Manila: Several NickNames -Conan O'Brien Oscar Monologues

Manila's nickname "The Paris of Asia" was coined by Australian travel guide publisher 

Before it is called Maynila(Manila), Manila have the total of 13 nicknames, those are:

1. Pearl of the Orient;

2. Distinguished and ever loyal City;

3. Venice of the Orient;

4. Rome of the East;

5. City of the Sun;

6. Havana of the Orient;

7. Queen City of the Pacific;

8. City of our affections;

9. Imperial Manila;

10. America's first Chinatown;

11. City of man;

12. Handsome metropolis; and

13. Capital of fun

and on June 24, 1571, Legaspi also known as El Viejo, El Adelantado proclaimed the Manila as the Capital of the Philippines

Lonely Planet in 2015. This nickname is likely due to the city's rich history, cultural significance, and architectural style, which bears some resemblance to Paris. However, Manila has several other nicknames that reflect its diverse heritage and characteristics, such as ¹:

Pearl of the Orient: This nickname highlights the city's rich trade history and cultural significance, and is even featured in the city's official hymn.Venice of the Orient: This nickname refers to the city's low-lying areas intersected by canals, particularly in the Binondo district.Rome of the East: This nickname reflects the city's strong Catholic heritage and the presence of numerous historic churches, particularly in the walled city of Intramuros.City of the Sun: This nickname was coined by Spanish poet Salvador Rueda during his visit to Manila in 1915.Queen City of the Pacific: This nickname was used in a 1938 documentary film about Manila.City of Our Affections: This nickname was used by national artist Nick Joaquin in his literary play "A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino".Capital of Fun: This is a more recent nickname and tourism slogan coined by the Department of Tourism in 2014.

1. Pearl of the Orient;

2. Distinguished and ever loyal City;

3. Venice of the Orient;

4. Rome of the East;

5. City of the Sun;

6. Havana of the Orient;

7. Queen City of the Pacific;

8. City of our affections;

9. Imperial Manila;

10. America's first Chinatown;

11. City of man;

12. Handsome metropolis; and

13. Capital of fun

and on June 24, 1571, Legaspi also known as El Viejo, El Adelantado proclaimed the Manila as the Capital of the Philippines.

My Photo of the Day:#1

The 1853 Nunns & Clark Jeweled Piano

This lavish square piano, crafted in New York, features an extravagantly carved rosewood case. Its most striking detail is the keyboard, where the naturals are covered in mother-of-pearl and the accidentals are veneered in tortoiseshell with abalone inlay. A masterpiece of mid-19th-century luxury designed for the New York Crystal Palace Exhibition.

My Photo of the Day #2 and its Animation:

Animation:

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Lastly, Conan O'Brien's 2026 Oscars monologue was filled with hilarious jokes and witty one-liners. Here are some of the highlights 

Jokes about the Oscars themselves

"I'm Conan O'Brien, and I'm honored to be the last human host of the Academy Awards. Next year it's going to be a Waymo in a tux."
"Last year when I hosted, Los Angeles was on fire. But this year, everything's going great."

Roasting celebrities

"Security is extremely tight tonight. I'm told there's concerns about attacks from both the opera and ballet communities," referencing Timothée Chalamet's comments about opera and ballet.
About Timothée Chalamet: "They're just mad you didn't mention jazz."
About Sean Penn: "One Battle After Another is a film where Best Supporting Actor nominee Sean Penn got an erection at gunpoint. Then director Paul Thomas Anderson said, 'Let's put that in the film!'"

Politics and social commentary

"In Hamnet, Shakespeare's wife gives birth by herself in the woods. Or what we call in America: affordable healthcare."
"I should warn you tonight could get political. And if that makes you uncomfortable, there's an alternate Oscars hosted by Kid Rock at the Dave & Buster's down the street."

AI and technology

Joking about being the "last human host" due to AI taking over jobs.

British actors and the Epstein files

"It's the first time since 2012 there are no British actors nominated for best actors or best actress. A British spokesperson said: 'Yeah, but at least we arrest our pedophiles.'"