I watched Powerhouse on GMANewsTV yesterday which featured Vice Mayor Isko Moreno..sabi nya pangarap nyang maging Mayor ng Maynila. Depende daw kung gusto pang tumakbong mayor ni Alfredo Lim sa 2013, pero sa 2016 sabi nya wala na daw magagawa si Lim, tatakbo na syang mayor. wala lang, just sharing..hehe. pero for me ayoko syang maging susunod na Mayor...

Another useless bum, casino addict pa. Isang taong di marunong tumanggap ng pagkakamali tulad ng ginawa nya nung luneta tragedy.

Ang laki na ng diperensya ng Maynila pagdating sa kaayusan at kalinisan kung ikukumpara mo sa mga siyudad ng Mandaluyong, Makati, Quezon, Pasig at Muntinlupa. Sa paligid na lang mismo ng city hall, nagkalat ang mga illegal vendors, hindi naaalagaan ang mga damo at halaman lalo na sa Liwasang Bonifacio. Iyong underpass sa Quiapo, noong napadaan ako magkahalong amoy ng dumi ng tao at amoy ng di naliligo ang lugar dahil siguro sa dami ng namamalimos na ginawa nang tirahan ang lugar na iyon. Dapat ipamahala na sa pribadong korporasyon ang lungsod para maisalba ito sa tuluyang pagkabulok o kaya mag-appoint na lang ang presidente ng taong may kakayahang maibangon ito. Ang laki ng potensyal, nasasayang lang. Kung maisasaayos lang talaga, pwedeng bumalik sa dati nitong estado noon.

Ang laki na ng diperensya ng Maynila pagdating sa kaayusan at kalinisan kung ikukumpara mo sa mga siyudad ng Mandaluyong, Makati, Quezon, Pasig at Muntinlupa. Sa paligid na lang mismo ng city hall, nagkalat ang mga illegal vendors, hindi naaalagaan ang mga damo at halaman lalo na sa Liwasang Bonifacio. Iyong underpass sa Quiapo, noong napadaan ako magkahalong amoy ng dumi ng tao at amoy ng di naliligo ang lugar dahil siguro sa dami ng namamalimos na ginawa nang tirahan ang lugar na iyon. Dapat ipamahala na sa pribadong korporasyon ang lungsod para maisalba ito sa tuluyang pagkabulok o kaya mag-appoint na lang ang presidente ng taong may kakayahang maibangon ito. Ang laki ng potensyal, nasasayang lang. Kung maisasaayos lang talaga, pwedeng bumalik sa dati nitong estado noon.

That makes me think that.......MAYOR ALFREDO LIM DON'T DESERVE TO HANDLE MANILA. :lol::lol::lol:

^^ kelan kaya dadating ang panahon na magkaroon ng "visionary" leader ang maynila? not like what we have today. Slack job. :ohno:

And if he (the visionary leader) ever comes, I hope urban renewal and revival is one of his priorities. I always believed that art and architecture can solve the problems of social disorder. Think of the "Broken Window" Theory. Sa mas magulo at mas maduming environment, mas mahirap macontrol ang mga tao.

i can't help but share the same predicament. sayang ang potential ng manila. napakadami pa manding lumang neo-art deco structures.

maybe not all part of manila is terrible. but most of it.

merong recent holiday (saturday), yung sumunod sa black friday. since walang LRT, nag jeep na lang ako from EDSA-Taft, binaybay ang Taft, bumaba sa Quiapo, sumakay ulit ng jeep papuntang Mezza (Sta Mesa). muntik ako masuka sa mga naamoy kong pollution ng taft at yung masamang amoy sa may Quiapo. masama pakiramdam ko maghapon. sanay naman ako sa pollution at masamang amoy, pero yung sa Quaipo ay di maipaliwanag.

para sa aming hindi taga Manila, laking tulong na na merong LRT1 at 2. lalo na yung mga kelangang pumasok sa mga schools sa university belt. kasi di na kailangang bumaba sa kalye at maamoy ang pollution at basura at kung ano pa.

kung iisipin natin, kung wala lang ang mga schools at government offices sa manila, parang wala nang dadayo sa kanya :(

Condo lands execs in graft case
by Macon Ramos-Araneta

Lawyer Reynaldo Bagatsing has filed graft charges against Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, Mayor Alfredo Lim, Vice Mayor Isko Moreno and 18 councilors for allowing the construction of Adriatico Gardens condominium in violation of a public easement near Manila Zoo.

Added to the amended complaint filed before the Office of the Ombudsman are Highways Executive Director Emmanuel Cuntapay, Metro Manila Development Authority waterways officers Alexander Mohammad and Vilma Zabala together with Harrison Paltongan and Antonio Tan, both of Empire East Properties Inc., as private respondents.

In including Singson, Bagatsing accused him of ignoring his Aug. 23, 2010 letter to stop the project that encroached on Estero Antonio Abad.

“While squatters in esteros, creeks and waterways are being summarily evicted for having erected their shanties and structures in danger zones, there are untouchable corporate squatters who constructed their buildings within the 3-meter easement in open defiance of the National Building Code,” he said.

Bagatsing accused Cuntapay, head of the National Building Code Development Office, joined by his city counterparts Melchor Michinano, Edgar Soriano and Mario Andres, all from the Office of the Building Officials.

The complaint cited the MMDA executives for waiving the 3-meter easement which was beyond their authority to grant.

Bagatsing, whose late father was once Manila mayor, implicated Lim and fellow officials, for making a deal with Empire East that gave undue benefits to the

Petron 'halfway through' moving out of Pandacan (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/222151/business/petron-halfway-through-moving-out-of-pandacan)

05/31/2011 | 05:16 PM

In compliance with a Supreme Court ruling, oil giant Petron Corp. is halfway through the process of moving its facilities out of the Pandacan oil depot, Petron chairperson and CEO Ramon Ang said Tuesday.

“We will be finished with the relocation in three years’ time," Ang said on the sidelines of the Manila Electric Co. stockholders’ meeting.

He added that Petron is eyeing five different sites that will make use of the so-called “logistics tanks." Declining to name all locations being eyed to house the new Petron oil depot, the Ang said Petron will likely locate some of these in Cavite and Batangas.

Last month, Ang said the relocation could cost Petron about $500 million or P21.55 billion.

He noted that the move will turn out to be cost-efficient for Petron in the long run, explaining that the vessels that delivered petroleum products to Pandacan from Bataan could carry only 1,000 tons per shipment.

“In the new site, the vessel can carry around 20,000 tons," said Ang.

Petron, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp., and Chevron Philippines Inc. jointly run the Pandacan depot, hounded in recent years by health and environmental safety and security issues.

Early this month, the environment group that had won the SC case to evict these firms from Pandacan renewed its call for the oil firms to move out and clean up as they leave.

The Pandacan oil depot supplies approximately half the Philippines’ total fuel demand and 100 percent of its lubricant requirements, servicing not only the transport industry but also the industrial sector. — PE/VS, GMA News

Ano kayang balak dyan sa mababakanteng lote ng Petron? Gagawin kayang commercial development na naman? :ohno: O isa na namang Manila Financial Center? :lol:

Some pictures of Yuchengco Hall in De La Salle University (taken by me in February):
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/1502/img4423copy.jpg

Sorry but I think this building's out of proportion. It could have been better if they built ones with simpler lines rather than sticking to the neoclassical theme.

Ano kayang balak dyan sa mababakanteng lote ng Petron? Gagawin kayang commercial development na naman? :ohno: O isa na namang Manila Financial Center? :lol:

I wish it gets turned into a park with a Natural Science or Modern Art museum.

But all hell would have to freeze over first before something like that happens. :bash::ohno:

^^ kelan kaya dadating ang panahon na magkaroon ng "visionary" leader ang maynila? not like what we have today. Slack job. :ohno:

And if he (the visionary leader) ever comes, I hope urban renewal and revival is one of his priorities. I always believed that art and architecture can solve the problems of social disorder. Think of the "Broken Window" Theory. Sa mas magulo at mas maduming environment, mas mahirap macontrol ang mga tao.

Sana sa dadarating na 2013 elections, magkaisa tayo dito sa forum ng Skyscrapercity kung sino ang iboboto nating mayor ng Maynila..I'm turning 18 this year and I'm excited to vote for the first time..gusto ko talagang mapalitan yang si Lim at Isko..I also don't like Atienza, for sure manggigiba nanaman siya ng historical structures like the Jai-Alai Building and the Mehan Garden..sigurado may lalabas na "visionary leader" soon..and we must campaign for him..and sana hindi nanaman tatanga-tanga ang mga Manileño sa pagboto..

Ang nakikita kong pwedeng makakapagpaangat ng Maynila bilang mayor ay si Gina Lopez. Ang ganda ng ginawa niya sa estero sa Paco at sa palengke nito. Pangalawa sa listahan ko si Irene Marcos Araneta. Pwede rin sina Jamby Madrigal o kaya si Gemma Cruz Araneta. Babae naman sana ang humawak sa Maynila at baka sakaling umayos. Sayang lang talaga at matanda na si Imelda Marcos.

Sana ang Roxas Boulevard ay gawing casino-hotel strip and I would like to call it, "MANILA BOULEVARD!"
http://www.thedailytribute.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/roxas_boulevard_in_philippines.jpg

The strip will be from Roxas Boulevard to Pagcor City (dahil marami namang hotels at infrastructures sa road na iyon na pwedeng iimprove)

Kailangan lang nilang lagyan ng designs at lights ang mga building para magmukang ganito! :lol:
http://www.vegasclublimos.com/images/tours/limo_vegas_2.jpg

At ang center island ng Roxas Boulevard ay lalagyan ng Tranvia (pero elevated yung riles niya ng mga 1 foot from the ground)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3477/3934381656_59230ff64d.jpg
http://robbywtoner.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/tram_bordeaux.jpg

Ang Baywalk ay lalagyan ng mga restaurants katulad ng sa Seaside at lalagyan din ng harang (either metal or glass)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1272/1182623811_47ae424e4d_o.jpg
http://www.restaurantdiningcritiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/riverside-restaurant-chiang-mai.jpg
http://www.sulekha.com/mstore/flagellum/albums/default/DSC01689.JPG

At sana may fountain show sa Manila Bay! :lol:
http://tourdubai.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/burj-khalifa-fountain-show.jpg

At ang Rajah Soliman ay gagawing parang Rockefeller Center na magiging isang attraction!
http://www.southeastasia.org/images/contestphotos/DSC_0133_lores.jpg
http://nicolecochran.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/rockefeller-center-christmas-tree_6648.jpg
http://www.gothereguide.com/Images/USA/NY/Rockefeller_Center_NYC.jpg

At siyempre, dapat may welcome sign!
http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/peddlingplastic/las%20vegas/lasvegassignfull-1.jpg
Pero ang nakalagay "WELCOME TO MANILA BOULEVARD!" or whatever you want to call it! :lol:


Hoy Gising..sa sobrang panaginip baka bangungutin ka....hehehe:lol::lol::lol:

But nice vision....hehehe..

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/252730_1707748626206_1612790914_31276528_2318455_n.jpg

Hugo Le Roi

Hoy Gising..sa sobrang panaginip baka bangungutin ka....hehehe:lol::lol::lol:

But nice vision....hehehe..

haha..^^natawa ako dun ah..

well at least MAYOR ABUM has a vision like those..di katulad ng mga nakaupo ngayon sa City Hall walang vision..may ginawa ngang mga proyekto..napakabaduy naman at walang kuwenta, pweh..

Ang nakikita kong pwedeng makakapagpaangat ng Maynila bilang mayor ay si Gina Lopez. Ang ganda ng ginawa niya sa estero sa Paco at sa palengke nito. Pangalawa sa listahan ko si Irene Marcos Araneta. Pwede rin sina Jamby Madrigal o kaya si Gemma Cruz Araneta. Babae naman sana ang humawak sa Maynila at baka sakaling umayos. Sayang lang talaga at matanda na si Imelda Marcos.

Do these women live in the City of Manila in the first place? I don't think so. :) We must find for a candidate na alam ang tunay na lagay ng Maynila, at syempre yung Manileño, yung nakatira talaga dito.. :)

Do these women live in the City of Manila in the first place? I don't think so. :) We must find for a candidate na alam ang tunay na lagay ng Maynila, at syempre yung Manileño, yung nakatira talaga dito.. :)

Paumanhin, pero simula nang pinanganak ako sa Maynila, tubong Manileno na ang mga mayor na nakita ko. Mula kay Ramon Bagatsing, Mel Lopez, Alfredo Lim at Lito Atienza. Wala akong nakita sa kanila na nagbigay ng katangian para magmalaki at kainggitan ang Maynila.

Si Gina Lopez, ang mother niya ay si Conchita La'o Lopez na tubong Maynila. Si Irene Marcos Araneta na bukod sa lumaki sa Malacanang, ay galing sa mga Romualdez na nakapaghalal din ng mayor sa lungsod. Si Jamby, galing sa pamilya ng mga Paterno at Madrigal na tubong Maynila din. Si Gemma naman ay galing sa angkan ng mga Guerrero na tubong Ermita, Maynila. May mga katangian sila na pwedeng ibalik uli ang dating glorya ng Maynila gaya noong panahon ng mga naunang angkan nila.

Sino ba ang gustong pumalit kay Alfredo Lim, ah si Isko Moreno na tubong Tondo. Wala akong katiwa-tiwala sa isang ito. Parang magiging mas malala pa ito sa mga naging dating alkalde na mga purong taga Maynila din.

