Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Quiapo is a historical area located in the capital of Manila, Philippines. It’s a diverse epicenter of various cultures, religions, and food centers that are a feast for the senses. Nowadays, the once vibrant streets are adorned with abandoned artifacts from the past, in danger of being totally forgotten by this modern world. However, it is not too late.

Join us in this documentary about the uncertain future of Quiapo, as we explore its secrets through the lens of its people. From meeting with religious figures, historians, activists, and OG carinderia owners, this is everything that you need to get a taste of the heart of Manila.

Special thanks to:
Mark Joseph Liangco
Maria Paz N. Santos-Viola
Mohammad Edzar Malli Al-Hajj
Geykew Lipuldem Atey
Rosario Hilario
Marietta Arquijano
Roberto Arquijano Lopez
Diosdado San Juan
Eugenio Jongco
Hajinoron Sharief Macontong
Dominic Faustino
Quiapo sa Puso Ko

Photo credits:
Kevin Coloma, Flickr - flickr.com/photos/24288260@N08/3776011251
Eduardo De Leon, Flickr - flickr.com/photos/edlei/15853481410
T3N60, Flickr - flickr.com/photos/t3n60/8012179767
Dennis Raymond, Flickr - flickr.com/photos/46706704@N05/4290294230
Shankar S., Flickr - flickr.com/photos/shankaronline/9361872469
Eduardo De Leon, Flickr - flickr.com/photos/edlei/20330773526/in/album-72157653860602735
Eduardo De Leon, Flickr - flickr.com/photos/edlei/15964004701
Beyond Forgetting, Flickr - flickr.com/photos/bren/15773214706
John Tewell, Flickr - flickr.com/photos/johntewell/42109093360

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