Real Filipina Women. Real Hard Lives. — Walking the Streets of Manila

Experience Manila at street level as we explore the University Belt and the bustling streets around Morayta. Students weave through the crowds on their way to class, vendors prepare food beside the sidewalks, and Filipina women travel to work or shop between their daily responsibilities. Together, these ordinary scenes offer a revealing look at life in this busy corner of the Philippine capital. Throughout our walking tour, we pause for street interviews with local ladies and meet other Filipina women along the route. These encounters put faces and voices to the neighborhood, bringing us closer to the people behind the crowds. Follow along for an engaging look at Manila’s street life, student culture, local food, and everyday conversations.