analyzing 25 selected pre-war photographs as metaphors for the American expansionist perspective, re-examining representations of Filipinos originating from this vantage point. As he explicitly points out, the book attempts to "explore the role of photography in the legitimization of the American colonial enterprise in the Philippines" and to create an "alternative narrative."

Why photography? Located within the scope of the times then were notions of the authenticity and factuality previously attributed to photographs. Objectivity was strongly equated with photographic realism in the popular mind then. Vergara posits that it was this same veil of "authentication" that gave leeway to colonialist preconceptions, which eventually produced such images. He also enumerates production devices and compositional considerations that render the photograph a conduit of ideology as well. "The photograph is ideal for the transmission of ideas: the illusion of truth effectively masks the mechanics of deceit," he asserts.

Written in lucid and forceful prose, Vergara starts off his exposition with a melange of images and fantasies conjured by minds from the other side of the globe. Quoting from Millet's The Expedition to the Philippines, he cites elements comprising the "script for colonialism." Apart from harping declarations of imperial destiny, the X of not knowing persisted. The Philippines -- "the exotic unknown," mentally associated with coils of bright yellow rope and cigars -- was nowhere what he termed as the "kodak zone ... unmapped, uncharted, unphotographed."

"The photograph of the colonized Filipino in a way were already taken long before...the colonized had to be necessarily inferior in order to be subjected to the civilizing process," Vergara contends. Photography thus provided the visual cues for the `pre-destined master' of the colony. Throughout the text, Vergara consistently connects the images to what he terms as the "colonial narrative." This, coupled with the reproducibility and mass circulation of photographs, produced stereotypes of the Filipino which provided justification for America's acts of expansionism. Drawing further, he contends that the images themselves were not just images of the colonial narrative, but "demonstrations of the colonial process itself"--representing the state and its surveying power over its subjects.

The glut of Vergara's images draws mostly from official colonial documents such as Dean Worcester's The Philippines Past and Present, the 1903 Census of the Philippine Islands, and The World Fair, a compilation of photographic material from the 1904 St. Louis exposition held in Misouri, with 75,000 indigenous exhibits and 1,100 representatives of each ethno-linguistic type from the Philippine reservation. Photos culled from a lucrative travelogue industry as well as ethnological studies also crop up.

In his analysis of the images, he effectively touches on various aspects: compositional criteria, the spatial relations between subjects, the juxtaposition of several images (as with a diptych), the relations between the photo and text/caption, the absence of certain images and the social mechanisms producing and consuming the photos as commodities. He takes note, for instance, of the imposed dichotomy between "Christian/civilized" and "non-christian/uncivilized/wild tribes" as sections of the population. While the latter are rendered into catalogued, immobilized icons-commonly portrayed with the "white sheet" background, in the frontal/profile pose and bedecked with an appalling load of tribal gear--the former are rendered into a "civilized", depersonalized mass. Their relatively "tame" group photos are often shot in either the municipal hall or studio as a facade, each person frozen in a studied casual pose, the social hierarchy evident.

While such portrayals may bring on an induced nostalgia, it is this same sense of loss that Vergara sighs over as he concludes, "For it is, in a sense, death we are talking about; not just in the sense of immobility...but in the sense of the forever-gone. The act of viewing the photographs in this present is a constant reminder of loss; the act of producing the photographs, within the American colonial narrative, is a constant reminder of death."

Vergara's book consistently reflects a recurring malady especially prevalent during those times: a piquant interest in representing Filipinos as the "other" - which has effectively stifled conditions for a native and empowering discourse to emerge. As he pointed out through the photographs, cultural minorities were made to be seen as posing problems of integration and cohesion into a homogenous national culture. Most of early American scholarly interest in the Philippines then centered on exoticization, highlighting differences between a multitude of "tribes". In a time that caters to the flamboyant caprices and equally misleading representations induced by the Centennial "fever" (where more Filipinos are similarly put on display), it is a lesson to keep in mind.

