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Manila One Day Itinerary (or Less) — Ideal for a Layover or Short Stay

Planning a trip to the Philippines and have a short layover in Manila? The city doesn’t always get the best reputation, but with even just a few hours, there’s still time to explore and enjoy some of what it has to offer. In this post, I’ll share what we did during our 24-hour layover in Manila—how to get around, where to stay, and what to do. You’ll also find tips and ideas for shorter layovers, whether you have 12, 8 or less hours to spare.