Binondo is the "Chinatown" district in Manila. From Ninoy Aquino International Airport NAIA, you can take the cab going to Binondo.
By LRT, take the Baclaran station and dropoff at Carriedo station which is at the edge of the Chinatown district called Santa Cruz. The Santa Cruz arc/shrine is a few walks a way from the LRT.
From this point, you can either walk, take pedicabs/tricycles, calesas (horse-driven carraige), or jeepneys that would take you within Binondo.
If you decide to go on foot, look for the Santa Cruz shrine/arc, it is opposite the Santa Cruz plaza. Walk through the small street within the Santa Cruz Arc and you're already at Ongpin, Binondo's chinatown district.
It's a crowded, very busy place - if you ever feel lost, just ask anybody from any of the jewelry stores lining up the street and they will gladly give you directions.
Showcasing Metropolitan Manila, Philippines - The National Capital Region (NCR) of the Philippines.
What to see in Intramuros Manila
What to see in Intramuros Manila:
Walls and fortifications
Fort Santiago
Puerta de Sta. Lucia
Puerta del Parian and Ravellin del Parian
Puerta Real and Ravellin de Real del Bagumbayan
Baluartillo de San Jose and Reducto de San Pedro
Postigo del Palacio
Baluarte de San Diego
Baluarte de San Andres
Baluarte de San Gabriel
Baluarte de San Francisco de Dilao
Puerta Isabel II
Plaza de Roma - A small plot of land which serves as the cathedral square for the Basilica Minore de Immaculada Concepcion
Plaza Moriones - Located in front of Fort Santiago, it is where the Galeria de la Revolucion Filipina is situated.
Plaza Mexico
Palacio del Gobernador
Bahay Tsinoy
Casa Manila Museum
San Agustin Museum
Estatua de Rey Carlos de España
Estatua de Reina Isabela II de las Españas
Manila Catherdral Church. Destroyed and rebuilt several times over, it is the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Manila and is one of the most important churches in the Philippines.
San Agustin Church - The oldest stone church in the country and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Walls and fortifications
Fort Santiago
Puerta de Sta. Lucia
Puerta del Parian and Ravellin del Parian
Puerta Real and Ravellin de Real del Bagumbayan
Baluartillo de San Jose and Reducto de San Pedro
Postigo del Palacio
Baluarte de San Diego
Baluarte de San Andres
Baluarte de San Gabriel
Baluarte de San Francisco de Dilao
Puerta Isabel II
Plaza de Roma - A small plot of land which serves as the cathedral square for the Basilica Minore de Immaculada Concepcion
Plaza Moriones - Located in front of Fort Santiago, it is where the Galeria de la Revolucion Filipina is situated.
Plaza Mexico
Palacio del Gobernador
Bahay Tsinoy
Casa Manila Museum
San Agustin Museum
Estatua de Rey Carlos de España
Estatua de Reina Isabela II de las Españas
Manila Catherdral Church. Destroyed and rebuilt several times over, it is the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Manila and is one of the most important churches in the Philippines.
San Agustin Church - The oldest stone church in the country and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Where to sleep in Pasay City
Where to sleep in Pasay City:
Atrium Manila, 15F Taft Centrale Exchange, Gil Puyat cor. Taft Avenue, ☎ +632-552-0351 (fax: 632-552-0180). The Atrium's 147 guest rooms are inviting, stylish, and spacious: at 52 square meters, their studio rooms are the largest of any Hotel in Manila.Best rates on official website start at US$35.
Copacabana Apartments, 264 EDSA Extension, ☎ +632-831-8888 (fax: +632-831-4344). Copacabana Apartment Manila Hotel is the pioneer in the serviced apartment industry. Established in the early 1970's, this Manila hotel carries with it a long history of quality service and dedication to excellence. Light sleepers should be warned: the EDSA Extension is one of the major highways in the southern Metro area and motor traffic will be audible even on the top floors, particularly on weekends.Best rates on official website start at US$50.
