Manila was the most beautiful city in the Philippines during my time. Last December, I was nostalgic and I visited the city where I grew up. I only saw the remnants of the once beautiful Manila. I did not recognize the places I frequented. I walked the streets again and tried to bring back beautiful memories. Irregardless of how it looks now, battered and dilapidated, I still love the city.

Driving from Doroteo Jose, these are the scenes that caught my eyes.

One beautiful building that looked like it is well preserved along Rizal Avenue.

And driving further, the buildings are deteriorating.

The San Lazaro hospital, is it still a HOSPITAL?

The Spiritu Santo Church, where I used to hear mass once in a while.