Tag: Metro Manila
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Pasay: A Future Flight Attendant’s Day in the City of Travel
Carla, a tourism student aspiring to be a flight attendant, spends a day in Pasay City. She explores some of the city’s sights, such as Mall of Asia and Star City, discovering why the self-named City of Travel reflects her dreams.
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Quezon City Unfinished: A Day Exploring the Legacy of the Man Who Started It
Quezon City is defined by a grand vision that went largely unrealized. Despite that, it is still alive and evolving. I spend a day exploring parts of the city—from the anachronisms in Elliptical Road and Quezon Memorial Circle to the chaos of Cubao—tracing the ironies in Manuel L. Quezon’s ambitions and legacy.
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PhilSports Arena Track Oval Reopens: Running in Pasig with Estancia and Arcovia
Philsports Oval in Pasig is open daily from 3 to 10 p.m. for public runs. With easy access via C5 and Ortigas, the track offers a safe, well-maintained space for fitness enthusiasts, plus nearby spots like Estancia Mall and Arcovia City to cool down or dine after your workout.
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Flavors of the Philippines: Mindanao’s Regional Dishes in Metro Manila
Mindanao offers a diverse and colorful culinary heritage—from satti and sinuglaw to tuna and pastil—each dish telling the story of the island’s rich culture. In this final installment of the three-part food crawl, discover where you can enjoy these Mindanaoan flavors without leaving Metro Manila. Kick off your Mindanaoan food journey here.
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Marikina After the Storm: A Walk Through a City That Prepared for Floods
Walk through Marikina on a rainy day and discover how this riverside city has learned to live with water. From resilient infrastructure and historical stops to food spots worth the detour, we learn how Marikina rebuilt itself, and what other cities can learn from its example.
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The Last Ascent: Conquering Mount Kamuning Before It’s Gone
In this tongue-in-cheek expedition log, we attempt an unassisted summit of Mount Kamuning—Metro Manila’s most unforgiving footbridge. With aching legs, commuter lore, and a Sweet Ecstasy burger at the end, this piece reimagines a daily ordeal as a mountaineering feat before it’s flattened in the name of progress.
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Flavors of the Philippines: Visayas’ Regional Dishes in Metro Manila
Visayas boasts a vibrant culinary landscape—from La Paz batchoy and chicken inasal to lechon and humba—with each dish representing the islands’ rich heritage. In the second installment of this three-part food crawl, explore where you can savor these beloved Visayan specialties right here in Metro Manila. Begin your Visayan food journey here.
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Flavors of the Philippines: Luzon’s Regional Dishes in Metro Manila
Luzon’s diverse regional cuisine—from Ilocos empanada and pancit Malabon to Batangas bulalo and Bicol Express—can all be found in Metro Manila. In the first installment of this three-part food crawl series, discover where to sample these iconic dishes without leaving the capital. Start your culinary journey through Luzon here.
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Revitalized Manila: A 70s-Style Photowalk From Pasig River Esplanade to Intramuros and Back
Manila’s Pasig River Esplanade and Intramuros are leading the city’s cultural and urban revival. On a photowalk one damp afternoon, model Mary Grace and I explore revitalized spaces, from riverside promenades to heritage cafes, showing how Manila is weaving its past into its future, one restored walkway at a time.
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Sunrise Calm in the Coastal Trails: A Morning Walk Through Dampalit, Malabon
A peaceful early morning walk along the coastal trail of Dampalit, Malabon allows me and two colleagues to discover its charm. This quiet side of the city invites us to slow down with some riverside coffee to witness the sunrise.
The Tourist Gaze 