Manila Travel Guide

Judy Ann Santos Keeps All Comers Guessing in Metro Manila Film Festival

“Si Agimat, Si Enteng” and “Sisterakas” are the clear favorites for box-office champion in Manila's Metro Manila Film Festival, but the battle will be a fierce one as both films vie for ultimate victory. Judy Ann Santos, with her role in “Si Agimat, Si Enteng” may just be enough, however, to push that film over the finish.

Philippines Military Celebrates 77th Anniversary

In Manila and across the country, the Armed Forces of the Philippines proudly celebrated its 77th anniversary on December 21st. Though rarely featured in international media, the 120,000 soldiers protecting the land, sky and sea of the Philippines have nearly eight decades of tradition behind them, and have taken a day to honor it.

Manila Enjoys Cruise Boom

Southeast Asia has exploded into the cruise tourism scene as one of the most in demand destinations and Manila has ridden this new wave into prominence. The government of the Philippines is capitalizing on this new market space by rebuilding and restructuring its ports and facilities in a move that will simultaneously bring in tourist traffic and stimulate the local economy.

Japan Spending Big on Filipino Casinos

Despite troubling investigations from the Nevada gaming regulator, the Japanese based Universal Entertainment Group is due to sign a deal with the Filipino Robinsons Land Corp that will put two major Manila casino's on Japanese payrolls, a risky move meant to take advantage of Manila's booming gaming industry.

Grand Fiesta 2012 to Hit Manila

Resorts World Manila is bringing the city of Manila an entire month of festivities and celebration for the Holiday season complete with performances from the Von Trapp Family, holiday music competitions at the Choral Competition and an exquisite fashion design exhibition bringing in the country's finest fashion designers, just to name a few of the events to take place.

Nutcracker Kicks Off Holiday Season in Manila Hotel

It just isn't quite Christmas without the Nutcracker, and with the Manila Hotel hosting a special presentation of The Nutcracker by Ballet Manila, the Philippines certainly know how to host a Christmas. Together with the lighting of the Christmas tree to be carried out by senior hotel staff, the Christmas season will get its unofficial kickoff starting December 15th.

Manila Rated Attractive Shopping Location

Travelers to the south pacific with a little extra pocket cash and a hankering to spend it can look no further than Manila, a city recently ranked the 11th most attractive shopping destination in the “Globe Shopper Index Asia-Pacific” survey. With the holiday season rapidly approaching and nothing more interesting than a gift from abroad, Manila serves as an excellent travel destination for world shoppers.

Caffe Bene Explodes Into Manila

Starbucks took the world by storm several years ago, but it isn't without competition: Manila is the latest city to be hit in a spree of rapid expansion from South Korean based Caffe Bene, and this time it was a double whammy. Two of the popular new cafes will open in the city, bringing some of Asia's favorite hot drinks to yet another frontier.

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