Paumanhin, pero simula nang pinanganak ako sa Maynila, tubong Manileno na ang mga mayor na nakita ko. Mula kay Ramon Bagatsing, Mel Lopez, Alfredo Lim at Lito Atienza. Wala akong nakita sa kanila na nagbigay ng katangian para magmalaki at kainggitan ang Maynila.

Si Gina Lopez, ang mother niya ay si Conchita La'o Lopez na tubong Maynila. Si Irene Marcos Araneta na bukod sa lumaki sa Malacanang, ay galing sa mga Romualdez na nakapaghalal din ng mayor sa lungsod. Si Jamby, galing sa pamilya ng mga Paterno at Madrigal na tubong Maynila din. Si Gemma naman ay galing sa angkan ng mga Guerrero na tubong Ermita, Maynila. May mga katangian sila na pwedeng ibalik uli ang dating glorya ng Maynila gaya noong panahon ng mga naunang angkan nila.

Sino ba ang gustong pumalit kay Alfredo Lim, ah si Isko Moreno na tubong Tondo. Wala akong katiwa-tiwala sa isang ito. Parang magiging mas malala pa ito sa mga naging dating alkalde na mga purong taga Maynila din.

oh, i see! :) thanks sa paglilinaw..hindi ko po alam yun, paumanhin din. :)
Kung sa bagay, if you live in Manila for just a year or two, you could be considered as a Manileño already by Comelec..hehe :)
yeah, i agree with you, wala din akong tiwala kay Isko Moreno. Puro popularity na lang ang ginagawa nila ni Lim.. like here in my place in Divisoria..wala pa rin pagbabago..nagdaan na ang maraming mayor..magulo pa rin ang Maynila..

haha..^^natawa ako dun ah..

well at least MAYOR ABUM has a vision like those..di katulad ng mga nakaupo ngayon sa City Hall walang vision..may ginawa ngang mga proyekto..napakabaduy naman at walang kuwenta, pweh..

:lol::lol::lol: ewan ko kung gusto ko pa maging mayor... :ohno::lol::ohno: or suggester na lang siguro! meron ba nun?! :lol:

Posted on June 02, 2011 10:31:34 PM

North Harbor dev’t plan up for approval (http://bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Economy&title=North-Harbor-dev%E2%80%99t-plan-up-for-approval&id=32485)

CONSTRUCTION for the modernization of Manila North Harbor may proceed as scheduled this October, as the master plan for this project was to be presented yesterday to the board of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), a ranking official of the regulator told reporters.

"[The master plan] is up for approval before the board. Hopefully, it will be approved," Raul T. Santos, PPA assistant general manager for operations, said on Thursday at the sidelines of Asian Terminals, Inc.’s inauguration of two new cranes at the Manila South Harbor.

The plan’s presentation was scheduled during the PPA board meeting yesterday afternoon, Mr. Santos said.

He clarified, however, that approval may not be immediate since members of the board would still have to study the plan.

Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. (MNHPI), the joint venture firm that won the 25-year concession for the North Harbor in August 2009, submitted the proposed master plan to PPA last January.

Since then, it has been reviewed and refined by PPA officials, Mr. Santos said.

He declined to say the final cost of the project, but stressed that there were "no major revisions" from the original plan MNHPI had submitted.

"[There were] no major revisions [in the plan] and [it will have] the same timeline," Mr. Santos said, without elaborating.

Harbour Centre Chief Executive Officer Michael L. Romero was not immediately available for comment yesterday.

Harbour Centre holds 65% of MNHPI, the joint venture with the San Miguel group that took over North Harbor in April last year.

Work on the Manila North Harbor’s modernization, slated to start this October, aims to increase cargo handling volume and improve efficiency of port operations by 2012, Mr. Romero had said last January.

The development involves a multi-phased project that could take up to eight years to complete, he had said.

The plan, Mr. Romero said then, had kept the budget at the P14.5 billion the joint venture committed to the government in its bid documents.

The master plan was drafted in consultation with experts from Singapore and the Netherlands.

It covers the existing three passenger terminals as well as the proposed grain terminal and oil depot San Miguel has proposed.

In January, Petron Corp. disclosed that it had signed an agreement with Romero-led Harbour Centre to buy 35% of MNHPI.

San Miguel now owns 68% of Petron after completing an option to buy 60% of Sea Refinery Corp., the majority shareholder in the oil firm, last month.

San Miguel announced last year it would buy into MNHPI after Harbour Centre bought out partner Metro Pacific Investment Corp. following a disagreement over management control.

The purchase price was not disclosed. In June last year, Harbour Centre was reported as having reimbursed Metro Pacific some P350 million for the 35% stake. -- K. A. Martin

Manila: The City that Might Have Been
Written by A. Lin Neumann
Monday, 25 May 2009



It's probably too late for the lovable, sprawling Philippines capital

With more than 10 million people, Metro Manila is the sixth largest city in Asia, a sprawling megalopolis that perhaps more than any other in Southeast Asia has become a symbol of urban chaos, mismanagement and decay.

Anyone familiar with the city knows about its gated compounds for the wealthy in protected suburbs surrounded by squalid squatter settlements.

Once a jewel of a harbor, Manila Bay is these days usually shrouded from view by clouds of dense air pollution. The longstanding and painful fact that thousands of people live atop garbage dumps in parts of the metropolis as they eke out a living from smoldering trash heaps is a poignant reminder of the city's failure to manage its explosive growth.

I have lived at various times in Manila over the course of some 30 years. And it was always this way. A jumble of painful neglect punctuated by liveliness inspired, one imagines, by the need of its residents simply to survive. I admire the tiny shops that spring up selling roast chicken or repairing flat tires for a few pesos, but while other Asian cities have become hubs of progress, Manila has gone from being the cosmopolitan heart of Southeast Asia in the 1950s to being a place often feared and loathed by both travelers and residents. But I like it.

No, I love it, not because it glitters with efficiency like Singapore or is finding a way to cope with the messiness of massive growth to build a new urban landscape like modern Bangkok . I love it because its citizens persevere with such good humor despite a lack of urban planning, the abandonment of most of what must have once been elegant about the city's public spaces and the fact that it is hard to imagine Manila ever getting much better.

The broad avenues that once traversed the city with a certain grace now seem a distant memory. Not too many years ago, Roxas Boulevard along Manila Bay was a picturesque and sweeping avenue before it lost most of its view of the water to reclaimed land projects at the same time that many of the stately structures on the land side of the boulevard decayed from neglect.

Epifanio de los Santos Avenue , or EDSA, where the four-day People Power revolt against then President Ferdinand Marcos unfolded in 1986, is now a nightmarish collection of grey concrete overpasses, fuming buses and gnarled traffic. When I was there in 1986 it was still possible to walk along the highway; none but the foolish would dare do so today.

The Pasig River , which empties into the bay and was the reason Manila was founded there centuries ago, was the heart of transport and development until World War II. It has long been abandoned by both business and the wealthy and is now considered biologically dead; the smell of decay rising from its blackened waters in the dry season can be overpowering. In the rainy season, its many tributaries and creeks, long blocked by chaotic development and lined with squatter shanties, are unable to drain properly, and flooding is a constant problem.

But coming here more than 30 years ago fresh out of university and with little money in my pocket, I learned the contours of this remarkable mess of a city from the backs of jeepneys, the inside of chaotic buses and on foot. I would walk from Taft Avenue in the Malate district near Manila Bay toward the old downtown district of Quiapo along the Pasig River, where even today one can still make out the remnants of what the country's second colonial conqueror, the United States, had in mind for what was then a quaint, semi-rural Spanish-colonial city.

Putting aside the wisdom of America's colonial adventure in Asia more than a hundred years ago, it is still remarkable — and now somehow tragic — to consider the master plan for Manila conceived by Daniel Burnham, the famed Chicago architect who rebuilt Chicago after the great fire of 1871. Few people today know it, but Burnham designed a plan for Manila with grand boulevards, green spaces and neo-classical architecture, only a fraction of which was ever built.

I still marvel at the open space of Manila 's Plaza Lawton near the Pasig River (now called Liwasang Bonifacio) and the central post office, which was intended to be the end point of Taft Avenue , a street once lined with massive acacia trees for several kilometers from the post office to the boundary with Pasay City to the south. Designed in classical style by Filipino architect Juan Arellano in 1934, the post office is still there and still wonderful, even if it is surrounded on all sides by traffic and fumes. The acacia trees are, of course, long gone and Taft Avenue has been largely left to decay in the shadow of the city's light rail transport system.

Near the central post office, a bus terminal obscures the view of the abandoned Manila Metropolitan Theater, another of Arellano's architectural jewels. Built in 1935 as an art-deco showpiece with gilded statues, grillwork of birds of paradise and stained glass, it was rebuilt after being destroyed in World War II. For decades it drew crowds when the center of Manila life was on the Escolta, the once-posh downtown shopping district that in the 1950s still drew shoppers from Singapore and Hong Kong for the quality and style of its stores. Imelda Marcos renovated the theater in the 1980s but it soon fell into disrepair, largely because potential paying customers more accustomed to a night out at five-star hotels in Makati considered the neighborhood inconvenient. It was closed in 1996 and successive government plans to reopen it or turn it into a museum have yet to bear fruit.



Other echoes of what might have been remain, such as the Mehan Garden , a former botanical garden during the Spanish colonial period that was a public park until it was abandoned to decay and controversy in the 1960s. Paco Park , a tiny circle of vegetation in old Manila was a cemetery during the Spanish period and is now an oasis of greenery and one of the few quiet places in the city. Rizal Park , long the city's only real public park and the site of the execution by the Spanish of national hero Jose Rizal in 1896, remains. When I lived in the area, I enjoyed long walks in the park despite warnings from Filipino friends who feared it was unsafe because of the crowds of beggars and squatters.

The nadir of the city's senseless decay was the demolition in 2000 of the Manila Jai Alai Stadium on Taft Avenue to make way for a municipal courthouse that was never built. American architect Welton Becket, who also designed the original Los Angeles airport and many homes for Hollywood stars, designed the four-story Jai Alai building. Opened in 1940, the Manila Jai Alai's glistening, cylindrical glass front was supposed to evoke the velocity of the Basque game after which it was named, and that was once a craze in Manila .

Adjacent to the old Congress building, Jai Alai's Sky Room was the place to see and be seen in its day and walking by the abandoned structure years ago it seemed to me like one of those magical buildings like the Raffles Hotel in Singapore that captures an entire era. A spirited campaign to save the building was ignored by former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza, who decried the structure as a reminder of gambling and other vices, despite the presence of numerous government-owned casinos in the city.

John L. Silva, a member of Manila 's small network of preservationists, told Asiaweek magazine at the time: "Every time we tear down an old structure, particularly one that resonates with history and milestones, we as a people lose another marker that explains who we are as a nation, where we came from and where we are going."

The former national Congress building, the abandoned Manila City Hall and a handful of other neo-classical structures from the Burnham plan still remain near the end of Taft Avenue , but the area is no longer a destination for government activity or much of anything else except chaotic traffic, and few people visit the structures.

What lingers is a reminder of what might have been had the commonwealth administration of President Manuel L. Quezon not scuttled the Burnham plan in the 1930s. Burnham envisioned a capital city of parks and buildings that would become the heart of the capital, with neighborhoods fanning out from the center near the bay. Quezon instead opted to move the seat of government to a city he created in his own name in what was then rural land far north of Manila . Ever since the creation of Quezon City , what became Metro Manila has gradually lost its heart, becoming like Los Angeles without the infrastructure.

While the charm of the city now lies in its interior spaces and oddball gems, like the scenes of penitents marching up the aisle of Quiapo church on their knees in search of salvation, the overall effect of total decentralization has been a mess. Quezon City never became a proper capital and its national government buildings are poorly maintained. The Presidential Palace remains in old Manila . The House of Representatives is in Quezon City and the Senate is stuck on an out-of -the-way piece of reclaimed land in Manila Bay . It can take an hour or more to drive between the two legislative bodies.

After the destruction of World War II, the center of commerce and business gradually moved to the vast property development that became Makati , a brilliant plan hatched by the Ayala family to transfer the wealth of the city to an entirely new series of communities. The gated "villages" of Makati isolated the wealthy from the chaos of the urban landscape and allowed for the construction of an efficiently run commercial hub under the control of the Ayala Corporation. I suspect that the truly powerful, rarely forced to see the steady decay of the metropolis, easily put it out of mind.

Meanwhile, governance was in the hands of the 17 cities and municipalities that now make up Metro Manila. Attempts to manage the sprawl through a central authority have been hampered by political rivalries and bureaucratic infighting. The current central body, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), has no control over water systems, taxation or public transport.

"The central government controls the financing, construction, and maintenance of roads and bridges. MMDA is in charge of garbage disposal but provinces and municipalities will not allow it to set up sanitary landfills or dumps within their territories," according to a report by the Asian Development Bank, Managing Asian Cities, released in 2008. The result, a portion of the report concludes, is a "disjointed and fragmented setup [that] also abets parochial behavior and negates the agglomeration benefits of effective metropolitan governance."

In other words, no one is in charge. That leaves a lot of quirkiness and pluck to admire, but it also puts Manila and its environs near the bottom of the heap in terms of livability. Me? I plan to retire there. How to explain love?

