What to do in Manila?

what are your interests?

cultural? ...you may visit old manila such as intramuros...
nearby place in the metro is the las casas azucar in bataan...theres a bus in ortigas will take you there

outdoor?...check out masungi georeserved..theres a van/minibus from makati that will take you there. though entrance is by reservation.

more outdoor fun?...nearby place for nice beach is in batangas (south) or pangasinan, ilocos (north side)

take your pick.

I like both, cultural, outdoor, shopping  Awesome! Thanks I'll check them out

shopping in greenbelt is good choice , very safe , easy to find good restaurant ...
for weekend , i suggest you can go to PICO DE LORO.Try to search this place

If you like beaches there are quick get away such as zambales or batangas, if there also groups that you can join and go on mountain hikes.

I personally go on this kind of trips, il post it out here to help every adventurous expats.

Grab is best for transportation. You can pay with cc. Otherwise taxi service is tricky. One look at us and price is double.

Burgos / Malate / Pasay EDSA are the only things to do in that fallen city

Take a trip to the island of Corregador, great historical spot.

Highly recommend the National Museum. Great history of the Philippines and works by Filipino artists.

Lots of interesting malls to visit and the Greenfields area for shopping.  Don't miss the American Cemetery, the largest American military cemetery outside of the United States.  Take a tour of Intramuros and a food tour of Binondo, there is one for Pampanga too.  There is also a dinner cruise on Manila Bay.