The book also presents a fresh view of the dominant discourse in history as exemplified by what Zaide and like-minded authors have to offer by prescribing valuations in terms of representation. By integrating these pictures as texts for historical [re]interpretation, Vergara brings the readers to a perceptual awareness of the politics behind the images foisted on them.

Lastly, while Vergara's attempt to bring these visual insights to fore is laudable, the reader has yet to see the element of struggle from those colonized, the "history from below" as historian Reynaldo Ileto puts it. Like Ileto, who made use of folk oral literature and traditions -- such as the Pasyon - as tools for historical reinterpretation, his novel appropriation of colonial photography adds vitality to a discipline long equated with dusty manuscripts.

Yet unlike Ileto, he leaves the question unanswered: where is the subversive streak beneath all this? Faced with the gaping absence of this in the text, one could probably dismiss it as beyond the intentions of the book. For to write history "from below" requires sources and texts "from below." We recall that Vergara made use of photos from travel literature and official documents which were primarily produced for the colonizers' eyes -- they being both the curators and the viewers to the whole catalogued display of Filipinos. Would a `counter-representation' have emerged, had he analyzed images of Filipinos produced by and for Filipinos themselves?

This contention aside, what the book attempts to convey within its own strict self-imposed range, inside the set parameters Vergara focuses his lens on, is sufficiently accomplished.

http://www.librarylink.org.ph/revdetails.asp?rev=57

Displaying Filipinos: Photography and Colonialism in Early 20th Century Philippines
by Benito M. Vergara, Jr.
University of the Philippines Press

Load. Focus. Click. The snap of a shutter permanently suspends images in time mechanical and iconized.

After Daguerre and Talbot's technical innovations in 1839 and the popularization of Kodak cameras in 1888, photographs rapidly evolved from chemical and optic reproductions into signifying structures themselves. Aesthetic notions of pictures being strictly "objective" gave way to an awareness of the medium as a means for social critique as well. The capacity for mass reproducing images heralded the surge of a "new visual order" and with it, the power plays behind such representations. Artistic production thus began to be based on politics. "Who controls the manufacture of such images? Who is being addressed? Where is the site of the real? Is understanding reality a function of representation?" art critic Lisa Phillips asks.

In his book Displaying Filipinos: Photography and Colonialism in the Early 20th Century Philippines, author Benito M. Vergara draws along this line, analyzing 25 selected pre-war photographs as metaphors for the American expansionist perspective, re-examining representations of Filipinos originating from this vantage point. As he explicitly points out, the book attempts to "explore the role of photography in the legitimization of the American colonial enterprise in the Philippines" and to create an "alternative narrative."

Why photography? Located within the scope of the times then were notions of the authenticity and factuality previously attributed to photographs. Objectivity was strongly equated with photographic realism in the popular mind then. Vergara posits that it was this same veil of "authentication" that gave leeway to colonialist preconceptions, which eventually produced such images. He also enumerates production devices and compositional considerations that render the photograph a conduit of ideology as well. "The photograph is ideal for the transmission of ideas: the illusion of truth effectively masks the mechanics of deceit," he asserts.

Written in lucid and forceful prose, Vergara starts off his exposition with a melange of images and fantasies conjured by minds from the other side of the globe. Quoting from Millet's The Expedition to the Philippines, he cites elements comprising the "script for colonialism." Apart from harping declarations of imperial destiny, the X of not knowing persisted. The Philippines -- "the exotic unknown," mentally associated with coils of bright yellow rope and cigars -- was nowhere what he termed as the "kodak zone ... unmapped, uncharted, unphotographed."

"The photograph of the colonized Filipino in a way were already taken long before...the colonized had to be necessarily inferior in order to be subjected to the civilizing process," Vergara contends. Photography thus provided the visual cues for the `pre-destined master' of the colony. Throughout the text, Vergara consistently connects the images to what he terms as the "colonial narrative." This, coupled with the reproducibility and mass circulation of photographs, produced stereotypes of the Filipino which provided justification for America's acts of expansionism. Drawing further, he contends that the images themselves were not just images of the colonial narrative, but "demonstrations of the colonial process itself"--representing the state and its surveying power over its subjects.