"I wish Manila still had a tram system. I'd use it everyday." - Carlos Celdran (on Facebook) :D :)

I wish it gets turned into a park with a Natural Science or Modern Art museum.

But all hell would have to freeze over first before something like that happens. :bash::ohno:

In our SSC dreams. :lol:

Sorry but I think this building's out of proportion. It could have been better if they built ones with simpler lines rather than sticking to the neoclassical theme.
Oh, this one has simpler lines but I think it's contemporary neoclassical. (Kindly correct me If I'm wrong) :D
http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/1538/andef.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/839/andef.jpg/)
Bro. Andrew Gonzales Hall

DLSU honors tradition that's why they stick to neoclassical theme.
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/5612/dlsu.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/692/dlsu.jpg/)

It's evident in their newer campuses like in Canlubang. Sorry for the ot:
http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/606/cand.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/851/cand.jpg/)

I'm just sad that this box will be built...
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Henry Sy Hall

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/4635/76754085.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/76754085.jpg/)

..right beside the historic St. La Salle Hall.
http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/2033/70533035.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/851/70533035.jpg/)

By the way, Happy Centennial to fellow La Sallians! :)

Oh, this one has simpler lines but I think it's contemporary neoclassical. (Kindly correct me If I'm wrong) :D
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Bro. Andrew Gonzales Hall

Could have been better without the neoclassical top. And yes, my other comment would be that the campus looks too dense. They should have appropriated more space for the greens. I understand it's because of the lack of land from which to build more for expansion. One cannot help but notice the DLSU Taft campus as one rides through the LRT. Through the years I felt a sense of loss with those alterations.


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The Bro. Andrew Gonzales Hall seems to compete with St. La Salle Hall rather than complement it. Bro. Andrew Hall looks top heavy and ,for me, has a mausoleum vibe to it.

Anyway, congratulations on your centennial Green Archers!

Could have been better without the neoclassical top. And yes, my other comment would be that the campus looks too dense. They should have appropriated more space for the greens. I understand it's because of the lack of land from which to build more for expansion. One cannot help but notice the DLSU Taft campus as one rides through the LRT. Through the years I felt a sense of loss with those alterations.



The Bro. Andrew Gonzales Hall seems to compete with St. La Salle Hall rather than complement it. Bro. Andrew Hall looks top heavy and ,for me, has a mausoleum vibe to it.

Anyway, congratulations on your centennial Green Archers!

Worse than the cramped campus is the surrounding area of this supposedly prestigious school especially the whole length of Taft Ave, it is one big mess.

Oh, this one has simpler lines but I think it's contemporary neoclassical. (Kindly correct me If I'm wrong) :D
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Bro. Andrew Gonzales Hall

Ngayon ko lang napansin na ganito pala ang itsura ng Andrew Hall sa kabuuan..hehe..ang napapansin ko lang kasi is the interior, which is beautiful and clean.. BTW I'm an incoming freshman of this school..


I'm just sad that this box will be built...
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Henry Sy Hall

Shocks ampangit naman nito, i must say..those Sy's talaga!! :bash: I think the architecure of this building is influenced by those box-type, tasteless, boring structures of SM Malls..:ohno:

I'm just sad that this box will be built...
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Henry Sy Hall

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/4635/76754085.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/76754085.jpg/)

..right beside the historic St. La Salle Hall.
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That modern building looks interesting. Depending on the design and execution, the new kids on the block can complement the majesty of the older buildings as in these examples...

Carré d'Art behind the Roman temple built in 16 BC...
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Source (http://www.crengle.com/images/images_big/carre_d_art2.html)



The Louvre and the Pyramid...
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Source (http://yeinjee.com/travel/2005/musee-du-louvre-the-louvre-museum/)

is now a nightmarish collection of grey concrete overpasses,

What did you expect to see? rainbow colored bridges? Oh wait...

When I was there in 1986 it was still possible to walk along the highway; none but the foolish would dare do so today.

I've been walking along EDSA all my life. If it is really that gruesome I would have been dead by now.

Ngayon ko lang napansin na ganito pala ang itsura ng Andrew Hall sa kabuuan..hehe..ang napapansin ko lang kasi is the interior, which is beautiful and clean.. BTW I'm an incoming freshman of this school..



Shocks ampangit naman nito, i must say..those Sy's talaga!! :bash: I think the architecure of this building is influenced by those box-type, tasteless, boring structures of SM Malls..:ohno:

Hey, the building may be boxy, but the building envelope is quite unconventional. It's not really ugly at all, IMO.



That modern building looks interesting. Depending on the design and execution, the new kids on the block can complement the majesty of the older buildings as in these examples...


The apparent design is very simple and has no obtrusive feature save for its massiveness, and I think it can still blend well to the surrounding structures of DLSU.

The Bro. Andrew Gonzales Hall seems to compete with St. La Salle Hall rather than complement it. Bro. Andrew Hall looks top heavy and ,for me, has a mausoleum vibe to it.

I think you're referring to the [Don Enrique] Yuchengco Hall. :D Well related to that mausoleum vibe, I know quite a few people who have expressed displeasure at the coffered ceilings of the ground floor as well as the 7th Floor Theater lobby.

But really, I think that when it comes to campus architecture, the University is really constrained by its increasing population (and of course, the limited lot). This has forced the Campus Architect has become quite creative in making space where there used to be none (e.g., splitting floors into mezzanines).

^^ Thanks for pointing that out. I was indeed referring to the Yuchengco Hall. I've been inside the campus a couple of times and couldn't help but feel how off that building is despite its conformity with the theme. Maybe something like a slender version of the Pacific Star on Buendia or something similar to the Picache building on Plaza Miranda would have been more appropriate.

^^ Thanks for pointing that out. I was indeed referring to the Yuchengco Hall. I've been inside the campus a couple of times and couldn't help but feel how off that building is despite its conformity with the theme. Maybe something like a slender version of the Pacific Star on Buendia or something similar to the Picache building on Plaza Miranda would have been more appropriate.

Campus architecture really tends to the Mapua original; there was even a plan once to clad the Brutalist Connon (the small building beside Yuchengco) and Gokongwei Halls with neoclassic elements. (Sorry I can't cite actual sources but this is what we've talked about on campus before.) :D I think they actually did this to a small extent for Gokongwei.

Aaargh! That old nerve! That's too brazen of him to preen and publicize his name with that solar light bulb project! His closed mindedness and frayed brain cells will always fall short of coming up with such a brilliantly genuine idea! He is acting like the recognition should all go to him- what the fudge! His creativity and sincere concern just pales in contrast to Mr. Illac Diaz's accomplishments in terms of uplifting the condition of the poor people. What a freeloader! :wallbash: :bash:

parang sa mga footbridge

Linisin, Ikarangal ang Maynila

Campus architecture really tends to the Mapua original; there was even a plan once to clad the Brutalist Connon (the small building beside Yuchengco) and Gokongwei Halls with neoclassic elements. (Sorry I can't cite actual sources but this is what we've talked about on campus before.) :D I think they actually did this to a small extent for Gokongwei.

I'm looking forward to the Centennial Building. I read it was designed by no less than LV Locsin and Partners. Hope it and other future constructions/alterations related to the Centennial Renewal Plan lead to a more aesthetically unified and ecologically sustainable campus.

source (http://thelasallian.com/2010/12/30/its-really-happening-centennial-building-construction-commenced/)

Parang parepareho ang bahay nila...:lol:
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Parang parepareho ang bahay nila...:lol:
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Les Paris du France!

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Hugo Le Roi

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Hugo Le Roi

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Hugo Le Roi

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Hugo Le Roi

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Hugo Le Roi

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Chinese people in Binondo do also believe in Jesus Christ


Hugo Le Roi

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Hugo Le Roi

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Hugo Le Roi

what's the last picture

^^Thats Mandarin Square (even if its not square. :lol:) along Ongpin St. The 1st picture also is that of Mandarin.

Manila is still grubbily and dirtily filthy. :bash:

^^ MNL and its "brutal"ist architecture. :lol: (pun intended :lol: )

Our officials never intend to beautify the whole city. What they're doing is called " city uglification ". It's modern day bayanihan starring the different sectors of our society like the Leftist, IS, Corrupt officials and nonchalant citizens get their acts together to uglify the city, and they succeeded. At least, in some instance, they're united, but in a negative manner.

Manila is still grubbily and dirtily filthy. :bash:

When I go to other place, I am basically very particular to the cleanliness of a place. For Manila, ughh, the dirtiest city I've ever been. Most people lack discipline. Basta basta nalang nagtatapon ng basura sa kung saan saan

Our officials never intend to beautify the whole city. What they're doing is called " city uglification ". It's modern day bayanihan starring the different sectors of our society like the Leftist, IS, Corrupt officials and nonchalant citizens get their acts together to uglify the city, and they succeeded. At least, in some instance, they're united, but in a negative manner.

Dapat may tourism campaign ang Manila, "Manila, Libag ng Asia" :nuts:
Sigh :ohno:

You have Manuel Quezon to thank for setting the tone of Philippine governance.
In his famous speech to gain independence he advocated
"Better a country run like hell by Filipinos than a country run like heaven by Americans".

In effect, Quezon is the Father of Philippine Corruption. Ironic isnt it and he is so well revered. Perhaps the only President not to have died and been buried (initially) in his own country.

There are many reasons to advocate independence and there are likewise many ways to rally for support. You have to wonder the kind of person Quezon really was to encourage the extreme negative.

Its been so hard to erase the past mistakes of Filipinos without understanding that corruption was in fact a slogan at the heart of rallying for independence.

That is not complete. He said: "I would rather have a country run like hell by Filipinos than a country run like heaven by the Americans, because however a bad Filipino government might be, we can always change it."

Dapat may tourism campaign ang Manila, "Manila, Libag ng Asia" :nuts:
Sigh :ohno:

Imbes na taga PUNAS ng libag, "liberator laban sa nangungurakot"



Manilans never act as livin In a baggage


:nuts: "Nanay kargahin mo ako, kahit na magkanda-apu apo na ako" :nuts:

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Beautiful Manila! These are Manila's beautiful sights

trapo politicians propagandistic and abused message is...CHANGE :lol::nuts::ohno::bash:

In my opinion he had a very good intention to gain independence for the country. Back then the denizens were more educated and had a higher chance of actually achieving something. I think my grandparents generation (30's and 40's) was the Golden Age of the Philippines. It's a pity about the current rate of development in the country.

663otOvJVGU

You have Manuel Quezon to thank for setting the tone of Philippine governance.
In his famous speech to gain independence he advocated
"Better a country run like hell by Filipinos than a country run like heaven by Americans".

In effect, Quezon is the Father of Philippine Corruption. Ironic isnt it and he is so well revered. Perhaps the only President not to have died and been buried (initially) in his own country.

There are many reasons to advocate independence and there are likewise many ways to rally for support. You have to wonder the kind of person Quezon really was to encourage the extreme negative.

Its been so hard to erase the past mistakes of Filipinos without understanding that corruption was in fact a slogan at the heart of rallying for independence.

That is not complete. He said: "I would rather have a country run like hell by Filipinos than a country run like heaven by the Americans, because however a bad Filipino government might be, we can always change it."

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Hugo Le Roi

Parang "Property of ____ No Trespassing" lang. :lol: lolz :bash:

Parang "Property of ____ No Trespassing" lang. :lol: lolz :bash:

pag nag-iba uli ang mayor in due time ma-rerepaint uli yan hehehehe

That is not complete. He said: "I would rather have a country run like hell by Filipinos than a country run like heaven by the Americans, because however a bad Filipino government might be, we can always change it."

And looking at our current situation, changing/correcting/cleaning up our system (not the government) is much more complicated and challenging than being an American state.

That is not complete. He said: "I would rather have a country run like hell by Filipinos than a country run like heaven by the Americans, because however a bad Filipino government might be, we can always change it."

Where is the change? The country still lag and continue to lag economically compared to many countries in Asia and the world? Just asking!!!

I'm just sad that this box will be built...
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Henry Sy Hall

^^ ginaya nila yung SDA ng benilde :P pa-modern din ng dating ^^

That is not complete. He said: "I would rather have a country run like hell by Filipinos than a country run like heaven by the Americans, because however a bad Filipino government might be, we can always change it."

Isn't karma a bitch. :lol: He was right. He definitely got his country run like hell. :lol:

Seriously, this photo can be our own version of Times Square
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Baka madaig pa natin ang Times Square! :lol: Simula dyan diretso hanggang CARRIEDO SHOPPING STREET tapos sa right naman ay ang AVENIDA FOOD/SHOPPING STREET at malapit din sa HIDALGO CAMERA STREET at malapit din sa Chinatown!!! :lol: Tapos mag-eend yung Times Square natin sa Plaza Miranda sa Quiapo!


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And this could be our........hmmmm......MANILA FLOATING MARKET?!!! :lol:
or transform it into a very nice, green park like what they did in Seoul...
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Seriously kung maayos at magkaroon ng urban renewal sa Manila....bakit pa nating pumunta sa ibang bansa kung meron namang Times Square Manila, Manila Strip (Roxas Boulevard), River Seine este Pasig River pala! at iba pa...Instead, sila pa ang pupunta dito!

