Ermita in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, 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, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Ermita. It 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.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in Southeast Asia,

in the Malay Archipelago,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in North Pacific,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Plaza Salamanza (here, next to this marker); Central United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of San Vicente de Paul (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lapu-Lapu (approx. half a kilometer away); Sergio Osmeña (approx. half a kilometer away); Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas / National Library of the Philippines (approx. half a kilometer away); Teodoro M. Kalaw (approx. half a kilometer away); Manuel L. Quezon (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

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

2. Plaza Salamanca

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 2,721 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.