Kabayan Hotel, #2878 Zamora St. corner Edsa, Rotonda, ☎ +632-5214845. Geared towards returning Filipino OCWs (Overseas Contract Workers) has accommodation ranging from dormitory beds to family rooms. They even provide a transfer service to and from the airport.Rates range from US$8 to US445.
Hyatt Regency Manila, 2702 Roxas Boulevard, Tel: +63 2 833 1234 Fax: +63 2 831 8076. Situated along Roxas Boulevard offering spectacular views of Manila Bay. Hyatt also has another property in Manila.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza (formerly the Westin Philippine Plaza), CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., tel. (632) 551-5555, fax:(632) 551-5610 to 11 / 832-692. Located at a bayside area within the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex
Manila Marriott Hotel, Andrews Avenue, Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Manila Airport Hotel, tel (632)8547549-50; mobile 09208080082, 09229433652, e mail: manila_airport_hotel@yahoo.com.ph. Located at the Ninoy Aquino International the only hotel located at metro Manila's premier airport complex.
Park, Bed and Breakfast Affordable and comfortable rooms, convenient facilities, and friendly service for the whole family. The first true motorist hotel in the country offering professional care for you and your car. Address: 733 Woods Street corner EDSA, Pasay City, Philippines. Tel. No. +632.702.2700 to 04. Fax: +632.638.9256
Victoria Court Cuneta, tel +63 (2) 831 4615 to 16. Victoria Court Cuneta offers themed suites that ensure a romantic rendezvous for every couple. Located near Mall of Asia and Casino Filipino. Online reservations are accepted.
Victoria Court Gil Puyat 2149 A. Luna St, tel. +63 (2) 831 1036; The hotel, located right off the boundary of Makati City and Pasay, offers themed suites for couples and groups. All-inclusive room service is provided. Online booking available.
Atrium Manila, 15F Taft Centrale Exchange, Gil Puyat cor. Taft Avenue, ☎ +632-552-0351 (fax: 632-552-0180). The Atrium's 147 guest rooms are inviting, stylish, and spacious: at 52 square meters, their studio rooms are the largest of any Hotel in Manila.Best rates on official website start at US$35.
Copacabana Apartments, 264 EDSA Extension, ☎ +632-831-8888 (fax: +632-831-4344). Copacabana Apartment Manila Hotel is the pioneer in the serviced apartment industry. Established in the early 1970's, this Manila hotel carries with it a long history of quality service and dedication to excellence. Light sleepers should be warned: the EDSA Extension is one of the major highways in the southern Metro area and motor traffic will be audible even on the top floors, particularly on weekends.Best rates on official website start at US$50.
Kabayan Hotel, #2878 Zamora St. corner Edsa, Rotonda, ☎ +632-5214845. Geared towards returning Filipino OCWs (Overseas Contract Workers) has accommodation ranging from dormitory beds to family rooms. They even provide a transfer service to and from the airport.Rates range from US$8 to US445.
Hyatt Regency Manila, 2702 Roxas Boulevard, Tel: +63 2 833 1234 Fax: +63 2 831 8076. Situated along Roxas Boulevard offering spectacular views of Manila Bay. Hyatt also has another property in Manila.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza (formerly the Westin Philippine Plaza), CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., tel. (632) 551-5555, fax:(632) 551-5610 to 11 / 832-692. Located at a bayside area within the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex
Manila Marriott Hotel, Andrews Avenue, Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Manila Airport Hotel, tel (632)8547549-50; mobile 09208080082, 09229433652, e mail: manila_airport_hotel@yahoo.com.ph. Located at the Ninoy Aquino International the only hotel located at metro Manila's premier airport complex.