The glut of Vergara's images draws mostly from official colonial documents such as Dean Worcester's The Philippines Past and Present, the 1903 Census of the Philippine Islands, and The World Fair, a compilation of photographic material from the 1904 St. Louis exposition held in Misouri, with 75,000 indigenous exhibits and 1,100 representatives of each ethno-linguistic type from the Philippine reservation. Photos culled from a lucrative travelogue industry as well as ethnological studies also crop up.

In his analysis of the images, he effectively touches on various aspects: compositional criteria, the spatial relations between subjects, the juxtaposition of several images (as with a diptych), the relations between the photo and text/caption, the absence of certain images and the social mechanisms producing and consuming the photos as commodities. He takes note, for instance, of the imposed dichotomy between "Christian/civilized" and "non-christian/uncivilized/wild tribes" as sections of the population. While the latter are rendered into catalogued, immobilized icons-commonly portrayed with the "white sheet" background, in the frontal/profile pose and bedecked with an appalling load of tribal gear--the former are rendered into a "civilized", depersonalized mass. Their relatively "tame" group photos are often shot in either the municipal hall or studio as a facade, each person frozen in a studied casual pose, the social hierarchy evident.

While such portrayals may bring on an induced nostalgia, it is this same sense of loss that Vergara sighs over as he concludes, "For it is, in a sense, death we are talking about; not just in the sense of immobility...but in the sense of the forever-gone. The act of viewing the photographs in this present is a constant reminder of loss; the act of producing the photographs, within the American colonial narrative, is a constant reminder of death."

Vergara's book consistently reflects a recurring malady especially prevalent during those times: a piquant interest in representing Filipinos as the "other" - which has effectively stifled conditions for a native and empowering discourse to emerge. As he pointed out through the photographs, cultural minorities were made to be seen as posing problems of integration and cohesion into a homogenous national culture. Most of early American scholarly interest in the Philippines then centered on exoticization, highlighting differences between a multitude of "tribes". In a time that caters to the flamboyant caprices and equally misleading representations induced by the Centennial "fever" (where more Filipinos are similarly put on display), it is a lesson to keep in mind.

The book also presents a fresh view of the dominant discourse in history as exemplified by what Zaide and like-minded authors have to offer by prescribing valuations in terms of representation. By integrating these pictures as texts for historical [re]interpretation, Vergara brings the readers to a perceptual awareness of the politics behind the images foisted on them.

Lastly, while Vergara's attempt to bring these visual insights to fore is laudable, the reader has yet to see the element of struggle from those colonized, the "history from below" as historian Reynaldo Ileto puts it. Like Ileto, who made use of folk oral literature and traditions -- such as the Pasyon - as tools for historical reinterpretation, his novel appropriation of colonial photography adds vitality to a discipline long equated with dusty manuscripts.

Yet unlike Ileto, he leaves the question unanswered: where is the subversive streak beneath all this? Faced with the gaping absence of this in the text, one could probably dismiss it as beyond the intentions of the book. For to write history "from below" requires sources and texts "from below." We recall that Vergara made use of photos from travel literature and official documents which were primarily produced for the colonizers' eyes -- they being both the curators and the viewers to the whole catalogued display of Filipinos. Would a `counter-representation' have emerged, had he analyzed images of Filipinos produced by and for Filipinos themselves?

