San Sebastian Church is the world’s first-ever-all-steel basilica?- Camilo Osias was the first Filipino division superintendent of schools?
- Philippine Airlines (PAL) which was established in 1941 is Asia’s oldest commercial airlines?
- The town of Unisan in Quezon province which w as established in 1521 is the oldest town in thePhilippines?
- Davao City, covering an area of 2,212 square kilometes, is the largest city in the world?
- Manila Hotel, in 1983, was named as one of the ten best hotels in the world by a British Magazine, “Executive Travel” while another British publication named it as one of the top ten business hotels?
- The Crystal Arcade in Escolta, Manila is the first modern building in the Philippines?
- The first Filipino immigrant to the United States in 1850 settled in Louisiana?
- According to the 1990 census, Manila has a population density of 12,315 persons per square kilometer (32,000 per square mile) that is the highest in the Philippines?
- Dwight Eisenhower, as claimed by American historian Carlos D’Este in his book, “Eisenhower, A Soldier’s Life” became an adviser and speechwriter of Commonwealth President Manuel L. Quezon? This was before Eisenhower was appointed Supreme Commander of all Allied Forces.
Source: Philippine Trivia
