2 Easy Day Trips From Manila Without a Car: Tagaytay and Pagsanjan Falls
Two easy day trips from Manila without a car: Tagaytay and Pagsanjan Falls, with bus routes, travel times and tips for returning the same day.
Travel
Find travel inspiration for Manila and beyond, including local guides, nearby getaways, hotel stays, attractions, restaurants, and cultural experiences. This category is made for travellers who want practical ideas and easy ways to plan their next trip. Whether you’re exploring the city for the first time or looking for a fresh weekend plan, you’ll find helpful recommendations here. Discover places, routes, and experiences that make travelling around Manila more exciting.
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Entertainment · Music · News · Philippines
Ben&Ben Submits ‘Leaves (Reimagined)’ for Grammy Consideration
Ben&Ben has submitted Leaves (Reimagined), from its anthology album Nine, for Grammy consideration in Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
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The Beauty Loop Lets You Recycle Empty Beauty Packaging at Opus Mall in Quezon City
The Beauty Loop, a new pilot recycling program at Opus Mall in Bridgetowne, collects empty beauty packaging from any brand.
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Entertainment · Music · News · Philippines
Lola Amour Brings OPM to the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Stage
Filipino band Lola Amour performed at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix on October 11, taking the Padang stage for its debut.
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Manila · Metro Manila · News · Transportation
Dimasalang Bridge in Sampaloc Reopens to Motorists on October 20
The northbound lane of Dimasalang Bridge in Sampaloc, Manila, reopens to motorists on October 20, 2026, ahead of the Undas rush.
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Activities · Adventure · Attractions · Budget-Friendly · December 2026 · Entertainment · Family-Friendly · Free · Indoor · Intramuros · January 2026 · Makati · Manila · November 2026 · Okada · outdoor fun · Outdoors · Paid · Pet-Friendly · Philippines · Photography · Shopping · SM MOA
Magical Christmas Events and Holiday Displays in Manila: Where to Celebrate the Season
Manila is one of the best places to experience Christmas, with streets, malls, and parks transformed into dazzling holiday destinations. From the famous Ayala Triangle Festival of Lights to Christmas villages and lakeside displays, these events offer unforgettable experiences for families, couples, and friends.
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2026 · Activities · BGC · Entertainment · Entertainment · Free · Ghost · Halloween 2026 · Intramuros · Makati · Manila · October 2026 · Okada · Outdoors · Paid · Pet-Friendly · Philippines · Photography · Relax · Tambayan · Things To Do
Best Halloween Events in Manila: Spooky Parties, Ghost Tours & Family Festivities
Visit for the best Halloween events in Manila? This guide features 10 of the city’s top Halloween destinations, including haunted attractions, family-friendly celebrations, and exciting nightlife. Find addresses, operating hours, descriptions, and helpful tips to plan a fun and memorable Halloween experience.
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Activities · Entertainment · Free · Makati · Manila · Nature · outdoor fun · Pasay · Pasig · Philippines · Quezon City · Things To Do · Travel
10 Best Summer Activities in Manila to Beat the Heat
Explore fun ways to enjoy summer in Metro Manila? From luxurious hotel pools and relaxing water spas to scenic parks and nature escapes, this guide features 10 of the best summer activities in Manila for families, couples, and friends who want to stay cool and make the most of the sunny season.
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AirAsia Philippines 10.10 Sale Brings Fares From ₱160 Until October 11
AirAsia Philippines’ 10.10 sale offers one-way base fares from ₱160. Book until October 11, 2026, for travel until August 31, 2027.
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Where to Eat Filipino Breakfast in Metro Manila: 6 Spots for Tapsilog, Longganisa, and More
Looking for Filipino breakfast in Metro Manila? These restaurants serve tapsilog, longganisa, tocino, bangus, adobo flakes, pandesal, and other local morning dishes across Manila, Makati, Quezon City, and Marikina.
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Chinatown Binondo · Guides · Intramuros · Manila · Metro Manila · Museum · Things To Do · Tourism · Travel
A 3-Day Manila Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Spend three days seeing Manila’s history, museums, food streets, and key landmarks. This first-time visitor guide covers Intramuros, the National Museum Complex, Rizal Park, Binondo, Escolta, transport tips, current hours, and fees.
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Guides · Manila · Metro Manila · Travel
How to Get Around Metro Manila by Train: MRT, LRT, and Commuter Tips for Visitors
Getting around Metro Manila by train can help visitors avoid road traffic and reach key parts of the city. This guide covers LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 routes, fares, transfer points, payment options, operating hours, and useful commuter tips.
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Attractions · Culture · Guides · Intramuros · Manila · Travel
One Day in Intramuros: A Practical Walking Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Spend one day in Intramuros with this practical walking itinerary for first-time visitors, including Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, Casa Manila, San Agustin Church, Baluarte de San Diego, costs, hours, and local tips.
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MICHELIN Guide Awards 2026 Keys to Nine Philippine Hotels
The MICHELIN Guide has named nine Philippine hotels in its 2026 Key selection. El Nido Resorts Lagen Island and Raffles Makati became the country’s first Two-Key hotels, while seven properties received One Key.
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Guides · Lifestyle · News · Philippines · September 2026 · Tourism · Travel
Cebu Pacific Launches ₱199 Base-Fare Sale Through September 30
Cebu Pacific is offering select flights from ₱199 one-way base fare through September 30, 2026. Travelers should check the final ticket price, baggage rules, fees, and available travel dates before booking.
