Highlights: Your trip to Manila is not fulfilled without a trip to Roxas Boulevard, one of the city's most recognizable and adored landmarks. Originally called Dewey Boulevard during the American colonization of the Philippines, this outdoor walking area and public square was renamed Roxas Boulevard after the first elected president of the Philippines, Manuel Roxas. Whether you want an entertaining and lively walk through one of the city's most busy centers during the day time or a relaxing stroll through countless restaurants and bars in the evening, Roxas Boulevard is a landmark sight you do not want to miss.