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A vicissitude of growth: the view of Manila’s iconic Rizal Monument with a 46-story condominium as a backdrop
A 46-story condominium building – Torre de Manila – has risen in the city of Manila, creating a new and imposing backdrop for the city’s iconic Rizal Monument at the Luneta Park. Members of the Order of the Knights of … Continue reading
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