Dapat may tourism campaign ang Manila, "Manila, Libag ng Asia" :nuts:
Sigh :ohno:

:lol: Lim padre ng libag ng Asia. :lol:

:lol: Lim padre ng libag ng Asia. :lol:

libag yata yung nasa mukha ni Dirty Harry eh :lol:

^^ MNL and its "brutal"ist architecture. :lol: (pun intended :lol: )

Because city of manila was highly neglected after WWII and it's recovery effort after the destruction. Minadali nila at kinalimutan na ang langsangan at napabayaan pa ng husto ang population control sa mga probinsyanong umaakyat sa manila para iwasan ang mga kaguluhan sa ibat ibang sulok ng bansa dahil sa takot nilang mapatay ng mga kumonistang rebelde, ang iba naman naghahanap ng oportunidad.

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congratz manila!!! :cheers: :applause:

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congratz manila!!! :cheers: :applause:

:rock:

:applause:

:dance:

nice banner...congrats Manila.

Isn't karma a bitch. :lol: He was right. He definitely got his country run like hell. :lol:

Oh I couldn't have said it any better!!!

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congratz manila!!! :cheers: :applause:

wow! :applause: congrats Manila!

Seriously, this photo can be our own version of Times Square
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3507/5767399331_de4341aaf4.jpg
(pepeng_agimat)

Baka madaig pa natin ang Times Square! :lol: Simula dyan diretso hanggang CARRIEDO SHOPPING STREET tapos sa right naman ay ang AVENIDA FOOD/SHOPPING STREET at malapit din sa HIDALGO CAMERA STREET at malapit din sa Chinatown!!! :lol: Tapos mag-eend yung Times Square natin sa Plaza Miranda sa Quiapo!


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And this could be our........hmmmm......MANILA FLOATING MARKET?!!! :lol:
or transform it into a very nice, green park like what they did in Seoul...
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Korea-Seoul-Cheonggyecheon-2008-01.jpg/220px-Korea-Seoul-Cheonggyecheon-2008-01.jpg

Seriously kung maayos at magkaroon ng urban renewal sa Manila....bakit pa nating pumunta sa ibang bansa kung meron namang Times Square Manila, Manila Strip (Roxas Boulevard), River Seine este Pasig River pala! at iba pa...Instead, sila pa ang pupunta dito!

eh dugyot yung mga tao dyan kaya kahit anong gawin dyan, magiging madumi pa rin yan, di ba mayayaman naman yung mga may-ari bldgs? bakit di nila pundohan na sila maglinis na lang? or kung wala na talaga silang pera, gibain na lang nila yang mga naglalakihang bldgs nayan at palitan ng bungalow but very clean houses...papano ba sila nagkaroon ng pera?

eh dugyot yung mga tao dyan kaya kahit anong gawin dyan, magiging madumi pa rin yan, di ba mayayaman naman yung mga may-ari bldgs? bakit di nila pundohan na sila maglinis na lang? or kung wala na talaga silang pera, gibain na lang nila yang mga naglalakihang bldgs nayan at palitan ng bungalow but very clean houses...papano ba sila nagkaroon ng pera?

:nuts:

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Hugo Le Roi

...di ba mayayaman naman yung mga may-ari bldgs? bakit di nila pundohan na sila maglinis na lang? or kung wala na talaga silang pera, gibain na lang nila yang mga naglalakihang bldgs nayan at palitan ng bungalow but very clean houses...papano ba sila nagkaroon ng pera?

You make it sound as if rain water are the tears of angels in the sky.

ang cute ng video na 'to..scene sa Binondo..

WnmueYll5Wo

^^^^kaso ang nakakalungkot lang..ang dumi talaga ng Maynila :ohno:

Here's something on the bright side, something to look forward to atleast. :cheers:

LEANDRO V. LOCSIN PARTNERS, ARCHITECTS WINS THE CCP ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION FOR TWO ICONIC BUILDINGS

Leandro V. Locsin Partners, Architects was named the winner of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Design Competition for Two Iconic Buildings. This was announced recently by Nestor O. Jardin, chairman of the Design competition. ....http://culturalcenter.gov.ph/page.php?page_id=506

http://culturalcenter.gov.ph/UserFiles/ccp/Image/Photo-TwoIconicBldgs.jpg
The two iconic buildings: the new Artists Center and the new Performing Arts Theater
http://culturalcenter.gov.ph/UserFiles/ccp/Image/Photo-Artists-Center2.jpg
The new Artists Center
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The new Performing Arts Theater

The Manila government should bring back those restaurants along baywalk. When Lim dismantled those, the area became a vagrants' dormitory. Commerce there was at least contributing to tourist traffic and hence, police visibility.

Here's something on the bright side, something to look forward to atleast. :cheers:

Great! Hope to see those buildings/ iconic landmarks in Manila soon

Sampaloc, Manila http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247339_1731763786570_1612790914_31303622_1125565_n.jpg

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hugo le roi

Here's something on the bright side, something to look forward to atleast. :cheers:

Looking forward to having those built as well. But, the CCP Complex is in Pasay City, not in the City of Manila. :)

Looking forward to having those built as well. But, the CCP Complex is in Pasay City, not in the City of Manila. :)

the address on their website (and according to wikipedia :lol:) says Manila and Pasay. :lol:

^^ It says Pasay City, Manila. Manila refers to Metro Manila :)

sorry naman :lol: hahaha

i think pasay city na yung area after ng central bank if you drive southward.

sana mabili ng ayala,megaworld o kahit sinong developer basta maiayos at madevelop yung area ng tondo at baseco:):lol:
wala yatang balak ang LGU o gobyerno ayusin yung mga bulok n lugar sa maynila

sana mabili ng ayala,megaworld o kahit sinong developer basta maiayos at madevelop yung area ng tondo at baseco:):lol:
wala yatang balak ang LGU o gobyerno ayusin yung mga bulok n lugar sa maynila

Bakit kaya tirahan ng mga IS ang baseco?

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/255158_1731757226406_1612790914_31303602_8145908_n.jpg

eh dugyot yung mga tao dyan kaya kahit anong gawin dyan, magiging madumi pa rin yan, di ba mayayaman naman yung mga may-ari bldgs? bakit di nila pundohan na sila maglinis na lang? or kung wala na talaga silang pera, gibain na lang nila yang mga naglalakihang bldgs nayan at palitan ng bungalow but very clean houses...papano ba sila nagkaroon ng pera?

Dapat maging priority na ito ng National Government together with Private Sectors/NGOs... Sigurado, makiki-epal dyan si Lim at ilang Business owners.

^^^^kaso ang nakakalungkot lang..ang dumi talaga ng Maynila :ohno:

Pareho ang insights na makukuha sa music video at sa status ng Maynila:

Frustration.

Bakit kaya tirahan ng mga IS ang baseco?

Baseco... :ohno: huge waste of prime space.

Baseco... :ohno: huge waste of prime space.

so i guess that area is an unguarded private property, so IS could find shelter here

I hope that they could redevelop this area

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Hugo Le Roi June 24, 2011

He's back! :lol:
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/1214/52382633.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/84/52382633.jpg/)

He's back! :lol:
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/1214/52382633.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/84/52382633.jpg/)

what is this? an old train in Intramuros?

what is this? an old train in Intramuros?

Oh no, the Pinoy Tomas is now out of his home in Rizal Park and wrecking havoc now in Intramuros! Somebodyyyy stop him. :lol: BTW, whats the latest there in Intramuros? have they been able to clear out the squatter colonies yet? Why arent the developers building anything there? Are they being restricted? Sayang kasi especially on those lots being occupied now by squatters. Theres a market there for affordable condos since there are at least 3 major colleges there, lyceum, letran, mapua plus some government offices BIR, Immigration. Kahit mga low or mid rise lang.

Oh no, the Pinoy Tomas is now out of his home in Rizal Park and wrecking havoc now in Intramuros! Somebodyyyy stop him. :lol: BTW, whats the latest there in Intramuros? have they been able to clear out the squatter colonies yet? Why arent the developers building anything there? Are they being restricted? Sayang kasi especially on those lots being occupied now by squatters. Theres a market there for affordable condos since there are at least 3 major colleges there, lyceum, letran, mapua plus some government offices BIR, Immigration. Kahit mga low or mid rise lang.

I have not been to intramuros but i'll update you about it later on

Really? May mga sqatter areas din ang intra?

I believe na kung magpatayo man ang mga developers, say condo units, ay dapat midrise nalang, at in such architecture rin na babagay sa cityscape ng intramuros

He's back! :lol:
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/1214/52382633.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/84/52382633.jpg/)

OK, to the wise guy na nakaisip neto, umamin ka na, we won't hurt you. :lol::lol::lol:

He's back! :lol:
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/1214/52382633.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/84/52382633.jpg/)

OWMAYGAD!!! :lol::lol::lol:

Oh no, the Pinoy Tomas is now out of his home in Rizal Park and wrecking havoc now in Intramuros!
^^^^haha natawa ako dito ah :lol: I've seen this train for the first time in Luneta last Sunday during the celebration of Rizal's birthday..grabe ang pangit nito talaga, ang sagwa! :lol:

This was my first time to see the monument closely..

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The La Madre Filipina Statue in Luneta, Manila. This statue once stood on one of the cornerposts of the original Jones Bridge before World War II.
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http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GSecRUZb_Co/SXg39fNjzZI/AAAAAAAAAXo/aj1aj6eqEj0/s400/jonesstatues.jpg

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That statue predicted the future of manila. Look at how that statue facepalms so hard in disappointment.

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OMG to the carruaje :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Really bizarre stuff there in Luneta :bash: (together with pinoy thomas da train:nuts: umabot na sa intramuros ang walanghya...)

Bakit kaya tirahan ng mga IS ang baseco?
because of port area and divisoria and free land,water, kuryente:lol:

OMG to the carruaje :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Really bizarre stuff there in Luneta :bash: (together with pinoy thomas da train:nuts: umabot na sa intramuros ang walanghya...)

ayaw mo ba maging Cinderella sa Luneta?:lol:

Cirque Du Soleil's Grand Chapiteau, Quirino Grandstand grounds.

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Varekai starts tomorrow!!!

Cirque Du Soleil's Grand Chapiteau, Quirino Grandstand grounds.

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Varekai starts tomorrow!!!

WOW!!!!!!! Please update us kung ano ang nangyari dito sa Cirque du Soleil! I really want to watch this but it's expensive :lol: Sana maraming manood para hindi sila ma-disappoint sa pagvisit dito sa Philippines!! :banana:

The concept of the carriage and the train is good and laudable. But to those in charge, please make the train and the carriage more, how do you say it, presentable? I mean, they look like they came from fiesta carnival of long ago.

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We must treasure and take care of these beautiful spots in manila. Kahit minsan man lang na magbrowse rin tayo sa forum na ito abt manila ay hindi nalang puro frustration ang mababasa rito

because of port area and divisoria and free land,water, kuryente:lol:

Jusko po. Haay. Patawarin ako, pero kung titimbangin rn, sila rin ang may kasalanan kung bakit sila napadpad roon.ang masama pa,sila rin ang kadalasanb nagpaparumi ng maynila.

Cirque Du Soleil's Grand Chapiteau, Quirino Grandstand grounds.

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Varekai starts tomorrow!!!

Le grande! Bienvenue a Manille! Pinapanuod ko rin ang cirque du soleil sa tv cinq monde Canada. How i wish makakapanuod rin sana ako ng performances nila

OWMAYGAD!!! :lol::lol::lol:


^^^^haha natawa ako dito ah :lol: I've seen this train for the first time in Luneta last Sunday during the celebration of Rizal's birthday..grabe ang pangit nito talaga, ang sagwa! :lol:

Di ko alam ito ah. Ang tunog ba nito masagwa rin?wahahaha

pootoo tooooot :lol:

^^ napautot ako sa tunog niyan ah wahahaha. Para saan ba at nirevive ang mini train na ito?

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Wow, I wish those cornerposts would be restored..

ayaw mo ba maging Cinderella sa Luneta?:lol:

EXACTLY! mukang carriage ni cinderella!!! :rofl: hahaha

A walled settlement is the only the building on the island. From Pedro Barretto de Resende's historical and topographical account of the Portuguese settlements in the East Indies.

http://images.imagestate.com/Watermark/1224444.jpg

Source: http://www.heritage-images.com/Preview/PreviewPage.aspx?id=1224444&licenseType=RM&from=search&back=1224444&orntn=2

Just Outside our Boarding House at P Campa St., Sampaloc

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Ongpin St. Binondo and Sta. Cruz, Manila

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At LRT Recto Station, View of Sampaloc, Manila

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At LRT Recto Station, View of Sampaloc, Manila

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Very nice photos! Sana next time Malate naman or Ermita :lol: Hindi kasi ako masyadong nagagawi doon eh kaya hindi ko nakikita :) Thank you

Ongpin St. Binondo and Sta. Cruz, Manila

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This is Alonzo St... @hugo, were you in ongpin about 2pm? you were in ongpin kanina? Nandun ka ba dun sa may sugar cane mga 2pm? I saw someone taking pictures near the sugar cane store. He has this big camera na parang video cam (sorry i dont know what that is called, i dont know much about cameras e.. hehe)

This is Alonzo St... @hugo, were you in ongpin about 2pm? you were in ongpin kanina? Nandun ka ba dun sa may sugar cane mga 2pm? I saw someone taking pictures near the sugar cane store. He has this big camera na parang video cam (sorry i dont know what that is called, i dont know much about cameras e.. hehe)

I forgot to label my photos with shots taken along alonzo st.galing kasi ako nun ng ongpin on my way to recto

Nasa ongpin ako last sunday and monday. I'll be back here again next week kapag pupunta ako ng binondo

I am using sony ericsson vivaz pala.maliit lang ang cp ko heehehe

Very nice photos! Sana next time Malate naman or Ermita :lol: Hindi kasi ako masyadong nagagawi doon eh kaya hindi ko nakikita :) Thank you

Wow salamat! So far sa south city of manila, ang ermita (luneta,ocean park,bayview hotel,planetarium) palang ang naapakan ko. Lilibutin ko ang south city of manila anytime basta libre oras ko.

