I have been going to Emperador Stadium even before it was fully completed. I would watch local…read morefootball games in this stadium even before the main covered bleachers were put up, and the UFL football players had nowhere to change except in their cars or in their team buses. I have only been back a few weeks ago to check out a practice game of my friend's, and I was thoroughly impressed with how it turned out. The stadium has been the host of the UFL games, and each game is usually heart-stopping and exciting. This all-weather turf football field is modern and is very well equipped for football and ultimate frisbee tournaments. The restrooms for the spectators are relatively well-maintained, and are a far cry from the portable toilets that they used to provide before. The only thing that I don't really love about this place is that it is tucked in the far end of McKinley Hill, which is already inconvenient and inaccessible as it is. The parking lot would get filled, and we would usually have to park far from the stadium and walk the rest of the way. Sometimes, we would park as far as Enderun, which is a considerable distance away from the gates.

Quite possibly my favorite field to play on at the moment. The pitch is excellently maintained,…read moreallowing for an overall better football experience. It's also got ample lighting, so playing at night is no problem. There's plenty of scrimmages weekly. The stadium is home to the UFL and they take priority usage, but plenty of other organizers host games for all sorts of teams. It won't be that difficult to find a match to participate in. Organizers can be pretty strict though, as they usually require complete team names and rosters, which they cross-check before and after games. I assume they have real locker rooms for their home league players, but I've never been able to see or access them in the three months I've been playing there. I've only been able to use the bathrooms for spectators, which are clean, but aren't equipped with showers. Parking has never been a problem. They've got an open lot up front and a multilevel garage at the back. Also, have your hydration on hand. There's no water fountain in sight. There is, however, a 7-Eleven about a five minute walk away.

A cozy venue for sports event, volleyball haven. Very accessible, easy to locate. I had enjoyed so…read moremuch on my first time watching UAAP Season 80 Women's Volleyball. Viewing at lower box is awesome.

In the midst of all the Malate area crowdedness, bustle, and city chaos in the urban jungle of…read moreManila is the historic Rizal Memorial. This stadium has hosted countless of events through the years, from a Southeast Asian Games opening ceremony, to concerts of none other than the Fab Four (The Beatles). Before the construction of the Philippine Stadium in Bocaue, Bulacan was finished, Rizal Memorial served as the home stadium for most matches of the Philippine National Football (soccer) Team or more popularly known as the Azkals. Being a big Philippine sports fan, I naturally found my way to the stadium a handful of times to support my national team. Stadium facilities are in dire need of a renovation. I remember being at the stadium for the Azkals' FIFA World Cup qualifier versus Sri Lanka. Rain started to pour during the match. Despite being seated by the covered grandstand area, we still were affected by the downpour because the roof was leaking! I've also been to the bleachers, and there is only one entrance and exit. Quite the safety hazard, if you ask me. As a former professor and soccer aficionado called it, a "death trap." I'm giving Rizal Memorial 3 stars simply because of its historical significance, but the two stars are still waiting to fulfilled by an all-out renovation to restore the facility to be at least internationally respectable and at par with modern standards to ultimately bring it back to its once glorious state.

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While it may be a hassle to reach the Philippine Arena from Metro Manila, my experience of it has…read moreso far been worth it. I watched Katy Perry's Prismatic World Tour there on May 7, 2015. Katy Perry herself said it might be her biggest show in the entire year she toured with up to 30,000 seats filled on that drizzly Thursday night! But you know what? While it was definitely huge and obviously packed, everything was still so organized. Going in and out of the show was such a breeze, people piled out at a steady pace with hardly any wait. It was the traffic that was a problem, but that's a country-wide problem, and a consequence of a venue this large. So can we finally have U2 over? I highly recommend event organizers to check this place out!

Philippine Arena opens up the surround Manila areas to acts that formerly wouldn't come due to…read moreminimum capacity requirements for venue. I really enjoyed the concert I attended. With 30,000 people in attendance, getting in and out of the concert venue itself was really well facilitated. I understand that a lot of attendees were frustrated by the wait time to get out of the arena parking areas with their cars. I've been to dozens and dozens of large venues, from arenas to amphitheaters, and it is the same story. It is just unavoidable to create a traffic jam when the arena is this big. But, some concert experiences are not possible without that many people in the audience The only solution? Make the best of a bad situation. Filipinos need to learn the art of the tailgate: come early, leave late, bring snacks and drinks and lawn chairs. Wait out the rush. Also, please don't forget to bring trash bags. Always be courteous while partying.

I've been to loads of concerts and basketball games that were held at the Smart Araneta Center and…read moreI've always had a generally good experience. The place itself is quite old and dated though but it still does the job of holding events for a thousand-seating capacity. Getting out of the area once a concert or game ends can be quite a hassle but the exits are situated in strategic areas all around the center anyway. What I particularly like about the place is its close proximity to the Cubao MRT station, which is connected through Farmers Market and Gateway Mall and is easily accessible by foot.

I've watched a lot of theater and events here since I was a kid. It's a bit small but it is…read morecomfortable, they have a very strong airconditioned so you will always feel cold. Now the place is quite old and I think they need to do some renovations. I suggest to add more capacity so more people can enjoy the events!

I've been to Laguna for the first time during a travel photography course. It was time to practice…read morewhat we had learnt, so the teacher organized a day-trip to Pila, a beautiful colonial city only 2 hours far from Metro Manila. Pila is full of historical venues, churches and Spanish-style houses - all great inspiration for photographers! However, what first caught my attention was the Coliseum located in front of the main road. It isn't made for basketball games or whatever, like one can suppose. The focus here is cockfighting! Yep, that's their speciality. If you're new to the Philippines, you'll notice pretty soon that cockfighting is a national sport. Here it's totally legal and, depending on the place you are, it's VERY common to see roosters on the streets, in front of the houses or in courtyards. I suppose people own rooster so they can fight. Considering this anthropological fact, nothing could be more logical than a cockfighting arena. Well, I must confess I hate cockfighting, anyway. It just sounds cruel. If you like it, though, then you can have a great time visiting Pila and stopping there at the Coliseum.