Dilao: Urban and Cultural History of Paco History and Social Studies Published in 2009 by University

Published in 2009 by University of the Philippines Press

Published in 1972 by Fidimca Enterprises

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Dilao: Urban and Cultural History of Paco History and Social Studies Published in 2009 by UniversityPaco is one of the oldest districts of Manila. Its genesis dates back from the middle of the 16* century when the Franciscan missionaries created the mission of Dilao in the sitio of Balete just across the moat outside the Walled City and near the estuary of the same name. The area was a marshland overgrown with plants with aromatic yellow roots called turmeric (Curcuma longa), or luyang dilaw, giving the town's appellation. Today, the old town of