Philliphine,Manila

Look past the grimy surfaces and you'll find Manila's hidden treasures.
Modern Manila is a teeming metropolis, with huge tower blocks crowding the few examples of colonial architecture that survived the bombing of the city during WWII. Many people use it only as a base for further travel, but the more adventurous will discover its friendliness and charm.
Give the place a chance - it has a lot to offer and those who stop to explore the city on their way to destinations in other parts of Luzon or other islands often find a few treasures hidden among the urban chaos of the capital. Some come to find the city addictive.