Park, Bed and Breakfast Affordable and comfortable rooms, convenient facilities, and friendly service for the whole family. The first true motorist hotel in the country offering professional care for you and your car. Address: 733 Woods Street corner EDSA, Pasay City, Philippines. Tel. No. +632.702.2700 to 04. Fax: +632.638.9256
Victoria Court Cuneta, tel +63 (2) 831 4615 to 16. Victoria Court Cuneta offers themed suites that ensure a romantic rendezvous for every couple. Located near Mall of Asia and Casino Filipino. Online reservations are accepted.
Victoria Court Gil Puyat 2149 A. Luna St, tel. +63 (2) 831 1036; The hotel, located right off the boundary of Makati City and Pasay, offers themed suites for couples and groups. All-inclusive room service is provided. Online booking available.
PLM Admission Test
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Admission Test (abbreviation: PLMAT) is part of the admission requirements of the Undergraduate Schools of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, administered annually to graduates of Philippine high schools in November and December.
Manila residents who are honor graduates of public high schools of the Division of City Schools-Manila (Valedictorians, Salutatorians, 1st to 5th Honorable Mentions), shall automatically qualify for admission upon presentation of certification issued by a duly authorized school official indicating the honor received.
Note: If the certification is not available yet upon application, they may take the PLMAT; however, if they qualified for honors, they shall automatically be admitted and their application fee refunded
Children/direct descendants of PLM employees may qualify for admission upon passing the PLMAT.
Upon satisfaction of the qualifying criteria for application, submit the following requirements:
Correctly and completely accomplished PLMAT Form No.1 (Application Form);
Two (2) 1.5” x 1.5” identical photographs taken within the last six months; and
Official Receipt bearing the payment of the application fee.
Bring the original copy and photocopy of the following:
Fourth year high school Report Card (Form 138) with a final average of 85 or above.
Birth Certificate
Barangay Certification of Residency
Parents' Latest Voter’s ID/Voter’s Registration Record, SK Voter’s ID
Parents' Income Tax Return/Real Property Tax receipt (2005), Company ID
The PLMAT is a three-hour (3-hour) examination consisting of sub-tests on language proficiency, reading comprehension, mathematics, science, and reasoning, written in English and Filipino. It is usually administered in November or December of every year.
Applicants’ scores upon taking the PLMAT are weighted against a standardized PLMAT score. If their score satisfies the suggested cut-off score, they will qualify for enrollment. The range of cut-off scores approximates the applicant’s expected performance in the University.
Manila residents who are honor graduates of public high schools of the Division of City Schools-Manila (Valedictorians, Salutatorians, 1st to 5th Honorable Mentions), shall automatically qualify for admission upon presentation of certification issued by a duly authorized school official indicating the honor received.
Note: If the certification is not available yet upon application, they may take the PLMAT; however, if they qualified for honors, they shall automatically be admitted and their application fee refunded
Children/direct descendants of PLM employees may qualify for admission upon passing the PLMAT.
Upon satisfaction of the qualifying criteria for application, submit the following requirements:
Correctly and completely accomplished PLMAT Form No.1 (Application Form);
Two (2) 1.5” x 1.5” identical photographs taken within the last six months; and
Official Receipt bearing the payment of the application fee.
Bring the original copy and photocopy of the following:
Fourth year high school Report Card (Form 138) with a final average of 85 or above.
Birth Certificate
Barangay Certification of Residency
Parents' Latest Voter’s ID/Voter’s Registration Record, SK Voter’s ID
Parents' Income Tax Return/Real Property Tax receipt (2005), Company ID
The PLMAT is a three-hour (3-hour) examination consisting of sub-tests on language proficiency, reading comprehension, mathematics, science, and reasoning, written in English and Filipino. It is usually administered in November or December of every year.
Applicants’ scores upon taking the PLMAT are weighted against a standardized PLMAT score. If their score satisfies the suggested cut-off score, they will qualify for enrollment. The range of cut-off scores approximates the applicant’s expected performance in the University.
Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center
The Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center (abbreviation: OMMC) is a 300-bed non-profit tertiary, general and training hospital in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It is the laboratory hospital of health science students (students of medicine, nursing and physical therapy) enrolled at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, one of the Philippines' most prestigious universities.
