If people don’t read anymore, then why does this Makati bookshop exist?

For starters, to make local publishing equitable for authors and because younger people are actually buying more books than ever, from TikTok at that

We asked San Juan locals for resto recommendations and they did not disappoint

You can enjoy the best of Vietnamese street food, customizable Mexican fare, and craft beer as early as 3 p.m. in this little city

A Bantayan Island itinerary for those who are short on time

If you’re looking for a quiet beach holiday away from all the fuss of the city, look no further than Bantayan Island

Local summer destinations that *aren’t* Boracay, Siargao, or Palawan

No tea, no shade to the most popular tourist spots in the country, but these destinations also deserve attention

Where to eat in Malabon as recommended by locals

Check out these four homegrown restaurants when you visit the city

You can still have a good time at Key Coffee even if you don’t drink coffee

Go to the modernized kissaten for the hand-drip coffee, stay for the brain chemistry-altering appetizers

At Kodawari’s IRL gyudon shop, the bowls are king(-sized) and the veg plates divine

There’s more to the IG-famous gyudon shop than its Japanese party trays: New chicken, salmon, and steak bowls, small plates with big flavors, merch, prints by local artists, and an immersive toilet experience

Auro Chocolate Cafe proves you can put chocolate in *everything*

There’s much to enjoy at the tree-to-bar chocolate brand’s flagship cafe in BGC—so much in fact, you can find something perfect for any time of the day

Ito Kish Cafe doesn’t want to be an ephemeral TikTok discovery

Thanks to the video-sharing app, the new cafe became a destination for the internet crowd always on the prowl to discover new places—the last thing the furniture designer wanted it to be

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Where to eat in Malate for every price point

You won’t run out of dining options in this storied commercial and tourist district