Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica

February 15, 2026

1. Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica Marker

Inscription.
Manila Metropolitan
Catheral-Basilica Philippines
Intramuros, Manila

The Manila Cathedral-Basilica was re-opened on 09 April 2014 after almost two years of being closed to the public on 12 February 2012 to give way for the structural retrofitting, engineering enhancements and architectural restoration.

The Restoration Project was spearheaded by the Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica Foundation, Inc. and undertaken by the Project Management Team.

Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica Foundation, Inc.

His Eminenece Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle, D.D.
Chairman
Ambassador Henrietta T. De Villa
Vice-Chairman
Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban
President
Mrs. Marixi R. Prieto
Treasurer
Atty. Alex Erlito S. Fider
Corporate Secretary
Msgr. Nestor C. Cerbo
Executive Director

Members
Most. Rev. Bernardino C. Cortez, D.D.
Rev. Fr. Domingo G. Asuncion
Rev. Fr. Albert Cecilio A. Flores
Mrs. Cecile G. Alvarez
Mrs. Mary Ann A. Chan
Mrs. Susana L. Chung
Mr. Danilo L. Dolor
Mrs. Cecile J. Oppen
Mrs. Leticia C. Syquia

Project Management Team

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 9, 2014.

Location. 14° 35.513′ N, 120° 58.404′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It is on Santo Tomas Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Santo Tomas Street, Manila, Metro Manila 1002, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is

February 15, 2026

2. Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica Marker

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, 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: In Grateful Recognition of the Generous Donations by the People of the Philippines (here, next to this marker); In Gratitude for the Generous Financial Support by the People of Spain (here, next to this marker); In Grateful Acknowledgment of the Generous Donation by the People of the United States of America (here, next to this marker); In Recognition of the Generous Donation by the Japanese People (a few steps from this marker); Jaime L. Cardinal Sin Ground Belfry (a few steps from this marker); Manila Cathedral-Basilica Carillon Bells (a few steps from this marker); Pope John Paul II (a few steps from this marker); Manila Cathedral (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2026. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.