Whats in a name?
If youre a drag queen, the answer is quite a lot.
), others are clever and filled with meaning.
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As far as drag legends go, they dont get much bigger or more iconic than Manila Luzon.
Filipino drag is amazing!
I remember seeing drag in the Philippines for the first time and being blown away!
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But its also an underground scene that the mainstream doesnt know about.
Luka is currently awaiting trial in Manila.
But scratch the surface and you will find that the Philippine capital is brimming with hidden treasures.
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Im always excited to come back here.
I love the food, the people, their warmth, and how eager they are to welcome visitors.
And did I mention the food!
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really knows how to show the gays a good time.
The music is on point, the dancers are sexy, and the queens are sickening.
Manam Comfort Filipino
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Finding a trendy restaurant in Manila that serves traditional Filipino down-home cooking isnt as easy as it sounds.
Manam has several outlets in Manila, but I personally love the Greenbelt venue with its cute outdoor patio.
He also makes gentlemens bags, belts, and shoes.
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No wonder all the top Filipino celebrities come here.
Strokes
Momoi Supe is an LGBTQ+ Filipino who started with microblading brows and expanded into cosmetics.
He launched his first beauty lab during the pandemic.
Strokes has beauty labs in the bougie Greenbelt shopping center and other locations around Manila.
I especially love the views from the rooftop and the art collection in the hotel.
That, and the fact that the rooms and beds here are nothing short of dreamy.
BGC is the citys coolest, most dynamic neighborhood and my home away from home in Manila.
These days, that same lobby is one of my favorite places to grab a drink or a bite.
What can I say?
I love the drama!
