LAST FILM FOOTAGE OF MANILA, PHILIPPINES BEFORE JAPANESE INVASION IN WWII PASIG RIVER 46904

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Released in 1946, this black & white educational film from "Library Films" purports to show some of the last footage of Manila prior to the outbreak of WWII. In 1945, as U.S. forces under MacArthur worked their way towards Manila from Leyte, the city became a battleground. As the notes at the beginning of the movie make clear, most of the beautiful buildings shown in the film were completely destroyed during the siege.
Opening titles: Library Films Inc presents Manila (followed by a crawl that explains why Manila is in shambles after WW2) (:06-:50). Pan Am Airlines seaplane comes in for a landing at Cavite. Manila is built along the Pasig River. Bridges span the river. Buildings. Busy streets are filled with native taxicabs. 1572 was when the old city of Manila was founded. A great wall was built around the old city (:51-2:33). Legislative building. University of the Philippines. People walk through a park. Well dressed maidens with men. People take canoes down a river. Three people maneuver a boat through dangerous river rapids (2:34-4:18). Rapids continue and the boat makes its way down river. Water becomes calmer and boat slows as the men reach Pagsanjan Falls. The falls of Pagsanjan Falls. Mountains of Northern Luzon (4:19-5:32). Rice terraces. Sides of mountains. The Banaue rice terraces are a system of irrigated rice terraces in the mountains of north-central Luzon, that were created more than 2,000 years ago by the Ifugao people. Little villages of stone houses. Natives in the mountains, the Igorot people. A native plays an instrument with his nose. Men and boys of the tribe (5:33-7:28). Women harvest rice. Men carry the rice on long poles, the women continually turn the bunches to dry in the sun. The women have tattoos on their arms. Hand looms are used to make clothing. A feud between tribes has resulted in one tribe capturing a head from another. The tribe dances around the head as a signal of victory. The 'head dance' is performed (7:29-9:22). The tribe reenact how the head came in to their possession (9:23-9:45). End credits (9:46-9:55).
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[@josephleonard6695]

A Manila we might never see again 😭😭😭 I would have loved to see Manila restored, but I can't blame Quezon too for building another city.

[@melancholy9236]

still blaming him

[@johnrackham8429]

blame sanji iwabuchi and yamashita

[@yanduro3434]

panahong di pa sinasakot ng mga dayuhang bisaya at mindanao ang maynila 🤣

[@bulbulitobayagbagan9633]

This is the reason why we are a broken country, we might look "united" but our roots, traditions and culture are gone, we are supposed to have a "tribal" root and not Spaniards or Americans. I get it, we are just a victim of colonization but think about it. And this is the reason why lots of youth today, look at different rich cultures such as South Koreans, Japanese, and Americans. I may be guilty about that, but I can't imagine if we can just have our own traditional style, I mean look at the Japanese, their craftsmanship, arts, music, and everything is as fine as wine. We are in the modern world but you can still see their styles and culture modernizing too. I wish we could have something like that, that is pronounced and bold. But sadly, I think this is it now, we can't do anything about this. Even our ancestors are not being respected nowadays, most Badjaos try to blend in the city ending up becoming homeless, Aetas losing their lands because of these rich people who are not even from our country, and other tribal groups are vanishing. Imagine having a country that is culturally rich but modernized. It's gonna be amazing. But it is lost.

[@cooljeffrox]

Blame the Americans, they bombarded the City to stray away the Japanese..

[@jeraldine_JhieOicer]

Im glad that you have and uploaded this old film of manila and some other parts of the Philippines. Many Filipino youngsters nowadays didnt know some of Philippine History. This old film is so educational ❤😊👌

[@plongkee]

Im a filipino youngster, I know about our history, If you didnt know, i am NOT a teen!

[@emmanuellasam3064]

It was sad that after the war, Manila's glory was not restored.

[@IvanDmitriev1]

There's another movie here from the same time period, I helped process, of a shopping street - it's still the same in 2020 as it was in 1945 (and probably 1930ies when the street was built-up). I'd say that whatever was built in the aftermath, in Manila, is good.

[@cashewnuttel9054]

Because flips are incompetent, that's why.

[@solus2074]

It was because the Americans focused their rebuilding operation on Japan instead of the Philippines.

[@cashewnuttel9054]

@@solus2074 You did want "independence" after all. Part of being independent is to build up your home, on your own.