Just Outside our Boarding House at P Campa St., Sampaloc

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nice....i used to rent in that area when i was still in college....that was just a few ages back....:lol:

Happy 430th Founding Anniversary to the City of Manila! :banana:

^^ 440th

"Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons of the Earth. If men spit upon the ground, they spit upon themselves."
- Chief Seattle, 1854

ooops nagkamali ang math ko. 2011-1571=440 pala. My apologies

kakadismaya ang manila......ang dumi na naman.....sayang ang panahon ni atienza.....:ohno:

Sana magkaroon din ng Walk of Fame or whatever you want to call it sa kahabaan ng Baywalk.

Kung ayaw ni Lim ng bars, pwede nya gawin yan or any attraction para hindi boring. Pwede ring may fountain sa Manila Bay, etc. :lol:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/45/Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame.jpg/800px-Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame.jpg

kakadismaya ang manila......ang dumi na naman.....sayang ang panahon ni atienza.....:ohno:

nakakadismaya talaga. ang dumi ng Maynila. walang disiplina ang mga tao. di marunong magtapon ng basura sa basurahan. pinamumugaran din ng mga iskwater na di malinis sa kapaligiran, kung saan saan nalang dumudumi

Sana magkaroon din ng Walk of Fame or whatever you want to call it sa kahabaan ng Baywalk.

Kung ayaw ni Lim ng bars, pwede nya gawin yan or any attraction para hindi boring. Pwede ring may fountain sa Manila Bay, etc. :lol:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/45/Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame.jpg/800px-Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame.jpg

maganda ito. sana ganito rin ang gawin sa lahat ng mga plaza rito sa maynila gaya ng plaza miranda, plaza lorenzo ruiz, etc

Alam ko na ang solusyon sa mga pedicabs at sa pollution sa mga estero!!!
ITO:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Burano_venice_canal_houses.jpg/800px-Burano_venice_canal_houses.jpg

Those boats can be substitute to pedicabs and mas lilinis ang estero kung ganyan... mas mababa, mas madaling makuha yung mga basura so kung ayaw nila mangamoy, lilinisin nila! :lol:

Alam ko na ang solusyon sa mga pedicabs at sa pollution sa mga estero!!!
ITO:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Burano_venice_canal_houses.jpg/800px-Burano_venice_canal_houses.jpg

Those boats can be substitute to pedicabs and mas lilinis ang estero kung ganyan... mas mababa, mas madaling makuha yung mga basura so kung ayaw nila mangamoy, lilinisin nila! :lol:

Ironically, Manila USED TO have something like that back in the pre-war days.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/oreo1684/Then%20Now%20-%20Sta%20Cruz/EsteroDeBinondo1900.jpg

http://www.ohiohistory.org/etcetera/exhibits/taft/images/Phillippines/PH1402_View_of_Estero,_Near_Pasig_River._Manila.jpg

Ironically, Manila USED TO have something like that back in the pre-war days.


many areas in the metropolitan still has it

http://cdn.wn.com/pd/66/f9/5b61cbb4016626313f33a6543103_grande.jpg
http://cdn.wn.com/pd/e8/07/394cd78df44dc2a2c7658c578ba3_grande.jpg

i can't tell if it evolved or devolved as time passes by.

^^Oo nga ano? :rofl::rofl::rofl:

basta malinis at maayos at walang sasakyang nagbubuga ng usok.. pupunta mga turista dito..
word of mouth
maganda at malinis sa manila punta kayo :)
even the street foods are clean and i can walk to any place i want to with ease

basta malinis at maayos at walang sasakyang nagbubuga ng usok.. pupunta mga turista dito..
word of mouth
maganda at malinis sa manila punta kayo :)
even the street foods are clean and i can walk to any place i want to with ease

Agree. Capital paman din ng Pilipinas. Kahit saan nalang may kalat. Ang sakit sa mata. Mas natotolerate ko pang tignan ang barong barong na bahay kaysa sa makalat na sidewalk,kalsada,etc

many areas in the metropolitan still has it

http://cdn.wn.com/pd/66/f9/5b61cbb4016626313f33a6543103_grande.jpg
http://cdn.wn.com/pd/e8/07/394cd78df44dc2a2c7658c578ba3_grande.jpg

i can't tell if it evolved or devolved as time passes by.

Well base sa nakikita kong itsura ng mga bangka eh may art naman at creative ang gumawa. Dapat pa nga wala nang bangka bangka rito, bale dapat sa ilog nalang. Kung malilinisan lang ang mga estero at mas mapaimprove ang drainage system sa manila edi i think bibihira nalang bumaha rito lalo na sa amin sa sampaloc

many areas in the metropolitan still has it

http://cdn.wn.com/pd/66/f9/5b61cbb4016626313f33a6543103_grande.jpg
http://cdn.wn.com/pd/e8/07/394cd78df44dc2a2c7658c578ba3_grande.jpg

i can't tell if it evolved or devolved as time passes by.

Alam ko na ang solusyon sa mga pedicabs at sa pollution sa mga estero!!!
ITO:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Burano_venice_canal_houses.jpg/800px-Burano_venice_canal_houses.jpg

Those boats can be substitute to pedicabs and mas lilinis ang estero kung ganyan... mas mababa, mas madaling makuha yung mga basura so kung ayaw nila mangamoy, lilinisin nila! :lol:

Saan ito? Sa ireland ba ito?

Well kung madisiplina sana ang mga tao edi sana walang kalat dito sa maynila

Well base sa nakikita kong itsura ng mga bangka eh may art naman at creative ang gumawa.

wow. you have very low standards.

wow. you have very low standards.

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

What I mean sa may "art" ay bangka na halos kung saan saan nalang pinulot ang mga materyales saka ginawang bangka, tapos rectangular pa na bangka na lumulutang eh usually madaling mag overturn ang mga ganoong mga bangka pero nagawan naman nila ng paraan para maging stable

http://www.codecogs.com/users/13108/img_s4_587_390_thumb.gif
http://www.codecogs.com/reference/engineering/fluid_mechanics/the_stability_of_floating_bodies.php


hindi ko naman sinabing maganda ang bangka. sinabi ko lang na may "art" at creative ang gumawa.

Saan ito? Sa ireland ba ito?

Well kung madisiplina sana ang mga tao edi sana walang kalat dito sa maynila

I think that's in Italy....Venezio :)

I think that's in Italy....Venezio :)
Parang venice rin ang case ng manila na madaling bahain (pag rainy season ay umaapaw ang mga canal nila) i-adopt rin sana ng maynila ang isang high tech na flood control system.sa may bunganga ng venice river ay may nakalubog na rectangular dam.once tumaas ang tubig,ang weight ng tubig ang magsisilbing parang counterweight sa toe ng dam, kaya yung nakalubog na pahigang dam ay tatayo para mapigilan ang pagtaas ng tubig.once bumaba uli ang tubig ska uli lulubog pahiga ang dam

Maganda kung lalagyan rin ng ganito sa bunganga ng pasig river, lalo na pag baha at high tide


I'll post the link about it pag maka online ako sa computer

May bagong mall nanaman sa Divisoria.. Napuntahan nga ito pag nagbukas na sya..:)
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267653_210528642324352_100001016547647_583293_5706821_n.jpg

ang ganda naman nito.

Tapos under construction uli ang isa pang 999 mall

Just outside our boarding house in Sampaloc

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261991_1783193352277_1612790914_31332074_651228_n.jpg
Daytime

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/269488_1783192712261_1612790914_31332072_4824165_n.jpg
Night Time


Hugo Le Roi

Quezon Blvd-Andalucia St, Sampaloc-Sta.Cruz

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/269742_1783188352152_1612790914_31332058_641578_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262039_1783188592158_1612790914_31332059_4413743_n.jpg

Hugo Le Roi

España Boulevard on a Sunday

J'ai pris cette photo lors d'une passerelle le long du boulevard de España, Sampaloc

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262253_1783191632234_1612790914_31332069_7755807_n.jpg

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last month ang ganda ganda pa ng newly built mendiola arch. Pero kanina tadtad na ito ng vandalism, mga anti gov't , pro poor na mga vandalism. increase salary etc. Lumusob mga rallyista kanina.. :ohno: bkit ba kelangan pang dumihan ang maynila.

A few nights ago, na-feature ang "history" ng maynila sa Brigada ng NewsTV. :)

hayy......even though I'm still young, bukas ang isip ko sa nangyayari sa ating bansa...hangga't may taong nangangarap na balang araw ay uunlad ang ating bansa...may pag-asa pa! :lol:

last month ang ganda ganda pa ng newly built mendiola arch. Pero kanina tadtad na ito ng vandalism, mga anti gov't , pro poor na mga vandalism. increase salary etc. Lumusob mga rallyista kanina.. :ohno: bkit ba kelangan pang dumihan ang maynila.

Ito rin ang pangit sa mga ibang ralliyista. Sa pagdudumi gaya ng vndalismo nila ihinahatid ang kanilang mga hinaing. Akala nila tamang gawain na iyon. Ang akala rin ng karamihan porke galit na sila or what ay may karapatan na sila na manira o magdumi khit saan, as if naman nakaatulong rin sa bayan yung ginagawa nila. Di rin sila magiging huwaran sa mga ginagawa nila.

A few nights ago, na-feature ang "history" ng maynila sa Brigada ng NewsTV. :)

History of manila is very interesting for me. Maraming mga kaganapan ngayon sa bansa ang nag-ugat sa mga pangyayari rito sa maynila. Dahil rin dito nagiging worthy ang Maynila bilang capital of the Philippines

hayy......even though I'm still young, bukas ang isip ko sa nangyayari sa ating bansa...hangga't may taong nangangarap na balang araw ay uunlad ang ating bansa...may pag-asa pa! :lol:

Para sa maynila, sana ay magkaroon ng mahigpit na ordinansa ukol sa kalinisan ng maynila. Nawawala ang disiplina ng mga tao ukol sa kalinisan ng kapaligiran. Kailangan nang turuan ng leksyon ang mga walang pakundangan sa pagkakalat sa kapaligiran

Para rin sa pilipinas, maraming ang mga anomalyang iniwan ang nakaraang administrasyon at nahihirapan tuloy si Pnoy sa pagtutuwid ng mga anomalyng ito. Hindi siya makagalaw ng maayos para sa bayan, though sana hindi rin manamantala ang mga kamag anak niya pagdating sa government projcts dito sa north luzon. It feels like they practically own the country na kasi.

hayy......even though I'm still young, bukas ang isip ko sa nangyayari sa ating bansa...hangga't may taong nangangarap na balang araw ay uunlad ang ating bansa...may pag-asa pa! :lol:

Para sa maynila, sana ay magkaroon ng mahigpit na ordinansa ukol sa kalinisan ng maynila. Nawawala ang disiplina ng mga tao ukol sa kalinisan ng kapaligiran. Kailangan nang turuan ng leksyon ang mga walang pakundangan sa pagkakalat sa kapaligiran

Para rin sa pilipinas, maraming ang mga anomalyang iniwan ang nakaraang administrasyon at nahihirapan tuloy si Pnoy sa pagtutuwid ng mga anomalyng ito. Hindi siya makagalaw ng maayos para sa bayan, though sana hindi rin manamantala ang mga kamag anak niya pagdating sa government projcts dito sa north luzon. It feels like they practically own the country na kasi.

hayy......even though I'm still young, bukas ang isip ko sa nangyayari sa ating bansa...hangga't may taong nangangarap na balang araw ay uunlad ang ating bansa...may pag-asa pa! :lol:

Para sa maynila, sana ay magkaroon ng mahigpit na ordinansa ukol sa kalinisan ng maynila. Nawawala ang disiplina ng mga tao ukol sa kalinisan ng kapaligiran. Kailangan nang turuan ng leksyon ang mga walang pakundangan sa pagkakalat sa kapaligiran

Para rin sa pilipinas, maraming ang mga anomalyang iniwan ang nakaraang administrasyon at nahihirapan tuloy si Pnoy sa pagtutuwid ng mga anomalyng ito. Hindi siya makagalaw ng maayos para sa bayan, though sana hindi rin manamantala ang mga kamag anak niya pagdating sa government projcts dito sa north luzon. It feels like they practically own the country na kasi.

hayy......even though I'm still young, bukas ang isip ko sa nangyayari sa ating bansa...hangga't may taong nangangarap na balang araw ay uunlad ang ating bansa...may pag-asa pa! :lol:

Para sa maynila, sana ay magkaroon ng mahigpit na ordinansa ukol sa kalinisan ng maynila. Nawawala ang disiplina ng mga tao ukol sa kalinisan ng kapaligiran. Kailangan nang turuan ng leksyon ang mga walang pakundangan sa pagkakalat sa kapaligiran

Para rin sa pilipinas, maraming ang mga anomalyang iniwan ang nakaraang administrasyon at nahihirapan tuloy si Pnoy sa pagtutuwid ng mga anomalyng ito. Hindi siya makagalaw ng maayos para sa bayan, though sana hindi rin manamantala ang mga kamag anak niya pagdating sa government projcts dito sa north luzon. It feels like they practically own the country na kasi.

hayy......even though I'm still young, bukas ang isip ko sa nangyayari sa ating bansa...hangga't may taong nangangarap na balang araw ay uunlad ang ating bansa...may pag-asa pa! :lol:

Para sa maynila, sana ay magkaroon ng mahigpit na ordinansa ukol sa kalinisan ng maynila. Nawawala ang disiplina ng mga tao ukol sa kalinisan ng kapaligiran. Kailangan nang turuan ng leksyon ang mga walang pakundangan sa pagkakalat sa kapaligiran

Para rin sa pilipinas, maraming ang mga anomalyang iniwan ang nakaraang administrasyon at nahihirapan tuloy si Pnoy sa pagtutuwid ng mga anomalyng ito. Hindi siya makagalaw ng maayos para sa bayan, though sana hindi rin manamantala ang mga kamag anak niya pagdating sa government projcts dito sa north luzon. It feels like they practically own the country na kasi.

