Monsoon Art, Heartbreak, and Home in Manila

Day three in Manila: I check out the Cinemalaya film fest, mourn a Caloocan fire, watch a wage hike get blocked, and find a flat in Poblacion that might just be home. Plus, a monsoon-soaked walk through Quiapo, a coffee at The Den, and a plan for Mindoro and Palawan. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Manila, Philippines. Places in this episode: Poblacion, Makati, Quiapo Church, Plaza Miranda, Filling Station Bar And Cafe, The Den, Caloocan City, The Manila Peninsula. Covered: Cinemalaya film festival, Quiapo Friday market, Minimum wage controversy, Poblacion flat hunting, MaArte Fair forward plan, Monsoon routines. Chapters:00:00 The Den02:56 Market hall04:02 Quiapo Church05:08 Filling Station Bar And Cafe06:22 The Manila Peninsula A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ManilaLife #MonsoonSeason #Cinemalaya2026 #PoblacionMakati #QuiapoChurch #FilipinoCuisine #Tapsilog #IndieFilm #ExpatsInManila #MaArteFair #ManilaTravel #PalawanDream #Bayanihan #CityOfExtremes #NewHome #TravelPodcast #Philippines #MetroManila https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/