A Glimpse of Metropolitan Theater

You may be passing by her everyday. She, who was a victim and managed to survive the war. She, who was a witness to the bombings, powerful calamities, and countless demonstrations. She, who stood still amid the ever changing cityscape of Manila. She, who was neglected and forgotten. The classic and beautiful Manila Metropolitan Theater. Metropolitan Theater, old yet still beautiful A landmark on her own right, the Manila Metropolitan Theater or simply the MET was designed... Read More

Manila Summer Scramble 2009: Adventure Race in the City

Couchsurfers from different part of the Philippines and the world converged at the Oblation monument in front of Quezon Hall or the UP Administration Building of Diliman on the last day of May this year for their last hurray for the summer of 2009, the first ever Manila Summer Scramble. Photo by Greg Galang Manila Summer Scramble is an adventure race within the city’s famous landmarks and hidden gems. It is organized by Couch Surfing (CS) – Philippines and inspired... Read More

Travel Guide: Manila

In celebration of the Manila’s founding anniversary, Lakwatsero is featuring my beloved city. “When Manila sneezes, the Philippines catches cold.” – Nick Joaquin The Philippine capital Manila is a unique blend of east and west. It is home to more than a million and a half inhabitants and is dubbed as the center of government, culture and education of the country. The rich history of the city is dated even before the Spaniards came to the Philippines, but... Read More