LAST FILM FOOTAGE OF MANILA, PHILIPPINES BEFORE U.S. INVASION IN WWII PASIG RIVER 46904
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Released in 1946, this black & white educational film from "Library Films" purports to show some of the last footage of Manila prior to the outbreak of WWII. In 1945, as U.S. forces under MacArthur worked their way towards Manila from Leyte, the city became a battleground. As the notes at the beginning of the movie make clear, most of the beautiful buildings shown in the film were completely destroyed during the siege.
Opening titles: Library Films Inc presents Manila (followed by a crawl that explains why Manila is in shambles after WW2) (:06-:50). Pan Am Airlines seaplane comes in for a landing at Cavite. Manila is built along the Pasig River. Bridges span the river. Buildings. Busy streets are filled with native taxicabs. 1572 was when the old city of Manila was founded. A great wall was built around the old city (:51-2:33). Legislative building. University of the Philippines. People walk through a park. Well dressed maidens with men. People take canoes down a river. Three people maneuver a boat through dangerous river rapids (2:34-4:18). Rapids continue and the boat makes its way down river. Water becomes calmer and boat slows as the men reach Pagsanjan Falls. The falls of Pagsanjan Falls. Mountains of Northern Luzon (4:19-5:32). Rice terraces. Sides of mountains. The Banaue rice terraces are a system of irrigated rice terraces in the mountains of north-central Luzon, that were created more than 2,000 years ago by the Ifugao people. Little villages of stone houses. Natives in the mountains, the Igorot people. A native plays an instrument with his nose. Men and boys of the tribe (5:33-7:28). Women harvest rice. Men carry the rice on long poles, the women continually turn the bunches to dry in the sun. The women have tattoos on their arms. Hand looms are used to make clothing. A feud between tribes has resulted in one tribe capturing a head from another. The tribe dances around the head as a signal of victory. The 'head dance' is performed (7:29-9:22). The tribe reenact how the head came in to their possession (9:23-9:45). End credits (9:46-9:55).
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It was sad that after the war, Manila's glory was not restored.
There's another movie here from the same time period, I helped process, of a shopping street - it's still the same in 2020 as it was in 1945 (and probably 1930ies when the street was built-up).
I'd say that whatever was built in the aftermath, in Manila, is good.
Because flips are incompetent, that's why.
It was because the Americans focused their rebuilding operation on Japan instead of the Philippines.
@@solus2074 You did want "independence" after all. Part of being independent is to build up your home, on your own.
@@cashewnuttel9054 well part of independence also meant foreign government not intervening in elections even when a candidate advicates for less dependence on said foreign government.
Im glad that you have and uploaded this old film of manila and some other parts of the Philippines. Many Filipino youngsters nowadays didnt know some of Philippine History.
This old film is so educational ❤😊👌
A Manila we might never see again 😭😭😭 I would have loved to see Manila restored, but I can't blame Quezon too for building another city.
still blaming him
blame sanji iwabuchi and yamashita
panahong di pa sinasakot ng mga dayuhang bisaya at mindanao ang maynila 🤣
This is the reason why we are a broken country, we might look "united" but our roots, traditions and culture are gone, we are supposed to have a "tribal" root and not Spaniards or Americans. I get it, we are just a victim of colonization but think about it.
And this is the reason why lots of youth today, look at different rich cultures such as South Koreans, Japanese, and Americans. I may be guilty about that, but I can't imagine if we can just have our own traditional style, I mean look at the Japanese, their craftsmanship, arts, music, and everything is as fine as wine. We are in the modern world but you can still see their styles and culture modernizing too. I wish we could have something like that, that is pronounced and bold. But sadly, I think this is it now, we can't do anything about this. Even our ancestors are not being respected nowadays, most Badjaos try to blend in the city ending up becoming homeless, Aetas losing their lands because of these rich people who are not even from our country, and other tribal groups are vanishing.
Imagine having a country that is culturally rich but modernized. It's gonna be amazing. But it is lost.
Blame the Americans, they bombarded the City to stray away the Japanese..
4:09 - 4:18 I can hear kuya saying "Putang Ina" as he smack the water with his paddle.
HAHAHHAHAHAA
HAHAHAHAHA Had to comment the same. Napahiya eh!
@@beboyhallarces1054 That kuya is now perhaps the grandfather of our grandfather.
@beboyhallarces1054 That kuya is now perhaps the grandfather of our grandfather. They are all dead.and just memories.
@@beboyhallarces1054 @beboyhallarces1054 That kuya is now perhaps the grandfather of our grandfather. They are all memories.
Great piece of historical footage!
Great footage and history.
Wow the narrator even pronounced Cavite properly.
The Filipino-American war of 1899-1902 is often overshadowed by the Japanese occupation. So its important to know that both occured because of imperialistic interests.