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Best Restaurants · Chinatown Binondo · Food · Guides · Manila · Travel
A First-Timer’s Binondo Food Crawl: What to Eat and How to Plan the Route
Planning your first Binondo food crawl? Follow this simple route through Manila’s Chinatown for fresh lumpia, dumplings, fried chicken, hopia, siopao, and dim sum.
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Art · Culture · Entertainment · News · Philippines
“Filipiñana” Chosen as the Philippines’ Official Entry for the 2027 Oscars
The Filipiñana Oscars 2027 campaign begins after Rafael Manuel’s film was named the Philippines’ official entry for Best International Feature Film.
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Culture · Entertainment · Music · News · Philippines
39th Awit Awards 2026 Winners: IV OF SPADES, SB19, fitterkarma, and More
The 39th Awit Awards recognized some of the biggest names in Original Pilipino Music on September 15, 2026, at the…
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Culture · Entertainment · News · Philippines · Pop Music
SexBomb Girls Bring the P-pop Class of 2026 Into the “MAMA MAMA” Music Video
The SexBomb Girls have released the music video for their new single “MAMA MAMA,” bringing together the veteran girl group…
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Culture · Entertainment · News · Philippines · Pop Music
WRIVE Releases “Sumayaw Ka” Visualizer With Cianne Dominguez
P-pop group WRIVE has released a new visualizer for “Sumayaw Ka,” its remake of the Gloc-9 song featuring singer and…
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XYVRL Brings “Scottie T” and “SBAPN” to the PBA Halftime Stage at Araneta Coliseum
Bicolana rapper XYVRL brought her “Swagapina” sound to Smart Araneta Coliseum during the PBA halftime show on Friday, August 14….
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2026 · Events · Philippines
World Vision Philippines to Launch 2026 Girls Can Campaign in Quezon City
World Vision Philippines will bring the 2026 Girls Can Campaign to Quezon City this August, continuing its work to support…
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Asian · Chinatown Binondo · Family-Friendly · Filipino · Food · International · Makati · Mandaluyong · Manila · Non Vegetarian · Philippines · Taguig
Where to Order the Best Chinese Foods in Metro Manila
Exploring the best Chinese restaurants in Metro Manila means navigating a mix of rich heritage and modern culinary artistry. Whether you need a quick savory rice bowl in Makati, an all you can eat dim sum buffet in Ortigas, or late night hotpot in Malate, we have rounded up the top ten dining destinations to satisfy your cravings.
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Banh Mi · Breakfast · Brunch · Budget-Friendly · Cafe · Cozy cafes · Dinner · Food · Makati · Manila · Non Vegetarian · Philippines · Pho · Quezon City · Spring Roll · Travel · Vegetarian · Vietnamese
Where to Order the Best Vietnamese Foods in Manila
From steaming bowls of comforting beef pho on a rainy day to crispy, freshly baked bánh mì and rich egg coffee, Manila’s Vietnamese food scene has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a hidden neighborhood gem in Makati or a lively 24/7 hangout spot in Poblacion, here are the 10 top-rated spots you need to try.
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Asian · Best Places · Best Restaurants · Dinner · Food · Lunch · Makati · Manila · Michelin Restaurants · Philippines · Steak · Steak Restaurants
9 Best Steak Restaurants in Makati Worth Trying
Looking for a perfectly grilled ribeye in Makati? From hidden neighborhood spots to long-standing local favorites, here are 9 top-tier steakhouses to try.
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Activities · Adventure · Attractions · Best · Chinatown Binondo · Historical Place · Intramuros · Manila · Market In Manila · Philippines · Relax · SM MOA · Things To Do · Travel
10+ Best Things to Do in Manila for Solo Travelers
Think Manila is just a layover city? Think again. From wandering the 500-year-old cobblestones of Intramuros and eating your way through the world’s oldest Chinatown to catching a legendary golden sunset at Manila Bay, this city is a goldmine for independent explorers. We’ve rounded up the 10 best things to do in Manila for solo travelers to help you navigate the chaos, find the best hidden gems, and experience the warm, vibrant heart of the Philippine capital like a local.
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2026 · News · Philippines · Sports · Sports
Alex Eala Wimbledon Win Dethrones Iga Swiatek
Philippine tennis history, rewritten again. The Alex Eala Wimbledon win over defending champion Iga Swiatek sent the Filipina star into the fourth round with a 7-6 (11-9) 6-2 victory on July 4, 2026.
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Best Places · BGC · Cafe · Manila · Philippines
Top 8 Places to Work Remotely in BGC
Stop paying for expensive daily co-working passes or fighting for a single power outlet at chaotic mall chains just to escape your apartment. Whether you need the dead-silent focus of a premium hotel lobby café or a late-night coffee shop to chase midnight deadlines, BGC is completely packed with laptop-friendly spaces built for serious productivity. We mapped out 8 highly reliable workspaces across the neighborhood—complete with real insider tips on where to find the fastest Wi-Fi, the best times to secure a corner table, and the smartest parking hacks for a full day of grinding.
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Businesses · Finance · News · Philippines · What's New?
Milestone or Mirage? The Philippines Upper-Middle Income Status
On July 1, 2026, the World Bank officially reclassified the Philippines as an Upper-Middle Income Country (UMIC). After remaining in the lower-middle-income bracket since 1987, this long-sought milestone signals a massive structural shift in the nation’s economic trajectory.
For those closely monitoring the numbers, this upgrade fundamentally changes how the country interacts with global markets. We broke down the exact data behind this reclassification, complete with the latest macroeconomic indicators, upcoming shifts in international trade policy, and what this actually means for the average citizen moving forward.
