Historical Photos of the Philippines

I found this great album on Facebook with a ton of historical photos of the Philippines with descriptions. You can find them at Edwin Francisco's Facebook account.

It's a great way to learn about the Philippines and to look back in history.

Here are some samples.

Anda Monument, Manila, Philippines....Simón de Anda y Salazar (October 28, 1701 – October 30, 1776) was a Spanish Basque governor of the Philippines from July, 1770 to October 30, 1776.

Anda Monument, just outside Intramuros,Manila 1902...Courtesy of skyscrapercity.

Construction of the Rizal monument that was inaugurated in 1912....Photo courtesy of Mr.Renato Perdon

The late Alejandro Roces showing to the media the retrieved original Noli me Tangere of Rizal which was stolen from the vault of the National Library of the Philippines....Photo courtesy of Mr.Renato Perdo

Surrender of Japanese Forces in the Philippines, 1945
Surrender ceremonies at Baguio, Luzon, on 3 September 1945.
The Japanese commander, General Tomoyuki Yamashita, is seated in the middle on the near side of the table. Seated on the opposite side, second from left, is Lieutenant General Jonathan M. Wainwright, U.S. Army. Toward the right end of the table, immediately to the left of Gen. Yamashita's head, is Commodore Norman C. Gillette, USN, Deputy Commander, Philippine Sea Frontier.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Santa Cruz Church,Sta Cruz,Manila. Near Post Office, Manila, Philippines, 1900-1902...By:John T.Pilot

View of the Jones Bridge from the Post Office Building,early 1900's...Courtesy of Nostalgia Filipina

Calle Real, main street of Intramuros, view from top of Parian Gate, Manila, Philippines 1906..By:John T.Pilot

Escolta, Manila...early 1900's,courtesy of Retrato Photo Collection

On the Muelle del Rey, Manila, Philippine Islands early 20th or late 19th Century
This is the north side of the Pasig, photograph taken from the Bridge of Spain. Clarke's was the first ice cream parlor in the Philippines. The street between Clarke's and the building across is Calle Rosario and is where Jones Bridge will be built. The trees are from Fort Santiago, as the river bends and makes it appear that they are on the same side of the river. (mayoncon) 
Early 20th or late 19th Century, Manila Philippines....By:John T.Pilot

Check out more photos at Edwin's Facebook page.