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fs MANILA In March we visited Manila, capital of the Republic of the Philippines. The city is over 6000 miles from Stateside, situated in the south central part of Luzon, the largest of the over 7,000 islands which make up the Philippine Archipelago. There are approximately a million and a half people in the city to drink up the local beer called San Miguel. It ' s a huge, unplanned city sprawling along the coastal lowlands of the bay and the sluggish Pasig River. Like Topsy it just grew. . . .by extending its boundaries California-style, embracing small towns on its outskirts. Factories live alongside palatial mansions replete with elaborate gardens and extensive grounds. Sheet metal shacks lean against modern air-conditioned office and public buildings. It is a blending of the old and the new, oriental and occidental. It gives the impression of a small town with a sophisticated and cosmopolitan people. Architectural styles clash. Native art, 400 years of Spanish domination, 50 years of United States rule and ultra modern Filipino veneer hobnob. Everybody speaks English and wears western clothes. Although evidences of heavy destruction of World War II are everywhere, the city is slowly removing the scars of its war wounds. The principal avenues and streets have been paved since the war and bridges repaired, but many side streets are still full of holes, with mud during the wet season and clouds of dust in the dry months. There are very few paved sidewalks, and even the few that do exist are interrupted by bland spots and piles of debris or garbage. Yet with all of this, there is a tree lined shady bayside drive named Dewey Boulevard which rims the most attractive natural scenery in the islands, Manila Bay. Manila Bay, rimmed by low hills and islands, is beautiful at sunset, splashed with a flamboyant riot of color from the horizon of the Bay to the eastern hills of the city. It is one of the largest and finest land-locked harbors in the world. Here and there in the harbor, grim, unsalvaged hulks of ships sunk during World War II mar the scene with deep shadows. Within the city of Manila is the old Walled City. This area, near the American Embassy, was badly damaged by shelling during the War. It is all that remains of the original fortified city built by the Spaniards when they conquered the natives and established the town in the early 16()0 ' s. The ancient walls are several feet thick and some of them cannot be breached even with heavy artillery.
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