The Manila City Council celebrated its 122nd anniversary last Monday, highlighting the bestowing of awards to former and current members for their outstanding performance, dedication and colorful careers.

THE Manila City Council (MCC) turned 122 years old on Monday.

Here’s a bit of trivia that some 2 million Manileños may not know. After the Spanish incorporated Manila as a city in 1571, membership to the council was originally restricted to Spaniards. 

The Manila City Council is set to kick off the week-long celebration of its 122nd founding anniversary on July 31 to August 4.