As hospital operated and maintained through taxes paid by Manila residents, OMMC has for its primary concern the admission and treatment of patients who are bonafide residents of the city. Furthermore, it is responsible for the provision of an integrated community health program and in the promotion of scientific excellence through research activities.
In 2004, the OMMC Department of Surgery won in the Human Resource and Development category for its Knowledge Management System. The award was presented in ceremonies at the Plaza Athenee Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, to the hospital director Dr. Christian Padolina and surgery department head Dr. Reynaldo Joson. It bested 166 projects from 55 hospitals in 11 countries, and it is also the first public hospital to win in the Asian Hospital Management Awards. A year later, the OMMC Department of Surgery was awarded 1st Runner-up in the 2005 Asian Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards for the Best Workplace Practices Category for its Conducive Practice Program for Surgical Residents.
In 2007, the OMMC was the recipient of the prestigious Anvil Awards and received citations in recognition of its Class A medical services and facilities.
As hospital operated and maintained through taxes paid by Manila residents, OMMC has for its primary concern the admission and treatment of patients who are bonafide residents of the city. Furthermore, it is responsible for the provision of an integrated community health program and in the promotion of scientific excellence through research activities.
In 2004, the OMMC Department of Surgery won in the Human Resource and Development category for its Knowledge Management System. The award was presented in ceremonies at the Plaza Athenee Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, to the hospital director Dr. Christian Padolina and surgery department head Dr. Reynaldo Joson. It bested 166 projects from 55 hospitals in 11 countries, and it is also the first public hospital to win in the Asian Hospital Management Awards. A year later, the OMMC Department of Surgery was awarded 1st Runner-up in the 2005 Asian Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards for the Best Workplace Practices Category for its Conducive Practice Program for Surgical Residents.
In 2007, the OMMC was the recipient of the prestigious Anvil Awards and received citations in recognition of its Class A medical services and facilities.
Quiapo Travel
Quiapo is a district in Manila.
Several buses and jeepneys serve Quiapo from around metro Manila. Read the sides/front of buses for information
A taxi from most parts of Manila will be less than 200PHP to the Quiapo church.
There are great souvenirs under the overpass. Much better selection of wood products, textiles, and souvenirs than you will find elsewhere in Manila. For the freespenders, there is also a Balikbayan shop selling similar goods at an impressive markup.
There is a Big Army Surplus Market that sells items such as uniforms, webbing, bags, camping equipment, knives, batons and much more related articles.
Quiapo Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Quiapo, Manila, in the Philippines. The church is one of the most popular churches in the country. It is home to the Black Nazarene, a much venerated statue of Jesus Christ which many people believe has miraculous attributes; because of this the church is sometimes referred to as the "Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene". The foundations of the church was built in 1582 and survived the devastation of World War II despite surrounding builings being completely destroyed. The church was painted cream after the original Mexican Baroque edifice was burned down in 1928.
Several buses and jeepneys serve Quiapo from around metro Manila. Read the sides/front of buses for information
A taxi from most parts of Manila will be less than 200PHP to the Quiapo church.
There are great souvenirs under the overpass. Much better selection of wood products, textiles, and souvenirs than you will find elsewhere in Manila. For the freespenders, there is also a Balikbayan shop selling similar goods at an impressive markup.
There is a Big Army Surplus Market that sells items such as uniforms, webbing, bags, camping equipment, knives, batons and much more related articles.
Quiapo Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Quiapo, Manila, in the Philippines. The church is one of the most popular churches in the country. It is home to the Black Nazarene, a much venerated statue of Jesus Christ which many people believe has miraculous attributes; because of this the church is sometimes referred to as the "Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene". The foundations of the church was built in 1582 and survived the devastation of World War II despite surrounding builings being completely destroyed. The church was painted cream after the original Mexican Baroque edifice was burned down in 1928.
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