This contention aside, what the book attempts to convey within its own strict self-imposed range, inside the set parameters Vergara focuses his lens on, is sufficiently accomplished.

http://www.librarylink.org.ph/revdetails.asp?rev=57

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3529.jpg

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx25480.jpg
Escolta Bridge and Canal, Manila

Bravo Wonderboy! :applause:

I cannot believe such a photo exist with all those drawn pictures that we have seen before. :)

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Escolta Bridge and Canal, Manila

Bravo Wonderboy! :applause:

I cannot believe such a photo exist with all those drawn pictures that we have seen before. :)

Okay, since I'm in a good mood today, below are a handful of photos of my beloved Escolta:
thanks wonderboy, bat puro galing sa Univ of Wisconsin sila, nwaiz, keep posting more 60s pics, im feeling more excited :D
You know what's so weird? Not a single pair of jeans and not a single pair of athletic shoes in the above photo
i also asked my tita bout it, she said jeans & other casual RTW's that time were considered 'cheap', pang poor farmers' suit kumbaga, u noticed all their clothes are 'pasadya' from a renowned tailors/designers. those were the heydays of pitoy & co...
cos it was the Philippines' Wall Street. (or City of London) so everyone's in their business attire?
yeah, City of London!!!
actually escolta was far ,far more beautiful before the war if you guys are impressed by that , think what it looked like during it's heyday
ive got a much clearer picture now why our neighbors were so envious of us even then... they were nothin compared to us
with those bombings and destruction, hmmm, parang me conspiracy theory no? hehehe.
yan din ang duda ko....pero apparently, mukha ngang totoo, have u read any 'declassified' document supporting the theory??
so it was when Spanish was still the language in the streets.
till the beginning of american occupation. by 1930's, almost everyone then can speak english

:)

Okay, since I'm in a good mood today, below are a handful of photos of my beloved Escolta:
thanks wonderboy, bat puro galing sa Univ of Wisconsin sila, nwaiz, keep posting more 60s pics, im feeling more excited :D
You know what's so weird? Not a single pair of jeans and not a single pair of athletic shoes in the above photo
i also asked my tita bout it, she said jeans & other casual RTW's that time were considered 'cheap', pang poor farmers' suit kumbaga, u noticed all their clothes are 'pasadya' from a renowned tailors/designers. those were the heydays of pitoy & co...
cos it was the Philippines' Wall Street. (or City of London) so everyone's in their business attire?
yeah, City of London!!!
actually escolta was far ,far more beautiful before the war if you guys are impressed by that , think what it looked like during it's heyday
ive got a much clearer picture now why our neighbors were so envious of us even then... they were nothin compared to us
with those bombings and destruction, hmmm, parang me conspiracy theory no? hehehe.
yan din ang duda ko....pero apparently, mukha ngang totoo, have u read any 'declassified' document supporting the theory??
so it was when Spanish was still the language in the streets.
till the beginning of american occupation. by 1930's, almost everyone then can speak english

:)

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You guys could just surf all you want on those links! Tons of pictures. :)

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You guys could just surf all you want on those links! Tons of pictures. :)

Okay, since I'm in a good mood today, below are a handful of photos of my beloved Escolta:

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4063720982005_25415982005fr000929l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4531519982005_21314982005fr000928l.jpg

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Naglalamierda from work. Still wearing office uniforms. hehe. Those were the times when you have to dress up when you go out of the house to shop.

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Nice huh?[/QUOTE]

Oh wow, the glory days of Escolta when it was the commercial hubbub of Manila. Thanks Wonderboy for showing us a glimpse of Escolta's heydays. :)

Okay, since I'm in a good mood today, below are a handful of photos of my beloved Escolta:

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4063720982005_25415982005fr000929l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4531519982005_21314982005fr000928l.jpg

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/6562620982005_81015982005fr000930l.jpg[/quote]
Naglalamierda from work. Still wearing office uniforms. hehe. Those were the times when you have to dress up when you go out of the house to shop.

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/484220982005_101415982005fr000931l.jpg
Nice huh?[/QUOTE]

Oh wow, the glory days of Escolta when it was the commercial hubbub of Manila. Thanks Wonderboy for showing us a glimpse of Escolta's heydays. :)

I think the real "jeaning of the Philippines" happened in the 70s.

