Philippines Guide

TANABE Japanese Restaurant

Shoe Museum

If your looking for the wide collection of Imelda Marcos' shoes, this shoe museum in Marikina is the place. They house almost 80p pairs of shoes of Imelda. Aside from that, Marikina is also considered the shoe capital of the country. This is where you can find the manufacturer of Valentino...

Zamboanga Restaurant

Zamboanga Restaurant is the Home of fresh seafood and native cuisine opened since 1973. They have nightly cultural show that showcases Philippine Folkdances.

Fort Santiago

Super Duck Modern Tea Shop

One of the most authentic & original  tea shops to sprout up lately here in Metro Manila.

Check out their Passion Fruit with Perilla Seeds,  Red Date Longan (my wife's favorite!), and my favorite -  Peach Peppermint. Brewed Fresh Daily!

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Marlin's Resort Bantayan Island

When checking rooms/acommodations in the Philippines:

1)   Check the bathroom/toilet/shower - turn on all faucets, flush the toilet, check the drains, windows/ventilation, etc.

2)   Check the noise level - if it's not to your liking, asked to be moved/transferred to...