If manila wasnt bomb hard ..it would be the most beautiful city in asia...its comparable to paris...spanish and american neoclassical structure and arts... Just look at how advance manila is during that time buildings structure airconditioned hotel while majority of asia is still indigenous towns manila and tokyo are already modern cities..
@@angelsano4513actually US did not do anything to the Philippines in fact when we're on American rule they layed out a plan for manila to be a great city designed by Daniel H Burnham it was rejected by pres.Quezon because he doesn't want Philippines to have a great city and even if the plan was completed and Japan didn't bombed pearl harbor the last problem will be the people,how sure are you that people will protect the architecture and the whole city
Philippines was once behind Japan before and was richer than Korea and probably China, before corruption took over. That's why most oldies as we call them are always reminiscing of how prosperous our country and people was.
I once read a member of the old money/Manila elite/crazy rich asians who was being nostalgic about how it was before in the country. When their family went to Singapore for business purposes she gets so bored because there was nothing to do there and can't wait to go back home to Manila. She is so sad on the current situation of our country because she lived in it when it was at its starting peak and development of grandeur.
Well, bad leadership has always been there since Aguinaldo. We were just guided by the Americans before the war. We are like toddlers that always needed a babysitter.
Not just corruption. Aside from the fact that people were lazy to maintain and update buildings (plus it was expensive), Manila was heavily bombed in WWII by Japan. A lot of Spanish-Era and Commonwealth-Era architecture is now gone. The ones that survived have been updated, replaced, or rehabilitated- an example being the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
@@athenstar10 True-ish. But yeah, after the war bombed Manila and the small amount of help we got afterwards, things didn't go so well. If America supported us as much as they did with Japan, it's likely that we could've grown more.
@@moondust2365 Japan has their own solid identity, ways and culture since they locked themselves for years before foreign influence so they learned to be self sufficient. Philippines is the complete opposite.
Manila was called the “Paris of the East” and the “Pearl of the Orient.” Under the Spanish rule, the city thrived as the gateway of European nations to their trading partners in Asia.
At that time when we under spain crown spain was one of the super power empire remember the latin america even usa was under spain power but later spain was beaten by british empire then came industrialization and came usa
Japan bombing us was big downfall. Sure, we helped America deliver nuclear bombs to Japan, but they only got two cities destroyed, plus America helped them recover by a LOT. Japan helped us back, but not by much. At least they're still paying for past damages by helping us with infrastructure and transport.
What you were seeing is the Manila proper . Makati was "born" in the 60s. BGC was "born" in the late 90s. Escolta in that area where you also saw the electric tram, was THE Makati in those days. Even today, real estate is more expensive in Chinatown where Escolta is part of that district, is more expensive. The Ayalas first set up their family business there, now called Binondo or Chinatown. The old federal buildings like the Post Office building right in the banks of Pasig River is IN Manila and that's where the new mayor is making a success of re-beautifying Manila city. When the lockdown is lifted, try to go there and feel the real history of Manila city itself. Dewey Boulevard was renamed Roxas Blvd in the 70s. In the Philippines the LRT was first to be developed in the whole of the ASEAN, not Singapore, not KL not Thailand. Manila was the education for all ASEAN people where they came to study...Thailand and Vietnam Indonesian Malaysian students went to study in UP Los Baños how to grow rice correctly. Remember, the Philippines has a claim to develop the Rice Terraces, the 8th wonder of the world. In the 70s a big exodus of Iranians came to study in the Philippines and later, began to live there. The Indian students found in Davao are the biggest contingent of people studying to be Doctors. There are now so many many foreigners studying there including from Black Africa. Indeed, the Philippines was once a bastion of education excellence...Cheers from Spain!
All those years Philippines was onto a path of greatness, until Ninoy Aquino founded the Communist Party of the Philippines, then promptly terrorized the country.. then his widow was made President under questionable circumstances and Philippines started sliding down the dumps. Thankfully the Duterte administration is now starting to put the country back to where it should belong.
@@alvinds5479 if you want my personal opinion.... it should be another Marcos. Ferdinand Marcos IS still my best president ever, i'm sure *BBM* would take after him. It was a good life during the Marcos era, i should know basing from experiences living all those years, i am a senior citizen already, and definitely i know what i am talking about. Duterte will not be running again, and talks about Sarah filling in his shoes would be too early at this time, but i'd vote for her if she'll run for the vice post. But yeah i'd reserve her the presidency later, and even Isko Moreno later on... surely the country will be in good hands, without any dilawan holding the reins of our government.
I could just imagine how much modern the Philippines could’ve looked today... if it wasn’t for all the bumps & set backs down the road throughout history... it’s getting there slowly but surely... soon it will be shining like a beautiful new blessed star for the world to see ⭐️
Ron Entropy I'm praying that Phils will shine again, but how could be? Only MIRACLE, because rampant corruption is back, our basket empty again, corruption now is worst than before, from baranggay officials to top, Amelioration daw, but the people received nothing, instead of 8000 pesos received only 2 kilos of rice, 4 ssrdines, n 2 noodles.
