Recto AvenueClaro M. Recto Avenue, more popularly known as simply Recto, is the principal commercial thoroughfare in north-central Manila, Philippines. It spans six districts just north of the Pasig River in what is generally considered Manila's old downtown area. Recto's western terminus is at an intersection with Mel Lopez Boulevard (Radial Road 10) at the district boundaries of Tondo and San Nicolas, close to the Manila North Harbor.
Mendiola StreetMendiola Street (or simply "Mendiola") is a short thoroughfare in Manila, Philippines. The street is named after Enrique Mendiola, the pedagogue, author of textbooks, educator and member of the first Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines. As a street leading to Malacañang Palace, the President of the Philippines' official residence, it has been a convergence area of numerous and sometimes bloody demonstrations.
Legarda StreetLegarda Street is a short street in the Sampaloc district of Manila, Philippines. It crosses through the eastern section of the University Belt area in a generally east–west orientation between the Nagtahan Interchange and the intersection with Nepomuceno Street in Quiapo. Legarda station of the LRTA's Line 2 system serves it. The street was named after Filipino legislator and resident commissioner to the United States, Benito Legarda y Tuason.
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Sampaloc, ManilaSampaloc is a district of Manila, Philippines.University of the EastThe University of the East (UE; Filipino: Pamantasan ng Silangan) is a private university located in Manila, Philippines. Founded in 1946, business tycoon Lucio Tan acquired the university in 1990. UE was once labeled as the "largest university in Asia" when its enrollment in the past reached over 65,000 students.
Antipolo stationAntipolo station, formerly known as Masinag station, is the current eastern terminus of the Light Rail TransitLine 2 (LRT-2) system. It opened on July 5, 2021 and is the line's easternmost station, situated on the stretch of Marikina–Infanta Highway near the intersection of Sumulong Highway in Antipolo, Rizal. It is the first LRT station outside Metro Manila to be operational.
Recto stationRecto station is the current western terminus of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) system. It is situated on Recto Avenue at the district boundary of Santa Cruz and Quiapo, Manila. It shall be succeeded by Pier 4 as the future western terminus of the LRT-2.
Manila Light Rail Transit SystemThe Manila Light Rail Transit System, commonly known as the LRT, is an urban rail transit system that primarily serves Metro Manila, Philippines. Although categorized as a light rail system because it originally used light rail vehicles, it presently has characteristics of a rapid transit system, such as high passenger throughput, exclusive right-of-way, and later use of full metro rolling stock.
Benito LegardaBenito Cosmé Legarda y Tuason (September 27, 1853 – August 27, 1915) was a Filipino legislator who was a member of the Philippine Commission of the American colonial Insular Government, the government's legislature, and later a Resident Commissioner from the Philippine Islands to the United States Congress.
LRT Line 2 (Metro Manila)Manila Metro line Marikina–Pasig SantolanSantolan Depot Marikina River KatipunanAnonas MMS Araneta Center–Cubao North Avenue - Taft Avenue Betty Go-BelmonteGilmore J. RuizSan Juan River Metro Manila Skyway V. MapaNLEX ConnectorCalambaPureza NSCR LegardaUniversity Avenue8RectoDoroteo Jose North Triangle Common Station -Fernando Poe Jr. - Dr. Santos - NiogClark International Airport Tutuban NSCR DivisoriaPier 4This diagram: The Light Rail Transit Line 2, also known as LRT Line 2, LRT-2, or Megatren, is a rapid transit line in Metro Manila in the Philippines owned and operated by the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA).
ManilaCapital of the PhilippinesNational capital and highly urbanized city in Metro Manila, PhilippinesManila, officially the City of Manila, is the capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,902,590 people. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on the island of Luzon, it is classified as a highly urbanized city.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.