Chong, mukang sira internet mo ha...

Chong, mukang sira internet mo ha...

Sira talaga. Nagpopost ako sa quick reply ng La Union thread eh itong quick reply ko sa manila thread ang paulit ulit na nagpapakita. Ang hirap pag through opera mini ang gamit ko tinotopak minsan

many areas in the metropolitan still has it

http://cdn.wn.com/pd/66/f9/5b61cbb4016626313f33a6543103_grande.jpg
http://cdn.wn.com/pd/e8/07/394cd78df44dc2a2c7658c578ba3_grande.jpg

i can't tell if it evolved or devolved as time passes by.

bote hendi madume lugar namin. :)

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/265052_211533692223847_100001016547647_587400_818398_n.jpg

At Night..
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/262658_211533782223838_100001016547647_587401_5314359_n.jpg

maganda...ok naman
naiiba na kapag napapunta ka ng Tondo,i just sooo wish MMDA,Metro Manila's LGUs and the private sector work together to clean up and fix Manila,the capital city of the Philippines:banana::ohno::lol:
naiiwana na siya ng Makati,Pasig,Taguig

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/265052_211533692223847_100001016547647_587400_818398_n.jpg

At Night..
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/262658_211533782223838_100001016547647_587401_5314359_n.jpg

Noong first time ko sa Divisoria ay naligaw ako, at dito ako napadpad. Mala-New York City-Chinatown ang area na ito para sa akin.

To the west ay Jaboneros sa San Nicolas, sa North naman ay Juan Luna St. leading to Divisoria, sa northeast ang Yuchengco St at sa tabi ng Binondo Church naman ang Ongpin St.

This area also reminded me of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino Saint kung saan the plaza is named after him

maganda...ok naman
naiiba na kapag napapunta ka ng Tondo,i just sooo wish MMDA,Metro Manila's LGUs and the private sector work together to clean up and fix Manila,the capital city of the Philippines:banana::ohno::lol:
naiiwana na siya ng Makati,Pasig,Taguig

I really don't know what's in MAnila that parang basurahan na ang mga kalsada, foot bridge, sidewalks, parks, at walang pakundangan ang pagtapon ng basura ng mga walang disiplina na mga tao. I agree that the government and private sectors should work together to enforce cleanliness to our dear Capital City of Manila so as the people will be enlightened and will not litter anymore and everywhere!

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250236_1709340385999_1612790914_31278306_4463703_n.jpg

Hugo Le Roi

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247557_1709340706007_1612790914_31278308_3889084_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/254508_1709341306022_1612790914_31278310_8240553_n.jpg

Hugo Le Roi

Sayang ang binondo, ganda pa naman sana kung inaayos ng mga business establishments ang surroundings nila.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/168twintowers.jpg
168 twin tower. Talagang sprawling na mga high rise sa Manila. Kasalanan ito ng SMDC at anchorland. Wla ng urban zoning ang city, lahat mixed used na. Pati schools ginigiba for malls

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/999foodcourt.jpg
buti naman at naisipan ng puregold 999 mall na mga chinese fastfood business ang ilagay dito. THis is good para naman tlgang authentic binondo.
Nagsasawa narin ako makakita ng mga commercial fastfood chains natin sa mga sm,ayala,robinsons malls eh. Americanized na masyado.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/cityplace2.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/cityplace1.jpg

cityplace commercial stalls
Napaisip lang ako, masyado ata nawala sa disenyo ang Megaworld developer dito kasi sana man lang naisip ng designer at nagconcept na sana hwag nila ippattern ung design nila sa mga previous projects nla like Newport city resorts world,mckinley venetia, manhanttan gardens, at eastwood city. Nagmukha lang kasi chopsuey design ng megaworld. May 2 modern na building sa likod, sbay lalagyan ng bare na parking lot building tpos isang classical-italian style na mga commercial mall. Sana ginawa nlng nilang chinese motiff design kasi nasa 168 -divisoria area naman sila. Sana balang araw huwag mawala ang natititrang culture na masasabi mong this is Binondo.Ang ongpin unti unti narin nawwala ang pagiging chinatown dahil sa mga tinatayong condo. History is gone in exchange of better business. Mahina tlga ang National historical institute.tsktsk

Sayang ang binondo, ganda pa naman sana kung inaayos ng mga business establishments ang surroundings nila.

PRe alam mo ung san nicolas,san fernando streets, dami dyan old houses spanish-chinese bahay na bato pero unti unti ng gingiba dahil sa modernization. If we only have the guts to save this parang vigan sana tong area na to. Well business is business tlga first.. :bash:

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247557_1709340706007_1612790914_31278308_3889084_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/254508_1709341306022_1612790914_31278310_8240553_n.jpg

Hugo Le Roi

imagine if dineretso ang lrt2 sa divisoria. Sobrang dumi na, ang dilim pa.hehe

Ironically, Manila USED TO have something like that back in the pre-war days.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/oreo1684/Then%20Now%20-%20Sta%20Cruz/EsteroDeBinondo1900.jpg

http://www.ohiohistory.org/etcetera/exhibits/taft/images/Phillippines/PH1402_View_of_Estero,_Near_Pasig_River._Manila.jpg
wow so simple living, so clean and so sad its gone
eh venice of the far east nga tawag sa manila dati. I think si burnham ata or someone else ang ngsabi. Pero well past is past. As an avid fan of Phil history sana palawakin at paramihin pa ang mga historical photo exhibit sa mga malls for us and the next generation to see. Ksi mostly wla naman sa net mga photos na yan. Wala rin sa mga books na tinuturo sa mga schools.

Sayang ang binondo, ganda pa naman sana kung inaayos ng mga business establishments ang surroundings nila.

Agree. Parang sa north part ng manila kumbaga,ito ang business district, tapos ermita at malate naman sa south manila. Binondo will surely regain its classy outlook na kagaya noong 70s kung aayusin lang ito

imagine if dineretso ang lrt2 sa divisoria. Sobrang dumi na, ang dilim pa.hehe

Tang nong...

Next station: divisoria
Ang susunod na istasyon ay divisoria...

Well something like that kung idinenetso hanggng dvisoria ang lrt2. Para sa akin baka mas makaluwag ito sa trapiko dahil aasahan ang mas kakaunting dyip na dumaraan sa recto lalo na pag maraming tao at umaabot hanggang reyna regente ang mga nagtitinda.

it seems Manila is losing its best asset - History. Manila must also have a modern outlook but must not annihilate its rich heritage. City planning must be reviewed again and be in such a way that its tangible history be preserved

it seems Manila is losing its best asset - History. Manila must also have a modern outlook but must not annihilate its rich heritage. City planning must be reviewed again and be in such a way that its tangible history be preserved

Well, the Intramuros, Parks and Classic Churches are the last haven of heritage in Manila City. Then, the rest a negligible.

it seems Manila is losing its best asset - History. Manila must also have a modern outlook but must not annihilate its rich heritage. City planning must be reviewed again and be in such a way that its tangible history be preserved

True. And that must be blamed upon those city officials who seems not caring about preserving our historical edifices and who don't have a vision for the future of our city. Or maybe we must blame those Manileños who foolishly elected these people into office. Those city officials are just being ostentatious, showing themselves on TV doing these things and that, and putting their names or their faces, all over the place, like on walls, posters, cars, etc. Because of those, I could say that these officials are CORRUPT.

Like this...(although this is not in Manila, but in Parañaque)
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRdo8avtSQOL8ZEkoh9mTZaIO4mWa97VOSeSLPbz-gLoeowjfBN

249 smoking violators caught in Metro Manila

On its first day of implementation, 249 people were caught violating the no-smoking drive of the Metro Manila Development Authority on Friday, an MMDA official said.

Loida Alzona, chief of Plans and Programs Development said the violators were caught smoking in public in the Monumento Light Railway Transit, Farmers Plaza in Cubao, POEA in Ortigas and EDSA Taft Metro Railway Transit.

The MMDA and the Metro Manila mayors have agreed to ban smoking in public in the entire metropolis.

First-time offenders will be issued Environmental Violation Receipts and a fine of P500. Those who cannot pay will render eight hours of community service.

Second time violators will be fined up to P5,000 or 16 hours of community service. Those caught for the third time will be fined with as much as P10,000.

Those who do not settle their EVRs will not be allowed to apply or renew their National Bureau of Investigation clearance. They may also face court charges.


Source: inquirer (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/20388/249-smoking-violators-caught-in-metro-manila)

Info: http://mmda.gov.ph/faq.html#page-15


Info: http://kalongkong.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/439x.jpg

PRe alam mo ung san nicolas,san fernando streets, dami dyan old houses spanish-chinese bahay na bato pero unti unti ng gingiba dahil sa modernization. If we only have the guts to save this parang vigan sana tong area na to. Well business is business tlga first.. :bash:

Problem is they are private properties, local govt cant just come and claim these. Besides most of the old houses in binondo are still own by spaniards, although all of them are dead now, they left the ownership to their relatives who are residing in spain now. Seeking them out would be a huge undertaking.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268940_1787474219296_1612790914_31337075_1862645_n.jpg

Hugo Le Roi

True. And that must be blamed upon those city officials who seems not caring about preserving our historical edifices and who don't have a vision for the future of our city. Or maybe we must blame those Manileños who foolishly elected these people into office. Those city officials are just being ostentatious, showing themselves on TV doing these things and that, and putting their names or their faces, all over the place, like on walls, posters, cars, etc. Because of those, I could say that these officials are CORRUPT.

Like this...(although this is not in Manila, but in Parañaque)
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRdo8avtSQOL8ZEkoh9mTZaIO4mWa97VOSeSLPbz-gLoeowjfBN

well about the city officials, I cannot react to that. I'm a newbie here in Manila

It is not only in Manila that city officials attach their names in tangible projects not as a sign than they have done something worthwhile out of people's funds but as to campaign early for the next elections. It is also done almost everywhere in the country. so disappointing. As if they made such project out of their own pockets.

Problem is they are private properties, local govt cant just come and claim these. Besides most of the old houses in binondo are still own by spaniards, although all of them are dead now, they left the ownership to their relatives who are residing in spain now. Seeking them out would be a huge undertaking.

A friend of mine (1/4 Spanish, 1/4 Chinese) resides in Binondo, and they live in a very old house made of wood. That is the only old house I saw in Binondo, and I guess that is one of the very few old houses that are still standing in Binondo (I have not been in Escolta. How does it look like?)

This is somehow sad. The difference between Manila and Vigan would only be that Manila is much commercialized than Vigan, and as a result, change was much faster in Manila than in Vigan. I suppose Manila did not see its potential of becoming a Heritage city like Vigan

is taking photos within chinatown already prohibited? balak ko pa sana ipost mga photos ko ng chinatown rito

A friend of mine (1/4 Spanish, 1/4 Chinese) resides in Binondo, and they live in a very old house made of wood. That is the only old house I saw in Binondo, and I guess that is one of the very few old houses that are still standing in Binondo (I have not been in Escolta. How does it look like?)

This is somehow sad. The difference between Manila and Vigan would only be that Manila is much commercialized than Vigan, and as a result, change was much faster in Manila than in Vigan. I suppose Manila did not see its potential of becoming a Heritage city like Vigan
look what underground cables & removal of some signs can do :)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5119632406_a6089e9024_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54255779@N08/5119632406/)
Escolta Street (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54255779@N08/5119632406/) by Xtian Bederico (http://www.flickr.com/people/54255779@N08/), on Flickr

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/9915/escoltaa.jpg
pardon my bad editing skills:lol:

look what underground cables & removal of some signs can do :)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5119632406_a6089e9024_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54255779@N08/5119632406/)
Escolta Street (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54255779@N08/5119632406/) by Xtian Bederico (http://www.flickr.com/people/54255779@N08/), on Flickr

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/9915/escoltaa.jpg
pardon my bad editing skills:lol:

This is beautiful. I saw a painting of the Escolta Area in our 2010 Petron calendar. Those two buildings were exactly the ones in the painting. I guess these buildings are still in its good shape

^^oh the the "sampay" is gone haha


really? where did you get that, 'cuz the petron calendar we got has girls on a bikini
:lol:

is taking photos within chinatown already prohibited? balak ko pa sana ipost mga photos ko ng chinatown rito

Wut? If taking photos are prohibited. Why do you already have some photos? :nuts:

Wut? If taking photos are prohibited. Why do you already have some photos? :nuts:

Somebody said it in other thread.