Paddy C I worked in accounting firm before, corruption is also rampant, company owner asked his accountant to negotiate to BIR supervisor to reduce taxes to be paid to BIR in exchange of brive, instead of 5M tax due the tax payer will pay only 1M, 500k to BIR supervisor n 500k to accountant, then I worked again in another accounting firm, the same thing happened.
Mark Namocale Of course we can do it, provided all corrupt in gov't should be firing squad. Filipino engineer developed South Korean pier after Korean war in 1950-1953, we are next to Japan in 1946
We were second to Japan. We're second to the richest because of US support. We were a commonwealth country during those times and it doen't mean that most people are rich. Most filipinos back then were farmers and fishermen.
Almost all of those bldg still exists, some are refurbished ofcourse, the Philippine Postal, National Museum, those in escolta by the way there is the old RCBC bldg which now cater as the 1919 cafe (the bldg is built 1919) churches still there in Intramuros, and the bridges, so good to see this clip so heart-warming :)
The church featured at 3:45, San Francisco de Intramuros, survived the war as a bombed out shell, and then was completely bulldozed afterwards. Mapua now stands on the site. In fact, only two of the Walled City's seven churches (San Agustin and the Cathedral) survive today, with a third (San Ignacio) having been rebuilt as a museum, albeit without its ridiculously ornate past decorations.
Was watching Filipino's Life in the 1950's and then this popped up. Goodness gracious, how many do you upload a day? And I'm watching this video and my grandma, born in 1941 and my grandma's sister, born in 1938 are sitting beside me eating. Lol...
Never thought Manila used to be like this beautiful. The Calle Escolta at 5:41 reminds me so much of Gran Vía or the Calle Preciados at 5:55, in Madrid
pre-war Manila earned the moniker "Paris of the East". Just imagine, the Spanish brought in European Architecture then the Americans brought in Modern design and technology. Some of these buildings and areas still survive and are still preserved to this day.
Old Manila was called the Paris and New York of Asia. Dewey Boulevard is now Roxas Boulevard and Baclaran which was then lined up with European and American mansions with a beach front view which is Manila Bay. There are still existing pictures you can find on Google. Baclaran Church was actually a beach front church before. Majority of the mansions are now gone but some are still standing like the famous 6-7 storey mansion in Baclaran.
Fun fact. Before, cars drived on the left side of the road. It was changed thru an executive order by Pres. Osmena on March 1945 to drive on the right side of the road.👍
React to "ASIA LATIN TOWN" the only spanish spoken language in southern part of the Philippines.In addition, what I impressed me so much in this video the Filipinos clothes, the men wore all whites and a women kimuna (filipino national attire for women). Another impressed me the education, I'm a college graduate and my father is only elementary graduate but he can speaks english fluently, fluent than me, maybe because of american teacher at that time, but my father do not know how to speak tagalog, we are from visayas, no tagalog subject at that time
Amazing reaction video.I did not know that the Old Manila looks like an old European City back then. It’s sad that some structures were not being preserved. Hope that the Manila government will make the city Great again. ❤️
Hi, I think it's time you reacted to the REO Brothers. They are a very talented 4 Filipino brother band that covers 60s, 70s and early 80s music. Since you are from England, I thought it might interest you to listen to their exquisite covers of Beatles tunes. Their renditions of "Penny Lane", "A Day In The Life", "Something" and Beatles medleys are absolutely delightful.
i recommend to watch heneral luna and goyo...such interesting history during philippine-american war 1898-1899...also history of philippine flag...i hope you notice this...stay safe
Almost all the big buildings you saw in the video were destroyed or damaged in WW2, some rebuilt and some never rebuilt like several churches in Intramuros, lot sold and now have an insignificant building standing over it. Intramuros will never the way it was prior to WW2, its residence massacred by the Japanese and those who survived moved out after losing their houses and businesses. Many repatriated back to Spain or immigrated to South America. Jones bridge, former Bridge of Spain, was just recently restored. Look for Jones Bridge restoration, it's beautiful. Even now, restoration continues like the Manila Metropolitan Theater, the San Ignacio Church restoration in Intramuros and a few other pre-WW2 buildings.
To the juicy reacts..welcome to the philippines..thank you for choosing our country to live in for as long as you want.we were surprise that you're enjoying your stay.both of you are down to earth . We will be coming home soon. I hope we will met you both.
you should visit MANILA oneday and see the old buildings, we once catered to national museum on natural history in luneta, the inside was huge and your like in the US or you went back in time in the 1920s and 30s it was so beautiful
Manila Hotel did not become Philippine Plaza. It is still existing, you should check it out. Original wood interiors looks like more than a hundred years old. It’s near Luneta Park
Most of Intramuros and Manila is quite different from now. Most of it was destroyed during WWII. In Intramuros, only the San Agustin Church survived the war. Manila Cathedral was rebuilt during the 1950's. The Legislative Building was reconstructed after it was severely damaged during the war. The present building is less ornate thant it is now. The beautiful Jones Bridge was also destroyed and rebuilt but wasn't fully restored to its original design but thankfully, Mayor Isko Moreno did give a major make over to the bridge. Escolta today holds few of the original buildings that was built during the American period. And most of the grand mansions and apartments in Ermita was destroyed to build skyscrapers we see today. A lot changed in Manila after the war. If the city wasn't destroyed, Manila could be one of the most beautiful cities in the World. You will not go to Vigan to experience the old Spanish Philippines because Intramuros and parts of Manila has it. Intramuros alone can rival any medieval cities in Europe. Escolta could be our little New York of early 20th century. The view of Jones Bridge and the Post Office greatly similar to Paris. And the view of Intramuros from Binondo feels like you're in Europe. Sad to say, the government didn't care in preserving our built heritage. And Filipinos still stuck in the mentality of "modern is progress".
