When it comes to foreign aid, there’s no one who has given more to us than our balikbayans. So when they're in town, they deserve to be shown the time of their lives.
1. Intramuros
For most Metro Manila residents, the first and only time they visited this majestic walled city was on a school field trip way back when. This historial area is home to Instagram-worthy structures like Fort Santiago, Postigo del Palacio, Baluarte de San Diego, Puerta de Isabel II, Plaza de Roma, San Agustin Church, and a couple of other museums and ruins. Sign up for a guided tour of the area (both Old Manila Walks and Walk This Way are popular choices) and then grab a meal or a drink at The Bayleaf Hotel's Sky Deck View Bar. For modern Filipiniana souvenirs, check out The Manila Collectible behind Manila Cathedral which sells banig mats from Mindanao, among others.
2. Greenhills Shopping Mall
Long considered the Mecca of bargain shopping, Greenhills offers the most complete shopping experience. Amazing deals on gadgets, appliances, computer accessories, games, toys, designer replica bags, clothes, and jewelleries are easy to find. During December they’re also host to the famous “Greenhills Tiangge Night Market” which opens from 10 p.m. and operates to the wee hours of the morning. With their experience abroad, Balikbayans have grown to be more practical; hence, they will surely thank you for this experience.
3. Resorts World Manila
If you want to go all-in and roll out in style, this is the place to be. This is the closest we could get to Las Vegas-style entertainment. Their casino floor offers state of the art slot machines and the latest and most popular card games. However, Resorts World is more than a casino; it features a shopping center that is home to the most exclusive luxury brands such as Cartier, Gucci, Burberry and more. The Performing Arts theater offers live shows and special events for the most cultured of guest. Finally, there’s the Opus Lounge and Republiq Super Club, where celebrities and famous personalities are often spotted partying till dawn.
For the complete list, read the original story at the Coconuts Manila website.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
