Dewey, having steamed quickly from Hong Kong, slipped into Manila Bay on May 1 and destroyed the obsolete Spanish fleet anchored there. While Dewey blockaded the islands, the U.S. quickly ...

Intramuros, meaning “within the walls” is the historic district in old Manila. It is the oldest district in the city and the one most representative of the Spanish colonial timeframe.

The old walled city of Intramuros was Manila’s seat of government during Spanish rule (1565-1898), and remains the first port of call for visitors, who are drawn to its graceful colonial ...