Well, that's probably true, not just because of old age but also because just 2 years later after this footage, Manila would be one of the most badly damaged cities during World War II. Thousands of Filipinos died from 1941-1945. And Manila would be reduced to ashes and rubble
Did u realize, 50something or more years from now, students, tourists and people in general will find your videos and see how different our philippines to their philippines... how cool would that be??
I am living 10mins away from BGC, also here in Taguig City. BGC was actually part of the Philippine Military headquarters which is the Fort Bonifacio, that's why it was named Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Bonifacio is the surname of our national hero Andres Bonifacio who's the leader of KKK or the Katipuneros who fought against the Spaniards for the Liberation of our country. Manila is the capital of the Philippines, and Taguig City is only part of the NCR (National Capital Region, popularly known as Metro Manila composed of 13 other Cities/Municipalities.
It’s very interesting that Philippines was driving on the left side of the road before WW2, must’ve been a painful switch for people with cars to switch their cars to left driver seats from the right driver seats.
Just to add to @Hill Roberts' comments below, and maybe further clarify the confusion between "Manila" the city, and "Metro Manila". Metro Manila, also called the GMA (Greater Manila Area), is composed of around 16 cities i think (sorry just thinking at the top of my head), and is also called the NCR (National Capital Region). Makati City, Quezon City, Taguig City (which is where BGC is part of) are 3 of these cities. The word "Manila" was used (in Metro MANILA) because "Manila" -- the city, is the capital of the Philippines. So generally, when we speak about the city we say Manila. When we say Metro Manila, we're basically talking about the whole GMA. The video you reacted to was only talking about Manila City. Makati was not even "developed" at that time, so were the other cities now (Pasig City, Quezon City, Taguig City - which is actually a fairly "new" city). Fun fact: Makati actually got its name from the old filipino word "kati" which roughly translates to what you call an area when the water recedes because of low tide -- "katihan", because that's what Makati looked in the "olden times." So like, you have "kabundukan" for the mountain areas (bundok = mountain), and you have "katihan" (kati). Fun fact also: BGC (Bonifacio Global City) is really not a city. It's actually a privately owned large piece of land within the area of Taguig City. I guess it's a "marketing style" used by the developers of the area to kind of tell us that you have everything within this "city" -- from hospitals to schools, to malls, to different buildings housing the different businesses. Sorry for the rather long comment. Also hope you don't take any offense on anything i said. I, personally, truly feel grateful that you genuinely want to know more about my country. Thanks!
Hi. The 1st church u saw is the Metropolitan Cathedral of Vigan Ilocos Sur today and still standing tall and proud after so many years. Proud to be a Bigueno😀
Some of them are still exists like fort santiago with golf course on the side. Escolta, Jones Bridge, Manila Hotel is still Manila Hotel. One huge building overviewing the pasig river became Main Post Office of Manila. Luckily, we have a new Mayor of Manila, Mayor Isko Moreno, former Movie Actor that makes Manila, as a capital, doing great changes. He wants to restore important parts, venues, statues, bridges on how they were look like when the spanish & americans wants to occupy our country. (Hi from randy, an ofw here in Rome ,Italy)- love you guys!
the dress with puffy sleeves is called saya. The jones bridge , try to drop by sometime again. visit the national museum for more Philiipine history. Oh btw, visit the national library as well in kalaw avenue manila. Dewey blvd is now Roxas blvd
Hello Lucy & George, when you visited Intramuros, you did not go further, where all the places mentioned you missed it, like, Manila Hotel, Escolta, old Manila the Presidential Malacanang Palace
The announcer is speaking in the now defunct "North Atlantic" accent which used to be the standard for American radio announcers and stage or film actors. It gradually disappeared after World War II. The caromatas and caretelas (horse-drawn carriages) were active until the early 1970s before they were eventually banned except for those in Intramuros and Luneta (Rizal Park).
hello george and lucy! was watching this link earlier and found it very interesting this was filmed around 1977 and as i watch so many vlogs of foreigners about phillippinea i cant help but compare it to the vloggers nowadays. i hope this interest you for i think this might help you a bit in your daily vlogs. keep safe always
Have you ever been to Jones bridge or have seen it? They restored it and it's beautiful. Would love for you to see it bcoz you appreciate Philippines so much so you deserve to see beautiful things. 😊😊😊
FYI, The Manila Hotel is different from what the Sofitel is now. Maybe after the lockdown, you can vlog about the Manila Hotel. It's near Rizal Park. The interiors are just incredible! Sofitel, on the other hand, was built sometime during the 70s. If I'm not mistaken, former First lady Imelda Marcos had it built for the hosting of the Miss Universe in 1974 or a big World Bank conference at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) which is right in front of the hotel. Its original name was the Philippine Plaza Hotel until it was managed by the Sofitel group.
