Indeed, Quirino Grandstand in Luneta, central Manila, capital of the Philippines, is one historical place. It was here where several presidents took their oaths, celebrate the independence of the country from the United States, concerts and a whole lot more. It is a landmark dedicated to the former President Elpidio Quirino. The Grandstand that I guess all Filipinos know and ...
A century and 12 years later, the Republic of the Philippines celebrated its freedom from the Spanish Empire with a float, performance and parade gala at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta, Manila. Since this is the last year of the outgoing president Gloria Arroyo, the government allotted PhP10 million for the whole programme. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines ...
It was December 30, 1896, a cool crisp morning in the Spanish colonial Manila. The drums were rolling and the crowds gathered in Bagumbayan, the place were so-called erehes and pilibusteros were executed. Along with the band from Fort Santiago to Bagumbayan were some guardia civil, officials and several religious figures. At 7:06 in the morning, the loud command “fuego” ...