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Philippines launches Phase II of Binondo Chinatown revitalization to boost tourism and preserve its 1594 heritage.
On February 13, 2026, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos launched Phase II of the Binondo Chinatown revitalization project in Manila, enhancing the historic district’s infrastructure and public spaces with lighting and cultural upgrades.
The initiative, building on the success of Phase I’s Jones Bridge restoration, aims to preserve Binondo’s legacy as the world’s oldest Chinatown—established in 1594—while boosting tourism, local businesses, and cultural exchange between Filipinos and the Chinese community.
Led by the First Lady and supported by community partnerships, the project emphasizes sustainable urban renewal and heritage preservation through reversible, non-invasive lighting.
Filipinas lanza la Fase II de la revitalización de Binondo Chinatown para impulsar el turismo y preservar su patrimonio de 1594.