University of the Philippines Manila
The University of the Philippines Manila is a public, coeducational, research university located in Ermita, Manila, Philippines. It is known for being the country's center of excellence in the health sciences, including health professional education, training, and research. It is the oldest of eight constituent universities of the University of the Philippines System, and predates the founding of UP by three years. It was originally established on December 1, 1905, as the Philippine Medical School and later renamed as the UP College of Medicine and Surgery on June 10, 1907. In 1983 it was renamed as University of the Philippines Manila.
Aerial view of the university, 1939
The Old Supreme Court Building was known as the UP Villamor Hall during the American Colonial Period. It formerly housed the Conservatory of Music and School of Fine Arts.
Main entrance to Rizal Hall, home of the former UP College Manila.
The PGH Administration Building was declared by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines as a heritage building in 1992.
Ermita is a district in Manila, Philippines. Located at the central part of the city, the district is a significant center of finance, education, culture, and commerce. Ermita serves as the civic center of the city, bearing the seat of city government and a large portion of the area's employment, business, and entertainment activities.
The skyline of Ermita with the National Museum of Natural History in the foreground
Luneta Promenade in the late 1890s
Burnham Plan of Manila, 1905
Aerial view of Ermita District facing Manila Bay