[@nathanj1474]

@@cashewnuttel9054 well part of independence also meant foreign government not intervening in elections even when a candidate advicates for less dependence on said foreign government.

[@michaellatta7699]

The architecture was so beautiful and the streets were so clean.

[@purplemango8859]

Really sad to see the past. There will always be a constant wonder of what could have been.

[@beboyhallarces1054]

4:09 - 4:18 I can hear kuya saying "Putang Ina" as he smack the water with his paddle. HAHAHHAHAHAA

[@johnlucas6683]

HAHAHAHAHA Had to comment the same. Napahiya eh!

[@andrearoces8597]

@@beboyhallarces1054 That kuya is now perhaps the grandfather of our grandfather.

[@andrearoces8597]

@beboyhallarces1054 That kuya is now perhaps the grandfather of our grandfather. They are all dead.and just memories.

[@andrearoces8597]

@@beboyhallarces1054 @beboyhallarces1054 That kuya is now perhaps the grandfather of our grandfather. They are all memories.

[@doncaway1178]

You don't have to to say that thrice ​@@andrearoces8597

[@IvanDmitriev1]

Great piece of historical footage!

[@taurusguy9305]

Mga ganitong kaalaman dapat ang pinapanood ng mga kabataan ngayon para mas maka relate sila sa kasaysayan natin.

[@scottytv1]

Great footage and history. Wow the narrator even pronounced Cavite properly.

[@IvanDmitriev1]

3:32 PiNa cloth and bamboo cloth are actually in high demand for sustainably manufactured breathable and natural clothing .

[@adamlook798]

I have a milatary American freiend and he kept calling Philippines "P.I." instead of PH until i realized they abbreviated Philippine Islands

[@litog888]

That's what is used when I was born. Made in P.I.

[@Rex_Nichts]

@@litog888 Made in putang ina lmao

[@frediejovellano8666]

Manila the fresh moments from the past are very Inspirational to remember!!

[@garyybuantributes5629]

Beautiful, peaceful and orderly. Watching this film is such a wonderful experience!

[@ceedl6325]

This film is a treasure. Should be shown in history classes 🇵🇭

[@aaron1983]

We were always so happy and friendly. Let's make our country beautiful again!

[@Brad-ih5zh]

All the Filipinos should do is never to put another Duterte in Malacanang

[@strawberrysunburst6113]

I doubt this country will ever face another chance of international recognition, not that we need it, but it definitely makes a lot for identity. No country has a perfect ruler, nor a perfect nation, only a better quality of life that usually varies from one person to another. All these dreams will remain as stupendous daydreams. Nothing will change unless someone is fierce and crazy enough to oppose a disfunctional yet united by greed government. The only reason why our ancestors managed to survive the oppression was because of their courage to seek the change. Not sought them, but to enforce them. But all that was lost when Filipinos started fighting and betraying each other because of their different visions for the country, or maybe, for their selfish agendas. It would be nice to hear the old title of our contry, no, "Tiger of Asia". Good times, but no point seeking something that can no longer be regained in the present. You can keep your prayers and words, but none will change. Real change comes from the most difficult and dehumanizing decision, and most importantly, action. Don't get me wrong, I would love to see this country again as a great nation it once was. But we should stop convincing ourselves with lies that this country is growing when in fact it never grew forward. You only need to visit the slums once to see my point.

[@tristan_840]

​@@Brad-ih5zhbut vvm is now in position

[@blackfootindian8258]

@@strawberrysunburst6113 Maybe you're right that this country is having difficulty in the means of substantially moving forward as a whole nation. But all we need is a nationalistic view pertaining to this nation and a few likeminded men to alter the course of our history for forever. We have been living a lie and the people should see for what we really are. Uneducated voters, Political families, and useless intergovernmental drama and much more. All of this the cause of bureaucracy within the flaws of democracy. I aspire one day that we can all work as a collective and take back what was rightfully ours. We mustn't be ignorant towards the heaviest challenges we're facing nowadays, but we must harness the pent up rage and anger rightly so. For we must destroy the rotting foundation of this governance and rebuild a new one. Everything is only too hard without the probable support and acceptance of the majority. And even then, the truth will never be hidden. It's always infront of us.

[@AG-xp2ql]

Malabo yan, sa dami ng BOBOTANTE sa pinas.

