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Noble and Ever Loyal City →

theurbanhistorian:

It is interesting to note that Nick Joaquin did not use the Pearl of the Orient title for Manila in his literature. Instead he used the Noble and Ever Loyal City in his writings. Now I see the sense of it, even Penang, Malaysia use the Pearl of the Orient label for tourism promotion purposes. Japan is also the Pearl of the Orient (in their perspective). Every Asian city claim to be the Pearl of the Orient. Yes, in all Joaquin writings, there is no mention of a Pearl of the Orient.

If there is one title only Manila could have and other Asian Cities could not even get, that is the Noble and Ever Loyal City.

Manila, the Noble and Ever Loyal City.

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