Guides & News
Weekend roundups, venue guides, and event news — everything you need to plan your next gala around the Philippines.
Best Weekend Getaways from Manila
Need a break from the city? Here are the best weekend getaways from Metro Manila — cool Tagaytay and Baguio, beaches and surf, and heritage escapes — with tips on timing them to long weekends.
Things to Do in Vigan: A Guide to the UNESCO Heritage City
A guide to Vigan, Ilocos Sur — Asia's best-preserved Spanish colonial town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Calle Crisologo, kalesa rides, Vigan empanada, and how to get there.
Things to Do in Bacolod: The City of Smiles, Inasal & MassKara
A guide to Bacolod, the 'City of Smiles' — home of the MassKara Festival, legendary chicken inasal, The Ruins, and nearby heritage Silay. What to see, eat, and how to get there.
Samsung Performing Arts Theater Guide: Shows, Seating & How to Get There
A guide to the Samsung Performing Arts Theater at Circuit Makati — a modern, acoustically superb venue for concerts, ballet, and stage productions. Seating, how to get there, and tickets.
Music Museum Guide: Shows, Seating & How to Get There
A guide to the Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan — the intimate concert institution that has hosted OPM's biggest names since 1988. Seating, how to get there, parking, and tickets.
Kia Theatre (New Frontier Theater) Guide: Shows, Seating & How to Get There
A guide to the Kia Theatre — also known as the New Frontier Theater — in Araneta City, Cubao. A mid-size concert and events venue: seating, the easy MRT/LRT route, and tickets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Undas in the Philippines: All Saints' & All Souls' Day Traditions
Undas — All Saints' and All Souls' Day (Nov 1–2) — is when Filipino families visit cemeteries to honor departed loved ones. Here's what the tradition means, what to expect, and travel tips.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kadayawan Festival Guide: Davao's Harvest & Tribal Celebration
Davao City's Kadayawan Festival every August is a thanksgiving for the harvest and a tribute to the region's indigenous cultures. Here's what it is, when it happens, and how to get to Davao.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MassKara Festival 2026 Guide: Dates, Highlights & How to Get to Bacolod
Bacolod's MassKara Festival 2026 runs October 1–18. Here's the smiling-mask festival explained — the street dance and arena competition, Electric MassKara, dates, and how to get to the City of Smiles.
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.
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.
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.
How to Buy Concert Tickets in the Philippines (2026 Guide)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.