My grandma said that THE Makati or the business center of pre-war Manila was Sta. Cruz. And Escolta was the premiere shopping district back then. She said it was lined with high-class shops, tailoring, etc.
Manila Hotel is the one by the Quirino Grandstand, not Sofitel. Nowadays it has the multi-storey block building behind it. The sculptures that we saw on Jones bridge are now being returned/restored by the current Mayor. It was removed during WWII, if I'm not mistaken. Dewey Boulevard, the reclaimed land, was the former name of Roxas Boulevard. Calle Escolta in Manila was the business district of the Philippines during that time.
My grandma was born 1923, she told us back then she only wore skirts and dress. I have never ridden a kalesa or kartela but my mom did.. Im from Iloilo city.. I love the old times(but not the war) seeing this kind of videos its beautiful all the dresses and clothes..
Love your vlogs. Manila was indeed the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ then. Many Asians such as Chinese and Indians migrated to the Philippines back then, enriching our culture and diversity. Thank you two for choosing to live in Manila now and also adding to the rich heritage! The narrator may indeed have been American, but speaking using the then-fashionable mid-atlantic accent-an imitation of British received pronunciation. The mid-atlantic accent lost its popularity after the 2nd World War.
The narrators accent is called transatlantic accent... it was invented by in America to be the idle accent widely used by American actors in older movies. It was their version of trying to sound like posh Brits.
Manila Hotel is still standing and continues to be one of the best hotels in Manila. The golf course likewise stands. It's actually part of intramuros. Dewey Blvd. is now Roxas Blvd.
Do you know that BGC area is a former military camp? Yes, called Fort Bonifacio where the philippine army and marines. Thats why they call it Bonifacio Global City
The Manila Hotel is different from Sofitel. While Sofitel is now known to have the best buffet spread in the metro, you guys should try out the breakfast buffet at The Manila Hotel which has the best Filipino buffet breakfast. 👌🏼
Fascinating it was manila back then the only thing that isn't modern is the black and white screen thing and not so crowded area and the voice the rest doesn't make any difference
If manila wasnt bomb hard ..it would be the most beautiful city in asia...its comparable to paris...spanish and american neoclassical structure and arts...
Just look at how advance manila is during that time buildings structure airconditioned hotel while majority of asia is still indigenous towns manila and tokyo are already modern cities..
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Thank you USA and Japan :|
Now its full of slumbs
@@angelsano4513actually US did not do anything to the Philippines in fact when we're on American rule they layed out a plan for manila to be a great city designed by Daniel H Burnham it was rejected by pres.Quezon because he doesn't want Philippines to have a great city and even if the plan was completed and Japan didn't bombed pearl harbor the last problem will be the people,how sure are you that people will protect the architecture and the whole city
Lucy’s correct that the former parliament building is now the national museum
Philippines was once behind Japan before and was richer than Korea and probably China, before corruption took over. That's why most oldies as we call them are always reminiscing of how prosperous our country and people was.
I once read a member of the old money/Manila elite/crazy rich asians who was being nostalgic about how it was before in the country. When their family went to Singapore for business purposes she gets so bored because there was nothing to do there and can't wait to go back home to Manila. She is so sad on the current situation of our country because she lived in it when it was at its starting peak and development of grandeur.
Well, bad leadership has always been there since Aguinaldo. We were just guided by the Americans before the war. We are like toddlers that always needed a babysitter.
Not just corruption. Aside from the fact that people were lazy to maintain and update buildings (plus it was expensive), Manila was heavily bombed in WWII by Japan. A lot of Spanish-Era and Commonwealth-Era architecture is now gone. The ones that survived have been updated, replaced, or rehabilitated- an example being the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
@@athenstar10 True-ish. But yeah, after the war bombed Manila and the small amount of help we got afterwards, things didn't go so well. If America supported us as much as they did with Japan, it's likely that we could've grown more.
@@moondust2365 Japan has their own solid identity, ways and culture since they locked themselves for years before foreign influence so they learned to be self sufficient. Philippines is the complete opposite.
Manila was called the “Paris of the East” and the “Pearl of the Orient.” Under the Spanish rule, the city thrived as the gateway of European nations to their trading partners in Asia.
At that time when we under spain crown spain was one of the super power empire remember the latin america even usa was under spain power but later spain was beaten by british empire then came industrialization and came usa
Japan bombing us was big downfall. Sure, we helped America deliver nuclear bombs to Japan, but they only got two cities destroyed, plus America helped them recover by a LOT. Japan helped us back, but not by much. At least they're still paying for past damages by helping us with infrastructure and transport.
