 Under American control , a new civilian oriented Insular Government headed by then Governor @-@ General William Howard Taft invited city <unk> Daniel <unk> for the transformation of Manila , to adapt the old city to changed times and modern needs . The <unk> Plan included development of the road system , the use of waterways for transportation , and <unk> of Manila with the improvement of <unk> , construction of parks , <unk> and various building for various activities . 