I think the real "jeaning of the Philippines" happened in the 70s.

Yes. Before the jeans, there was just banlon.

Yes. Before the jeans, there was just banlon.

Einfahrt in den Hafen von Manil

http://www.kfunigraz.ac.at/ub/images/ausstellungen/2001/kriegsmarine/bg2-manila-hafen.jpg

Philippinos auf Manila

http://www.kfunigraz.ac.at/ub/images/ausstellungen/2001/kriegsmarine/bg2-manila-philippinos.jpg

Einfahrt in den Hafen von Manil

http://www.kfunigraz.ac.at/ub/images/ausstellungen/2001/kriegsmarine/bg2-manila-hafen.jpg

Philippinos auf Manila

http://www.kfunigraz.ac.at/ub/images/ausstellungen/2001/kriegsmarine/bg2-manila-philippinos.jpg

Yes. Before the jeans, there was just banlon.

Banlon? Is that the polyester thing?

Yes. Before the jeans, there was just banlon.

Banlon? Is that the polyester thing?

Nice top hat - they must have been boiling in these suits and shawls ! pheww!

Nice top hat - they must have been boiling in these suits and shawls ! pheww!

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx3529.jpg

http://138.23.124.164/images/kmast2/geographic/asia/philippineislands/luzon/details/wx25480.jpg
Escolta Bridge and Canal, Manila[/QUOTE]

Bellisima!!!bellisima!!! Thank you Wonderboy for posting those beautiful pics.

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Escolta Bridge and Canal, Manila[/QUOTE]

Bellisima!!!bellisima!!! Thank you Wonderboy for posting those beautiful pics.

I think the real "jeaning of the Philippines" happened in the 70s.

i think i saw those lvn and sampaguita films them wearing denims.

I think the real "jeaning of the Philippines" happened in the 70s.

i think i saw those lvn and sampaguita films them wearing denims.

i think i saw those lvn and sampaguita films them wearing denims.

Yes, they wore those but usually to a barn dance or during picnic. Not as everyday wear.

i think i saw those lvn and sampaguita films them wearing denims.

Yes, they wore those but usually to a barn dance or during picnic. Not as everyday wear.

I don't know but when I hear my mom telling me about what my uncles would wear to picnics, she would say "banlon."

I don't know but when I hear my mom telling me about what my uncles would wear to picnics, she would say "banlon."

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/del-superior-govierno.jpg

Del Superior Govierno (1811)

The first newspaper printed in movable type which gave news of the Napoleonic invasion in Spain.

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/la-esperanza.jpg

La Esperanza (1846)

The first daily which began publication in 1846 but escaped detection by the Spanish censors for three years.

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/diario-de-manila.jpg

Diario de Manila (1848)

Edited by Felipe del Pan, which lived up to 1899. It was the only newspaper that did not undergo banning by the Spanish officials. Founded 1848, the magazine existed for 38 years.

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/el-eco-filipino.jpg

El Catolico Filipino (1862)

On February 1, 1862, the first religious newspaper by Fr. Pedro Pelaez. This paper precipitated the Cavite rebellion. Published by Mariano Sevilla, the paper carried the slogan "Religious Unity" and called on all Filipinos to unite under one church. Ironically, the church did not have a hand in the organization nor in the circulation of the paper. An organ of information based on Catholic principles.

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/del-superior-govierno.jpg

Del Superior Govierno (1811)

The first newspaper printed in movable type which gave news of the Napoleonic invasion in Spain.

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/la-esperanza.jpg

La Esperanza (1846)

The first daily which began publication in 1846 but escaped detection by the Spanish censors for three years.

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/diario-de-manila.jpg

Diario de Manila (1848)

Edited by Felipe del Pan, which lived up to 1899. It was the only newspaper that did not undergo banning by the Spanish officials. Founded 1848, the magazine existed for 38 years.