What you were seeing is the Manila proper . Makati was "born" in the 60s. BGC was "born" in the late 90s. Escolta in that area where you also saw the electric tram, was THE Makati in those days. Even today, real estate is more expensive in Chinatown where Escolta is part of that district, is more expensive. The Ayalas first set up their family business there, now called Binondo or Chinatown. The old federal buildings like the Post Office building right in the banks of Pasig River is IN Manila and that's where the new mayor is making a success of re-beautifying Manila city. When the lockdown is lifted, try to go there and feel the real history of Manila city itself. Dewey Boulevard was renamed Roxas Blvd in the 70s. In the Philippines the LRT was first to be developed in the whole of the ASEAN, not Singapore, not KL not Thailand. Manila was the education for all ASEAN people where they came to study...Thailand and Vietnam Indonesian Malaysian students went to study in UP Los Baños how to grow rice correctly. Remember, the Philippines has a claim to develop the Rice Terraces, the 8th wonder of the world. In the 70s a big exodus of Iranians came to study in the Philippines and later, began to live there. The Indian students found in Davao are the biggest contingent of people studying to be Doctors. There are now so many many foreigners studying there including from Black Africa. Indeed, the Philippines was once a bastion of education excellence...Cheers from Spain!
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All those years Philippines was onto a path of greatness, until Ninoy Aquino founded the Communist Party of the Philippines, then promptly terrorized the country.. then his widow was made President under questionable circumstances and Philippines started sliding down the dumps. Thankfully the Duterte administration is now starting to put the country back to where it should belong.
@@pingyu5141 Duterte starting the change....but who will continue it after? ☹️
@@alvinds5479 if you want my personal opinion.... it should be another Marcos. Ferdinand Marcos IS still my best president ever, i'm sure *BBM* would take after him. It was a good life during the Marcos era, i should know basing from experiences living all those years, i am a senior citizen already, and definitely i know what i am talking about. Duterte will not be running again, and talks about Sarah filling in his shoes would be too early at this time, but i'd vote for her if she'll run for the vice post. But yeah i'd reserve her the presidency later, and even Isko Moreno later on... surely the country will be in good hands, without any dilawan holding the reins of our government.
@@pingyu5141 facts
I could just imagine how much modern the Philippines could’ve looked today... if it wasn’t for all the bumps & set backs down the road throughout history... it’s getting there slowly but surely... soon it will be shining like a beautiful new blessed star for the world to see ⭐️
Ron Entropy I'm praying that Phils will shine again, but how could be? Only MIRACLE, because rampant corruption is back, our basket empty again, corruption now is worst than before, from baranggay officials to top, Amelioration daw, but the people received nothing, instead of 8000 pesos received only 2 kilos of rice, 4 ssrdines, n 2 noodles.
Paddy C I worked in accounting firm before, corruption is also rampant, company owner asked his accountant to negotiate to BIR supervisor to reduce taxes to be paid to BIR in exchange of brive, instead of 5M tax due the tax payer will pay only 1M, 500k to BIR supervisor n 500k to accountant, then I worked again in another accounting firm, the same thing happened.
If the Four Tigers of Asia (South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore) can do it, we can do it as well.
Mark Namocale Of course we can do it, provided all corrupt in gov't should be firing squad. Filipino engineer developed South Korean pier after Korean war in 1950-1953, we are next to Japan in 1946
Hindi KO alam kung san pa papunta Pilipinas ngayon. Sa dami ng ganid at corrupt sa bansa natin.
War destroyed Manila. Try to react to manila after war.
After lockdown, try and visit the “National Museum of Natural History”
Fun fact. the Philippines was the richest country in Asia before the war.
It was actually the 2nd next to Japan.
@@vyvorgarcia5909 no. 2nd after world war 2. 1960-1970
We were second to Japan. We're second to the richest because of US support. We were a commonwealth country during those times and it doen't mean that most people are rich. Most filipinos back then were farmers and fishermen.
I don't think that's true but we did have a few belts back then. First in a lot of things in our region.
Asia? or SEA?
Almost all of those bldg still exists, some are refurbished ofcourse, the Philippine Postal, National Museum, those in escolta by the way there is the old RCBC bldg which now cater as the 1919 cafe (the bldg is built 1919) churches still there in Intramuros, and the bridges, so good to see this clip so heart-warming :)
Incorrect. 90 percent of Manila was reduced to ashes because of World War II.
The church featured at 3:45, San Francisco de Intramuros, survived the war as a bombed out shell, and then was completely bulldozed afterwards. Mapua now stands on the site.
In fact, only two of the Walled City's seven churches (San Agustin and the Cathedral) survive today, with a third (San Ignacio) having been rebuilt as a museum, albeit without its ridiculously ornate past decorations.
Was watching Filipino's Life in the 1950's and then this popped up. Goodness gracious, how many do you upload a day? And I'm watching this video and my grandma, born in 1941 and my grandma's sister, born in 1938 are sitting beside me eating. Lol...
Hello grandama.. ❤️
That's so cute ❤️❤️❤️
Warvel's Warvengers My father born in 1921, so my father older than your grandma, my eldest sister born in 1941.
wow really? what was their reaction?
Never thought Manila used to be like this beautiful. The Calle Escolta at 5:41 reminds me so much of Gran Vía or the Calle Preciados at 5:55, in Madrid
pre-war Manila earned the moniker "Paris of the East". Just imagine, the Spanish brought in European Architecture then the Americans brought in Modern design and technology. Some of these buildings and areas still survive and are still preserved to this day.