[@ediatmelb]

So heartbreaking......lost so much because of foreign invasions

[@kimarnina]

Agree. We are taken advantage of. Other exploited and war torn countries took that as an opportunity to rebuild their better version though. In the case of the Philippines, we went downhill from there. Even decades after liberation... just look at the PH especially when compared to our neighboring countries as a benchmark. It’s on us now. Everyone’s responsible. We should start with discipline which a lot of Pinoys lack.

[@mingtala8467]

Tama....At yung tumulong sa atin kuno ay sya pang nangb0mba sa ating bansa.

[@SyntaxError0287]

It's not discipline fool, no decent politician wants to run because it's not worth the hassle of dealing with Filipinos with their on issues and agenda within their scope of work. One way or another there is always an under-the-table transaction. people won't move without Benefits especially if your opposing politician pays more. public is also quick to judge and criticize any mistakes they made so they satisfy their own ego. then you'll also have to deal with "Pa-pogi" Politicians and employees who'll do anything to get their face looking good to the public, backstabbing and all.

[@Gomoboo]

@Hannari-xt6nr - Wow. You don't pull any punches, do you? Hopefully, you meant this as an instructional response, although it does appear to come across as someone with an axe to grind or perhaps frustration. Unfortunately for the Philippines, being under the Spanish seems to have affected them in regards to "La Mordida" as it is in Mexico and other nations under Spanish rule. I used to see it in South Korea a lot until it became the economic wonder we see today. I really never understood why the Philippines never recovered after WWII. Frankly, I still don't other than having so many mouths to feed in a given family.

[@PJDeris]

Don't blame the foreigners for the mistakes your countrymen did

[@fides249]

Notice the flow of traffic. It is on the left side of the road similar to British roads including Hongkong and Singapore

[@litog888]

LHT, legacy from Spain. RHT, legacy from American tanks & logistics during WWII.

[@andrearoces8597]

THE TIME WHEN PHILIPPINES WAS OF THE RICHEST COUNTRY IN ASIA. THE TIME WHEN OUR ANCESTORS ENJOYED LIFE IN PROSPERITY.

[@BadtobbyBad]

Only oligarch are live in prosperity those time. Not all Filipino,

[@siegmac3267]

Until Aquino stole money from the government.

[@jeraldine_JhieOicer]

​@Joy-TheJoyful-Meow well said 🤗

[@swedishmeatball8290]

Its rich because we share a common wealth with the US because the country is part of the US. But Filipinos didnt live a prosperous life. Gdp per capita was low. US at that time is not yet considered a developed country. Philippines was the second richest but not a rich country or territory.

[@applehair995]

Move on, march on, let us not be stuck or sentimental of the past. It doesnt help the present nor the future.

[@silverado7269]

Manila is most beautiful during the spanish period and i would always remember her that way

[@donniebrasco99]

Intramuros was the Spanish Manila. All the other buildings and infrastructure were built by the Americans.

[@buggiemara4902]

Wow you were already alive back then to remember?

[@ytchannel6569]

Are you 150 years old?

[@nowhererealm]

I prefer my life in 1520s Cebu but thats just me. Either way, big ups to my fellow immortal!

[@dj3352]

This video is from 1930-40 period

[@truth-12345.]

So Pasig River was once clean back in the day?

[@marigirlmiranda1885]

Restore the glory of manila..

[@itsmelyriccccc239]

Wow the pasig river was so beautiful that time 😮❤❤

[@OmegaSupreme711]

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas

[@sherrymedina30]

ang linis p ng mga kalsada at ska parang napaka peaceful at disiplinado ang mga tao.

[@bulletsupremo1676]

Is he confusing UST w/ UP? But anyways, this is a treasure. I hope they keep this video, keep remastering it, make lots of copies.

[@melelona7678]

I think what he said was UP was the oldest under US colonial rule.

[@litog888]

Right, listen through the entire sentence. Besides, he didn't mention royal & pontifical.

[@seanedwards8406]

When the Pasig didnt look like a sewer

[@litog888]

Only little over 10m people back then.

[@dj3352]

No population control and rampant corruption

[@oliviolanza1933]

The "real" Manila is gone, destroyed by war.

[@dj3352]

So was Seoul and compare them today

[@oliviolanza1933]

@@Hannari-xt6nr bro you're obviously not Filipino, you don't know what you're talking about, do you live in Manila?

