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    Antonio J. Villegas made several important contributions during his time as mayor of Manila: 1) He inaugurated the Victory Lacson Underpass in the 1960s, the first pedestrian underpass in the Philippines. 2) In 1964, he helped establish the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila) by working with legislators to pass the bill authorizing its creation. 3) He commissioned the mural "Filipino Struggles Through History" by Carlos "Botong" Francisco, now a national cultural treasure displayed in Bulwagang Antonio Villegas.

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    Antonio J. Villegas made several important contributions during his time as mayor of Manila: 1) He inaugurated the Victory Lacson Underpass in the 1960s, the first pedestrian underpass in the Philippines. 2) In 1964, he helped establish the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila) by working with legislators to pass the bill authorizing its creation. 3) He commissioned the mural "Filipino Struggles Through History" by Carlos "Botong" Francisco, now a national cultural treasure displayed in Bulwagang Antonio Villegas.

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    Antonio J. Villegas made several important contributions during his time as mayor of Manila: 1) He inaugurated the Victory Lacson Underpass in the 1960s, the first pedestrian underpass in the Philippines. 2) In 1964, he helped establish the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila) by working with legislators to pass the bill authorizing its creation. 3) He commissioned the mural "Filipino Struggles Through History" by Carlos "Botong" Francisco, now a national cultural treasure displayed in Bulwagang Antonio Villegas.

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    CONTRIBUTIONS OF ANTONIO J.

    VILLEGAS

    VICTORY LACSON UNDERPASS


    The Arsenio H. Lacson Underpass, also known as the Victory Lacson Underpass, is a pedestrian
    underpass and retail area in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines. First opened in the 1960s, it is
    regarded as the first pedestrian underpass in the Philippines.

    Source: Pinterest

    PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA


    In 1964, Mayor Villegas co-opted Congressman Justo R. Albert of the 4th congressional district
    of the City of Manila to sponsor a bill in the House of Representatives of the Congress of the
    Philippines seeking to create the city university. Filed as House Bill No. 8349, the Senate version
    was spearheaded by Senators Gil Puyat and Camilo Osias.
    On 19 June 1965, the final bill entitled "An Act Authorizing the City of Manila to Establish and
    Operate the University of the City of Manila and for Other Purposes" was signed into law by
    President Diosdado P. Macapacal in a signing ceremony in Malacañang Palace witnessed by
    Atty. Primitivo de Leon, Mayor Villegas, Congressman Ramon Mitra Jr., and its main sponsor in
    the House of Representatives, Congressman Albert. The law was captioned as Republic Act No.
    4196 which now serves as the University Charter.
    Source: PLM Archive

    FILIPINO STRUGGLES THROUGH HISTORY

     Artwork by Carlos “Botong” Francisco


     Declared as the National Cultural Treasure in 1996
     Installed in Bulwagang Antonio Villegas
     Commissioned by Antonio J. Villegas

    Source: Pinterest
    Mural inside the Bulwagang Antonio Villegas, 2012
    Source: spot.ph

    Mural is assured safe inside the Fine Arts Museum since 2013, captured in 2019
    Source: spot.ph
    METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL

     Focuses on Filipino films


     Runs from December 25 (Christmas) through New Year's Day and into first weekend of
    January in the following year
     Mayor Villegas inaugurated "Manila Film Festival" in 1966
     12-day event in which Filipino films were shown during June 14 - June 24 (Manila's
    birthday)
     Festival Features grand parade in Roxas Blvd. showcasing the films as well as the artists
     The mayor believes the potential of the festival for educating Filipinos in patronizing
    their country's produced movies, but the festival did not flourish and failed.
     1975, Film Festival officially began on Sept 21 under the name "1975 Metropolitan Film
    Festival" (MFF)
     1977 it was changed to "Metro Manila Film Festival" (MMFF)

    REFERENCES:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacson_Underpass#:~:text=History,of%20Lacson's%20successor
    %2C%20Antonio%20Villegas.
    https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/1960-construction-of-the-underpass-in-quiapo-ctto--
    414331234460758937/
    https://plm.edu.ph/about/university-profile/history
    https://archive.plm.edu.ph/univ-profile.html
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipino_Struggles_Through_History
    https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/164944405077528953/
    https://www.spot.ph/arts-culture/the-latest-arts-culture/78528/botong-francisco-masterpiece-
    manila-city-hall-a833-20190719-lfrm
    https://www.facebook.com/pinoyhistory/photos/a.389480917929617/430235707187471/?
    type=3

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