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Intramuros   Manila

Intramuros, Manila

 126 Reviews  Spend an afternoon exploring the old Spanish city of Intramuros which was built as a fortress in the 16th century and eventually destroyed at the end of the 2nd world war as the Americans ended the... 

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Ayala Museum   Makati

Ayala Museum, Makati

 7 Reviews  Saturday January 7, 2012 It was suggested by many of our Filipino friends that we must visit THE AYALA MUSEUM and it was just a five minute walk from our condotel. So, on the day of Jane's visit with... 

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Manila Bay   Manila

Manila Bay, Manila

 41 Reviews  this is one of the newest destinations in the Manila Bay Area. It is owned by the Owners of Singapore's Ocean World in Sentosa Island and also has a mini shopping mall and a boutique Hotel inside the... 

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Ayala Triangle   Makati

Ayala Triangle, Makati

 5 Reviews  the ayala triangle is a prime piece of property which was the location of the former ugarte foot ball field and intersects the Ayala Avenue, Paseo De Roxas and Makati Avenue Areas and the Ayala... 

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Malls   Manila

Malls, Manila

 35 Reviews  I wouldn't normally go out of my way to describe a Starbucks, but this one feels special compared to your average fare. Trinoma has around 4 or 5 different Starbucks scattered around the mall, and... 

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Greenbelt 3   Makati

Greenbelt 3, Makati

 6 Reviews  The cinemas at Greenbelt 3 are fully carpeted, well-maintained and really at par with upscale moviehouses abroad. Aside from this, maximum price of movie tickets at Greenbelt 3 are at approximately... 

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Makati   Manila

Makati, Manila

 27 Reviews  The business/up market shopping district of Manila including Greenbelt/Glorietta shopping areas.No hustle or bustle in this very clean/sanitized area.It just did not feel like Manila to me but well... 

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Shopping   Makati

Shopping, Makati

 10 Reviews  Makati City is a pedestrian-friendly city. You can go from the carpark building to the mall, from the shopping center to the Central Business District, and from one mall to another through the... 

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Chinatown   Manila

Chinatown, Manila

 18 Reviews  Ok, Here is my Separate Things to do tip for the Binondo Chinatown and eating along the Chinatown Area is one big adventure and also one filling for your tummy hehhehe. You can find almost all the... 

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Luneta   Manila

Luneta, Manila

 26 Reviews  Formerly called Bagumbayan (New Town) during the Spanish times, Luneta Park got its present name since it was in the shape of a half-moon or a lunette ...also known as rizal park in honor of jose... 

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City Scene   Manila

City Scene, Manila

 34 Reviews  The Dangwa Flower Market in Santa Cruz District of the City of Manila is the Main Trading and Buying station for Flowers and plants of the Metro Manila Area. This is where the flower central of the... 

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Malate   Manila

Malate, Manila

 15 Reviews  The entertainment area of Manila.Here you will see poverty,beggers,conmen,sleazy bars,sleazy men,sleazy women,dirt,pollution and hustle and bustle but you can also find affordable accomodation,some... 

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Manila American Cemetery   Manila

Manila American Cemetery, Manila

 10 Reviews  The American Cemetery in Manila is a memorial to the men who gave their lives trying to protect the citizens of the Philippines from the Japanese or upon it's recapture from the Japanese. Standing in... 

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Paco Park   Manila

Paco Park, Manila

 4 Reviews  Paco Park is a recreational garden area and was once Manila’s municipal cemetery for the well-off and established aristocratic Spanish families who resided in the old Manila, or the city within the... 

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The LRT link to the airport is still a proposal. You can take the airport shuttle to the bus station at the back of SOGO hotel which is only a few meters away from the MRT-LRT (Pasay Rotonda). If you take the LRT it can bring you to Manila proper, get off at UN Avenue station. Few meters would be LUNETA park, from Luneta you could take a horse carriage ride towards INTRAMUROS (walled city). It is historical and is at the University belt so expect many college students walking by. Another choice, take LRT Pasay Rotonda get off at Vito Cruz and take a jeep to CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines). This is the Manila Bay area where there would be many open bars at the side of the Bay at night. People stroll and listen to the music or dine which can be crowded specially during weekends. Note that its lively at night only and at day time only few people are there either exercising or...

University of Santo Tomas: oldest in ASIA

by theguardianangel

The History:>University of Santo Tomas or just to give its complete name: The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, the Catholic University of the Philippines ((in Spanish: A La Real y Pontificia Universidad de Santo Tomas de Aquino Universidad Catolica de Filipinas) is a private university founded on April 28, 1611 by Father Miguel de Benavides, a Spanish Dominican.The First:UST is one of the world’s largest Catholic university in one campus, the oldest university in Asia, the only university visited by 2 popes: Pope Paul VI and 2x by Pop Paul II.. it has its many firsts.Actually, this is where most of my family and I were sent here to study and the moments we spent here were the ones we can't ever forget! We used to call our university, UST or USTe (in Filipino) since the original name's very long.UST was recently declared a national historical landmark since it is...

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Rizal Park

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Luneta, formerly called Bagumbayan is where the country's national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, was executed for rebellion during the Spanish colonization.In honor of the patriotism showed by Rizal, Luneta was then designed to make it as a park where his remains lie and the monument of the patriotic Filipino hero stands in the middle of the city.Today, Luneta Park or Rizal Park is a favorite place where most of Filipino families gather together every weekend to have a picnic or just try to relax.No admission fee. There are food and souvenir stalls that can be found inside the park. There are also roaming photographers asking around if you want them to take some pictures of yours. I think this is only applicable for people/tourists who weren’t able to bring their cameras or their cameras might have ran out of battery but I’m not sure how much the photographers charge their customers. You can...

