Tag: Douglas MacArthur
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Encountering The Trails of General MacArthur in the Philippines
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I first encountered General Douglas MacArthur in the pages of history books. As a celebrated World War II hero, he played a major role in Philippine history. He led American and Allied forces against the Japanese army. However, I never paid much attention to his life and experiences on Philippine soil. That…
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A Peek into Manila Hotel’s Suite Life
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One hundred years seem to be a pretty long time. When you enter the grand lobby of the Manila Hotel, it gives you a feeling of nostalgia as you remember your childhood memories here or imagine Filipinos a century past donning their ternos and barongs, dancing under the same beautiful…