But why are they called “Manila” envelopes? Does the name refer to the Philippines? And if so, how did that come about? American stationery companies were experiencing supply shortages in the 1830s.

Filipinos turned the streets of Manila to a sea of maroon and gold and ... as devotees jostled for a chance to pull the thick rope towing the carriage across the Philippine capital.

MANILA, Philippines — Both ropes used to pull the andas or the carriage carrying the image of Jesus Nazareno toward Quiapo Church have already snapped, the Nazareno Command Center said Thursday.

The two ropes of the andas or carriage of the Jesus Nazareno image were broken during the Traslacion on Thursday, according to Manila Police District (MPD). According to the Quiapo Church, one rope ...