Dilao: Urban and Cultural History of Paco History and Social Studies filmmaker Ramona Diaz

filmmaker Ramona Diaz

"fair of skin and rosy of cheek

This fascinating yet challenging illustrated reference book tells the hidden and true stories of the Manila–Acapulco galleons

Making stops in North and South America

Published in 1972 by Fidimca Enterprises

Dilao: Urban and Cultural History of Paco History and Social Studies filmmaker Ramona DiazPaco is one of the oldest districts of Manila. Its genesis dates back from the middle of the 16* century when the Franciscan missionaries created the mission of Dilao in the sitio of Balete just across the moat outside the Walled City and near the estuary of the same name. The area was a marshland overgrown with plants with aromatic yellow roots called turmeric (Curcuma longa), or luyang dilaw, giving the town's appellation. Today, the old town of