“My Fun Philippines: I went up Mount Pinatubo in ’08 and I haven’t gotten it out of my mind since. The scenic 4×4 ride to the base of the mountain, the arduous but fun three hour trek that turned to five hours, drinking in the tranquil but deadly beauty of the volcano’s crater and then getting inebriated with the awesome company I climbed with are things I hope to do again, soon!”—Mark Christian Parlade, public relations director, Stratworks (photo by Jill Lejano)

“1. Dressing up for parties and fiesta motorcades. It’s fun how we celebrate each occasion, may it be as simple as a bachelorette party or as big and glamorous as a fiesta. We use all the resources available as creative as we can and we enjoy every single minute of it.

2. Island-hopping (7,107 of them). It’s more fun in the Philippines how we discover and visit all 7,107 islands in the country. One of the most gorgeous places to visit in the Philippines is the Caramoan Islands in Bicol. All worth the travel and time.

3. Food trip. It’s more fun in the Philippines how we celebrate every occasion with food. Whether it’s just 10 guests or 200 people coming, we gather, we serve all the best local dishes, Filipino-style!”—NJ Torres

“Fun under the sun—it’s more fun in the Philippines.”—Stephen Ku

“Mountaineering is more fun in the Philippines. Voluntourism is more fun in the Philippines.”—Kelly Austria

“Hanging out in the office. More fun in the Philippines. Yes, that’s a pole in the middle of Radar Manila’s office in Makati. The agency takes fun seriously—fun people, fun environment, and work? It’s fun too. Oh, and is that a bicycle hanging from the ceiling?”—Ley Laksamana

“Budget airfare. More fun in the Philippines.”—vice chair and CEO of WWF-Philippines Lory Tan

“Retro Love, Tuesdays at Opus, Resorts World Manila. Don’t knock it till you’ve experienced Tuesday nights in the Philippines. 70s, 80s, 90s disco and club hits. 10 p.m. till late.”

—Janine Dario

PHOTO BY ERICH MANIQUIS AND FLYER DESIGN BY JOREM CATILO

“Nights out. More fun in the Philippines. I have travelled across countries and had the chance to watch different world-class shows, but I had unforgettable fun while watching Kaos at Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts World. Such amazing Filipino talents! After the show, we dined at Crisostomo’s and enjoyed their Filipino cuisine, partied at Republiq and Opus, and played at the casino. Partying is more fun in the Philippines!”

—Au Nicasio, product specialist, Unilab

“The most unique and memorable place to spend the holidays is at our very own gorgeous and incredible beach Boracay. I’ll give credit to this place for my awesomely fantastical New Year’s Day. To wake up on the first morning of 2012, and open the door to sea waves, taking in the beauty that is Boracay, is indeed relaxing. I must say, it’s super fun relaxing because it is a great party place at night, and the perfect place for late night drinks, dancing away at clubs, pretty decent food and strolling on the shore. And what goes with the beach and sand is of course the serious upscale hotel—Discovery Shores! Shout out to the hotel staff for the great and blissful accommodation. Boracay has never failed to give me the serenity and happiness I need.”
—Avel Bacudio

“Bisikleta. More fun in the Philippines.”