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The waves symbolise the Pasig River, a most important landmark whose length and path throughout the city chronicle the beginnings and the progress of Manila's commerce and industry.
The waves symbolise the Pasig River, a most important landmark whose length and path throughout the city chronicle the beginnings and the progress of Manila's commerce and industry.


The castle symbolizes the Spanish walled town of Intramuros, the Spanish quarter of the old city.
The castle symbolizes the Spanish castle, th emain structure at the time.


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|align="center"|[[File:manilaseal.jpg|center]]  <br/>The present seal of the city  
|align="center"|[[File:manilaseal.jpg|center]]  <br/>The present seal of the city  
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[[Literature]] : information from Jude Grupe


[[Category:Municipalities of the Philippines]]
[[Category:Municipalities of the Philippines]]
[[Category:Granted 1596]]
[[Category:Granted 1596]]