Manila
The Eerie Quiet of Manila on the First Day of Coronavirus Lockdown
Malls and churches, typically full during weekends, were nearly empty on the first day of the lockdown.
Manila Will Soon Be on Lockdown Due to Coronavirus. Here’s What That Means.
President Rodrigo Duterte declared the lockdown after a sudden rise in confirmed coronavirus in the Philippines.
What Is a Public Health Emergency and What Does It Mean for Coronavirus in the Philippines?
President Duterte declared a state of public health emergency following a renewed panic in the Philippines over the coronavirus. This, after reported cases jumped from three to at least 30 in less than a week.
The New Normal: Filipinos Are Climbing Bus Windows Just to Get a Ride
Traffic has long been bad in Metro Manila but it has gotten worse since road constructions started in the southern part of the city last year.
Authorities are Installing Facial Recognition Surveillance Cameras All Over Manila
Local government officials say this will help reduce crime, but who’s protecting people’s privacy?
It’s Official: Bengaluru Has the World’s Worst Traffic
The Philippines' capital Manila is a close second
Some Photos of Filipino Chinese Food, Just in Time for the Lunar New Year
We visited Manila’s Binondo district, the oldest Chinatown in the world, to learn more about the delicious — and severely underrated — Filipino Chinese cuisine.
This Guy Stands on a Moving Carriage for Hours to Protect a Life-Size Image of Jesus
The Hijos del Nazareno keep the statue of the Black Nazarene safe from millions of devotees who push and shove each other just to touch the religious image in one of the Philippines’ largest processions.
What It’s Like to Live in the Center of Manila’s Nightlife
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and sure to be filled with drunk merrymakers is Makati’s Poblacion district. We spoke with residents about the good, the bad, and the ugly of living in the city’s hippest neighbourhood.
Spectacle, Satire, and Suplexes: Inside Manila’s Live Wrestling Shows
Every month, hundreds of fans gather in malls around the metro to watch grown men and women in colorful costumes fight each other.
Raves Are Making a Comeback at These 'Secret Parties' in Manila
Bored with buttoned-up, EDM-blasting superclubs, UNKNWN Manila’s DJs hold random parties in the most unexpected of places.