The Supreme Court has ruled in our favor and the Torre De Manila must come down. This victory belongs to every one of the 544 people who refused to let our history be overshadowed by greed. We must stay alert to ensure that the demolition process follows the law strictly.
September 1, 2015
Final supporters
There is a horrible structure called the Torre De Manila that towers 49 storeys high above the Luneta and completely dominates the landscape destroying the sight line behind the Rizal Monument. Just imagine how the iconic symbols of other countries would look like if their citizens allowed a Torre to be built around them in total disregard of their cultural heritage and zoning laws. As the pictures here show, it would be an ugly disaster!
How and why this condominium got built to that height by the developer DMCI is a mystery considering that there are zoning laws governing the area such as 1. Buildings are limited to only 7 storeys high and 2. They should be for government offices and schools.
And now that the building is almost completed, the Supreme Court (thank goodness!) has suspended its construction based on the Order of the Knights of Rizal petition for further review. But apologists for the developer and City Hall have been floating around the idea of what to do with it as if it were already a done deal. One solution proposed is to put reflective glass panels as camouflage or to plant tall trees behind the monument in order to hide it and yet another - horrors! - is to drape a Philippine flag on its facade and light it up at night like one of the gaudy nightclubs in Ermita!
No, there is no other solution but to demolish this building completely!
It shouldn't have been constructed in the first place since it blatantly disregards the laws and regulations of the National Historical Commission governing historical sites. But due to negligence, incompetence or plain old greed by government officials in cahoots with the developer, this towering building is now there. Only in the Philippines does such an abominable thing happen!
So do you want this monstrosity to remain and desecrate our revered Jose Rizal Monument?
SIGN THIS PETITION IF YOU DON'T! Let our government officials and DMCI know that we do not condone this travesty of our national patrimony.
The Torre de Manila must be demolished! No ifs or buts!
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
July 8, 2015
July 7, 2015
The momentum behind this building's demolition proves we will not accept the destruction of our heritage. Post this link on Facebook and tag your local representative to demand they back the Supreme Court order. Text three friends right now and tell them to add their names to this fight.
July 1, 2015
DMCI is trying to distract us with talk of camouflage and light shows instead of admitting they built a skyscraper where none should exist. Call your local representative today to demand full demolition. Post this link on your Facebook wall to ensure our neighbors know exactly what is at stake for our national heritage.
Reached 100 supporters
June 26, 2015
261 Comments
Talagang sadyang sarili na lang ang iniisip ng ibang tao ngaun. Wala silang pakialam kung may masasagasaan o matatapakan.Hindi ako kontra sa pagunlad ng ekonomiya pero sana ilagay nyo sa tamang lugar ang intention nyo.
From the surveying and planning stage dmci already knows that torre will become an obstruction but they still continue to build because of only one thing and that is profit, they don't care about our Heritage at all. I'm also calling those people who already bought a unit, please pull out your unit.
It's an eyesore and disrespectful to us. Not just because it's a photobomber but also the statue is a symbol of our liberty. It should have a fulk protection from the law, but why they are letting them the tower to stay intact?
This is a shame to Jose Rizal if he is still living today. DMCI's Torre de Manila must be demolished and who ever signed the permit for them to build this national photobomber, must be penalized.
A nation will not progress if it cannot implement its own laws, rules, and regulations. That Torre De Manila is a blatant proof how the powerful and mighty can easily get around the statutes of the land...
ITS AN ABSOLUTE DISGRACE FROM DCMI AND TO ALL SCUMBAGS POLITICIANS AND THE REST OF EM THAT RUNS MANILAS OFFICES.. THAT "TORE DE MANILA " SHOULD FALL AND NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN PERMITTED TO BE BUILD IN THE FIRST PLACE
I agree wholeheartedly. This structure is horrible. All the people that live in this apartment building are definitely horrible people as well. Especially that kid named Christian Angelo Casilla.
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The Supreme Court has ruled in our favor and the Torre De Manila must come down. This victory belongs to every one of the 544 people who refused to let our history be overshadowed by greed. We must stay alert to ensure that the demolition process follows the law strictly.
