Guides & News
Weekend roundups, venue guides, and event news — everything you need to plan your next gala around the Philippines.
Valentine's Date Ideas in Metro Manila
Stuck on plans for February 14? Here are date ideas across Metro Manila — dinners and rooftops, shows and concerts, museums and art, staycations, and easy day trips out of the city.
Philippine Festivals Calendar: Every Major Fiesta, Month by Month
A month-by-month calendar of the biggest festivals in the Philippines — Sinulog, Ati-Atihan, Dinagyang, Panagbenga, Moriones, Pahiyas, Kadayawan, Peñafrancia, MassKara, Higantes and more — with dates, locations and how far ahead to book.
Panagbenga Festival Guide: Baguio's Flower Festival Dates, Parades & Travel Tips
Baguio's Panagbenga (Flower Festival) fills February with blooms. Here's the festival explained — the Grand Street Dance and Floral Float parades, the dates, and how to get to Baguio.
Things to Do in Davao City: Attractions, Nature & Events Guide
A guide to Davao City, Mindanao's laid-back gateway — Mt. Apo, Samal Island beaches, the Philippine Eagle Center, durian and the night market, the Kadayawan Festival, and local events.
Things to Do in Cebu City: Attractions, Food & Events Guide
A guide to Cebu City, the Queen City of the South — top attractions, historic sites, the famous lechon, nearby island trips, the Sinulog Festival, and how to find events while you're there.
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex Guide: Events, How to Get There & Tickets
A guide to the historic Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila — the Coliseum and stadiums that host basketball, volleyball, boxing, football, and concerts. How to get there via LRT and more.
Dinagyang Festival Guide: Iloilo's Santo Niño Celebration
Iloilo City's Dinagyang Festival lights up the fourth weekend of January with tribal street dancing honoring the Santo Niño. Here's what it is, when it happens, and how to get to Iloilo.
Ati-Atihan Festival Guide: Kalibo's 'Mother of All Philippine Festivals'
Kalibo's Ati-Atihan is the wild, drum-driven January festival that inspired Sinulog and Dinagyang. Here's what it is, when it happens, the 'Hala Bira!' street revelry, and how to get to Aklan.
Sinulog Festival Guide: When It's Held, the Grand Parade Route & Cebu Travel Tips
Everything about Cebu's Sinulog Festival — when it happens (the third Sunday of January), the Grand Parade and Solemn Foot Procession, how to get to Cebu, and tips for the millions-strong crowd.
Long Weekends in the Philippines 2026: Complete List of Holiday Getaways
Every long weekend in the Philippines in 2026, based on the official holiday list (Proclamation No. 1006) — the ones with no leave needed, plus how to stretch more with a single leave day.
New Year's Eve in the Philippines: Traditions, Food & How Filipinos Celebrate
From Media Noche and round fruits to torotot horns and fireworks, here's how Filipinos welcome the New Year — the traditions, the superstitions for good luck, and how to celebrate safely.
The Theatre at Solaire Guide: Shows, Seating & How to Get There
A guide to The Theatre at Solaire in Entertainment City, Parañaque — the premier lyric theater for touring musicals and concerts. Seating, how to get there, parking, and tickets.
Metro Manila Concert & Event Venues: The Complete Guide
The major concert, theater, and event venues in and around Metro Manila — MOA Arena, Araneta Coliseum, Philippine Arena, PICC, and more — with capacities, locations, and links to each venue guide.
Newport Performing Arts Theater Guide: Shows, Seat Plan & How to Get There
A guide to the Newport Performing Arts Theater at Newport World Resorts, Pasay — the home of big musical productions. Seating, how to get there from NAIA, parking, and tickets.
Christmas in the Philippines: Traditions, Food & the World's Longest Holiday Season
The Philippines has the world's longest Christmas season. Here's how Filipinos celebrate — parols, Simbang Gabi, Noche Buena, belen, and where to see the best Christmas light displays.
What to Bring to a Concert in the Philippines (and What's Not Allowed)
A concert-day checklist for Philippine venues — what to bring, the typical bag policy and prohibited items, and how to breeze through security at arenas like MOA Arena and Araneta.
PICC Guide: Halls, How to Get There, Parking & What's On
A guide to the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay — the Plenary Hall and other venues, how to get there, parking, and the kinds of events it hosts.
Simbang Gabi Guide: Dates, Traditions & What to Expect
Simbang Gabi is the Filipino Christmas tradition of nine dawn Masses from December 16 to 24. Here's what it is, the schedule, the bibingka-and-puto-bumbong tradition, and tips for joining.
How to Buy Concert Tickets in the Philippines
A practical guide to buying concert and event tickets in the Philippines — the official outlets (SM Tickets, TicketNet, TicketWorld), payment options, on-sale tips, and how to avoid scalpers.
Philippine Arena Guide: How to Get There, Parking, Bag Policy & Seat Plan
Heading to the world's largest indoor arena? Here's how to get to Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan — driving via NLEX, shuttle options, parking, the bag policy, and seating tips.
Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Guide: When It Runs & How to Watch
The Metro Manila Film Festival takes over cinemas every December 25. Here's how the MMFF works — the all-Filipino lineup, the dates, the Parade of Stars and Gabi ng Parangal, and how to catch the films.
Smart Araneta Coliseum Guide: Seat Plan, How to Get There, Parking & Tickets
A concertgoer's guide to Smart Araneta Coliseum (the Big Dome) in Cubao, Quezon City — seating sections, the easy MRT/LRT route, parking in Araneta City, and where to buy tickets.
Mall of Asia Arena Guide: Seat Plan, Parking, Bag Policy & How to Get There
Everything you need before a concert or game at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay — seating sections, how to get there by MRT/LRT and car, parking, the bag policy, and where to buy tickets.