Scenarios about 'manila'
The capital city of the Philippines with a rich history as a major trading port established by Spanish colonizers in the 16th century. Manila served as a crucial link in the Spanish colonial empire's global trade network and later became a focal point during American colonial rule and Japanese occupation in World War II. In alternate history scenarios, Manila's strategic location in Southeast Asia makes it a pivotal setting for exploring different colonial outcomes or geopolitical arrangements in the Pacific region.
What If Manila Developed Different Urban Planning Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Manila implemented comprehensive urban planning following World War II, potentially transforming it into one of Asia's most livable megacities rather than facing severe urban challenges.