Founded in 1594, Binondo was created by Spanish Governor Luis Pérez Dasmariñas as a permanent settlement for converted Chinese immigrants (called "sangleys") across the river from the walled city of Intramuros where the Spaniards resided.
Binondo was founded in 1594. Binondo was created by Spanish Governor Luis Pérez Dasmariñas as a permanent settlement for converted Chinese immigrants (called "sangleys") across the river from the walled city of Intramuros where the Spaniards resided.