@@ThisIsNotAhnJieRen some are being renovated
Manila hotel is still Manila hotel. Sofitel is a different place
I think they never went to the Manila Hotel. They should see it.
General Douglas McArthur usually stay at the Manila hotel.
lol Juicy has more knowledge and exposure on building in Manila than I am.
OMG I'm the one who recommend this video so happy that you loved it
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Old Manila was called the Paris and New York of Asia. Dewey Boulevard is now Roxas Boulevard and Baclaran which was then lined up with European and American mansions with a beach front view which is Manila Bay. There are still existing pictures you can find on Google. Baclaran Church was actually a beach front church before. Majority of the mansions are now gone but some are still standing like the famous 6-7 storey mansion in Baclaran.
Old school but it looks more fresh than as of now
Yup! Than as it is now!
Fun fact. Before, cars drived on the left side of the road. It was changed thru an executive order by Pres. Osmena on March 1945 to drive on the right side of the road.👍
Under American pressure.
i f you look carefully the traffic b4 the war is opposite they drive in the left side if the road similar in UK. its diffrent right now.
The Americans persuaded the Philippines to change to right hand driving in 1945.
You didn't react to Dewey Blvd. You've been there...it's now called Roxas Blvd, the main road close to MOA and Manila Bay :)
You can also try visit "las casas filipinas de acuzar".. it would take you back in time.
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React to "ASIA LATIN TOWN" the only spanish spoken language in southern part of the Philippines.In addition, what I impressed me so much in this video the Filipinos clothes, the men wore all whites and a women kimuna (filipino national attire for women). Another impressed me the education, I'm a college graduate and my father is only elementary graduate but he can speaks english fluently, fluent than me, maybe because of american teacher at that time, but my father do not know how to speak tagalog, we are from visayas, no tagalog subject at that time
Philippines🇵🇭 very beautiful in asia before the PACIFIC WAR
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Just saw this reaction video. I was the one who suggested this video for you guys to react on. Old Manila was really beautiful indeed. 💛💙❤️
Amazing reaction video.I did not know that the Old Manila looks like an old European City back then. It’s sad that some structures were not being preserved. Hope that the Manila government will make the city Great again. ❤️
Thanks for posting and loving our country!
Lucy is right you’ve been to that spot at intramuros
Hi, I think it's time you reacted to the REO Brothers. They are a very talented 4 Filipino brother band that covers 60s, 70s and early 80s music. Since you are from England, I thought it might interest you to listen to their exquisite covers of Beatles tunes. Their renditions of "Penny Lane", "A Day In The Life", "Something" and Beatles medleys are absolutely delightful.
People back then dress so well 😲😮😲
i recommend to watch heneral luna and goyo...such interesting history during philippine-american war 1898-1899...also history of philippine flag...i hope you notice this...stay safe
Fun fact: Luneta Park was patterned after The Mall in Washington, D.C.
Almost all the big buildings you saw in the video were destroyed or damaged in WW2, some rebuilt and some never rebuilt like several churches in Intramuros, lot sold and now have an insignificant building standing over it. Intramuros will never the way it was prior to WW2, its residence massacred by the Japanese and those who survived moved out after losing their houses and businesses. Many repatriated back to Spain or immigrated to South America.
Jones bridge, former Bridge of Spain, was just recently restored. Look for Jones Bridge restoration, it's beautiful. Even now, restoration continues like the Manila Metropolitan Theater, the San Ignacio Church restoration in Intramuros and a few other pre-WW2 buildings.
I am glad that you have seen this video showing old Manila... So nostalgic.
Loving you both for featuring the Philippines😍
Thanks for reacting to this, I suggested it too, but somebody might have beaten me to it. Regardless, I'm glad you took the time to see the video. :)
thank you for promoting our country
Dewey Boulevard is the Roxas Boulevard now.
1:37 I think I see Titanic xD
Thank you so much for reacting to this guys! I am really a fan of old videos like this.
Stay safe guys! Keep it juicy!
I enjoyed watching too..
To the juicy reacts..welcome to the philippines..thank you for choosing our country to live in for as long as you want.we were surprise that you're enjoying your stay.both of you are down to earth . We will be coming home soon. I hope we will met you both.
I would really love to see you both wearing a Barong and a Filipiñana Gown. ❤❤❤
We used to have that clay water jug, dont need ice, will cool the drinking water a bit lower than room temp .... Passive cooling
you should visit MANILA oneday and see the old buildings, we once catered to national museum on natural history in luneta, the inside was huge and your like in the US or you went back in time in the 1920s and 30s it was so beautiful
If i have only one ticket for a time machine, would definite go here! So grand, so elegant! What a time in Philippine history!!
Look how they dress very neat and elegant
Manila Hotel did not become Philippine Plaza. It is still existing, you should check it out. Original wood interiors looks like more than a hundred years old. It’s near Luneta Park
Good reaction again guys.👍🏼 Have you ever thought of applying for a dual citizenship?
