A tradition with Filipino Christmas shoppers is to watch the annual christmas show at Greenhills. The automated mannequin show which features the usual holiday-themed stories, used to held at Cubao at the former COD department store. With COD closed several years ago, Greenhills Shopping Center administrators have take the reins to hold the show which has been a tradition with shoppers.

The show runs every night, every 15 minutes starting 6PM until 11PM for the whole Christmas season.

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Manila is the best city in Philippines for tourists and is famous all over the world because of its beauty and its nightclubs, bars and restaurants. Here are the top 10 restaurants of Manila.

Lolo Dad’s

Lolo Dad’s is the best restaurant in Manila. It is a favorite not just among locals but within the foodie critics. Their menu includes tapas, steaks, pasta and pizzas.

Inagiku

For the best Japanese food in Manila, head to Inagiku at Makati Shangri-La. Their bestsellers are grilled flatfish, blue fin tuna belly, teppanyaki live lobster and soft hell crab. After a hearty meal, you can have a taste of their home made ice cream with red bean, wasabi and green tea flavors.

Abe

Abe can be found in most of malls in Manila. The restaurant mainly serves Filipino and regional dishes.

22 Prime

22 Prime is THE steakhouse not just in Ortigas, but also in Manila. It offers meals that include a slab of steak, soup and salad every Tuesdays and Fridays. There’s also the wine and cheese buffet every Tuesday.

Santi’s Delicatessen

Known for its imported sausages and cheese, Santi’s is also a good place to hang out in with their selection of wines and cheese from all over the world.

Cav Wine Bar and Bistro

Another great place to hang out, Cav Wine Bar and Bistro is located in Bonifacio High Street. Its wine vendo is popular among the regulars that allows you to sample wines shipped from almost anywhere.

Shang Palace

Shang Palace is Makati Shangri-La’s Chinese restaurant that offers authentic Cantonese dishes. Its interiors are grand, which reminds you of imperial palaces in China.

Paparazzi

Paparazzi is one of the restaurants that grace Edsa-Shangrila hotel. It offers classic pasta dishes for lunch and dinner. The place is cozy and is perfect for gatherings or a casual meal.

Spiral

Spiral’s extensive buffet is a favorite among locals. It has become a staple in Sofitel Manila since it opened few years back.

Cibo

Cibo is the best place to go if you’re craving for fine Italian food that do not go with steep prices as compared to the hotels in the city.

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Laing is a dish that originated from the Bicol Region in the Philippines. Taro leaves are dried out under the sun and are sauteed with coconut milk, ginger, onions, garlic and shrimp paste.

Cucina Gayuma, a restaurant near Greenhills in Metro Manila gave a twist to this native dish by serving it with pasta noodles. The result is good – very Filipino.