MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES
Holiday Houseboys
To fully appreciate Manila you need to book a Holiday Houseboy, your private gay friendly tour guide. If you want to see the tourist sites, places off the beaten track or discover new experiences, the Holiday Houseboy is there to help you. He looks after your safety and welfare at all times. It is a fun way to explore a new city.
Renier
Renier lives in Quezon City, a neighbouring area of Manila. He studied at the Polytechnic university of the Philippines and studied for a Bachelor in Advertising and Public Relations. At the same time he studied for a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology at a private institution. Work wise Renier has worked in various BPO companies. His hobbies are cooking, listening to music and watching talent and reality TV shows.
Renier is a non smoker, and speaks the local language Tagalog and English.
Total cost for the guide services of Renier for one day (8 hours) = a non refundable deposit of 45 US dollars by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS 50 US dollars in cash to Renier after his services. Total 95 US dollars.
Alternatively the total cost for the guide services of Renier for half a day (4 hours) = a non refundable deposit of 25 US dollars by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS 30 US dollars in cash to Renier after his services. Total 55 US dollars.
This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.
Carlo
Carlo is an undergraduate of Civil Engineering. He worked part as a part-time consultant and auditor for a systems management company. Now he runs a small online craft business. Regarding hobbies, Carlito loves cooking, reading, nature trips, travelling and meeting new people. Especially to show them around Manila and what it has to offer. To book Carlo click on the BOOK NOW button below.
Carlo is a non smoker, and speaks the local language Tagalog and English.
Total cost for the guide services of Carlo for one day (8 hours) = a non refundable deposit of 45 US dollars by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS 50 US dollars in cash to Carlo after his services. Total 95 US dollars.
Alternatively the total cost for the guide services of Carlo for half a day (4 hours) = a non refundable deposit of 25 US dollars by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS 30 US dollars in cash to Carlo after his services. Total 55 US dollars.
This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.
How To Book A Holiday Houseboy
To book any of our Holiday Houseboys please go to the enquiry form.
Or send an email to info@holidayhouseboys.com.
Alternatively WhatsApp +94-76-630-1069.
Remember a Holiday Houseboy is your gay friendly tour guide who looks after your safety and welfare at all times.
Please note these are guide services and not sexual services.
Our other destinations in The Philippines are Davao City and Palawan
Highlights of Manila
The Early Days
Manila is one of the most populated cities in the world. It is the capital of the Philippines. First founded by the Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1571, there are colonial buildings dating back to the 16th century. Therefore, even Filipinos today have Spanish surnames. Hence it is also staunchly Catholic, a testament to the Christian festivals and numerous churches that cover the islands .
Historic sites include Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral and Santuario de San Antonio. In addition you could also visit the Reducto de San Pedro. A former ammunition store.
British Rule
In Binondo, you can find the world’s oldest Chinatown. The Chinese have had influence in the Philippines over many centuries. Starting with the pirate Lim Hong in 1574. When the British temporarily ruled the Philippines for 20 months from 1762, the Chinese were punished for supporting the British. As a result the canons in the Spanish fortress Intramuros pointed towards the Binondo district. The British handed back the territory to the Spanish following the 1763 Treaty of Paris. Interestingly at this time there were a group of Indians that supported the British. They defected and settled in the neighbouring area of Cainta. On the other hand Mexican traders stuck to south Manila. Close to the port.
This city was an important trading point between the trade from Spanish central and south American territories, and China in the East. Typically silver from Mexico and Peru was exchanged for gems, silk and spices.
Casa Manila
You can visit Casa Manila. A replica of a prosperous trader’s house in the mid-19th century. Or Coconut Palace. Constructed under the auspices of the extravagant Imelda Marcos. The building is made entirely from coconut. It was supposed to accommodate Pope John Paul II on his papal visit in 1981. But its opulence put him off. He preferred to reside elsewhere much to Imelda’s disappointment.
With such a rich history, this capital will not fail to disappoint. Not only does it have the Spanish colonial influence, but also a more recent American influence. Following the events of World War II. The education system here is distinctly American. Tagalog is the local Filipino language but many of the islands have their own language or dialect too.
Modern Transport System
Bringing it up to date, they invested in infrastructure. They constructed its rapid transit system in 1984. The first to do so in southeast Asia. Traffic congestion continues to exist but the transit system permits the traveller to get from one place to another with relative ease.
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