^^oh the the "sampay" is gone haha


really? where did you get that, 'cuz the petron calendar we got has girls on a bikini
:lol:

Somebody gave us

mas maganda siguro yan kung walang mga jeep. :)

look what underground cables & removal of some signs can do :)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5119632406_a6089e9024_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54255779@N08/5119632406/)
Escolta Street (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54255779@N08/5119632406/) by Xtian Bederico (http://www.flickr.com/people/54255779@N08/), on Flickr

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/9915/escoltaa.jpg
pardon my bad editing skills:lol:

Maganda 'to.. sana ganito na lang.. eyesore talaga yang mga cable ng kuryente..ang alam ko lang na place sa Maynila na konti or walang cable wires ay ang Roxas Boulevard. :)

eyesore talaga yan pero hindi lahat ay sa power lines. yung iba diyan telephone and cable. Yan ang dapat linisin ng mga telecom and cable companies. Marami kasi diyan mga disconnected na. Yung kuryente wala na tayong magagawa. the cost will be too massive if we are gonna put it underground and im not sure if people are willing to pay for it.

Galing mong mag-edit anak_mm. Parang hindi nga halata. Pati unionbank and east west nawala. Pati mga sampay nawala! Great work, sana ganun nga talaga ang manila..

previous : agree! :okay:

A former classmate of mine from Ukraine posted this today on Facebook.

"Mabaho kahit saan sa Binondo. But very fun." :lol:

A former classmate of mine from Ukraine posted this today on Facebook.

"Mabaho kahit saan sa Binondo. But very fun." :lol:

Depende sa expectations at sa pag appreciate nalang sa pagpasyal sa Binondo. Ako rin ay nasiyahan sa pagpasyal pasyal around binondo

eyesore talaga yan pero hindi lahat ay sa power lines. yung iba diyan telephone and cable. Yan ang dapat linisin ng mga telecom and cable companies. Marami kasi diyan mga disconnected na. Yung kuryente wala na tayong magagawa. the cost will be too massive if we are gonna put it underground and im not sure if people are willing to pay for it.

Galing mong mag-edit anak_mm. Parang hindi nga halata. Pati unionbank and east west nawala. Pati mga sampay nawala! Great work, sana ganun nga talaga ang manila..

salamat lol dapat kasi yung mga establishments maki-"theme" sila sa kapaligiran.. ang baduy ng malaking Orange na sign.. naging baduy yung buong kanto

katulad nitong starbucks na ito sa intramuros.. dapat mga bangko rin :lol:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5379776123_ef57aa12ed_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeltamor/5379776123/)
starbucks in a tunnel... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeltamor/5379776123/) by angeltamor (http://www.flickr.com/people/angeltamor/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2266/5823168732_5abfc3bcb2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52394344@N02/5823168732/)
IMG_0604 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52394344@N02/5823168732/) by DEVILWOACAUZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/52394344@N02/), on Flickr

i actually think the small sign on the side is enough... especially if its a classic historical building like the ones in escolta

Depende sa expectations at sa pag appreciate nalang sa pagpasyal sa Binondo. Ako rin ay nasiyahan sa pagpasyal pasyal around binondo

buti nga hindi na masyado ngaun eh, siguro dahil sa mga ihi ng mga street vagrants at mga passersby sa mga walls along the sidewalk, Pero dati mas grabe when the time na puro kalesa pa ang means of transpo until early 2000's when sidecar boys and kuliglig boys na ang unti unti dumadami. Dati puro land mines ang maari mong tapakan, from fecal waste, mga pagkaing pang-horse, grass, urine at laway ng mga horse ang nagkalat sa buong binondo.

salamat lol dapat kasi yung mga establishments maki-"theme" sila sa kapaligiran.. ang baduy ng malaking Orange na sign.. naging baduy yung buong kanto

katulad nitong starbucks na ito sa intramuros.. dapat mga bangko rin :lol:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5379776123_ef57aa12ed_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeltamor/5379776123/)
starbucks in a tunnel... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeltamor/5379776123/) by angeltamor (http://www.flickr.com/people/angeltamor/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2266/5823168732_5abfc3bcb2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52394344@N02/5823168732/)
IMG_0604 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52394344@N02/5823168732/) by DEVILWOACAUZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/52394344@N02/), on Flickr

i actually think the small sign on the side is enough... especially if its a classic historical building like the ones in escolta

if only we have a better, not corrupt, descent, strict, and historical minded Intramuros administration. Napanatili sana ang mga ito sa maayos at Informal settlers free na Intramuros. Kaso wala eh. Kulang ata sila sa pondo. Kung mababalik lang ang time maganda sana ang Intramuros maging seat ng government. Andun lahat ng mga department buildings ng government with a spanish neo classical architecture design. Kesa watak watak na mga agency kung saan saan city (qc,manila,mandaluyong,pasay).

look what underground cables & removal of some signs can do :)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5119632406_a6089e9024_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54255779@N08/5119632406/)
Escolta Street (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54255779@N08/5119632406/) by Xtian Bederico (http://www.flickr.com/people/54255779@N08/), on Flickr

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/9915/escoltaa.jpg
pardon my bad editing skills:lol:

nothing to pardon. Sana nga ganito ang gawin ng Manila. Sana mag serve as example sya. They should add also lights na pang colonial style pero sna higher para di mabasag ng mga tao. I hate to see kasi ng mga light na iba ibang color just like in nagtahan, ayala and jones bridge. It looks cheap

Somebody said it in other thread.

papaanong hindi pwde? Baka sa ayala makati ang hindi pwde. sa ongpin pwde, sa divisoria pwde. Baka kaya nya nasabing hindi pwde, kasi baka pag labas mo ng camera mo, biglang hablutin or snatchin sa kamay mo. Remember this is downtown manila guys, marami ang nagugutom, Lahat dito pwdeng manakaw nanakawin. :ohno: Pag bibisita kayo lalo na ung mga hindi talaga taga manila, refrain from exposing cellphones,camera sa mataong lugar, sa jeep and also sa makitid na eskinita.

papaanong hindi pwde? Baka sa ayala makati ang hindi pwde. sa ongpin pwde, sa divisoria pwde. Baka kaya nya nasabing hindi pwde, kasi baka pag labas mo ng camera mo, biglang hablutin or snatchin sa kamay mo. Remember this is downtown manila guys, marami ang nagugutom, Lahat dito pwdeng manakaw nanakawin. :ohno: Pag bibisita kayo lalo na ung mga hindi talaga taga manila, refrain from exposing cellphones,camera sa mataong lugar, sa jeep and also sa makitid na eskinita.

medyo marami nga snatcher banda diyan

mga kwintas at alahas rin, kakilala ko nilabas lang yung kamay sa bintana ng jeep.. yung wedding ring na isnatch na, ang galing talaga ng mga yun:bash:, kaya ingat lang kayo


if only we have a better, not corrupt, descent, strict, and historical minded Intramuros administration. Napanatili sana ang mga ito sa maayos at Informal settlers free na Intramuros. Kaso wala eh. Kulang ata sila sa pondo. Kung mababalik lang ang time maganda sana ang Intramuros maging seat ng government. Andun lahat ng mga department buildings ng government with a spanish neo classical architecture design. Kesa watak watak na mga agency kung saan saan city (qc,manila,mandaluyong,pasay).

oo nga sa tingin nyo mas maayos kung "unified manila" parang New York City na higit na mas malaki sa MM...isang mayor lang sila.. kasi hindi talaga magkasundo ang iba't ibang mga lungsod sa MM

buti nga hindi na masyado ngaun eh, siguro dahil sa mga ihi ng mga street vagrants at mga passersby sa mga walls along the sidewalk, Pero dati mas grabe when the time na puro kalesa pa ang means of transpo until early 2000's when sidecar boys and kuliglig boys na ang unti unti dumadami. Dati puro land mines ang maari mong tapakan, from fecal waste, mga pagkaing pang-horse, grass, urine at laway ng mga horse ang nagkalat sa buong binondo.

Parang sa laoag. Ang nagpapadumi sa kalsada ay mga dumi ng kabayo. Ano ba yan, sana naging strikto ang lokal na pamahalaan sa transport system diyan sa binondo. Mga jeep nlang sana ang i-allow sa main roads gaya ng juan luna at reina regente. Sana ipinagbawal na noon ang mga pedicab kahit sa binondo man lang.

nothing to pardon. Sana nga ganito ang gawin ng Manila. Sana mag serve as example sya. They should add also lights na pang colonial style pero sna higher para di mabasag ng mga tao. I hate to see kasi ng mga light na iba ibang color just like in nagtahan, ayala and jones bridge. It looks cheap

Napapangitan rin ako sa mga street lights sa may roxas blvd. Sana kagaya nalang ng mga street lights sa espanya at morayta ang ilagay rin diyan sa escolta at roxas blvd. Mas Manila ang dating at mas maliwanag pa,mas makakatipid sa koryente

papaanong hindi pwde? Baka sa ayala makati ang hindi pwde. sa ongpin pwde, sa divisoria pwde. Baka kaya nya nasabing hindi pwde, kasi baka pag labas mo ng camera mo, biglang hablutin or snatchin sa kamay mo. Remember this is downtown manila guys, marami ang nagugutom, Lahat dito pwdeng manakaw nanakawin. :ohno: Pag bibisita kayo lalo na ung mga hindi talaga taga manila, refrain from exposing cellphones,camera sa mataong lugar, sa jeep and also sa makitid na eskinita.

Baka siguro sabihin ng ibang makakakita sa akin ay may balak ako magnakaw, lalo na at bilihan ng mga alahas sa may ongpin.

If only walang isnatcher sa divisoria baka napuno ko na ang thread na ito ng photos ko. Bago ako magpicture sa divisoria, titingin muna ako 360degrees. Pagkapicture ko noon sa divisoris, tago agad ng cp hehehe

Posted on July 04, 2011 10:03:24 PM

Port developer told to stick to deadline (http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=Port-developer-told-to-stick-to-deadline&id=34177)

THE PHILIPPINE Ports Authority (PPA) has denied Manila North Harbour Port, Inc.’s (MNHPI) petition to miss the construction deadline for the 52-hectare dock by two years, instead insisting the project be completed by 2015 as stated in the contract.

The state agency said that while it has approved the development design for Terminal 1, Phase 1 of Manila North Harbor, it cannot accept MNHPI’s proposed changes to the construction timeline.

MNHPI had submitted a construction plan spanning from January 2012 to June 2017, which was “way beyond the three-year completion date as provided in the terms of reference for the modernization of the Manila North Harbor,” the state agency said in Resolution No. 2254 dated June 2.

Harbour Centre Port Terminal, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Michael L. Romero was not immediately available for comment yesterday.

The plan for the first stage of the P14.5-billion, multi-phased construction had been to redesign the 10-pier site into a three-terminal port with much wider beds that will increase handling capacity to 28 containers per hour from five, according to earlier reports.

Originally, the plan was for the construction to start last year and be completed by 2013. However, delays in the transaction have pushed back the start of the project, the resolution stated.

Harbour Centre won the 25-year concession for the Manila dock in August 2009 and turned this contract over to MNHPI in April 2010.

Harbour Centre controls 65% of MNHPI, a joint venture with San Miguel Corp.
This had been the second time MNHPI has presented its development plan before the PPA.

The master plan was drafted in consultation with experts from Singapore and the Netherlands, and the plan covers the existing three passenger terminals and the proposed grain terminal and oil depot of San Miguel.

The resolution noted that there is no revision in the plan as far as the “physical aspect” is concerned.

San Miguel announced last year it would buy into MNHPI after Harbour Centre bought out erstwhile partner Metro Pacific Investment Corp. following a disagreement over management control. The purchase price was not disclosed. In June last year, Harbour Centre was reported as having reimbursed Metro Pacific P350 million for the 35% stake. -- Kathleen A. Martin

Baka siguro sabihin ng ibang makakakita sa akin ay may balak ako magnakaw, lalo na at bilihan ng mga alahas sa may ongpin.

If only walang isnatcher sa divisoria baka napuno ko na ang thread na ito ng photos ko. Bago ako magpicture sa divisoria, titingin muna ako 360degrees. Pagkapicture ko noon sa divisoris, tago agad ng cp hehehe

Actually I live in Divisoria right now..earlier I went downstairs from our building and went to Recto Ave. to take this picture of a nice Art-Deco Building..what I did was I covered up my hands with a towel while taking this photo. Hehe :lol:

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/267688_213335482043668_100001016547647_593318_8280885_n.jpg

Talagang delikado sa Divisoria. I remember just now, the spot where I took that photo above was approximately the same spot where I witnessed years ago a lady na na-snatchan ng earrings na nasa tenga nya mismo..:ohno:

Regarding that building, that used to house the Elpo Shoe Store. My dad told me that Elpo was the trendy shoes back then before Adidas, Nike and other imported brands came to the Philippines. Today the Philtrust Bank took over the place.

Zooming in on the photo, you could see the nice intricate details of the building :):
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/269733_213341288709754_100001016547647_593324_5396456_n.jpg

Posted on July 04, 2011 10:03:24 PM

Port developer told to stick to deadline (http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=Port-developer-told-to-stick-to-deadline&id=34177)

THE PHILIPPINE Ports Authority (PPA) has denied Manila North Harbour Port, Inc.’s (MNHPI) petition to miss the construction deadline for the 52-hectare dock by two years, instead insisting the project be completed by 2015 as stated in the contract.

