Our Stories

Discover personal narratives, essays, and reflections about Metro Manila's neighborhoods, history, and culture.

Christmas wreath and festive decorations
Christmas dance practice and performances
Christmas performers in festive costumes

Christmas In Manila: Home Away From Home

Experiencing Christmas in Manila for the first time, exploring the Ber Months celebrations, company Christmas parties, and Filipino family traditions.

Kapitolyo Adventures: Make It a 'Kape Toll Yo'

Kapitolyo Adventures: Make It a 'Kape Toll Yo'

Back to Binondo:  Hola Escolta & the Spirit of the 90s

Back to Binondo: Hola Escolta & the Spirit of the 90s

Flowers, Fruit Stalls & Al Fresco Dining in Romantic Salcedo Village, Makati

Flowers, Fruit Stalls & Al Fresco Dining in Romantic Salcedo Village, Makati

A Cozy Corner of Makati: Finding Community in Legazpi Village

A Cozy Corner of Makati: Finding Community in Legazpi Village

Letters from Escolta: Finding History in Manila's Golden Streets

Letters from Escolta: Finding History in Manila's Golden Streets