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Makati Gay Guide
Makati, even though it is located proximate the capital of Philippines, Manila, is not as gay-friendly as it could be. Makati has a high gay acceptance and people are polite as long as you do not cross the line of public behaviour. The culture is still simmering in toxic masculinity and conservative beliefs, so any express of affection may lead to troubles. Nevertheless, many places are free for you and your partner to get intimate or to meet unused interesting people and receive spunky.
Makati is considered to be the 1st class highly urbanised city, but do not be fooled. It is also a cultural and entertainment hub with many underground spots to delight yourself, while it is notable for its exceptional multicultural lifestyle too. Best hotspots to spend a pleasant night-out are Club Mwah, a Broadway vibe and nature class performances and Nectar Night Club which is crowded on the weekends by local LGBTQ crowds with its modern interior, themed parties, guest DJ’s and fancy go-go dancers. Also be sure to call on 0-Bar for unforgettable experience as the drag performances are phenomenal.
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- Redbridge Books Publishing
- Suite 214 Villasi Mansion, 160 N. Domingo St, Kaunlaran
091-6225-6988, emailGay-owned Redbridge Books Publishing is the first book publishing house by and for the Filipino GLBTQIA community.
- The Pink Film Festival
- Mowelfund Film Institute, 66 Rosario Drive, Cubao, Quezon City
721-1915, 721-1961, emailOrganizers of the annual homosexual and lesbian film festival. The Pink Film Festival held one of the Philippines' first public screenings of lesbian and gay-themed movies in 1998.
- UP Babaylan
- West Wing, Palma Hall (formerly AS), UP Diliman, Quezon City
EmailEstablished in 1992, UP Babaylan is the longest-running LGBTQI student organization in Asia. They continue to drive for gender rights and equality inside and out of the academic setting.
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- Neopolitan Business Park
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Gay guide to Manila setting out practical safety tips, highlights of the city's gay scene, top places to stay, where to eat, and more!
“Be super careful in Manila boys…” was the blunt warning from our Filipino friends in London before we headed over, “…it's crowded, polluted, too much traffic and lots of thieves everywhere!”
But in all truth, Manila is no unlike from any other large city we've been in.
Our first steps on the streets of Malate were tentative – taking our friends' words to heart, we ensured to abandon all valuables in our hotel, avoided unlit streets, and stuck to taxis to get us around. But the paranoia that we'd built up was quickly broken down. Sticking to basic common perception, it's fine in Manila.
We ended up enjoying the Filipino capital. It has a pretty exciting same-sex attracted scene with a super friendly LGBTQ community that loves connecting with foreigners. Filipinos are generally the most hospitable people we've ever met, which makes it so easy to make local friends here quickly. This was our favorite thing about Manila!
As the hub of the Philippines, Manila makes for a attractive sweet base to initiate explo
Last time I mentioned about aura-hanand the places where gay guys do it. Let me tell you about my favorite hadaplaces in the metro. Since I lived in Marikina at that time and commuted to work in Pasay (and then Makati), the places that I frequented were mostly in the Cubao area. Assist then, instead of fighting among fellow commuters for a seat in the jeepney going home, I’d kill time by watching movies.
Let’s count up, starting from number 5.
5. Pre-renovation era (1989 to 2000) Greenbelt 1, including the universal restroom beside the outside food stallsThis was the old entrance facing AIM; notice it's called Greenbelt 1
by this second. The shops and restaurants on the right side aren't there
anymore; they were replaced by Rustan's Supermarket and a BPI branch.
When I worked in my first ad agency in the mid-90s, it was within walking distance from Greenbelt 1. Help then it was just “Greenbelt” because there were no 2 to 5 yet. It had two movie houses, shops and restaurants, and was much smaller than the sprawling corridors it has today which connects it to Greenbelt 5. Back then, the men’s bathrooms inside the movie
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