
Rex Aguado
Rex is a Hong Kong-based part-time journalist. What is your favourite Asian city for music? ‘It has to be Manila, the nurturing ground for musical theatre great Lea Salonga, apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas and Arnel Pineda of Journey.’
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Festivals and events
Why Christmas Is Better in Manila
Nowhere does Christmas quite like Manila, which becomes a tinsel town where the festive sights and sounds stretch on for months. We discover its unique holiday cheer
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Music
Asia’s Weird Obsession with Karaoke
The singing pastime comes from Japan, but the Philippines has taken it to the next level





