Ermita in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

Plaza Olivia Salamanca

Plaza Salamanca

Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 2, 2003

1. Plaza Olivia Salamanca Marker

Inscription. In memory of Olivia Salamanca, M.D., pioneer woman physician of the Philippines. Born in San Roque, Cavite on 1 July 1889; appointed government scholar in 1905; Studied in Drexel Institute, Philadelphia. Died on 11 July 1913. A devoted and compenent practicioner, she was a credit to the medical profession and an inspiration to her fellow women.

Erected 1955 by Philippine Historical Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1889.

Location. 14° 34.994′ N, 120° 59.036′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Ermita. Marker is on Taft Avenue. Marker is located in the Plaza at the intersection of General Luna, Teodoro M. Kalaw Sr. and Taft Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manila, Metro Manila 1000, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Central United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of San Vicente de Paul (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sa mga Bayani ng Lungsod ng Maynila (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); U.S. Forces Liberate Manila (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Philippine General Hospital (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Ang Simbahan ng Nuestra Señora de Guia

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(approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Cosmopolitan Church (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

Plaza Salamanca image. Click for full size.

Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 2, 2003

2. Plaza Salamanca

A Second Plaza Salamanca Marker - Erected by the City of Manila image. Click for full size.

Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 2, 2003

3. A Second Plaza Salamanca Marker - Erected by the City of Manila

The plaza Salamanca was named in honor of Dr. Olivia Salamanca, one of the first Filipino women doctors. In recognition of her unselfish care to the city's poor and her pioneering effort of inspiring women to compete in the male dominated professional field.

The redevelopemnt of the new plaza Salamance by the city government under the "Buhayin ang Maynila Program" of the Atienza administration is aimed to provide safe and wholesome open space for a better of life for the residents of Manila.

A marker is installed at this site this 22nd day of June 2006, by the honor, Jose L. Atienza Jr,. of the 435th araw ng Manynila celebration.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 2,087 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 3, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.