My Inquirer column today on the Virgin of Ermita and the Portuguese claim to the Philippines.
http://opinion.inquirer.net/72964/the-philippines-under-portugal
The Philippines under Portugal?opinion.inquirer.net
Contrary to popular belief, I frequent Ermita for antique shops and Solidaridad Bookstore, not for the sad remainder of a once-bustling red-light district that has since moved to the northern end of Makati Avenue. Manila’s red-light district used to be in an area between Ermita Church and Malate Chu...
Published on March 25, 2014 14:51