 Manila ( / məˈnɪl.ə / ) is the capital city of the Philippines , founded on June 24 , 1571 by Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi . It is one of the oldest cities in the country and was the seat of power for most of the colonial rules of the Philippines . It is situated on the eastern shore of Manila Bay and contains a multitude of landmarks , some of which date back to the 16th century , such as the Spanish colonial era Walled City of Intramuros . 
 Manila ( / məˈnɪl.ə / ) <a href='drop_aux' title='1'><mark>is</mark></a>the capital city of the Philippines , founded on June 24 , 1571 by Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi . It <a href='drop_aux' title='2'><mark>is</mark></a>one of the oldest cities in the country and was the seat of power for most of the colonial rules of the Philippines . It is situated on the eastern shore of Manila Bay and <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>contains</mark></a> a multitude of landmarks , some of which date back to the 16th century , such as the Spanish colonial era Walled City of Intramuros . 
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