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How Manila is regaining its luster
How Manila is regaining its luster
George Calvelo,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 24, 2019 04:30 AM PHT
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Updated Jul 24, 2019 02:49 PM PHT

The city of Manila, once seen by many as crowded and dirty, is currently undergoing a massive transformation with the newly-elected Mayor Isko Moreno at its helm.
The city of Manila, once seen by many as crowded and dirty, is currently undergoing a massive transformation with the newly-elected Mayor Isko Moreno at its helm.
Mostly gone are the vendors who would peddle their wares in any available space, unmindful of the pedestrians who would have to either navigate through the tight spaces left by the vendors or risk getting run over by reckless jeepney drivers who offer no disregard for other road users.
Mostly gone are the vendors who would peddle their wares in any available space, unmindful of the pedestrians who would have to either navigate through the tight spaces left by the vendors or risk getting run over by reckless jeepney drivers who offer no disregard for other road users.
Nowadays, people may pass by and even take photos of the Bonifacio shrine without having to wrinkle their nose at the stench of human waste. They can also go to Quiapo and Carriedo without having to worry about pickpockets. Even a trip to Divisoria is no longer as daunting compared to only a few weeks ago.
Nowadays, people may pass by and even take photos of the Bonifacio shrine without having to wrinkle their nose at the stench of human waste. They can also go to Quiapo and Carriedo without having to worry about pickpockets. Even a trip to Divisoria is no longer as daunting compared to only a few weeks ago.
Cities were made and developed to be used efficiently and safely by people and the makeover that the capital city is currently undergoing is surely a step in the right direction.
Cities were made and developed to be used efficiently and safely by people and the makeover that the capital city is currently undergoing is surely a step in the right direction.
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If this cleanup is not just for show, then Manila will definitely regain its luster.
If this cleanup is not just for show, then Manila will definitely regain its luster.
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