act as extras if required. But nobody knows until when shoots can be held at the Thelmo House or, for that matter, if it will continue to exist, as it has been up for sale for P25M for the longest time. The security assurance here is to declare it as a heritage house that it duly deserves. Prominent Historical Figures from Pandacan Pandacan was home to prominent Filipino artists of the 19th century and these people are commemorated with historical markers along the streets of Pandacan District. Ladislao Bonus Ladislao Bonus was a composer, conductor, contrabass player, and teacher. His pioneering work on musical drama earned him the title as the "Father of the Filipino opera. He was born and raised in Pandacan. As tribute to his greatest contribution to the Philippine Opera, a historical marker inscribed in 1980 was erected along San Luis Street. Fr. Jacinto Zamora Jacinto Zamora is widely-known as one of the Gomburza trio who were summarily executed by the Spanish colonial officials because of their influence to the Secularization movement. Zamora, along with Jose Burgos and Mariano Gomez, became the inspiration to Jose Rizal's subversive novel, El Filibusterismo which depicts the abuse of Spanish government. Zamora began his early education in Pandacan, Manila and later graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Canon and Civil Laws. He then continued his training for priesthood in the Seminary of Manila. Because of his role on advocating the rights of the Filipino priests, a monument is erected in his honor at a place known as Plaza Zamora along San Luis Street where his house had once stood. Francisco Balagtas Francisco Balagtas also known as Francisco Baltazar, was a prominent Filipino poet, and is widely considered as one of the greatest Filipino literary laureate for his impact on Filipino literature. He is originally from Bigaa, Bulacan but moved to Pandacan in 1835 where he met María Asunción Rivera, who would effectively serve as the muse for his future works. His famous epic, Florante at Laura, is regarded as his defining work. She is referenced in Florante at Laura as 'Celia' and 'MAR'. Because of his greatest contribution to the Philippine literature, a plaza and park Pandacan known as Plaza Balagtas was constructed in his honor. Image gallery See also Tourism in Manila References External links City of Manila Pandacan Tourist attractions in Manila