The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has committed to protect the old structures of Intramuros City at the course of the Pasig River urban development project. DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said the cultural heritage of the Walled City will be untouched...
DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar inspects the construction site project for Pasig River rehabilitation near the walled city of Intramuros in Manila which is aimed at transforming a portion of the area into a world-class tourist spot. (photo: DHSUD) The goal of turning the riverbanks of...
Intramuros, the historic walled city of Manila, has once again earned international acclaim as it secures a nomination for the prestigious title of World's Leading Tourist Attraction at the 2023 World Travel Awards. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Intramuros has been recognized on this...
What is a better way to explore Manila than to see one of its oldest districts? German Ambassador to the Philippines Andreas Pfaffernoschke shared he had an enjoyable weekend visiting downtown Manila’s Binondo and Intramuros. (Photos courtesy of Amb. Andreas Pfaffernoschke) “Fascinating...
Enrique "Ricky" Paez of Tondo, Manila. The puppet maker of Intramuros. Photo by Ariana Maralit for Manila Bulletin. Enrique "Ricky" Paez is a puppet maker who currently sells his wares to tourists in historic Fort Santiago in Intramuros. He has been doing this for over 40 years, and his puppets are...
ALL ABOARD the city's Hop On Hop Off tour bus One of my closest Filipina friends from Berlin is in town, visiting with her daughters, all intelligent, confident, and beautiful young ladies who I have the pleasure of claiming as my nieces—not by blood but through friendship. Let’s be honest...
MDRRMO and BFP-SRU personnel cut down the tree that fell on Sunday (Photo from MDRRMO/MANILA BULLETIN) The Manila Disaster Risk Reductions Management Office (MDRRMO) said on Tuesday, July 18, that it will monitor the Round Table park in Intramuros after a tree fell down at the height of heavy...
Arnold Quizol/MANILA BULLETIN City of Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna- Pangan unveiled the new monument and historical marker of Padre Burgos at Padre  Burgos Street, Ermita, Manila, on Monday, June 19. "Ang paglalagay ng mahalagang monument ni Padre Jose Burgos ay pag alala sa kanyang naging bahagi...
Want to step back in time to an important era of our history? Travel and leisure e-commerce platform Klook has unveiled a campaign called the "Intramuros Pass," timed perfectly to coincide with the Philippines' 125th Independence Day celebration. This is set to captivate travelers seeking to...
(Photo from Arnold Quizol/Manila Bulletin) The Intramuros Administration and Klook Philippines signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the "Intramuros Pass" at the Museo de Intramuros on Wednesday, June 7. The signing of the agreement was led by Joan Padilla, administrator of Intramuros...
Mercato Centrale, in partnership with the Department of Tourism and Intramuros Administration, opens a new food lifestyle market at Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila City. Experience the historic feel of Fort Santiago while grabbing a bite or drink with your barkada! Have a unique dining...
The Intramuros Administration (IA) kicked off ‘Cleantramuros’ on Friday, March 17, leading some 300 volunteers to help clean the Walled City to protect and conserve its historical and cultural value. The ceremony was held at Plaza Roma, Intramuros, led by IA Administrator lawyer Joan M. Padilla....