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Chinatown in Manila

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The Chinatown which is located in Binondo, Manila is the oldest Chinatown in the world.Chinatown shows the harmonious bond between the Chinese and Filipino.I really love the busy streets of China town! Not only because it's just so near in Divisoria market but also due to the Chinese restaurants situated here! My friends and I used to have our food tripping here since College and I continue to do that until now.I patronize almost all of the restaurants/stores here because they serve my favorites- Naicha (milk tea), dimsums and soy milk. Also, there are numerous bake shops that sell hopia. Hopia is a flaky pastry that comes with various fillings like beans, sweet potato, etc. that makes it tasty! I strongly recommend that you should try it!The Lunar New Year is one of the important celebrations in the Philippines.It's very fun to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Chinatown because of the...

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Binondo Church

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You can’t miss the Binondo Church once you get in the Chinatown!The Binondo Church is located at the western end street of Ongpin St. where you’ll enter Chinatown arch. It is also known as the Minor Basilica & National Shrine of San Lorenzo Ruiz.This church is remarkable since it’s where the Philippines’ 1st canonized saint- San Lorenzo Ruiz (Saint Lorenzo Ruiz). was trained from.San Lorenzo Ruiz is an altar server (sacristan) of this church who was born from a Filipino mother and Chinese father. He was sent as a Missionary to Japan but was persecuted in refusing to renounce his religion as a Catholic. He was canonized in 1989.Masses are held every day with schedules posted outside for guidance in different languages- Filipino, English, Mandarin & Hokkien.Beside the Church is the entrance to Chinatown, the Ongpin St. so after taking a visit of the church, might as well drop by Chinatown...

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Fort Bonifacio High Street

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If you wish to relax or have a walk around the vicinity of Taguig City, Fort Bonifacio High Street is for you. There are trendy/luxury shops (Nike, United Colors of Benetton, The Body Shop, etc.) and restaurants (T.G.I.F., Krispy Kreme, Brother's Burger, Starbucks, Seattle's Best, Italliani's, etc.) along the street.It’s kinda like the Greenbelt in Makati City but less crowded. Also, the lush greens of nature will lighten up your day! It's the only street that is not passable by any kind of transportation vehicle.Also there’s an open field area nearby where we watched the Concert of Rihanna and Chrisbrown, I think it was 2008… but nowadays, it’s not the preferred venue for concerts since, I heard that the residents living in the condominiums here are complaining of the noise. A few blocks away, you’ll get to a mall called Market! Market! where you can buy stuffs at low prices.

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Ortigas Park

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In a very busy business district in Ortigas, who may know that a mini park is located in the middle of the tall buildings around? Well… this mini park in Ortigas is now open to the public. The scenery is fascinating and gives a very relaxing feeling and when you need a cup of coffee to add on it, don’t you worry; there’s the Coffee Bean & tea leaf located in the park. There are lots of restaurants/fast foods nearby as well.I remember when I used to work in Ortigas a few years back, I often sit here and try to “cleanse” my mind after a very tiring day… and that really helps! Well… I guess, sometimes it’s best to pause for a while.

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DIVISORIA MARKET: Shop until you drop!

by theguardianangel

Divisoria is my favourite shopping place because of low-priced, affordable and unique things that you can buy! there are lots and lots of dresses that are available for everyone's taste as well as anything that people can use, you can find it here. The only thing that is kinda off in here is that, you must prepare yourself... for the place, the crowd and some energy. Divisoria is a big place and everywhere you can find vendors shouting out to buy their stuffs. And because this place is very popular for its affordable stuffs, prepare yourself for a big crowd. I greatly recommend having an early Christmas shopping as early as October if you don't want to be stranded. Last Christmas season, I went there about the 2nd week of October but lo and behold! I was stuck in an enormous crowd that I can't move...literally! As far as I can remember it was 2pm that day and I was about to go home after...

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Manila Ocean Park

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Admission Rate:Adult: 400phpStudents: 250PhpChildren: 350PhpHere are a few attractions in the ocean park:Oceanarium- discover varieties of creatures underwater! and be amazed that species like theseexist in this earth!Marine life show- watch the adorable sea lions perform! when we had our chance to have a breakat work, we were able to meet Ira and Vincent! Watch how they act like humans and be surprised! Jellies dancing fairies- you got to see the jellyfishes seem like dancing with the instrumentalmusic in the background. Also, another thing that's catching is the illumination in the aquarium.glass bottom boatride-enjoy close encounters with the fishes without getting totally wet!Fish spa-problem of callouses on your feet and hands?get rid of it by trying this fish spa! these small fishes will just nibble away those unwanted skin... but I didn't tried it...not because I don't have any...

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San Agustin Church

by kemisteryoso

The oldest Church in the Philippines built by the order of Saint Augustine and one of four Philippine churches constructed during the Spanish colonial period designated by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, under the classification "Baroque Churches of the Philippines".It is actually an earthquake baroque church because of the 2 towers set on both sides and the twin column design. The inside is also lined with columns that serve as support.The church is not old looking in the outside because of the restoration. Originally the exterior part is built with bricks and stone blocks but smoothed by cement because the bricks are chipping away and they painted it peach.You have to check the interior of the church and you will find a treasure. Now I know why it is listed in the UNESCO heritage List. It is time for you to know why. This is for Church lovers and historical travelers.

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Q:  I have 7 hours of transit in Manila twice in both ways. So I though of getting to the city for a tour. Kindly recommend the... 

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A: Tour in Manila for seven hours only? If its night just go to resorts world manila. If its daytime you'll just be stuck in traffic going to and from LRT/MRT. If its not... 

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