Main Economy
The main industries in Manila are Chemical factory, shoe factory and coconut oil factories. Also the Philippines exports lots of products each year, to many different countries.
Customs
In the Philippines, the custom is to greet the eldest or the most important person present, this is done by a hand shake. Also a person must call everyone by their surname before they invite he or she to use their first name or nick name.
When going to someone's house for dinner, always bring sweets or flowers. Also after event one may decide to send a fruit basket to the host as a thank you; but do not bring it at the event, it may seem like the host is not providing enough hospitality.
For a party, arrive 15-30 minutes late and always dress well because appearances matter a lot to the Filipino people. After the part write a thank you not to the host.
Also when about to sit at a table at someone else's house, always wait to be asked a couple of times before moving to the dining area. Never start eating before the inviter asks you to do so. The fork and spoon are the cutlery given and hold the fork in the left hand and the spoon in the right. The fork is there to guide food onto your spoon.
When going to someone's house for dinner, always bring sweets or flowers. Also after event one may decide to send a fruit basket to the host as a thank you; but do not bring it at the event, it may seem like the host is not providing enough hospitality.
For a party, arrive 15-30 minutes late and always dress well because appearances matter a lot to the Filipino people. After the part write a thank you not to the host.
Also when about to sit at a table at someone else's house, always wait to be asked a couple of times before moving to the dining area. Never start eating before the inviter asks you to do so. The fork and spoon are the cutlery given and hold the fork in the left hand and the spoon in the right. The fork is there to guide food onto your spoon.
Culture
The Filipino people believe that they must live up to satisfactory standards of behaviour and if they fail to do so they will bring shame upon themselves and their family. If someone feels ashamed publicly or criticized they will lose self esteem.
The family is the centre of the social circle for the Filipinos', everything evolves around their family. Many children also have several godparents. It is also not rare that most of a family works in the same workplace.
The family is the centre of the social circle for the Filipinos', everything evolves around their family. Many children also have several godparents. It is also not rare that most of a family works in the same workplace.
Tourism
Manila is a very big tourism destination because a lot of flights land there so people decide to look around the city. Things that attract people to look around the city are that there are many places to see or visit in Manila, some of those things are shopping, markets, hotels to stay in and cruises.
Manila Harbour
Manila is one of the best natural harbours in the world it is a very big and important shipping port. It is in a beautiful location to look at the sun set and have quite time to relax on cruise ships.
SM Mall of Asia
The SM Mall of Asia it a great big shopping centre to buy clothes, food and furniture. It is a great way to look at their culture and what they sell and buy.
Rizal Park
Rizal Park in Manila is where political protest is held. It is a wide open grass area which is also close to Manila Bay.
American Cemetery and Memorial
American Cemetery and Memorial is a great landmark in the Taguig City area of metro Manila. It is a beautiful location where many Americans are buried.
National People of the Filipino
The National Museum of the Filipino people is a great opportunity to learn about the history of the Philippines people and how they lived. It is also right next to Rizal Park if you want to look at both of the sights.
Fort Santiago
Fort Santiago is a beautiful place to visit and if you like old things and vintage places you will love Fort Santiago. This was where the famous 16th century writer spent his last day before he was executed.
Manila Ocean Park
Manila Ocean Park is a great place to visit and it shows many different types of marine wildlife. It is one of the best hotspots to visit in the Metro area. You can also swim with sharks and other marine wildlife there.
Star City
Star city is a great day or night out and an amusement park; it is great fun for both children and adults. It is a great place for people of all ages with their being roller coasters for older people and fun and enjoyable rides for younger children.
Cultural Centre
The cultural Centre in Manila is a great place for the family or yourself to have a great time and watch some of the best theatre arts in Manila. Or you can spend the night their watching a concert or music events.
Eastwood City
Eastwood city is where there is a similar thing to the Hollywood’s Stars walk of fame. There are also great shopping centres there and it is in the middle of the city and close to lots of other attractions.
Future
Manila is expected to grow dramatically in the future because it has crept its way up the list of 'Emerging Cities of the Future' and now it places 2nd behind Jakarta.
Past
Why Move to Manila
People chose to move to Manila, in search of a better life. Recent economic growth has attracted people globally. Also now, people have started to migrate to Manila because some of the world's biggest drug cartels operate here. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency has reported that Manila is especially attractive to drug dealers because of the large amount of casinos. The large amount of casinos means that it will make transferring money easier.