My knowledge of the post WWII P.I. is scanty, but I'll give this a try. First off, who pays for it? This determines to a great degree what you can do. The Japanese are broke, but reparations (did they pay any post war?) from them seem to be a good idea. If not them, then it really comes down to the US. Perhaps after the Japanese get on their feet again they can repay the US for the loan they give to the PI for rebuilding. Were it me, I'd lay out the plan on a large grid scale. With the city destroyed population displacement is a terrible problem, but let us assume we can find temporary dwellings for them, or help them to relocate to other areas temporarily. Put your infrastructure in, sewage and water, underground, with predetermined locations for access. Make these lines larger than projected growth, at least doubled, to allow for future growth. The streets should be VERY wide, this allows lines to be dug up later, but also gives an open, airy feel to the city. Light rail needs to be installed, it is just far more efficient and cost effective for a long term public transportation system. Plan for trees along these streets (native trees) as these will make the city cooler and more livable just by being there. You can deal with intersections in the streets one of two ways, either a raised platform for a traffic policeman, or via light. I'd initially go for the traffic cop, electric lights can come later, but this also gives you a built in redundancy in case typhoon damage kills the electricity. You can locate your Police stations and Fire Stations in a logical way, one per x number of blocks. Set the space aside, even if you don't build them right away. Have the space locked in as public property until you can build there. Put your public parks next to them, so that until you build you have a larger park. Public buildings should be as close as possible to the look of the traditional Spanish type. Name them after hero's from the war. I'd make this plan as large as you can, larger than you'd ever think you'd need. This way you can control development for the future, and make Manila the New Pearl of the Orient. Probably pie in the sky, but Manila has such a wonderful history, remaking it, man....