Most of Intramuros and Manila is quite different from now. Most of it was destroyed during WWII. In Intramuros, only the San Agustin Church survived the war. Manila Cathedral was rebuilt during the 1950's. The Legislative Building was reconstructed after it was severely damaged during the war. The present building is less ornate thant it is now. The beautiful Jones Bridge was also destroyed and rebuilt but wasn't fully restored to its original design but thankfully, Mayor Isko Moreno did give a major make over to the bridge. Escolta today holds few of the original buildings that was built during the American period. And most of the grand mansions and apartments in Ermita was destroyed to build skyscrapers we see today. A lot changed in Manila after the war. If the city wasn't destroyed, Manila could be one of the most beautiful cities in the World. You will not go to Vigan to experience the old Spanish Philippines because Intramuros and parts of Manila has it. Intramuros alone can rival any medieval cities in Europe. Escolta could be our little New York of early 20th century. The view of Jones Bridge and the Post Office greatly similar to Paris. And the view of Intramuros from Binondo feels like you're in Europe. Sad to say, the government didn't care in preserving our built heritage. And Filipinos still stuck in the mentality of "modern is progress".
Picture this, all those old people in the vid, most if not all had already passed. Thats mental.
Well, that's probably true, not just because of old age but also because just 2 years later after this footage, Manila would be one of the most badly damaged cities during World War II. Thousands of Filipinos died from 1941-1945. And Manila would be reduced to ashes and rubble
Did u realize, 50something or more years from now, students, tourists and people in general will find your videos and see how different our philippines to their philippines... how cool would that be??
I am living 10mins away from BGC, also here in Taguig City. BGC was actually part of the Philippine Military headquarters which is the Fort Bonifacio, that's why it was named Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Bonifacio is the surname of our national hero Andres Bonifacio who's the leader of KKK or the Katipuneros who fought against the Spaniards for the Liberation of our country. Manila is the capital of the Philippines, and Taguig City is only part of the NCR (National Capital Region, popularly known as Metro Manila composed of 13 other Cities/Municipalities.
I hope they read this.
Wowww...😲
It’s very interesting that Philippines was driving on the left side of the road before WW2, must’ve been a painful switch for people with cars to switch their cars to left driver seats from the right driver seats.
Just to add to @Hill Roberts' comments below, and maybe further clarify the confusion between "Manila" the city, and "Metro Manila". Metro Manila, also called the GMA (Greater Manila Area), is composed of around 16 cities i think (sorry just thinking at the top of my head), and is also called the NCR (National Capital Region). Makati City, Quezon City, Taguig City (which is where BGC is part of) are 3 of these cities. The word "Manila" was used (in Metro MANILA) because "Manila" -- the city, is the capital of the Philippines. So generally, when we speak about the city we say Manila. When we say Metro Manila, we're basically talking about the whole GMA. The video you reacted to was only talking about Manila City. Makati was not even "developed" at that time, so were the other cities now (Pasig City, Quezon City, Taguig City - which is actually a fairly "new" city). Fun fact: Makati actually got its name from the old filipino word "kati" which roughly translates to what you call an area when the water recedes because of low tide -- "katihan", because that's what Makati looked in the "olden times." So like, you have "kabundukan" for the mountain areas (bundok = mountain), and you have "katihan" (kati). Fun fact also: BGC (Bonifacio Global City) is really not a city. It's actually a privately owned large piece of land within the area of Taguig City. I guess it's a "marketing style" used by the developers of the area to kind of tell us that you have everything within this "city" -- from hospitals to schools, to malls, to different buildings housing the different businesses.
Sorry for the rather long comment. Also hope you don't take any offense on anything i said. I, personally, truly feel grateful that you genuinely want to know more about my country. Thanks!
Look back the old manila... historical thanks for ur reaction...nice content
The Post Office Building is there, the National Museum building...you may check it out..they are still standing....
The dress with the fluffy sleeves is what is called Terno and it's worn for special occasions.
Hi. The 1st church u saw is the Metropolitan Cathedral of Vigan Ilocos Sur today and still standing tall and proud after so many years. Proud to be a Bigueno😀
Yes George it still there 9:17.... that is our National Museum of The Philippines
This is right around my parents were born there. So thrilled to this. Thank you.
Despite the heat, many in the city wear suit.
It was fresh air 25C heat only...
Wow! Nice video,Thanks for the upload guys.Keep safe.
PH back in the day was beautiful its like italy nostalgic
Some of them are still exists like fort santiago with golf course on the side. Escolta, Jones Bridge, Manila Hotel is still Manila Hotel. One huge building overviewing the pasig river became Main Post Office of Manila. Luckily, we have a new Mayor of Manila, Mayor Isko Moreno, former Movie Actor that makes Manila, as a capital, doing great changes. He wants to restore important parts, venues, statues, bridges on how they were look like when the spanish & americans wants to occupy our country. (Hi from randy, an ofw here in Rome ,Italy)- love you guys!
the dress with puffy sleeves is called saya. The jones bridge , try to drop by sometime again. visit the national museum for more Philiipine history. Oh btw, visit the national library as well in kalaw avenue manila. Dewey blvd is now Roxas blvd
The bridge is Jones Bridge going to Chinatown. Those buildings are now the national museum along Burgos drive. Adjacent to it is Manila City Hall
Dewey Boulevard is now known as Roxas Boulevard.