[@Videos-xn6ss]

@@Hannari-xt6nr Your comment is hilariously inaccurate and ill intentioned. Filipino culture definitely still exists; Bayanihan, fiestas, ancient tattooing culture etc. It’s a culturally rich country. "Pure Filipinos" are aetas,badjao,kalingas etc. they still exist. That's like saying America and Europe nolonger exist because Millions of people there are immigrants and have mixed race. Very stupid. Brothel? China, Thailand,Latin America etc. have Higher prostitution rate but it doesn't matter. In terms of progress, the poverty rate has decreased from 50% in the 1980s to 15% in 2023. Booming cities are everywhere-BGC, Makati, Baguio, Clark, Davao, Cebu, etc. Reclamation areas around Metro Manila where world-class smart cities will be built are in progress. It’s still a developing country, but it’s doing fine by historical standards. The Philippines has mutual defense treaty with Usa. We wouldn't be needing the Usa if China isn't a greedy thief.

[@Videos-xn6ss]

@@Hannari-xt6nr Your comment is inaccurate and ill intentioned. Filipino culture definitely still exists; Bayanihan,Fiestas, ancient tattooing culture etc. It's a culturally rich country. "Pure Filipinos" still exist they are called aetas,badjao, kalingas etc. The Philippines has been home to immigrants and influenced by different cultures throught its existence. that's why It's multi cultural. That's like saying Europe and America nolonger exist because most people there are immigrants and have mixed race. In terms of Being brothel China and Thailand take that award but It doesn't matter. In terms of progress poverty rate has decreased from 50% in 1980's to 15% in 2023 Booming cities are everywhere BGC, Makati,Baguio,Clark, Davao,Cebu etc. It's still a developing country but It's doing fine by historical standards. The Philippines has alliance with western forces because China doesn't respect international laws. I can tell by your comments You're not a decent human being but i still corrected your ignorance.

[@Surewin_YoRaD]

the real manila is no longer here shit has taken over🤦‍♂️

[@mayhelenpaner574]

great you have uploaded the real manila before WW 11

[@jamirvillarosa7924]

world war 11? tangina sa future yan ah

[@danivini1500]

is this a hate comment i dont get it

[@Lunafreya_Nox]

WW (Eleven) 11 ? kelan pa?

[@mayhelenpaner574]

@@Lunafreya_Nox 2po

[@joeverywhere6927]

I love it how we filipinos always blame foreign invaders for what happened to Philippines, how is it other countries are able to rebuild??? I blame us pinoys for what has happend and is continuing to happen to us, we pinoys are to blame

[@markrunnells5642]

Yes, amen. Responsible thought is realistic. When you have freedom? One Republic, one language, one people under one God.

[@markrunnells5642]

@@Hannari-xt6nr Amen, dear Brother! (Almost 16 years?) I ceased preaching, dedicating children for Birth Certificate Equivalency, funerals and healing services. I yearned for strong-willed, strong-minded, realistic island people... Like you. {Google: Reverend Mark Runnells - The E-Church of God.}

[@markrunnells5642]

*Reverend Mark Runnells at The E-Church of God

[@fieshnchips]

Because we are still healing from colonization. Do you think it's that easy to heal from 300+ years of colonization? We were taught to be fools and slaves ever since the spaniards came. We need to break the cycle first and train the future to be leaders. Look at the Filipinos now, kissing the foot of foreigners. Our country is 'developing' yet our minds are still stuck to the past.

[@joeverywhere6927]

@fieshnchips bullcrap, so many other countries that have been colonised have bounced back. We just lazy as a freakin people, it's too late now anyway

[@Shiroya_Rumika]

Ang linis Ng Pilipinas noon

[@MikaelaCelestineAnneMarc-oy8hw]

The Filipino-American war of 1899-1902 is often overshadowed by the Japanese occupation. So its important to know that both occured because of imperialistic interests.

[@josemartymario3137]

Gotta maintain the narrative: spain - bad; america - good; japan - the terrible, in school books

[@rockprime1136]

The American Occupation did some good in the Philippines. It lifted us from the 300 year backwardness of the Spanish Era. It built many schools and encouraged everyone to have an education regardless of gender. Introduced electricity and industrialization. Built infrastructure. And of course gave us the concepts of liberty and a democratic form of government. These advancements gave us a leg up against fellow nations in southeast Asia who were still colonized like us. Too bad Filipinos still retained negative aspects of their culture like tribalism and squandered the advantages the U.S. gave us by voting bad politicians for the next 80 years. At least we're not like Afghanistan where they crumbled immediately after the Americans left and returned to backwards Taliban rule.

