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What are most Manilenos like?

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The original people in Manila were the Muslim Tagalogs; however, history brought Chinese, Spaniars, Visayans, Bicolanos, and more people to the city. Now, you will also find Arabs, Indians, Koreans, Americans, and more people groups there. Manila is a very diverse city, and the integration of cultures is accepted fairly well; even intermarriage is not uncommon.

The primary language of Manienos is Filipino, the country’s language that comes from the language Tagalog that was originally spoken in the area. Plus, most of the people in Manila are fluent in English and some in Spanish – a tribute to Manila’s heritage.

Because of its position in the past as the headquarters of the Spanish colonial government, the Roman Catholic roots in the city are very strong. In fact, Manila had been the base of many missions efforts to other areas of the Philippines for years. However, in addition to Roman Catholicism, there have been many other people of various faiths to have made Manila their home including a Muslim population, Hindus, a small Jewish community, and more. Some notable churches and other religious centers in Manila are:

• San Agustin Church
• Quiapo Church
• Binondo Church
• Malate Church (Our Lady of Remedios Church)
• San Sebastian Church
• Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral)
• Santa Cruz Church

Manileños place high value in education and the preservation of their culture. Many basic education institutions, science high schools, and colleges and universities are located in Manila as well as the National Museum of the Philippines, the Metropolitan Museum, and more. Here are some of the educational and cultural institutions that are located in Manila:

• Adamson University
• Arellano University
• Centro Escolar University
• College of the Holy Spirit
• De La Salle University
• University of the Philippines – Manila
• University of Santo Tomas
• Colegio de San Juan de Letran
• Far Eastern university
• Mapua Institute of Technology
• San Beda College
• St. Paul University Manila
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines
• University of the East
• Spoliarium of Juan Luna
• University of Santo Tomas
• Museong Pambata
• National Library of the Philippines

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