Guides & News
Weekend roundups, venue guides, and event news — everything you need to plan your next gala around the Philippines.
Things to Do in Cagayan de Oro: White-Water Rafting & Adventure Guide
A guide to Cagayan de Oro, the 'City of Golden Friendship' and white-water rafting capital of the Philippines — the rapids, nearby highland adventures, and how to get to Northern Mindanao.
Pahiyas Festival Guide: Lucban's Colorful Harvest Thanksgiving
Every May 15, Lucban in Quezon province decorates its houses with kiping, fruits, and vegetables for the Pahiyas Festival — a thanksgiving to San Isidro Labrador. Here's what to expect and how to get there.
Philippine Street Food: What to Order and How to Eat It
A guide to Filipino street food — isaw, kwek-kwek, fishball, balut, taho and the rest. What each thing actually is, how the sauces work, where to find it, and how to eat safely.
K-Pop Concerts in Manila: Venues, Ticketing, Fan Culture & Queueing
How K-pop concerts work in Manila — which venues host them, how the tiered ticketing and fan benefits actually work, the queue culture, lightsticks, and how to avoid the scams that target fandoms.
Things to Do in Iloilo City: Heritage, Food & the Dinagyang Festival
A guide to Iloilo City, the 'City of Love' — Spanish-era churches and heritage streets, La Paz batchoy, the riverside Esplanade, and the famous Dinagyang Festival every January.
Metro Manila Nightlife by District: Poblacion, BGC, QC and Beyond
Where to go out in Metro Manila, district by district — Poblacion's bar warren, BGC's polished strip, Quezon City's live music and comedy, and Manila's older bars. What each area is actually like and how to get home.
Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival Guide: Tacloban's Painted Warriors
A guide to the Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival in Tacloban, Leyte — the June celebration of the tattooed Pintados warriors of the pre-colonial Visayas, its street dancing and body painting, and how to visit.
Best Comedy Bars in Metro Manila: A Night-Out Guide
Metro Manila's comedy bars are a nightlife institution — quick-witted insult comedy, singing, and drag. Here's how comedy-bar nights work and where to go, with links to comedy events.
Things to Do in Subic and Bataan: Freeport, Beaches and War History
A guide to Subic Bay and Bataan — the former US naval base turned freeport, wreck diving in the bay, the beaches at Morong and Bagac, Mount Samat and the Death March history.
Things to Do in Tagaytay: Taal Views, Cool Weather & Day-Trip Guide
A guide to Tagaytay, Metro Manila's favorite quick escape — Taal Volcano views, cool ridge climate, People's Park in the Sky, Sky Ranch, bulalo, and how to plan the perfect day trip.
Where to Watch Live Sports in Metro Manila: Arenas, Bars & Broadcasts
How to watch sport in Metro Manila — which arenas host UAAP, PBA and PVL games, what tickets cost, where to catch NBA and football broadcasts in bars, and how the local seasons fit together.
Where to Watch Live Music & Gigs in Metro Manila
A guide to Metro Manila's live music scene — the best bars and venues for OPM, indie, and rock gigs, from 70's Bistro and Saguijo to Music Museum, with links to what's on.
Getting Around Metro Manila: MRT, LRT, Buses, Jeepneys and Grab
How to actually move around Metro Manila — the three train lines and what they connect, Beep cards, EDSA buses, jeepneys, tricycles and ride-hailing, plus which venues you can reach without a car.
Things to Do in BGC (Bonifacio Global City): A Guide to Taguig's Modern Hub
A guide to BGC in Taguig — the Philippines' sleek, walkable district for art, dining, museums, and events. High Street, The Mind Museum, public art, green spaces, and what's on.
How to Spot Fake Concert Tickets in the Philippines
Ticket scams are common in the Philippines and the fakes are convincing. How resale fraud actually works here, the warning signs, the payment rule that prevents most losses, and what to do if you have been scammed.
PVL Guide: Philippine Volleyball, Venues & Where to Watch
A guide to the PVL — the Philippines' top pro volleyball league and one of the country's fastest-rising sports. How the season works, the arenas, star teams, and how to catch a game.
Philippine Theater Companies: Who Stages What, and Where to Watch
A guide to the theatre companies producing in the Philippines — Repertory Philippines, PETA, Tanghalang Pilipino, Ballet Philippines, Atlantis and 9 Works — what each one stages, which venues they use, and how to book.
Holy Week in the Philippines: Traditions, Visita Iglesia & What to Expect
Holy Week (Semana Santa) is the Philippines' most solemn season. Here's what to expect — Visita Iglesia, processions, the quiet of Good Friday, and why it's also peak getaway time.
PBA Guide: How the League Works, Venues & Where to Watch
A guide to the PBA — Asia's first professional basketball league. How its conferences work, the arenas games are played in, and how to catch a game live or on screen.
Moriones Festival Guide: Marinduque's Holy Week Masks & the Longinus Story
A guide to the Moriones Festival in Marinduque — the Holy Week tradition of masked Roman centurions, the story of Longinus it re-enacts, when to go, and how to reach the island.
UAAP Guide: How the Season Works, Venues & Where to Watch
A guide to the UAAP — the Philippines' biggest collegiate league. The member schools, how the basketball and volleyball seasons work, the venues (MOA Arena, Araneta, more), and where to watch.
When to Visit the Philippines: Seasons, Typhoons and What's On
How the Philippine year actually works — the dry and wet seasons, the typhoon window, when domestic travel is impossible, and which months line up with the festivals, concert tours and holidays worth planning around.
Things to Do in Baguio: Attractions, Cool Weather & Events Guide
A guide to Baguio, the Philippines' Summer Capital — cool mountain weather, Burnham Park and Session Road, the Panagbenga Flower Festival, strawberry farms, and how to plan your trip.
Kaamulan Festival Guide: Bukidnon's Ethnic Gathering, Not a Street Dance
A guide to Kaamulan in Malaybalay, Bukidnon — the only authentic ethnic festival in the Philippines, gathering the province's seven indigenous tribes. What makes it different, when it happens, and how to attend respectfully.