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What is Quiapo known for?
Which district is known for its 'specialized' categories of streets?
What is Binondo known for?
Which district is known for being the first 'University Town'?
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What is Sta. Cruz known for?
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Where were rest-houses built for the Spanish government?
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Which area became the early tourist belt in Manila?
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What was Malate originally known for?
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What was the primary purpose of Pandacan when it was built by the Americans?
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What distinguishes Paco from other towns in Manila?
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Study Notes
Quiapo
- Illustrado territory, where the rich and powerful reside
- Enclave of folk religiosity
The Growth of Manila
- Binondo: Developed by the Chinese and Arabs as a trading port
- Sta. Cruz: Main commercial district with various shops, movie houses, restaurants, and more
- San Nicolas: Commercial town built by the Spanish, featuring streets categorized by specialty (e.g., ceramics, soap, etc.)
- Sampaloc: Known for its two churches (Our Lady of Loreto and Saint Anthony of Padua) and as the first "University Town"
Early Development of Manila's Neighborhoods
- San Miguel (Malacañang) was established as a residential area for Spanish government officials, with rest-houses built specifically for them.
- Malate was initially an exclusive "summer resort" for affluent and cultured Filipinos, later transforming into a prominent fishing and salt-making town.
- Ermita emerged as an early tourist hub, which unfortunately also gained notoriety as a red-light district.
- Paco was the first town in Manila to be built around a train station, showcasing the area's significance in the city's transportation infrastructure.
- Pandacan was developed by the Americans as a strategic location for oil depots, highlighting the neighborhood's importance in the country's oil industry.
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Explore the development and characteristics of various neighborhoods in Manila, including Quiapo, Binondo, Sta. Cruz, San Nicolas, and Sampaloc.
