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Admiral Stories

Every corner of Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery narrates beautiful tales of artful stories and history. As we pay homage to the Filipino heritage and bring glamour to the old Manila, we prepare wonderful bedtime stories for a memorable experience during your stay.

Birth of Manila

Did you know that Manila got its name from a flower? “Manila” or “Maynila” came from the words “May,” which means “there is” and “Nila,” which refers to a type of flower. There were once Nilad plants with beautiful white and...
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The Necklace and The Comb

Back in the Earth's young days, the sky and the land are close to one another. There was this young girl who possessed a beautiful heirloom treasure, a comb, and a necklace. She always wore it even working. One day, while she...
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Oldest Chinatown in the World

Established in 1594, Binondo is known to be the world's oldest Chinatown. The bustling district tells more than Chinese cuisine and red lanterns but also narrates a remarkable history. Binondo become the hub of Chinese...
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The Legend of Pineapple

WHY THE PINEAPPLE HAS A HUNDRED EYES? Pinang was a beautiful but lazy girl. One day, her mother got sick and asked her to cook food for them. Having never really done anything around the house, Pinang refused at first. She...
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Salabat

Way to end your day with a soothing sip of a warm and calming "Salabat". Salabat is a classic tea drink of Filipinos made from boiled ginger and dashes of honey for sweetness. Originating from Southeast Asian countries, ginger...
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Once Upon a Filipino Christmas

This year, let the Admiral tell you the homegrown tales of our stark roots and vibrant Filipino culture with Once Upon a Filipino Christmas. The Filipino Christmas is truly a celebration like no other....
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