Manila American Cemetery and Monument
Right in the middle of the city of Manila sits a secluded cemetery established by the American’s for the American and Philippine men and women who died in the Pacific in WWII. There are 17,026 buried in the cemetery with 36,282 listed as missing in action. It was this spot that Pres. Hinckley dedicated the Philippines for missionary work. It has strong symbolism in many ways.
Fort Santiago
Fort Santiago was the fortress built near the bay in Manila. The Spanish built this as a means to protect the inlet into the nation’s capital. Sixteen years ago when we visited they gave us free reign of the place and allowed us to go into the dungeons etc. It is much more protected and organized now with dedications to Jose Rizal, the father of the Philippines.
Philippine Cathedral
The last place we visited in the Philippines was a market, which was right next to one of the main Cathedrals in the Manila. Many of the political advisors come here to worship, so we decided to end and see the inside. It is a very beautiful Cathedral, which is typical of the Philippines.
Fort Santiago
Fort Santiago was the fortress built near the bay in Manila. The Spanish built this as a means to protect the inlet into the nation’s capital. Sixteen years ago when we visited they gave us free reign of the place and allowed us to go into the dungeons etc. It is much more protected and organized now with dedications to Jose Rizal, the father of the Philippines.
Philippine Cathedral
The last place we visited in the Philippines was a market, which was right next to one of the main Cathedrals in the Manila. Many of the political advisors come here to worship, so we decided to end and see the inside. It is a very beautiful Cathedral, which is typical of the Philippines.
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