be nicer to Pinoy .... you may have to work there one day

[tanwahtiu]

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/activi...ipino-fling-20140514-3891i.html#ixzz321rnyvJy

 

[The_Hypocrite]

Have the author been to Manila last month? It certainly does not feel the way it is described.

 

[frenchbriefs]

im already working in manila,the gates of hell.

 

[winners]

Don't forget that during the 60s, the Philippines economy was the largest in South East Asia.

 

[gingerlyn]

manila best tourist attractions are here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smokey_Mountain

please post some photos

 

[borom]

I'm always happy to hear of economic progress in Pinoyland, India,China, Myanmar and Vietnam.
It means these immigrants /foreign workers can go back to their homeland and we will have less congestion and more breathing space.
How anyone wants to move to a hyper crowded country and drink jamban water is beyond me.

The pappy will also have less potential voters -which is the main benefit.

 

[The_Hypocrite]

No need to go so far. Try the general hospital near manila bay or the side road behind it n u will see progress indeed.

manila best tourist attractions are here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smokey_Mountain

please post some photos

 

[Tuayapeh]

Progress good what......


But Stinkapore can only thrive on the continuing misery of its neighbours leh.........

 

[tanwahtiu]

that was the US economy at that time. After the US leave and their locals take over and economy stagnant and they don't know what to do?

Don't forget that during the 60s, the Philippines economy was the largest in South East Asia.

 

[fookingyoux]

knnccb. you gong si mi lan chio way? Manila so good? you drink si mi milk grow up wan? you must be a kum gong pinoy go back to where you come from la. knnccb:oIo:

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/activi...ipino-fling-20140514-3891i.html#ixzz321rnyvJy