WELLNESS CITY GUIDE
PHILLIPINES AND THE PHILLIPINE ISLANDS
This guide was crafted by Carmina, a globe-trotting ad agency CEO, born and bred in Manila.
I love film, music, travel and island getaways.
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EAT
COSMIC
A vegan restaurant and cafe in one, Cosmic boasts not only delicious and creative cuisine, but also a cosy atmosphere with wooden and bamboo furnishings. From their signature Italian lasagne to their vegan enchilitos, it’s all delicious.
GREEN BAR
You’re in for mix and match meals at Green Bar in Legazpi Village, where you can build your own bowl of greens mixed with protein and grains of your choice. The menu offers a variety of vegan wraps, burritos, sandwiches, and flatbreads. If you opt to skip to dessert, some sweet stand-outs are their Chocolate Hill Cupcake, doughnut Ice Cream Sandwich, and Havana Cupcake.
PLAY
BANK BAR
Tucked inside an unassuming office building in Bonifacio Global City is a chic watering hole that’s hard to locate but is well worth the effort to. The bar sports a contemporary, industrial feel, with its plush velvet seats and exposed ceiling.
Many like coming here for its ambience and extensive selection of cocktails. If you crave something strong, opt for Due Dilligence, if not, go for the fruity Pinay Colada that uses three kinds of local rum.
POLILYA
Polilya is the home of the local craft brewery Engkanto but quickly grew to include an extensive list of cocktails and spirits. Aside from the exclusive Engkanto specialty beers on tap, grab your favorite cocktails in this cozy and tropical space that feels like your funkiest Tita’s living room.
BREATHE
AMANOULO, PAMALICAN ISLAND
Just a one hour plane ride from Manila, Amanpulo is a private Palawan Province island resort. The boutique hideaway offers a taste of tropical island luxe, with a range of Casitas and Villas located on the hillside and along the beach. Each villa comes complete with a private butler and private chef, allowing guests to lie back, relax and forget all their troubles. With bespoke wellness programs that include land and sea adventures and the Aman Spa, it’s the perfect getaway.