[@hunterkline7972]

@@josemartymario3137Americans aren’t taught about what Japan did, only what happened in Europe. At least I wasn’t.

[@quadratic7578]

​@@rockprime1136electricity and minor industrialization exist in Spanish Philippines we even have film studios the Americans expanded it with their own system

[@tsuna111]

@@hunterkline7972 ofcourse not why do you want to taught about the enemy good things ??? this is the basic common sense or if you have one lol

[@espedidosgs]

Only the first half of the video is about Manila, the rest are already outside Manila. Just saying because it's not aligned with the title of the video.

[@treblac9168]

Tama ka! Pero pag sinabing Manila tumutukoy siya sa kabuuan ng isang bansa kaya ang ipinakita ay ang buong bansa.

[@mingtala8467]

Igorot man were the head hunters?? WRONG! Criminal Spanish and the British were and are the head hunters, NOT the Igorot.

[@3にゃーん]

Moron! Idioto! Igorot is known for headhunting! It is part of their culture and tradition!

[@leonardwaga]

true, the footage was also released on 1946, not before the US Invasion that the title claims

[@mingtala8467]

Tama.

[@CJPlayz017]

Who Lives In Manila

[@carloa.portugal7859]

Wow 😲.😳 Amazing

[@frediejovellano8666]

If you remember the past you know your real Families roots!!!

[@lucysluckyday]

That track at the beginning is quite cool (the 1940s era intro music).

[@davehconner]

After the war, Japan paid $500K to the Philippines as reparations. That's one dollar for each Filipino who died as a direct result of the Japanese occupation. That would be a joke if it was not such an insult.

[@litog888]

A huge sum then but not enough. Imagine a Ms World title holder in the 50s receiving a grand cash prize of £500.

[@skytechandgizmosmartinez7914]

My uncle fought the battles in Manila and told me it was the American shellings that destroyed and killed a lot of Filipinos and structures he said that the Japanese had no more large caliber cannons at the time.

[@litog888]

2:32 Binondo Church, outside not inside the walled city.

[@janjamesramos247]

today the banaue rice terraces are not that vast just like in the video. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@d_evolution8269]

I thought it will only focus to the Old Manila but a nice footage nevertheless.

[@JeanAriesM]

I like the simple or old Philippines. I don't like infrastructures. Living in simple world and peace with no worries is real heaven.

[@Brad-ih5zh]

I think the title is misleading

[@filledvoid]

Before US invasion? This was recorded late 1890? But you described this as released in 1946. Was it before Japanese invasion? Odd title.

[@LabertaSimul]

Misleading title indeed

[@johnlucas6683]

4:11 Full of thrills alright! Ramdam na ramdam ko na malutong na mura kasunod nang happenings kay ginoong sir. Hahahaha

[@GEORGEMARTINOJR]

ITO GOSTO KO TLGA HISTORY ❤

[@PhilippinesWalkingTour]

Fascinating documentary 🎉

[@nikolairomanoff6969]

When corruption and nepotism in the government is nonexistent

[@kamotetops1572]

"When corruption and nepotism in the government is nonexistent" - 🤣

[@litog888]

Aguinaldo vs Bonifacio vs Luna vs anybody against.

[@dlcubacub]

actually its been there lalo na iyong panahon ng kastila. sila nga ang rason bakit ganyan.

[@fernangervi1478]

Amazing Philippines!!!

[@janjamesramos247]

2:57 that's Mt. Makiling. Might be in Calamba, Laguna?

[@mikeb8115]

It's very good narrative and part of our history but the people from the northern part of Luzon are called IGOROT, and yes they are referred to as HEAD HUNTERS (warriors).

[@d18p]

Black and White po ba rainbow noong araw?

[@sleepless9994]

Cool footage

[@elleni4499]

Wow,thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@709sheep.master]

Most expensive fabric in the world, the philipine dress or national dress dur to its refine and authetic hand made. Hope we can still produce that clothes. You see the manila is very rich a first class society. But because of leftist they destrol the philippines, sad reality.

[@norabatungbacal6636]

Philippines shpuld never have pursued independence. Only the rich benefitted and itmqas downhill from there.

