FEATURE
The facade of the Ayala Museum in Makati City (photo from The Ayala Foundation)
PASIG: THE URBAN OASIS Bridgetowne Central Park
Lush green meets striking steel. The park’s centerpiece? A towering 55-meter sculpture by Jefrë—perfect for your next artsy photo op. Lopez Museum and Library A sanctuary for the literary and art-inclined, featuring rare maps, Rizal’s writings, and works by Luna and Hidalgo. MANDALUYONG: THE QUIET CHIC Greenfield District A lifestyle pocket where cafés, open parks, and specialty gyms coexist in harmony. Bonus: Megamall and Shangri-La are a heartbeat away. SAN JUAN: THE TIMEKEEPER Pinaglabanan Shrine Park Jog past history—this green expanse commemorates the 1896 Revolution, flanked by museums echoing with Katipunan lore. Santuario del Santo Cristo Parish A relic of faith and fortitude, rebuilt time and again since the 1600s. Its centuries-old image of Santo Cristo still draws pilgrims in waves. MUNTINLUPA: THE SOUTHERN SOPHISTICATE Museo ng Muntinlupa Inspired by the humble salakab, this five- story space narrates a city’s transformation from lakeside fishing village to modern hub. Festival Mall & Filinvest City Not your average mall day—this is retail, riverside parks, and concert grounds in one sprawling playground. VALENZUELA: THE HIDDEN GEM Tagalag Fishing Village Bucolic bliss in the metro’s edge—cast a line, birdwatch, or simply unplug by the water. Museo Valenzuela Colonial architecture meets patriotic pride in this museum dedicated to revolutionary
The Bamboo Organ in the Saint Joseph Parish Church (photo by Philippine Information Agency)
The facade of the Cultural Center of the Philippines
The main gate of Fort Santiago in Manila, Philippines (photo by Jui-Chi Chan, GettyImages)
The facade of the National Museum of Fine Arts (photo by National Museum Gov)
The Nian Gao Cocktail at the Spirits Library in Poblacion
The Pinaglabanan Shrine
Valenzuela City Family Park
Wanderland at the Filinvest City Events Grounds
hero Dr. Pio Valenzuela. WHY METRO MANILA?
Because in this pulsating archipelago, the islands can wait. The capital is calling—and she’s dressed to impress. EC
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