Correct, you may have recognized that bridge because Jones Bridge is still existing as of today. ;)
Hello Lucy & George,
when you visited Intramuros, you did not go further, where all the places mentioned you missed it, like, Manila Hotel, Escolta, old Manila the Presidential Malacanang Palace
Thank you very much for appreciating our Filipino history with this reaction video. Always stay safe and take care you guys 😊
The announcer is speaking in the now defunct "North Atlantic" accent which used to be the standard for American radio announcers and stage or film actors. It gradually disappeared after World War II.
The caromatas and caretelas (horse-drawn carriages) were active until the early 1970s before they were eventually banned except for those in Intramuros and Luneta (Rizal Park).
Wow amazing old Manila !
hello george and lucy! was watching this link earlier and found it very interesting this was filmed around 1977 and as i watch so many vlogs of foreigners about phillippinea i cant help but compare it to the vloggers nowadays. i hope this interest you for i think this might help you a bit in your daily vlogs. keep safe always
Have you ever been to Jones bridge or have seen it? They restored it and it's beautiful. Would love for you to see it bcoz you appreciate Philippines so much so you deserve to see beautiful things. 😊😊😊
The Dewey Avenue then is now the Roxas Boulevard. It is where the US Embassy is located.
Wooow road to 50k. Then 100k soon POWER!
Omg special mention Jones bridge as new. It was the only bridge left standing in Pasig River after ww2, around 7 years after this movie.
FYI, The Manila Hotel is different from what the Sofitel is now. Maybe after the lockdown, you can vlog about the Manila Hotel. It's near Rizal Park. The interiors are just incredible! Sofitel, on the other hand, was built sometime during the 70s. If I'm not mistaken, former First lady Imelda Marcos had it built for the hosting of the Miss Universe in 1974 or a big World Bank conference at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) which is right in front of the hotel. Its original name was the Philippine Plaza Hotel until it was managed by the Sofitel group.
If you noticed, Manila before is driving on the left side meaning the cars were right-hand drive
On that video visit the subic bay zambales also a historical place...
You guys should check out the Manila Hotel. The Champagne room there is particularly nice. Great food too!
Dewey's Blvd now is Roxas Blvd
Lucy is GORGEOUS 🌹
My grandma said that THE Makati or the business center of pre-war Manila was Sta. Cruz. And Escolta was the premiere shopping district back then. She said it was lined with high-class shops, tailoring, etc.
That's a piece of ph colorfull past ...very informative and lovely civilization
Manila Hotel is the one by the Quirino Grandstand, not Sofitel. Nowadays it has the multi-storey block building behind it.
The sculptures that we saw on Jones bridge are now being returned/restored by the current Mayor. It was removed during WWII, if I'm not mistaken.
Dewey Boulevard, the reclaimed land, was the former name of Roxas Boulevard.
Calle Escolta in Manila was the business district of the Philippines during that time.
My grandma was born 1923, she told us back then she only wore skirts and dress. I have never ridden a kalesa or kartela but my mom did.. Im from Iloilo city.. I love the old times(but not the war) seeing this kind of videos its beautiful all the dresses and clothes..
Love your vlogs. Manila was indeed the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ then. Many Asians such as Chinese and Indians migrated to the Philippines back then, enriching our culture and diversity. Thank you two for choosing to live in Manila now and also adding to the rich heritage! The narrator may indeed have been American, but speaking using the then-fashionable mid-atlantic accent-an imitation of British received pronunciation. The mid-atlantic accent lost its popularity after the 2nd World War.
You should take a trip back to Jones Bridge. It's all redone now. Especially at night. Bonifacio Park also.
Manila Hotel is different from Sofitel... It has a really awesome lobby... You guys should visit it once the ECQ is lifted :)
The narrators accent is called transatlantic accent... it was invented by in America to be the idle accent widely used by American actors in older movies. It was their version of trying to sound like posh Brits.
Manila Hotel is still standing and continues to be one of the best hotels in Manila. The golf course likewise stands. It's actually part of intramuros. Dewey Blvd. is now Roxas Blvd.
Do you know that BGC area is a former military camp? Yes, called Fort Bonifacio where the philippine army and marines. Thats why they call it Bonifacio Global City
There was an old adage about the Philippines that says it spent 300 years in a convent and 50 years in Hollywood.
Manila Hotel is not Sofitel. This hotel still exists now. Great reaction vid to a splendid city pre WW2.
Thank you for uploading this video ...
wow so nice to see the life in manila in 1930s ,so much change now..
I watched that video via youtube since 2009
The Manila Hotel is different from Sofitel. While Sofitel is now known to have the best buffet spread in the metro, you guys should try out the breakfast buffet at The Manila Hotel which has the best Filipino buffet breakfast. 👌🏼
Fascinating it was manila back then the only thing that isn't modern is the black and white screen thing and not so crowded area and the voice the rest doesn't make any difference