[@alleycat931]

@4:14 bangkero on rage

[@genevierefreedman6624]

As a Filipino, footage like these makes me sad. MLQ truly said and unfortunately prophesized, "Philippines run like hell by Filipinos . "

[@Shadowcu123]

Shows the resilience between the American and Filipino people forever old allies!! 🇺🇸🤝🇵🇭

[@cosmoray9750]

What allies. Which part of " rules-based order " did you not understand. USA makes the rules and the Philippines carry out the order. I don't see Filipino's military bases in the America's but I do see over 5 American military bases in the Philippines. The Spanish came and colonized what we known as the Philippines. Then the American came and the Filipino thought American came to liberate the people from the Spaniard but they turned out to be the new colonial masters. Finally with reluctance the American granted the Philippines autonomy. However the Philippines today is a vassal of the USA and majority of the people has Stockholm syndrome. The End.

[@moviehouse8883]

is order attainable without rules? How does that work?@@cosmoray9750

[@kyleblankiv7589]

The Philippines doesn't have an army capable of overseas bases...

[@ZombieWindex]

@@cosmoray9750traitor

[@4strings707]

@@cosmoray9750 Why would there be a Philippine base in America. Their military is nothing compared to the US. The PI should've just remained attached to the US like PR or USVI. Their "independence" has been her downfall.

[@imik663]

Nothing really changed much around central manila area..it just becomes more dirtier with less trees/plants as well😅

[@arnonaliemersola8095]

Ang Ganda pla ng tubig s pasig nun linaw. Kakalungkot ngaun sobrang labo n at wla ng mga mggndang boat na passenger dahil cgUrO s dumadami Ang population ng pilipinas kaya kung Saan² nlng tumitera kaya apektado Ang pasig rever

[@Justin_isslpng]

Philippines is literally the best country for commerce back then as it is in between two major seas...

[@pangansamsonjr.3018]

This is the time when coruption is unheard in government

[@Nakedsnake36]

False,

[@JushSam]

Sadly after this all have changed Such love seeing history of my land

[@lachlanbird9688]

Interesting...!

[@MajorTomPhil]

Did he say "1605" for UP?

[@KakueiAraral]

1611 UST 1908 UP

[@janjamesramos247]

i think yes?

[@AmericanExpatInThePhilippines]

This wasn't about Manila.

[@cooljeffrox]

Piña cloth is developped by filipinos not by latin america...

[@LoneHermit]

My poor country...

[@robbydad4321]

Ok that was in the past. It will never come back. What do we do now to improve the country?

[@mariacuachon3906]

Thank you 😊

[@netsolutionsvpn]

Background music sounds like Tom is chasing Jerry

[@DoubleBananer]

Look, no traffic.

[@Sshooter444]

What the Japanese did to Manila was a shame, what they did to the inhabitants was barbaric.

[@Lunafreya_Nox]

Japanese invade WHOLE SOUTH EAST ASIAN not just PHILIPPINES fyi. It's bcoz of American -JAPANESE war bcoz of the land(British, american,some oil and some that they wanted to posessed frm east and west land .Why PEARL HARBOR happened and when Japan nearly know they can't win and defeat AMERICAN ,when America last resort was to gave the best and the last SHOW and that is the HIROSHIMA BOMB who killed thousands of Japanese.

[@Iseek_ppl_00]

I live in MANILA..

[@roccopuccio4395]

My grandfathers and my grandmothers have all roman names. There is a bond with Italy.

[@dj3352]

Compare Seoul (also devastated by war in 1953) to Manila. We need to take responsibility for our own poor choices and stop blaming others. With that said, I feel Japan owes us more

[@oodo2908]

Lots of other great cities these days. Just not Manila.

[@saintjames4944]

How about in color? What would manila/philippined pre ww2 look like in color?

[@reynaldoflores4522]

3:03 " Manila is surrounded by many beautiful parks and gardens ". Where have they all gone to ? Bulldozed by greedy businessmen and turned into malls, condos, parking lots ! SHAME !

[@externmortian304]

They were pretty important

[@cosmo1eleven855]

Rizal Park is still there

[@litog888]

What parks/gardens? We still got Luneta, hinulugang taktak in Antipolo (1952), balara park (1953), manila zoo (1959), Pasay/Parañaque beach (resort?) hinted in FPJs Aguila, UPLB Makiling botanical garden (1963), and of course Burnham park (1905).

[@janjamesramos247]

Americans love parks. Sila nagtayo ng mga parks na hanggang ngayon ay andyan pa rin. Like in UPLB's Freedom Park, Rizal Park, and Burnham Park. Bakit after ng American colonization, wala man lang tayong creativity to build more.

