Jhon Mar Sutacio

Travel Writer & Cultural Tour Guide, Nomadic Jhon / Los Viajeros PH

Manila tourism

Why the New Manila Mayor’s Clean-Up Drive Matters for Tourism

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MANILA, Philippines — Within weeks of assuming office, Francisco ‘Isko’ Moreno Domagoso, the new mayor of Manila has made sweeping changes—literally. From the bustling sidewalks of Divisoria to the historic corners of Intramuros, public areas are being scrubbed, vendors relocated, and urban blight cleared. The mayor’s ambitious clean-up campaign has caught the attention of both […]

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OTA Under Scrutiny: Why the Philippine Government Cracked Down on Agoda, AirAsia MOVE & More

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In early June 2025, the Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) took decisive action by ordering AirAsia MOVE—a Malaysian-based online travel agency (OTA)—to cease selling domestic tickets citing “excessive fares.” Yet the issue rippled across other OTAs like Agoda, Kiwi.com, and Traveloka, triggering a broader regulatory response. As someone who runs

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Tour Manila Through Its Grocery Stores: The Best Tourist Secret No One Told You About

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When you think of Manila, images of Intramuros’ cobblestone streets, the chaos and color of Quiapo, or the postcard-perfect Manila Bay sunset often come to mind. But on one ordinary afternoon, with no churches or museums on my itinerary, I found myself exploring something far less romantic but surprisingly revealing—the city’s grocery stores. Yes, grocery

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Tagaytay Day Tour Package

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Escape the chaos, embrace the cool — A luxury cultural day trip with Los Viajeros PH 💼 Tour Overview Type: Private Day Trip (Solo or Group)Destination: Tagaytay City, PhilippinesTour Duration: Full Day (8–10 hours)Language: Spanish and English-speaking guidePick-up/Drop-off: Metro Manila Hotel / AirportRate: $500 USD per person Perfect for first-time visitors, culture lovers, and weekend

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Discovering Tagaytay: A Scenic, Flavorful Retreat Just Outside Manila

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When Manila’s heat and hustle become too much, most locals will give you one piece of advice: “Punta ka sa Tagaytay.” (“Go to Tagaytay.”) That’s exactly what Jimmy and Sandy — travelers from Oregon, USA — wanted when they reached out to me for a cultural day trip outside of Metro Manila. “We just want

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Intramuros, Manila: Walking Through the Walled City of Time

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Step into Intramuros, and you’re not just walking through cobblestone streets—you’re stepping into 400 years of Philippine history. Known as “The Walled City,” Intramuros was once the seat of power during Spanish colonial rule. For over three centuries, this fortified city was the center of religion, government, education, and trade in the Philippines. Whether you’re

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