Manila’s Great Picture Behind

The Philippines has a diverse culture—every region or city has its own story, and living in the different parts of the country can give someone a reclaimed idea of life. If you’ve lived in the mélange of cultures inside a condo unit for sale in Manila, the country’s capital, you’d see all the people that come there from all over the country in a big clash and complimenting of cultures.

Metro Manila is a haven of commercial establishments and condo units for sale. Many have tried different career opportunities. But it is not just a business center—it has its own story worth knowing. So, if you’re considering living the country’s city capital, these are the things you need to know about.

Public transportation—then and now

Manila then and now

Today, the jeepney is the top public transportation used in Manila. Getting from your home to work, and vice versa, is easy—there are a lot of jeepneys you could ride on any time of the day. You just to be careful about your time because of, you know, traffic. So, if you don’t want to be late for your work or client meeting, take extra minutes ahead of your time leaving your condo unit in Manila.

But before jeepneys ruled Manila’s road, during the 18th century a horse drawn carriage or kalesa became a mode of transportation. Who says that you can only ride a horse in Baguio or Tagaytay? Before only people in the upper class can afford a kalesa ride but today, everyone could take a ride especially those who are visiting Manila. It may not be used as the main transportation today but a kalesa ride is perfect for everyone to experience a closer look at Manila’s diverse culture and beautiful parks while enjoying a nature-friendly ride.

Kalesa, horse-drawn calash

There are establishments built over burial grounds

After World War II, Manila underwent drastic changes. A big part of the city was wrecked. But as modernization gradually picked up,new establishments were built on the same spot as the old cemeteries. Remnants in the old cemeteries were moved to South Cemetery. Today, these old burial grounds are to be enjoyed and visitedas the Harrison Plaza (first established Philippine Mall), Espiritu Santo Parish Church, and Remedios Circle.

Below its roads are old tunnels

Old tunnels found in Manila are proof that the city’s far more than just people see it today. The tunnel was found during Manila Water’s digging operation in 2011 at Epifaniodelos Santos Avenue. There is another tunnel found beneath Bonifacio Global City. It has four entrances to be found on C5, East Rembo, Amapola Street and Morning Glory Street. It was then used to transport food, medicine, and military supplies during war. After the destruction of Fort McKinley when World War II began, the tunnel served as shelter for Japanese officials. It is then turned over to the Philippines after war and was finally closed down on 1995.

Truly, Manila is a rich city that tells a deep story. It may be seen as only a center of business and commercialization today, but it hides many testaments of courage and culture of people before and even after World War II—old tunnels, burial grounds and today’s epitome of transportation, convenience and lifestyle, as cited above, make for latching experiences with a condo unit for sale in Manila.