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18-05-2014, 10:20 AM
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An influx of new capital is transforming Manila into a vibrant cosmopolitan city, writes Leisa Tyler.
Although boasting a picture-perfect location flanking a crescent-moon bay, with the coned peak of Mount Banahaw rising from distant mists, Manila has never been known as much of a traveller destination. Most of its grand Spanish and pre-war buildings were flattened by American and Japanese bombs in World War II.
What remained was eroded by years of political turmoil, corruption and neglect. Instead, the Philippines' capital became known for its shanty towns and roads so jammed with traffic they make navigating Bangkok's seem like a Sunday drive.
But Manila is turning a new leaf. With diaspora money pouring in to fund redevelopments, and smart and enthusiastic youth climbing the ranks, Manila is emerging as a trendy, cosmopolitan city vivid with local flavour.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/travel/activit...#ixzz321rnyvJy (http://www.smh.com.au/travel/activity/food-and-wine/time-for-a-filipino-fling-20140514-3891i.html#ixzz321rnyvJy)
Click here to view the whole thread at www.sammyboy.com (http://www.singsupplies.com/showthread.php?181849-be-nicer-to-Pinoy-you-may-have-to-work-there-one-day&goto=newpost).
An influx of new capital is transforming Manila into a vibrant cosmopolitan city, writes Leisa Tyler.
Although boasting a picture-perfect location flanking a crescent-moon bay, with the coned peak of Mount Banahaw rising from distant mists, Manila has never been known as much of a traveller destination. Most of its grand Spanish and pre-war buildings were flattened by American and Japanese bombs in World War II.
What remained was eroded by years of political turmoil, corruption and neglect. Instead, the Philippines' capital became known for its shanty towns and roads so jammed with traffic they make navigating Bangkok's seem like a Sunday drive.
But Manila is turning a new leaf. With diaspora money pouring in to fund redevelopments, and smart and enthusiastic youth climbing the ranks, Manila is emerging as a trendy, cosmopolitan city vivid with local flavour.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/travel/activit...#ixzz321rnyvJy (http://www.smh.com.au/travel/activity/food-and-wine/time-for-a-filipino-fling-20140514-3891i.html#ixzz321rnyvJy)
Click here to view the whole thread at www.sammyboy.com (http://www.singsupplies.com/showthread.php?181849-be-nicer-to-Pinoy-you-may-have-to-work-there-one-day&goto=newpost).