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/el-eco-filipino.jpg

El Catolico Filipino (1862)

On February 1, 1862, the first religious newspaper by Fr. Pedro Pelaez. This paper precipitated the Cavite rebellion. Published by Mariano Sevilla, the paper carried the slogan "Religious Unity" and called on all Filipinos to unite under one church. Ironically, the church did not have a hand in the organization nor in the circulation of the paper. An organ of information based on Catholic principles.

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/la-opinion.jpg

La Opinion (1887)

Founded on April 1, 1887 and lasted up to 1890, was the first politics-oriented daily. It was considered the cheapest paper at that time costing 50 centavos for a month's subscription.

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La Solidaridad and the Revolutionary Papers (1889)

A fortnightly periodical published by Filipino emigres in Spain in 1889, became the vehicle through which nationalistic views were propagated. Its first editor was Graciano Lopez Jaena. - Other revolutionary papers of the time include Kalayaan, La Libertad, La Independenda, La Republica Filipinas, La Revolucion, El Renacimiento, and La Vanguardia. Most revolutionary papers were published outside the country either in Madrid or Barcelona due to Spanish censorship.

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/ang-kalayaan.jpg

Ang kalayaan

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Daily Express (1972)

The only newspaper published by Juan Perez but reportedly owned by a Marcos crony, Roberto Benedicto, was the only existing print media at the onset of Martial Law.

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/la-opinion.jpg

La Opinion (1887)

Founded on April 1, 1887 and lasted up to 1890, was the first politics-oriented daily. It was considered the cheapest paper at that time costing 50 centavos for a month's subscription.

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/la-solidaridad.jpg

La Solidaridad and the Revolutionary Papers (1889)

A fortnightly periodical published by Filipino emigres in Spain in 1889, became the vehicle through which nationalistic views were propagated. Its first editor was Graciano Lopez Jaena. - Other revolutionary papers of the time include Kalayaan, La Libertad, La Independenda, La Republica Filipinas, La Revolucion, El Renacimiento, and La Vanguardia. Most revolutionary papers were published outside the country either in Madrid or Barcelona due to Spanish censorship.

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/ang-kalayaan.jpg

Ang kalayaan

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/daily-express.jpg

Daily Express (1972)

The only newspaper published by Juan Perez but reportedly owned by a Marcos crony, Roberto Benedicto, was the only existing print media at the onset of Martial Law.

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La Independencia

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/la-iglesia-filipina-indepen.jpg

La Iglesia Filipina Independiente

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La Illustration FIlipino

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La Independencia

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/la-iglesia-filipina-indepen.jpg

La Iglesia Filipina Independiente

http://www.comcentrum.ph/mediamuseum/images/la-illustration-filipino.jpg

La Illustration FIlipino

wow.. those were great shots of the 70's... how clean Manila looks like.. and see that there are still Philippine flags on the streets...

wow.. those were great shots of the 70's... how clean Manila looks like.. and see that there are still Philippine flags on the streets...

Okay, since I'm in a good mood today, below are a handful of photos of my beloved Escolta:

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4063720982005_25415982005fr000929l.jpg

My Tita had a car like this blue and white one in this picture. I remember sliding down the sloped trunk lid and cutting my knee open on the corner of the license plate. I was around six years old then. I still have the scar to this day, and my Tita still brings up the topic at family gatherings.

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4531519982005_21314982005fr000928l.jpg



http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/6562620982005_81015982005fr000930l.jpg
These pictures were taken in the 60's na because of the presence of the Toyota Corolla taxi. If you notice the yellow Buick in the background, almost in front of Lyric theater, it already had the tailfins in the back. Those didn't appear on American cars until the late 50's to early 60's. the man's shirt-jack style polo also hints at the time period. I was probably not even in kindergarten when this picture was taken.


http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/484220982005_101415982005fr000931l.jpg
My mom (in her late '70's) says this is definitely early fifties because she remembers the Fighter Cigarettes billboard.


Nice huh?

