Manila took its name from a white-flowered mangrove plant, called the nilad.
A small tribe settled along the pasig river of Manila was then ruled by Raha, Sulayman.
By 16th century the Spaniards invaded Manila, built a wall around it and claimed it as their own. Spain ruled the wall city of Intramuros , Manila, and the Philippines for the next 300 years. Afterwards it was the American's turn to conquer the islands. But above it all Manila thrived and survived.
Today Manila is a fast growing metropolis with countless of possibilities for business. Apart form the Intramuros eight cities and nine munipacilities was developped for the new metro Manila.
Manila is the capital of the Philippines, its heart and soul. Metro Manila is where the country 's most prestigious bisiness addresses and the trendiest leisure etablishments are found. By day it hums with the bustle of commerce, by night throbs with the excitement of varied high class entertainment
How to get here. The Ninoy Aquino International Airport is the country premier gateway and sevices more than 30 foreign Airlines. Philippines Airlines, the country flag carrier, links Manila to 14 cities in eight countries. |
