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manila is celebrating its 438th foundation day today and is declared a special non-working day in manila

436th araw ng maynila

Today is the 436th foundation anniversary of the City of Manila. Let me share with you the anthem of the Manila called "Awit sa Maynila"... as a student of Manila, we were required to memorize this song.

Tanging Lungsod naming mahal/ Tampok ng Silanganan/ Patungo sa kaunlaran/ At kaligayahan./ Nasa kanya ang pangarap/ Dunong, lakas, pag-unlad/ Ang Maynila'y tanging Perlas Ng Bayan ngayo't bukas./ MAYNILA, O, MAYNILA/ Dalhin mo ang Bandila/ MAYNILA, O, MAYNILA/ At itanghal itong Bansa.

Photo: MacArthur Bridge (from Sta. Cruz to Ermita)