Best Things To Do in Manila This Weekend (June 17-19)

Create a Father’s Day weekend Dad will remember with these hot spots, must-try activities and great eats in Manila.

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A Food Wok around Chinatown

Old Manila Walks is back with its physical tours — and its popular Big Binondo Food Wok makes for a great weekend spent exploring the culinary gems and food history of the world’s oldest Chinatown. Ivan Man Dy takes guests around Binondo’s most intimate alleys, specialty restaurants, and other haunts that serve decadent Chinese-Filipino treats that capture the neighborhood’s 400-year-old history.

The food tour lasts 2 to 2.5 hours. Book slots on the Old Manila Walks website.

Homie-Made Smashburgers

Treat Dad to some of the most raved-about Smashburgers in the metro at Hungry Homies’ pop-up at The Podium Mall’s Al Fresco area. Three varieties are for the picking: The Purist, an Oklahoma-style fried onion double cheese burger; The Run BMC, a smashed patty with mango wood-smoked bacon and shiitake mushrooms; and The Hypebeef, a Cali-style double cheeseburger with the brand’s secret sauce.

At The Podium’s Al Fresco area until June 19. Check out their Instagram page.

Lively Meditations Exhibit

Soothing and introspective pieces are centerstage at 1335/Mabini’s latest exhibit, Lively Meditations. The gallery features works by artists Ricky Francisco, Denise Heredia, and Helena Alegre. Walk-ins are allowed.

Runs until July 2. Visit 1335/Mabini at Karrivin Plaza, Don Chino Roces Ave. Extension, Makati City. Check out their Instagram page here.

Brie-lliant Doughnuts at Poison

If Dad is partial to a wine and cheese night, he’ll appreciate Poison Doughnuts’ take on their latest doughnut offerings. Enjoy flavors such as Camembert Walnut, Truffle Honey Manchego, and Sharp Cheddar Chocolate — wine optional.

Visit Poison Doughnuts at Karrivin Plaza, Don Chino Roces Ave. Extension, Makati City. Check out their Instagram page here.

The Signet Store’s Father’s Day Pop-Up at Salon de Ning

Guests checked in at the Manila Peninsula or dining at Manila Pen’s Escolta can enjoy an exclusive Father’s Day Dream Lounge by menswear brand The Signet Store at the Salon de Ning, where they can try some of their most select pieces while partaking in the lounge’s array of cocktails.

June 19 from 1pm to 6pm at Salon de Ning, Manila Peninsula Hotel, corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues, Makati City. Visit The Signet Store’s Instagram page.