The fierce street fighting broke out on February 3, 1945, before the end of World War Two. The Japanese military was occupying Manila at the time. About 100,000 civilians are believed to have died.

Before the Second World War, Manila was considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Overlooking a tranquil bay, the so-called "Pearl of the Orient" was home to a unique culture drawn ...

EIGHTY YEARS AGO in February, 100,000 people died as the city of Manila burned. For 30 days, the Philippine capital was caught up in a clash between the Japanese and American armed forces in a bloody, ...

Binondo is the center of activities in Manila during the annual Chinese New Year celebrations where thousands gather for the ...