The iconic building of El Hogar, one of Manila’s remaining American-colonial era landmarks, is facing an uncertain future. Its tenants have been asked to leave by Feb. 20.
Dr. Jose Rizal is not alone as a potential casualty of Manila’s changing cityscape.
HERITAGE advocates have criticized the new owner of El Hogar in Binondo, Manila, for attempting to demolish the iconic 100-year-old...
The demolition of El Hogar, one of Manila’s vanishing heritage structures, is “imminent,” according to heritage advocates, citing the apparent coyness of the Manila City Hall on whether it has issued a demolition permit to the new owner of the century-old building.
