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Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, has a long and rich history. The city was first settled by the Tagalog people, one of the major indigenous groups in the Philippines, around the 13th century. The Tagalog people established a settlement on the banks of the Pasig River, which flows through the city.
In the 16th century, the Philippines was colonized by the Spanish, and Manila became the center of Spanish colonial rule in the archipelago. The Spanish established the walled city of Intramuros in Manila in 1571, which became the seat of government and the center of religious and cultural life.
During the 19th century, Manila became an important center of trade and commerce, and the city underwent significant urban development. New buildings and infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and railways, were constructed, and the city became a hub for international trade and commerce.
In 1898, the Philippines declared independence from Spain, but the country was subsequently colonized by the United States. Manila was heavily damaged during World War II, when it was occupied by Japanese forces. After the war, the city underwent extensive reconstruction, and today it is a vibrant, cosmopolitan metropolis and the economic and cultural center of the Philippines.
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