Showing posts with label Manila. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Manila. Show all posts

Thursday, September 8, 2011

XOXO at Robinsons Place Manila


       XOXO Hugs & Kisses | Designed for fashion savvy females who appreciate a youthful contemporary sense of style. 




Promod at Robinsons Place Manila



      Promod was created in 1976 as a French family boutique dedicated to the sharp design, the production and the retailing of women's ready-to-wear and original accessories. 

Robinsons Place Manila



      
      Robinsons Place Manila strategically located at the heart of the historic city of Manila, near the Philippine General Hospital and the campus of the Universiy of the Philippines. It is a 240,000 square meter full service, world-class mall that is currently the leading shopping center in Manila. It is the second and by-far the largest Robinsons Mall ever built by John Gokongwei. The mall features anchors like Robinsons Supermarket and Robinsons Department Store.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Visita Iglesia: Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica in Intramuros


     The Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica, also known as Manila Cathedral. It is located in the Intramuros district of Manila.





     The cathedral has been damaged and destroyed several times since the original cathedral was built in 1581. 



     The sixth and current incarnation of the cathedral was completed in 1958 and was consecrated as a minor basilica in 1981.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

University of Sto. Tomas


      The University of Santo Tomas, is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. 

      Founded on April 28, 1611 by Archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the Philippines and in Asia.  



      As a Pontifical University in Asia, UST is the only university to have been visited by two popes three times: once by Pope Paul VI on Nov. 28, 1970, and twice by Pope John Paul II on Feb. 18, 1981 and January 13, 1995.


Monday, April 25, 2011

Visita Iglesia: San Agustin Church in Manila

The interior of the San Agustín Church, with magnificent trompe l'oeil mural on its ceiling and walls
     


     San Agustin Church is located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila. Completed by 1607, it is the oldest church still standing in the Philippines. No other surviving building in the Philippines has been claimed to pre-date San Agustin Church.


    In 1993, San Agustin Church was one of four Philippine churches constructed during the Spanish colonial period to be designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO , under the classification "Baroque Churches of the Philippines". It had been named a National Historical Landmark by the Philippine government in 1976.


Visita Iglesia: Sta. Ana Church in Manila

Sta. Ana Church - Manila

     The Our Lady of Abandoned Church stands on the site of the first Franciscan mission established outside Manila in 1578.  The church was built under the supervision of Fr. Vicente Ingles, OFM. 




     The  cornerstone of the present church was laid on September 12, 1720 by Francisco dela Cuesta, then Archbishop of Manila and Acting Governor General of the Philippines.


      




Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Manila Ocean Park's Musical Fountain Show


Manila Ocean Park's Musical Fountain Show, the country's first and grandest musical fountain. 









Be enthralled with the magical water screen that showcases a spectacular display of fire, music, and laser lights, backed by animated marine characters.






The Octopus






Truly a one-of-a-kind multi-sensory musical experience you shouldn’t miss!


Only at Manila Ocean Park!











Manila Ocean Park is located at the back of Quirino Grandstand, Luneta Park, Manila.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Makan Makan Asian Food Village

Makan Makan Asian Food Village






The best of Asia's flavors and the ambiance of Singapore's hawker style dining is now in Manila! Indulge in Nasi Lemak, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Satay, Char Kway Teow, Laksa, and other classic Singaporean favorites in Makan Makan Food Village at Manila Ocean Park.






The restaurant embodies the main cultures of Singapore through its diverse cuisines—Chinese, Indian, Thai, Malay, Filipino, and even Western. "Makan" is a Bahasa Indonesian term for eating.






Makan Makan Food Village has been steadily getting raves for treating foodies and dining aficionados to a multi-sensory feast. Watch chefs prepare delectable dishes though an interactive performance at their kitchen stations. Enjoy a fusion of fine dining ambiance and hawker stalls as you savor mouth-watering dishes!








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