City of MANILA Celebrates 437th Year

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MANILA, Philippines -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has declared June 24 a special non-working holiday in the City of Manila. The declaration was made by virtue of Proclamation No. 1500, according to a statement to media by the city government.
June 24 marks the 437th Foundation anniversary of Manila. The Proclamation was signed last May 9 but was released only this Monday by Malacañang, it said.
“It is but fitting and proper that the residents of the City be given full opportunity to celebrate the occasion with appropriate ceremonies,” President Arroyo said. INQUIRER.net



History of Manila City:
The city of MANILA, known as Maynila for the Filipinos, is the capital city of the Philippines and one of the cities that make up the greater metropolitan area of Metro Manila. Manila is the center of government in the country and one of the central hubs of a thriving metropolitan area home to over 14 million people. It is located on the shores of Manila Bay just west of the geographical center of Metro Manila, also known as the National Capital Region (NCR), which lies on an isthmus between Manila Bay and Laguna de Bay in southern Luzon. The city is one of 17 cities and municipalities which form the metropolitan area. From shopping malls to high class sea ports, Manila City got it all, and one of the most visited places here is the Rizal Park where our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, was executed and buried. His monument is made to commemorate his works for his motherland.

☼ Places to visit in the City:
• Manila Ocean Park
• Intramuros
• Quiapo Church (Plaza Miranda
• Manila Cathedral
• Fort Santiago
• China Town

And Much More

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