New Insights into Philippine Heritage: Felice Sta. Maria @ Lopez Library
Food and hospitality are deeply embedded in Philippine heritage. Food historian Felice Sta. Maria shares some deep insights gained through research of over 40 years.
Continue ReadingBroadway Musicals & Major Concerts: Sandy Hontiveros at Solaire Theater
In recent years, Manila has joined other top cosmopolitan cities around the world which offer major performance theaters and concert halls. Solarie Theater is one such theater. We chatted with Sandy Hontiveros, one of the team which books and promotes talent for the Theater, and also for the resort’s upscale …
Continue ReadingCousin Hoagy: Radio Legend — Cousin Hoagy at JAM 88.3
“Cousin Hoagy” Pardo got into radio right out of college in 1970. And except for a decade-long exile during martial law, he has been a major presence on Philippine radio. Among the very first rock & blues DJ’s is the country on the newly emerging FM radio scene, Hoagy’s “Rock …
Continue ReadingPaul Marney Leobrera at Gibson Guitar, part 2
In the conclusion of our conversation with Paul Leobrera, we review the amazing route the Bleu Rascals have taken to international success. We see what hard work and some lucky breaks can lead to. An inspirirng Philippine success story.
Continue ReadingWelcome to our Channel
At the very core of Manila: People & Places are our unique, brief video conversations, always with an interesting individual who is living an enriching life in Manila, and always in a different location. Check out our video introduction. And please click on the circle logo at the end of …
Continue ReadingPaul Marney Leobrera at Gibson Guitar Store, part 1
Bleu Rascals frontman 23-year-old Paul Marney Leobrera is already one of the best-known and highly-respected alternative musicians in the Philippines. But most people do not know the story behind his firm resolve to excel. We chat with him about that at the Gibson guitar store in Essencia Mall. His experiences …
Continue ReadingESSENTIAL RESOURCE: Spot.ph
My most eagerly-awaited email each week is the newsletter from Spot.ph. Listed in the newsletter are quite a few in-depth articles on its website, mostly focused on some aspect of Manila. Click on the article title to go direct to the website. The site covers these areas: Eat & Drink …
Continue ReadingESSENTIAL RESOURCE: Click The City
Click The City is both an indispensable website and smartphone application for anyone living in or visiting Manila. It provides lots of information about what is currenty going on in Manila. As far as I know, there is no other source, print or online, that provides so much up-to-date information …
Continue ReadingOur Mission: Good News About Manila
According to 2016 statistics, Manila is the 5th largest city in the world. We also think it is one of the most exciting and dynamic cities on the planet. But the place is so huge, so diverse that it is difficult to fully comprehend. Manila: People & Places was launched …
Continue ReadingBennii Obaña at Legazpi Sunday Market
Why would a Filipino born and raised by his Filipino parets in the US decide to move to Manila to pursue his life an career? Bennii did just that. He will explain.
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Broadway Musicals & Major Concerts: Sandy Hontiveros at Solaire Theater
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Cousin Hoagy: Radio Legend — Cousin Hoagy at JAM 88.3
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Paul Marney Leobrera at Gibson Guitar, part 2
- Posted on January 24, 2017
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Paul Marney Leobrera at Gibson Guitar Store, part 1
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ESSENTIAL RESOURCE: Spot.ph
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ESSENTIAL RESOURCE: Click The City
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Bennii Obaña at Legazpi Sunday Market
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