[@frankiefernandez9225]

❤️🇵🇭

[@will-i-am-not]

Sadly the prospect of making a beautiful city again never happened, and the film is not about manila, its more like a tourist video in the 40s

[@mellcabs8017]

Parang Europe Ang Pinas Nung Time Na Yan😮😮😮

[@r2rx2fer]

When was this?

[@royrendon1726]

BEFORE U.S. INVASION OR JAPANESE INVASION ?

[@Nono02greeN]

Panahong Hindi p gnong kainit...polluted at toxic

[@Realhistoryforkids]

If we are under US colony for 20 more years after the WW2 we might be very powerful country today Philippines have big budget during that time

[@DelapazTotong]

After WW2 Philippines remained as a vassal of US,the problem is that Phl didn't get as much support from US as they did with Japanese reconstruction.

[@Realhistoryforkids]

@@DelapazTotong The Japanese did not allocate significant funds for development in the Philippines, as their primary focus was on military control and resource extraction to support their war efforts. As a result, the U.S. period had a larger and more stable budget, even though it was not enormous, while the Japanese period was marked by scarcity and hardship.

[@CanoManuelGonzaga]

Who destroyed Manila?

[@bmona7550]

The US and Japan in WWII. The Americans also gave early independence. They mostly did that so they don't have to fully pay to restore Manila (2nd most bombed, very expensive to restore).

[@CanoManuelGonzaga]

@@bmona7550 Tell me of any country that the US "liberated" and built again? I'm not being a racist, but give me facts.

[@mcea3852]

@@SanTropez680Can you elaborate??? So, is the Japanese invasion and the historical fact stating that Manila was the 2nd most devastated city in the world after Warsaw a hoax? Please enlighten us. ☺️🙄

[@prometheus7285]

If you meant who destroyed it during the second world war, then it is the Americans and Japanese, who constantly bombed the city to oblivion

[@RedMushroom23]

back when Philippines is heavenly now ot's just pure thrash everywhere you look

[@venzarez-ili680]

Peace Of History

[@alcohkid]

What if the Philippines was proclaimed the 51st US state? sad😊

[@hunterkline7972]

Let’s be glad it wasn’t… and that it wasn’t taken over by Japan either.

[@catzor4795]

​@@hunterkline7972Yeah, being treated as second-class citizens just because of being brown would've been bad.

[@hunterkline7972]

@@catzor4795I simply want countries to maintain their individuality. No country deserves to be conquered and destroyed.

[@mingtala8467]

Igorot men were the head hunters?? WRONG! Criminal Spanish and British were and are the head hunters, NOT the Igorot men.

[@3にゃーん]

Moron! Idioto! Igorot is known for headhunting! It is part of their culture and tradition!

[@johnlucas6683]

Si Apo Whang-Od kilala mo? Ang tinatattoo nya alupihan. Mas maraming alupihan pag mas maraming napugutan. There were Igorot headhunters. Sila lang atang mga mandirigma na taga bundok ng Norte ang di napasok ng mga mananakop sa Pinas.

[@pebrero8]

It's amazing how all the comments here didn't pick up this colonial narrative. It's a perfect example of ethnography that doesn't consider bias or points of view of the narrator/creators of the documentary. "This touch of savagery combined with the tropical beauty... makes this a land of travel magic." 🙄 Colonisers are the real savages!

[@mingtala8467]

@@pebrero8 Agree.

[@janjamesramos247]

That's true Igorots were head hunters. Isn't it

[@waltertodd4479]

Lots of angst in the comments here from all groups. Whats that all about?

[@steigerph]

It was the time where driving in the left side of the road

[@litog888]

Legacy from Spain.

[@litog888]

@@vu4677 That's why u have a smarfone. Use it, it's smarter than u.

[@kikimbrown]

The US already invaded the Philippines even before WWII, thus you can see American style buildings and cars. It was the Japanese who invaded it during WWII

[@bbshrimps]

I wonder what the air smelled like back then...now it smells like piss and shit and stinky sewers and air pollution. How depressing.

[@emelindaferrer4455]

1898*

[@tomohawkcloud]

We have ai technology yet people can’t upscale this to colored 4k

[@StupidZombs]

Im sorry bakit US Invasion?

[@Esmeranus1315]

0:03 what if this clip really showed during 1940's