Gotta maintain the narrative: spain - bad; america - good; japan - the terrible, in school books
Manila the fresh moments from the past are very Inspirational to remember!!
Really sad to see the past. There will always be a constant wonder of what could have been.
great you have uploaded the real manila before WW 11
3:32 PiNa cloth and bamboo cloth are actually in high demand for sustainably manufactured breathable and natural clothing .
Ang linis Ng Pilipinas noon
Thank you 😊
Wow,thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Mga ganitong kaalaman dapat ang pinapanood ng mga kabataan ngayon para mas maka relate sila sa kasaysayan natin.
We were always so happy and friendly. Let's make our country beautiful again!
All the Filipinos should do is never to put another Duterte in Malacanang
I doubt this country will ever face another chance of international recognition, not that we need it, but it definitely makes a lot for identity. No country has a perfect ruler, nor a perfect nation, only a better quality of life that usually varies from one person to another. All these dreams will remain as stupendous daydreams. Nothing will change unless someone is fierce and crazy enough to oppose a disfunctional yet united by greed government. The only reason why our ancestors managed to survive the oppression was because of their courage to seek the change. Not sought them, but to enforce them. But all that was lost when Filipinos started fighting and betraying each other because of their different visions for the country, or maybe, for their selfish agendas.
It would be nice to hear the old title of our contry, no, "Tiger of Asia". Good times, but no point seeking something that can no longer be regained in the present. You can keep your prayers and words, but none will change. Real change comes from the most difficult and dehumanizing decision, and most importantly, action.
Don't get me wrong, I would love to see this country again as a great nation it once was. But we should stop convincing ourselves with lies that this country is growing when in fact it never grew forward. You only need to visit the slums once to see my point.
@@Brad-ih5zhbut vvm is now in position
@@strawberrysunburst6113 Maybe you're right that this country is having difficulty in the means of substantially moving forward as a whole nation. But all we need is a nationalistic view pertaining to this nation and a few likeminded men to alter the course of our history for forever. We have been living a lie and the people should see for what we really are. Uneducated voters, Political families, and useless intergovernmental drama and much more. All of this the cause of bureaucracy within the flaws of democracy. I aspire one day that we can all work as a collective and take back what was rightfully ours. We mustn't be ignorant towards the heaviest challenges we're facing nowadays, but we must harness the pent up rage and anger rightly so. For we must destroy the rotting foundation of this governance and rebuild a new one. Everything is only too hard without the probable support and acceptance of the majority. And even then, the truth will never be hidden. It's always infront of us.
Malabo yan, sa dami ng BOBOTANTE sa pinas.
Wow the pasig river was so beautiful that time 😮❤❤
Mabuhay ang Pilipinas
So heartbreaking......lost so much because of foreign invasions
Agree. We are taken advantage of. Other exploited and war torn countries took that as an opportunity to rebuild their better version though. In the case of the Philippines, we went downhill from there. Even decades after liberation... just look at the PH especially when compared to our neighboring countries as a benchmark. It’s on us now. Everyone’s responsible. We should start with discipline which a lot of Pinoys lack.
Tama....At yung tumulong sa atin kuno ay sya pang nangb0mba sa ating bansa.
Restore the glory of manila..
Manila is most beautiful during the spanish period and i would always remember her that way
Intramuros was the Spanish Manila. All the other buildings and infrastructure were built by the Americans.
Wow you were already alive back then to remember?
Are you 150 years old?
I prefer my life in 1520s Cebu but thats just me. Either way, big ups to my fellow immortal!
This video is from 1930-40 period
Interesting...!
Wow 😲.😳 Amazing
Shows the resilience between the American and Filipino people forever old allies!! 🇺🇸🤝🇵🇭
What allies.
Which part of " rules-based order " did you not understand.
USA makes the rules and the Philippines carry out the order.
I don't see Filipino's military bases in the America's but I do see over 5 American military bases in the Philippines.
The Spanish came and colonized what we known as the Philippines.
Then the American came and the Filipino thought American came to liberate the people from the Spaniard but they turned out to be the new colonial masters.
Finally with reluctance the American granted the Philippines autonomy.
However the Philippines today is a vassal of the USA and majority of the people has Stockholm syndrome.
The End.
is order attainable without rules? How does that work?@@cosmoray9750
The Philippines doesn't have an army capable of overseas bases...
@@cosmoray9750traitor
@@cosmoray9750 Why would there be a Philippine base in America. Their military is nothing compared to the US. The PI should've just remained attached to the US like PR or USVI. Their "independence" has been her downfall.
If you remember the past you know your real Families roots!!!
So Pasig River was once clean back in the day?
The "real" Manila is gone, destroyed by war.
So was Seoul and compare them today
4:11 Full of thrills alright!