September 1, 2015
Final supporters
There is a horrible structure called the Torre De Manila that towers 49 storeys high above the Luneta and completely dominates the landscape destroying the sight line behind the Rizal Monument. Just imagine how the iconic symbols of other countries would look like if their citizens allowed a Torre to be built around them in total disregard of their cultural heritage and zoning laws. As the pictures here show, it would be an ugly disaster!
How and why this condominium got built to that height by the developer DMCI is a mystery considering that there are zoning laws governing the area such as 1. Buildings are limited to only 7 storeys high and 2. They should be for government offices and schools.
And now that the building is almost completed, the Supreme Court (thank goodness!) has suspended its construction based on the Order of the Knights of Rizal petition for further review. But apologists for the developer and City Hall have been floating around the idea of what to do with it as if it were already a done deal. One solution proposed is to put reflective glass panels as camouflage or to plant tall trees behind the monument in order to hide it and yet another - horrors! - is to drape a Philippine flag on its facade and light it up at night like one of the gaudy nightclubs in Ermita!
No, there is no other solution but to demolish this building completely!
It shouldn't have been constructed in the first place since it blatantly disregards the laws and regulations of the National Historical Commission governing historical sites. But due to negligence, incompetence or plain old greed by government officials in cahoots with the developer, this towering building is now there. Only in the Philippines does such an abominable thing happen!
So do you want this monstrosity to remain and desecrate our revered Jose Rizal Monument?
SIGN THIS PETITION IF YOU DON'T! Let our government officials and DMCI know that we do not condone this travesty of our national patrimony.
The Torre de Manila must be demolished! No ifs or buts!
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
July 8, 2015
July 7, 2015
The momentum behind this building's demolition proves we will not accept the destruction of our heritage. Post this link on Facebook and tag your local representative to demand they back the Supreme Court order. Text three friends right now and tell them to add their names to this fight.
July 1, 2015
DMCI is trying to distract us with talk of camouflage and light shows instead of admitting they built a skyscraper where none should exist. Call your local representative today to demand full demolition. Post this link on your Facebook wall to ensure our neighbors know exactly what is at stake for our national heritage.
Reached 100 supporters
June 26, 2015
261 Comments
History and symbolism should not be marred or degraded because of self-interest group who will be the only one including those who were paid to get it approved to benefit. The Torre de Manila must be demolished. The view corridor east or west must remain clear of any structure or photobomb.
Talagang sadyang sarili na lang ang iniisip ng ibang tao ngaun. Wala silang pakialam kung may masasagasaan o matatapakan.Hindi ako kontra sa pagunlad ng ekonomiya pero sana ilagay nyo sa tamang lugar ang intention nyo.
From the surveying and planning stage dmci already knows that torre will become an obstruction but they still continue to build because of only one thing and that is profit, they don't care about our Heritage at all. I'm also calling those people who already bought a unit, please pull out your unit.
It's an eyesore and disrespectful to us. Not just because it's a photobomber but also the statue is a symbol of our liberty. It should have a fulk protection from the law, but why they are letting them the tower to stay intact?
This is a shame to Jose Rizal if he is still living today. DMCI's Torre de Manila must be demolished and who ever signed the permit for them to build this national photobomber, must be penalized.
A nation will not progress if it cannot implement its own laws, rules, and regulations. That Torre De Manila is a blatant proof how the powerful and mighty can easily get around the statutes of the land...
ITS AN ABSOLUTE DISGRACE FROM DCMI AND TO ALL SCUMBAGS POLITICIANS AND THE REST OF EM THAT RUNS MANILAS OFFICES.. THAT "TORE DE MANILA " SHOULD FALL AND NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN PERMITTED TO BE BUILD IN THE FIRST PLACE
I agree wholeheartedly. This structure is horrible. All the people that live in this apartment building are definitely horrible people as well. Especially that kid named Christian Angelo Casilla.
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History and symbolism should not be marred or degraded because of self-interest group who will be the only one including those who were paid to get it approved to benefit. The Torre de Manila must be demolished. The view corridor east or west must remain clear of any structure or photobomb.