r/MetroManila

I would like to know: Is it possible to get circumcised as a foreigner in Philippines, for example in Manila? Would it be recommended or what's important to know about tuli in advance?

My plan is to travel around the country for a longer period of time and I was thinking about getting it done there since it is really common and cheaper than in my country. That's why I was curious if it's worth getting it done there. Thanks for any help or clinic recommendations.

Hello po meron po ako date sa cubao next week and plan namin gumala po sa rizal park.. Meetup po kami cubao mga around gateway mall po.. napunta na po ako manila pero never pa sa cubao and not very good at commuting ako so can someone help po? Huhu😭😭

i'll be in metro manila for 10 days for a conference and i wanted to grab the opportunity to find cute trinkets as souvenirs. please recommend shops within the area po (better if around taguig and makati lang since ill be staying there and i might not have a lot of time for travelling)

it can be a local small business that sells handmade stuff or smth like vintage thrift shops hehe thanks po! :)

Hi! I'm not sure if ito yung tamang avenue for this. 😅

May alam ba kayong all girls communities or clubs around Metro Manila (or even online) na puwedeng salihan?

I'm looking for groups with different interests. These are just examples and definitely not limited to these:

Book clubs Journaling clubs Arts & crafts Fitness communities Gaming communities Cafe hopping Movie clubs Travel groups Volunteering

Open din ako to other hobbies or interest based communities. Basically looking for wholesome communities where it's easy to meet new people and make friends through shared hobbies. Any recommendations? 🫶

If you can, it'd also be nice to mention the usual age range of the members (ex mostly 20s, 30s, mixed ages, etc.) just so I can get a better feel for the community.

Thank you in advance! I really appreciate any recommendations or experiences you can share. 💛

We're organizing an after-party for a corporate event in Manila and someone on the team pitched the idea of a silent disco setup. Honestly I'm intrigued — it seems like it solves the "mixed crowd" problem really well since you can run multiple channels for different music tastes, and it keeps noise levels manageable for venues with restrictions.

But none of us have actually coordinated one before so i would like to ask for some insights and recommendation

1. Any Manila-based vendors or event suppliers you'd recommend for headphone rental + setup?
2. Ballpark cost for around 80–150 pax?

We want something that feels like a proper event experience, not just a novelty — so any honest takes (good or bad) are super welcome. Venue is still being finalized so open to suggestions there too if you know spots that are set up for this kind of thing.

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Pansin ko lang, laging usap-panonood natin pagdating sa naturalization or citizenship, puro sa basketball (hello, Gilas!). Pero grabe 'tong core memory unlock kagabi habang nag-scat ng news on X, inaprubahan na pala sa 3rd and final reading sa Senado 'yung HBN 6644 para bigyan ng Philippine citizenship si Matthew James Ramos!

Para sa mga hindi masyadong nakatutok sa combat sports, si Matthew Ramos ay isang top-tier NCAA at U.S. Open champion wrestler na may dugong Pangasinense. Sobrang bihira natin makakita ng elite wrestling talent na gustong-gusto talagang magrepresent ng Pilipinas sa international stage. At eto na nga, sa wakas gumalaw ang baso sa Senado nung June 17 special session matapos ma-delay dahil sa political drama last month. 💀

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Credit where credit is due, as Chairperson ng Senate Committee on Sports, naging author at co-sponsor si Bong Go para i-push 'to at mabigyan siya ng tamang platform. Hindi ko 'to sinasabi para maging promotional or anything, pero honestly, kailangan talaga natin ng mga ganitong leaders na proactive sa pag-scout at pagsuporta sa international athletic talent natin na may pusong Pinoy. Na-appreciate ko na hindi lang puro transition into mainstream sports ang focus, kundi pati 'yung ganitong combat sports na may huge potential magdala ng gold sa bansa.

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As a Gen Z sports enthusiast na pangarap makakita ng mas marami pang Pinoy athletes sa Olympics at world championships, sobrang laking inspirasyon nito. Sabi nga ni Bong Go, 'yung determinasyon at talento ng mga tulad ni Matthew ay magsisilbing fuel para sa susunod na henerasyon ng mga atletang Pilipino. Dasurv!

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Sana lang talaga maging mabilis na ang pag-issue ng Certificate of Naturalization niya para makita na natin siyang lumaban suot ang flag natin.

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May mga wrestling or combat sports fans ba rito? Ano'ng tingin niyo sa tsansa natin sa international wrestling circuit ngayon na papasok na si Ramos?

Reminder lang na may Malasakit Center pala talaga pag gipit na gipit sa hospital bills (Thankful honestly) 😭🙏

Sobrang bigat ng puso ko today pero gusto ko lang mag-drop ng appreciation post/realization kasi baka may makabasa rito na kailangan din ng tulong ngayon.

Last month was a total nightmare para sa aming magkakapatid kasi na-ospital yung dad namin. Sobrang laking pagsubok, mentally and emotionally, tapos ang mas masakit, pumanaw din siya eventually. 😭 Sobrang broke namin non mentally, pero on top of the grief, dumagdag pa yung matinding anxiety nung nakita namin yung naiwang medical bills. Like, literal na napaupo na lang kami sa sahig kasi hindi namin alam saan kukuha ng daang libong piso instant. Sobrang iyak ko non, grabe yung panic attack.

Inasikaso namin lahat, PhilHealth, PCSO, DSWD, pero ang hirap magpabalik-balik kapag sabog ka na sa lungkot. Buti na lang sinabihan kami na lumapit sa Malasakit Center sa loob ng ospital. Legit pala talaga yung "one-stop shop" concept nila.

Hindi ko pinopromote si Bong Go or anything ha, pero credit where credit is due, yung programang sinimulan niya, sobrang laking salbabida para sa mga pamilyang walang-wala. Imbis na magkahiwa-hiwalay pa kami ng lakad para sa financial assistance ng iba't ibang agency, nandoon na sila lahat sa isang window. Malaking chunk ng bills namin yung nabawas, as in nasolusyunan yung pinansiyal na problema namin nung time na akala namin mababaon na kami sa utang habang nagluluksa.

Naisip ko lang i-share 'to kasi as Gen Z na nagsisimula pa lang mag-navigate sa adulting at sa mga emergency ng parents, sobrang nakakatakot kapag health at pera na yung usapan. Isang malubhang sakit lang talaga, pwedeng-pwede maubos yung pamilya mo.

Kung may pinagdadaanan man kayong ganitong medical emergency ngayon, please huwag kayong mahihiyang magtanong sa Malasakit Center sa public hospitals. Sobrang laking tulong nila sa ground, lalo na sa mga katulad nating ordinaryong Pilipino na kailangan lang ng masasandalan sa oras ng kagipitan.

Hugs sa lahat ng mga breadwinners at lumalaban para sa pamilya ngayon. Bukod sa financial tips, alagaan din natin ang health natin at ng mga magulang natin. Stay safe, guys.