SEA Games 2019 in the Metropolis
The Urban Roamer visited some of the venues in the metropolis tapped for the 30th Southeast Asian Games and see how well they were prepared for this milestone event.
Makati
The Paradox of the Pacific Star Building
The Pacific Star Building stands today as a gateway landmark to the Makati CBD but not many people know of the tragic tale of those who helped build it.
The Pageantry of the Peninsula Manila
In 1976, an iconic Hong Kong hotel makes its way to Manila to set up its first overseas hotel which would become a landmark of its own: Peninsula Manila.
This X Marks a Church: Makati’s St. Andrew the Apostle Church
Its unique appearance alone is worth talking about, but St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Makati’s posh Bel-Air neighborhood has a few more interesting stories that are worth sharing here.