These pictures are absolute gems, my friend. As one of the other forummers puts it, gleng-gleng! What a treasure trove this thread is. Thanks to all the contributors, not just for your pictures but for your insights and memories as well.

Okay, since I'm in a good mood today, below are a handful of photos of my beloved Escolta:

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4063720982005_25415982005fr000929l.jpg

My Tita had a car like this blue and white one in this picture. I remember sliding down the sloped trunk lid and cutting my knee open on the corner of the license plate. I was around six years old then. I still have the scar to this day, and my Tita still brings up the topic at family gatherings.

http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/4531519982005_21314982005fr000928l.jpg



http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/6562620982005_81015982005fr000930l.jpg
These pictures were taken in the 60's na because of the presence of the Toyota Corolla taxi. If you notice the yellow Buick in the background, almost in front of Lyric theater, it already had the tailfins in the back. Those didn't appear on American cars until the late 50's to early 60's. the man's shirt-jack style polo also hints at the time period. I was probably not even in kindergarten when this picture was taken.


http://collections.lib.uwm.edu/catw/image/484220982005_101415982005fr000931l.jpg
My mom (in her late '70's) says this is definitely early fifties because she remembers the Fighter Cigarettes billboard.


Nice huh?

These pictures are absolute gems, my friend. As one of the other forummers puts it, gleng-gleng! What a treasure trove this thread is. Thanks to all the contributors, not just for your pictures but for your insights and memories as well.

great photos!!!

** look at the ad of SMB.. When it's time to relax.. San Miguel Beer!
** looks like ang uso non mga radiographs.. di pa uso telephone.. below the SMB ad, radiograms to all parts of the world.. fast. accurate. courteous? ano yun parang telegraph?
** mukhang every corner may telegraph service.. parang internet cafe ngayon! hehehe
** The Fighter Cigarettes.. the people's favorite! ano kaya lasa non? hehehe
** sa right nung Figher Cigarette AD.. ano ba yun?? beer?? ganon na ba bote nang beer non? parang yung SMB bottles ngayon (SMB Lights, Strong Ice)
** Dencia's Kitchenette.. asawa siguro ni Dencio's to..
** Ano kaya yung Liwanag business institute?? school for making Liwanag candles? hehehe
** May CAP Insurance AD na rin..

great photos!!!

** look at the ad of SMB.. When it's time to relax.. San Miguel Beer!
** looks like ang uso non mga radiographs.. di pa uso telephone.. below the SMB ad, radiograms to all parts of the world.. fast. accurate. courteous? ano yun parang telegraph?
** mukhang every corner may telegraph service.. parang internet cafe ngayon! hehehe
** The Fighter Cigarettes.. the people's favorite! ano kaya lasa non? hehehe
** sa right nung Figher Cigarette AD.. ano ba yun?? beer?? ganon na ba bote nang beer non? parang yung SMB bottles ngayon (SMB Lights, Strong Ice)
** Dencia's Kitchenette.. asawa siguro ni Dencio's to..
** Ano kaya yung Liwanag business institute?? school for making Liwanag candles? hehehe
** May CAP Insurance AD na rin..

I would feel hot wearing those banlons. I don't see any guys wearing shorts. And most of the guys are wearing white button-up shirts. How boring. At least women had (and still do have) more variety in what they wear.

The jeepneys aren't as decorated as they are now either.

I would feel hot wearing those banlons. I don't see any guys wearing shorts. And most of the guys are wearing white button-up shirts. How boring. At least women had (and still do have) more variety in what they wear.

The jeepneys aren't as decorated as they are now either.

haha... looking at it natatawa ako, ang cute nung mga PUJ's petite... ilang seats lng ata yan, di tulad ngayon ang hahaba na ng mga PUJ's...

haha... looking at it natatawa ako, ang cute nung mga PUJ's petite... ilang seats lng ata yan, di tulad ngayon ang hahaba na ng mga PUJ's...

great photos!!!

