Being one of the capital city’s oldest suburbs, the old town of Paco has a long and colorful history, rich culture and imposing, yet familiar collection of architecture. Dilao takes us to the story from the time it was first established as a Japanese enclave outside of Intramuros, up to the industrialized quarter of the City of Manila that we know it today.

Written by Gerard Lico and Lorelei D.C. de Viana