Ramdam na ramdam ko na malutong na mura kasunod nang happenings kay ginoong sir. Hahahaha
2:32 Binondo Church, outside not inside the walled city.
Ang Ganda pla ng tubig s pasig nun linaw. Kakalungkot ngaun sobrang labo n at wla ng mga mggndang boat na passenger dahil cgUrO s dumadami Ang population ng pilipinas kaya kung Saan² nlng tumitera kaya apektado Ang pasig rever
Is he confusing UST w/ UP? But anyways, this is a treasure. I hope they keep this video, keep remastering it, make lots of copies.
I think what he said was UP was the oldest under US colonial rule.
Right, listen through the entire sentence. Besides, he didn't mention royal & pontifical.
Amazing Philippines!!!
Notice the flow of traffic.
It is on the left side of the road similar to British roads including Hongkong and Singapore
LHT, legacy from Spain. RHT, legacy from American tanks & logistics during WWII.
When was this?
When the Pasig didnt look like a sewer
Only little over 10m people back then.
No population control and rampant corruption
Did he say "1605" for UP?
1611 UST
1908 UP
How about in color? What would manila/philippined pre ww2 look like in color?
Ok that was in the past. It will never come back. What do we do now to improve the country?
I have a milatary American freiend and he kept calling Philippines "P.I." instead of PH until i realized they abbreviated Philippine Islands
That's what is used when I was born. Made in P.I.
When corruption and nepotism in the government is nonexistent
"When corruption and nepotism in the government is nonexistent" - 🤣
Aguinaldo vs Bonifacio vs Luna vs anybody against.
Most expensive fabric in the world, the philipine dress or national dress dur to its refine and authetic hand made. Hope we can still produce that clothes.
You see the manila is very rich a first class society. But because of leftist they destrol the philippines, sad reality.
I think the title is misleading
I live from cavite
The Head Dance, duh...mmm.
Parang Europe Ang Pinas Nung Time Na Yan😮😮😮
@4:14 bangkero on rage
I like the simple or old Philippines. I don't like infrastructures. Living in simple world and peace with no worries is real heaven.
Philippines is literally the best country for commerce back then as it is in between two major seas...
Piña cloth is developped by filipinos not by latin america...
1898*
rizal montalban
Lots of other great cities these days. Just not Manila.
It was the time where driving in the left side of the road
Legacy from Spain.
Playing the flute with the nose. 😢
Who destroyed Manila?
The US and Japan in WWII. The Americans also gave early independence. They mostly did that so they don't have to fully pay to restore Manila (2nd most bombed, very expensive to restore).
@@bmona7550 Tell me of any country that the US "liberated" and built again? I'm not being a racist, but give me facts.
@@SanTropez680Can you elaborate??? So, is the Japanese invasion and the historical fact stating that Manila was the 2nd most devastated city in the world after Warsaw a hoax? Please enlighten us. ☺️🙄
Manila got that Violet Evergarden aesthetic
nah
Only the first half of the video is about Manila, the rest are already outside Manila.
Just saying because it's not aligned with the title of the video.
Tama ka! Pero pag sinabing Manila tumutukoy siya sa kabuuan ng isang bansa kaya ang ipinakita ay ang buong bansa.
Igorot man were the head hunters?? WRONG! Criminal Spanish and the British were and are the head hunters, NOT the Igorot.
Moron! Idioto!
Igorot is known for headhunting! It is part of their culture and tradition!
true, the footage was also released on 1946, not before the US Invasion that the title claims
Tama.
When American came
The story has changed
Pilipino ang matapang sa buong mundo
Lol, hindi nga maka palag sa china. Matapang ba yan.
Bravery is not exclusive to a particular race.🤡
This is the time when coruption is unheard in government
The US already invaded the Philippines even before WWII, thus you can see American style buildings and cars. It was the Japanese who invaded it during WWII
American description of almost the exact same Filipino customs:
During Philippine-American war, i.e., before American rule: *slander galore*
During American rule: *majestic glorification*
while still calling indigenous tribes as "exotic savages"
@@joshuam.6027 ..pansin ko rin.
@@joshuam.6027They were headhunters and not the type that find you work.
So that was the original agawan buko.
First vloger of manila?
BEFORE U.S. INVASION OR JAPANESE INVASION ?
Lots of angst in the comments here from all groups. Whats that all about?
❤️🇵🇭
Igorot men were the head hunters?? WRONG! Criminal Spanish and British were and are the head hunters, NOT the Igorot men.
Moron! Idioto!
Igorot is known for headhunting! It is part of their culture and tradition!
Si Apo Whang-Od kilala mo? Ang tinatattoo nya alupihan. Mas maraming alupihan pag mas maraming napugutan. There were Igorot headhunters. Sila lang atang mga mandirigma na taga bundok ng Norte ang di napasok ng mga mananakop sa Pinas.