** look at the ad of SMB.. When it's time to relax.. San Miguel Beer!
** looks like ang uso non mga radiographs.. di pa uso telephone.. below the SMB ad, radiograms to all parts of the world.. fast. accurate. courteous? ano yun parang telegraph?
** mukhang every corner may telegraph service.. parang internet cafe ngayon! hehehe
** The Fighter Cigarettes.. the people's favorite! ano kaya lasa non? hehehe
** sa right nung Figher Cigarette AD.. ano ba yun?? beer?? ganon na ba bote nang beer non? parang yung SMB bottles ngayon (SMB Lights, Strong Ice)
** Dencia's Kitchenette.. asawa siguro ni Dencio's to..
** Ano kaya yung Liwanag business institute?? school for making Liwanag candles? hehehe
** May CAP Insurance AD na rin..

I think that ad next to the Fighter Cigarettes is not beer. It says "Three Feathers" (the neon tubing I mean). I think it's spirits or distilled liquors.

I also like the ad next to the SMB ad. Royal Tru Orange. "True orange flavor... Sparkling too!" Parang afterthought yung carbonation.

great photos!!!

** look at the ad of SMB.. When it's time to relax.. San Miguel Beer!
** looks like ang uso non mga radiographs.. di pa uso telephone.. below the SMB ad, radiograms to all parts of the world.. fast. accurate. courteous? ano yun parang telegraph?
** mukhang every corner may telegraph service.. parang internet cafe ngayon! hehehe
** The Fighter Cigarettes.. the people's favorite! ano kaya lasa non? hehehe
** sa right nung Figher Cigarette AD.. ano ba yun?? beer?? ganon na ba bote nang beer non? parang yung SMB bottles ngayon (SMB Lights, Strong Ice)
** Dencia's Kitchenette.. asawa siguro ni Dencio's to..
** Ano kaya yung Liwanag business institute?? school for making Liwanag candles? hehehe
** May CAP Insurance AD na rin..

I think that ad next to the Fighter Cigarettes is not beer. It says "Three Feathers" (the neon tubing I mean). I think it's spirits or distilled liquors.

I also like the ad next to the SMB ad. Royal Tru Orange. "True orange flavor... Sparkling too!" Parang afterthought yung carbonation.

wow.. those were great shots of the 70's... how clean Manila looks like.. and see that there are still Philippine flags on the streets...

we were still proud of our country and economy then.

wow.. those were great shots of the 70's... how clean Manila looks like.. and see that there are still Philippine flags on the streets...

we were still proud of our country and economy then.

Holy S**t Wonderboy! Where did you get such nice photos!!?? And there's my beloved old Lyric Theater, where I went to see a movie alone for the first time when I was Grade 3.. I guess this calls for more comparison shots? Or would that just be too depressing?

Holy S**t Wonderboy! Where did you get such nice photos!!?? And there's my beloved old Lyric Theater, where I went to see a movie alone for the first time when I was Grade 3.. I guess this calls for more comparison shots? Or would that just be too depressing?

Holy S**t Wonderboy! Where did you get such nice photos!!?? And there's my beloved old Lyric Theater, where I went to see a movie alone for the first time when I was Grade 3.. I guess this calls for more comparison shots? Or would that just be too depressing?

He he...I will take things lightly this time even if the present day Escolta is a far cry from its heyday. 'Then and now' is what this forum is all about and it will be nicer if we see the 'now' in order to fully understand our heritage and protect whatever that's left.

Holy S**t Wonderboy! Where did you get such nice photos!!?? And there's my beloved old Lyric Theater, where I went to see a movie alone for the first time when I was Grade 3.. I guess this calls for more comparison shots? Or would that just be too depressing?

He he...I will take things lightly this time even if the present day Escolta is a far cry from its heyday. 'Then and now' is what this forum is all about and it will be nicer if we see the 'now' in order to fully understand our heritage and protect whatever that's left.