Things to do in Manila

[chip104]

There are many cultural taboos that people find poor taste. Cock fighting is just another. I say go for it - I'll post mine if you post yours. Just curious - where were you able to go to a cockfight? I've been to the arena in Tondo, and man that place is not somewhere I'd bring a foreigner!

 

[jefffalcone]

I went to Rolagong Cockpit. Definately a shady area, but not too bad.

I think the locals respected that I wasn't afraid to be there. It seems like most westerners have an attitude about the cock fights. Because I don't share that attitude, I was accepted.

 

[pyrodiver]

Suggest you stay also in Pasay Rd. It's walking distance to Greenbelt and Ayala Mall. Easy to get meals and anything you need in the mall. Cafe Havana is also a choice hang out of foreigners. If you want to go more local, there are lots of bars and restos in that same area.

Also suggest a Carlos Celdran tour. Walk This Way It's a theatrical tour of different spots of Metro Manila. Very very entertaining. He has lots of juicy trivial info of Philippine history...