Manila in the ’60s

October 22nd, 2009

I just received these photos of Manila in the ’60s today. I just wanted to share it with all of you because I never saw Manila this way! The 60’s were the heyday of Manila!  We were like the most advanced nation in Asia. We were on top of our game, so to speak!  I am optimistic that this day will come again soon. We just have to get our acts together! Enjoy these photos of a time when life was simpler. Can anyone identify where the photos are? I am still trying to figure it out.

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HUGS!
RAJO!

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9 Responses to “Manila in the ’60s”

  1. ilovejams says:

    wow… plain WOW.. those last 2 pictures is like from another country.. wow.. I wanna see Manila like that..

  2. ms_nats says:

    Rajo, I live nearby, I hope I can identify some of them correctly! =)

    1st Picture: End of Jones Bridge, towards Binondo Church, if you turn right, that is Escolta.
    2nd Picture: Escolta Street, the corner street is T. Pinpin
    3rd Picture: Dasmariñas Street, which is parallel to Escolta
    5th Picture: Pasig River, between Jones and Mc Arthur Bridge or the back of Manila Post Office
    6th Picture: I know the exact location but I can see the Clock Tower of Manila City Hall
    7th Picture: Roxas Boulevard
    8th Picture: Sta. Cruz Church in Plaza Sta. Cruz, Manila

    I am not 100% sure with the following:
    9th Picture: Escolta Street
    10th Picture: Ayala Avenue
    11th Picture: Intramuros

    I hope these are accurate! Haha !!! =) I am palpitating while commenting on your post, I am TOO EXCITED! Haha !!! =)

  3. cazee says:

    wow these are really beautiful! everything looks so clean and organized. wish we can experience the glory days of manila again. soon!

  4. rajo says:

    Dear Ilove Jams -I know! I want Manila to look like that once again! SIGH!
    Dear ms_Nats- Thank you so very much for identifying the photos! I really appreciate it! Now, relax, I am sure everyone will enjoy your efforts! SALAMAT TALAGA!
    RAJO!

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  6. Kevin John says:

    the 9th picture is in Rizal Avenue, Manila. There’s no LRT yet.
    I wish our generation experience that wonderful city…

  7. rajo says:

    I know what you mean! I want to experience that time too!

  8. enad0303 says:

    rejoinder hehehe, 1st pic- view from jones bridge going to Divisoria ,plaza cervantes at the right side end of Escolta where we can find until today,the famous savory chicken house that upto now maintains “aged” waiters serving customers…hehehe.
    2nd pic- Escolta, the building at right where the famous Sylvel’s shoes are found ,but, it’s close now.
    3rd pic – cant identify hehehe
    4th pic – maybe at Quiapo area
    5th pic – View from mc arthur bridge at pasig river ,where we can see the tallest building PNB escolta,now Manila City College.
    6th pic – Luneta Park ,Skating Rink hehehe
    7th pic – Roxas Blvd.
    8th pic – Plaza Calderon /Plaza Lacson where we can see the Sta Cruz Church
    9th pic – Avenida Rizal ,less LRT , still we can find those bldg.standing
    10th pic- Ayala ave.
    11th pic- Maybe Intramuros,though ive graduated my BS at the vicinity of Intramuros hehehehe. am not used to roam around hehehe

  9. FLiTz says:

    oh my manila.

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