It's amazing how all the comments here didn't pick up this colonial narrative. It's a perfect example of ethnography that doesn't consider bias or points of view of the narrator/creators of the documentary. "This touch of savagery combined with the tropical beauty... makes this a land of travel magic." 🙄 Colonisers are the real savages!
@@pebrero8 Agree.
Panahong Paris nang asia pa tayo 😄
What happened to all the parks? LOL
description says it was released in 1946. how is this footage before the US invasion lol.
Released not created or compiled. Evidence: left hand traffic, a legacy from Spain.
THE TIME WHEN THE PHILIPPINES WAS SECOND OF THE RICHEST COUNTRY IN ASIA. THE TIME WHEN OUR ANCESTORS ENJOYED LIFE IN PROSPERITY.
Only oligarch are live in prosperity those time. Not all Filipino,
Until Aquino stole money from the government.
@Joy-TheJoyful-Meow well said 🤗
Its rich because we share a common wealth with the US because the country is part of the US. But Filipinos didnt live a prosperous life. Gdp per capita was low. US at that time is not yet considered a developed country. Philippines was the second richest but not a rich country or territory.
Move on, march on, let us not be stuck or sentimental of the past. It doesnt help the present nor the future.
Sadly the prospect of making a beautiful city again never happened, and the film is not about manila, its more like a tourist video in the 40s
mali caption mo, boy. dapat pinas before Japanese invasion during WW2. dang it
Compare Seoul (also devastated by war in 1953) to Manila. We need to take responsibility for our own poor choices and stop blaming others. With that said, I feel Japan owes us more
Tartarian buildings in ph
Invasion? Taking their own territory is invasion?
Philippines could've been a Europe Japanese country
at time time RACIAL DISCRIMINATION against filipinos in USA is at its height.. read AMERICA IS IN THE HEART by carlos bulosan
I wonder what the air smelled like back then...now it smells like piss and shit and stinky sewers and air pollution. How depressing.
I love it how we filipinos always blame foreign invaders for what happened to Philippines, how is it other countries are able to rebuild???
I blame us pinoys for what has happend and is continuing to happen to us, we pinoys are to blame
🙂
you mean japanese?
It's the Liberation of the Philippines from the Japanese..
After the war, Japan paid $500K to the Philippines as reparations. That's one dollar for each Filipino who died as a direct result of the Japanese occupation. That would be a joke if it was not such an insult.
A huge sum then but not enough. Imagine a Ms World title holder in the 50s receiving a grand cash prize of £500.
What if the Philippines was proclaimed the 51st US state? sad😊
Ah, I don't think the Moro ever ruled Luzon....
Pasig river... more like Plastic river.
Philippines shpuld never have pursued independence.
Only the rich benefitted and itmqas downhill from there.
Kung makahampas si kuya sa tubig haha
USA LEFT THE CITY 😅N SHAMBLES WHILE THEY ASSIST RECONSTRUCTION JAPAN
For Japan it's geopolitics.
Beautiful Pasig river!🤣
If we are under US colony for 20 more years after the WW2 we might be very powerful country today Philippines have big budget during that time
After WW2 Philippines remained as a vassal of US,the problem is that Phl didn't get as much support from US as they did with Japanese reconstruction.
@@DelapazTotong The Japanese did not allocate significant funds for development in the Philippines, as their primary focus was on military control and resource extraction to support their war efforts. As a result, the U.S. period had a larger and more stable budget, even though it was not enormous, while the Japanese period was marked by scarcity and hardship.
they even use a fake music on the Igorot dance..
How dare you not title it "Manila before the Liberation!!!!!!!
this is america in asia!
The United States did not invade the Philippines. The United States liberated the Philippines, and thousands of Marines died in that liberation. Correct your title for the video.
WHAT A GREAT TIME WAS THIS.... yeah this was when PH was under American help and not by Filipino by itself. Too incompetent.
Bruh iam not Born yet on the 1930's 😊
Philippines before invasion. Take note that during World War 2, Philippine cities were 80 percent damaged by the war. The most damaged country in the world. If the Philippines were NOT invaded by the Japanese in world war 2,. Maybe we are still the richest.
Reason why of the condition of the Philippines ia because Philippines was juat like started from zero develoment after the world war. All business that time closed. Most buildings, roads, bridges, and others were totally damaged.
3:03 " Manila is surrounded by many beautiful parks and gardens ".
Where have they all gone to ?
Bulldozed by greedy businessmen and turned into malls, condos, parking lots ! SHAME !
They were pretty important
Rizal Park is still there
What parks/gardens? We still got Luneta, hinulugang taktak in Antipolo (1952), balara park (1953), manila zoo (1959), Pasay/Parañaque beach (resort?) hinted in FPJs Aguila, UPLB Makiling botanical garden (1963), and of course Burnham park (1905).