Restoration

The enduring living district of Intramuros has now become a doorway to a historic past, with local tourism driving visitors into this part of Manila. Churches and schools remain steadfast in its service to the people, creating a vibrant community that populate the area. The establishment of the Intramuros Restoration Committee empowers continuing efforts to develop the area with respect to its history and heritage as Manila’s once fortified enclave.

1979

10 April

The Intramuros Administration was founded within the former Ministry of Human Settlements through Presidential Decree 1616, mandated by President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.

1993

10 April

The San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila, officially named the Church of the Immaculate Conception of San Agustin, was designated as a World Heritage Site (WHS) as part of the serial declaration recognizing the Baroque Churches of the Philippines.