List of renamed streets in Metro Manila

This is a partial list of streets or roads in Metro Manila, Philippines, that underwent a name change in the past.

Background

Many place names in the country were changed after the islands achieved full sovereignty in 1946, following nearly four centuries of colonial occupation. Motorways named after Spanish and American colonists were subsequently altered to those of Filipino nationalist leaders and figures. This practice continued with the adoption of Tagalog (via its standardised register, Filipino) as the country's official national language.

Recently, streets have been renamed more aggressively after deceased or incumbent politicians, influential businessmen, and their relatives, which Filipino historian Gregorio F. Zaide described as a product of "bigoted nationalism" and "jingoism" done by self-serving public officials without regard to their historical significance.^[1]

City of Manila

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Metro Manila

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See also

• List of eponymous streets in Metro Manila
• List of roads in Metro Manila

References

External links

• Old Street Names of Manila