The state agency said that while it has approved the development design for Terminal 1, Phase 1 of Manila North Harbor, it cannot accept MNHPI’s proposed changes to the construction timeline.

MNHPI had submitted a construction plan spanning from January 2012 to June 2017, which was “way beyond the three-year completion date as provided in the terms of reference for the modernization of the Manila North Harbor,” the state agency said in Resolution No. 2254 dated June 2.

Harbour Centre Port Terminal, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Michael L. Romero was not immediately available for comment yesterday.

The plan for the first stage of the P14.5-billion, multi-phased construction had been to redesign the 10-pier site into a three-terminal port with much wider beds that will increase handling capacity to 28 containers per hour from five, according to earlier reports.

Originally, the plan was for the construction to start last year and be completed by 2013. However, delays in the transaction have pushed back the start of the project, the resolution stated.

Harbour Centre won the 25-year concession for the Manila dock in August 2009 and turned this contract over to MNHPI in April 2010.

Harbour Centre controls 65% of MNHPI, a joint venture with San Miguel Corp.
This had been the second time MNHPI has presented its development plan before the PPA.

The master plan was drafted in consultation with experts from Singapore and the Netherlands, and the plan covers the existing three passenger terminals and the proposed grain terminal and oil depot of San Miguel.

The resolution noted that there is no revision in the plan as far as the “physical aspect” is concerned.

San Miguel announced last year it would buy into MNHPI after Harbour Centre bought out erstwhile partner Metro Pacific Investment Corp. following a disagreement over management control. The purchase price was not disclosed. In June last year, Harbour Centre was reported as having reimbursed Metro Pacific P350 million for the 35% stake. -- Kathleen A. Martin

:applause: Good news for Manila. Looking forward to be materialized soon

Actually I live in Divisoria right now..earlier I went downstairs from our building and went to Recto Ave. to take this picture of a nice Art-Deco Building..what I did was I covered up my hands with a towel while taking this photo. Hehe :lol:

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/267688_213335482043668_100001016547647_593318_8280885_n.jpg

Talagang delikado sa Divisoria. I remember just now, the spot where I took that photo above was approximately the same spot where I witnessed years ago a lady na na-snatchan ng earrings na nasa tenga nya mismo..:ohno:

Regarding that building, that used to house the Elpo Shoe Store. My dad told me that Elpo was the trendy shoes back then before Adidas, Nike and other imported brands came to the Philippines. Today the Philtrust Bank took over the place.

Zooming in on the photo, you could see the nice intricate details of the building :):
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/269733_213341288709754_100001016547647_593324_5396456_n.jpg

sana ma-maintain parin ang building na ito. what is important now ay may mag-occupy parin sa building na ito, or else masisira ito. This is elegant! I could imagine how very elegant Manila was

^^^^really nice details on the building--easily, prewar Manila had art deco masterpieces to rival Miami and L.A.

^^^^really nice details on the building--easily, prewar Manila had art deco masterpieces to rival Miami and L.A.

It is just sad that Manila is losing its 'art appeal' as far as what i know basing from my reads at previous threads

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5071/5907474150_62b164b9fc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50415049@N05/5907474150/)
not Singapore... Manila and Manila Bay (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50415049@N05/5907474150/) by YangMinLi (http://www.flickr.com/people/50415049@N05/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5278/5904474022_b5e4894fc4_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/imbongm/5904474022/
^^go azkals

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curtisjuddphotography.com

manila skyline is going up just like makati,taguig and pasig, i love what is happening to our country.the rich filipino's will now accounts 100 million, rich in heart and dignity

manila skyline is going up just like makati,taguig and pasig, i love what is happening to our country.the rich filipino's will now accounts 100 million, rich in heart and dignity

It's good, though. Pero sana kasabay ng pagusbong ng mga new developments na ito ay ang pagunlad ng Maynila in terms of cleanliness and disclipine. And sana hindi gibain ang mga luma ngunit naggagandahang mga gusali para lang pagtayuan ng mga skyscrapers na ito.

if only we have a better, not corrupt, descent, strict, and historical minded Intramuros administration. Napanatili sana ang mga ito sa maayos at Informal settlers free na Intramuros. Kaso wala eh. Kulang ata sila sa pondo. Kung mababalik lang ang time maganda sana ang Intramuros maging seat ng government. Andun lahat ng mga department buildings ng government with a spanish neo classical architecture design. Kesa watak watak na mga agency kung saan saan city (qc,manila,mandaluyong,pasay).

one of the problem that Intramuros Administration faces was the lack of budgetary allocations thats why some parts of the Intramuros was not fully maintained. and for your whining about the squatters and informal settlers in Intramuros, FYI!. the whole Intramuros is not government owned land, the land where those squatters lived in are owned by private entities so the Administration itself can't force them to vacate. the only way is to buy the land from the private entities which is not possible due to budgetary constraints..

i was able to work with the intramuros administration in the 1990's (with domingo ferrer) and i can say that they are doing everything they can with what they have. there are so many plans to revive intramuros (i have been a part of some of these) but there are also many stumbling blocks and hurdles (ie budget, bureaucracy, lgu, nhi, ngo's, private companies, is). there were even studies conducted regarding a green transport system (a tram, i think) within intramuros; my former boss went to the uk for this one (funded by mapua). i think the project was shelved after the term of ferrer.

[QUOTE=anak_mm;80945778]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5071/5907474150_62b164b9fc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50415049@N05/5907474150/)
not Singapore... Manila and Manila Bay (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50415049@N05/5907474150/) by YangMinLi (http://www.flickr.com/people/50415049@N05/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5278/5904474022_b5e4894fc4_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/imbongm/5904474022/
^^go azkals

Nice photos, i hope they will renovate the PSC Rizal Stadium to a more a bigger Home of the Azkals -...no more street dogs...hehehe.:lol::lol::cheers:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5071/5907474150_62b164b9fc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50415049@N05/5907474150/)
not Singapore... Manila and Manila Bay (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50415049@N05/5907474150/) by YangMinLi (http://www.flickr.com/people/50415049@N05/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5278/5904474022_b5e4894fc4_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/imbongm/5904474022/
^^go azkals

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q058FEoa1hI/TaM-2J6gEzI/AAAAAAAAAPM/leanKaceL1g/s640/P1000623.JPG
curtisjuddphotography.com

Beautiful Manila, and its skyline is rising! :cheers:

i was able to work with the intramuros administration in the 1990's (with domingo ferrer) and i can say that they are doing everything they can with what they have. there are so many plans to revive intramuros (i have been a part of some of these) but there are also many stumbling blocks and hurdles (ie budget, bureaucracy, lgu, nhi, ngo's, private companies, is). there were even studies conducted regarding a green transport system (a tram, i think) within intramuros; my former boss went to the uk for this one (funded by mapua). i think the project was shelved after the term of ferrer.

I hope they will reconsider the plan, or else Intramuros' damage would be irreversible.

I would like to start this thread with this popular song "Manila" by Hotdogs

FCe6Nw3KoXA

:cheers:

Keep on posting!

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Manila Hotel

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Buildings of Ermita and Malate-Roxas Boulevard

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Bvlgari Wall Clock in front of Dr. Jose Rizal Monument

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Manila Bay and the Baywalk

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Manila Yacht Club

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Central Bank of the Philippines

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Philippine Navy

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Cultural Center of the Philippines (Manila-Pasay border)

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Nighttime in Ermita

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Rizal Monument

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Andres Bonifacio Shrine

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Metropolitan Theater Manila

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Quezon Bridge

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Quiapo and the Church

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http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/41062_1361572132010_1612790914_30778531_3324208_n.jpg
Plaza Miranda, Quiapo

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/60980_1361572332015_1612790914_30778533_6597952_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/60796_1361572532020_1612790914_30778534_8253261_n.jpg
Quiapo - Sta. Cruz - Binondo buildings

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/47435_1361572772026_1612790914_30778535_7174245_n.jpg
Manila Post Office

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/47363_1361572892029_1612790914_30778536_4079034_n.jpg
Manila City Hall

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262253_1783191632234_1612790914_31332069_7755807_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/252730_1707748626206_1612790914_31276528_2318455_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250274_1707733465827_1612790914_31276474_5343079_n.jpg
España Boulevard

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/250938_1709339825985_1612790914_31278303_7046894_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/247224_1709340225995_1612790914_31278305_8044536_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247557_1709340706007_1612790914_31278308_3889084_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/254508_1709341306022_1612790914_31278310_8240553_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253779_1709341626030_1612790914_31278311_3659392_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253827_1709341826035_1612790914_31278313_7776710_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/249216_1709343066066_1612790914_31278318_3257174_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250236_1709340385999_1612790914_31278306_4463703_n.jpg?dl=1
Binondo Buildings

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/249988_1709343546078_1612790914_31278320_5320773_n.jpg?dl=1
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247472_1709344946113_1612790914_31278325_3434129_n.jpg?dl=1
Around Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/252610_1709344466101_1612790914_31278323_202223_n.jpg?dl=1
St. Lorenzo Ruiz Monument

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/251550_1709345306122_1612790914_31278327_4876191_n.jpg?dl=1
Wellington Building

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/249285_1709345946138_1612790914_31278330_5368840_n.jpg?dl=1
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/246662_1709348506202_1612790914_31278340_240258_n.jpg?dl=1
Binondo Church (Basilica Minore de San Lorenzo Ruiz)

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/255142_1709346226145_1612790914_31278331_1123109_n.jpg?dl=1
Juan Luna St. and Jaboneros St

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253793_1709346506152_1612790914_31278333_4486716_n.jpg?dl=1
Metrobank

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/246931_1709346786159_1612790914_31278334_2008128_n.jpg?dl=1

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/254173_1709348866211_1612790914_31278341_5250908_n.jpg?dl=1

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/252797_1709349146218_1612790914_31278342_7231611_n.jpg?dl=1
A residential high-rise building under construction

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/252381_1709349586229_1612790914_31278343_2798401_n.jpg?dl=1
Authentic Binondo - Calesa

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/251560_1709349986239_1612790914_31278346_7680143_n.jpg?dl=1

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/253603_1709350226245_1612790914_31278347_3843061_n.jpg?dl=1

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/247184_1709350426250_1612790914_31278348_5437538_n.jpg?dl=1

Hugo Le Roi

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/255124_1709351546278_1612790914_31278353_7251119_n.jpg?dl=1
Filipino - Chinese Friendship Bridge

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/254550_1709352306297_1612790914_31278356_6390937_n.jpg?dl=1
Chinatown Welcome Arch

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/255141_1709353266321_1612790914_31278359_1058294_n.jpg?dl=1

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/250586_1709353586329_1612790914_31278360_544425_n.jpg?dl=1

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/247484_1709353786334_1612790914_31278362_4392035_n.jpg?dl=1

Hugo Le Roi

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/252489_1709354146343_1612790914_31278363_2289786_n.jpg?dl=1

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253695_1709354426350_1612790914_31278364_4764529_n.jpg?dl=1

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262107_1737619852968_1612790914_31310308_4934274_n.jpg?dl=1
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/259964_1737620692989_1612790914_31310309_982725_n.jpg?dl=1
Another Residential Tower building under construction

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262233_1737621133000_1612790914_31310311_7755818_n.jpg?dl=1
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/252819_1737623693064_1612790914_31310316_7758050_n.jpg?dl=1
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/259994_1737624973096_1612790914_31310319_3465443_n.jpg?dl=1
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262779_1737626333130_1612790914_31310322_4521180_n.jpg?dl=1
168 Mall, Divisoria - Binondo

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269684_1737626853143_1612790914_31310323_3750181_n.jpg?dl=1
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/251370_1737627293154_1612790914_31310324_7310901_n.jpg?dl=1
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/264546_1737632013272_1612790914_31310332_4743880_n.jpg?dl=1
Tutuban Mall (Old), Divisoria - Tondo

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/246634_1707742306048_1612790914_31276518_7193818_n.jpg?dl=1
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/246974_1707742106043_1612790914_31276517_3803994_n.jpg?dl=1
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270487_1707741746034_1612790914_31276515_469149_n.jpg?dl=1
SM Manila

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/250092_1709338665956_1612790914_31278299_4047914_n.jpg?dl=1
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/251007_1709339145968_1612790914_31278300_950442_n.jpg?dl=1
Isetann Recto

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/247412_1707749186220_1612790914_31276531_7280887_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/248969_1707749386225_1612790914_31276532_5535377_n.jpg
España Boulevard, Sampaloc at Night


http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/249778_1707745586130_1612790914_31276524_599585_n.jpg?dl=1
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/255617_1707745426126_1612790914_31276523_4091804_n.jpg?dl=1
Avenida Quiapo - Sta. Cruz

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/255771_1737608052673_1612790914_31310280_1212275_n.jpg?dl=1
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261991_1783193352277_1612790914_31332074_651228_n.jpg?dl=1
Buildings of Sampaloc

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/264893_1781399347428_1612790914_31330036_2877223_n.jpg?dl=1
España - Morayta (Nicanor Reyes) - Lerma Streets

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247339_1731763786570_1612790914_31303622_1125565_n.jpg?dl=1
Sta. Mesa and Sampaloc

^^ Parang nalibot ko ang buong Manila...thanks sa photos @hugodiekonig...very much appreciated.:):):)

Great start to the new thread, Hugo! :okay: