The Manila Podcast with Anton Diaz and Spanky Enriquez Anton Diaz

2022 Recap 2023 Restart with Anton & Spanky!
Happy New Year!
Finally, we are back after the hectic and busy reopening in Manila on the last half of 2022. We talk about the latest happenings at the start of 2023 and at the same time reminisce on the memorable moments of 2022.
Listen as we talked about:
Antonio's PGA CarsHotel Okura's Yawaragi Buffet, Hinoki-yu StaycationHotel Admiral BuffetHuni Sicogon -- Newly Opened Destination in IloiloUltimate Taste Test 2022Our Awesome Christmas Pop-up in Shangri-La MallRosario and the Viking's GroupHuling El Bimbo ExperienceMitsukoshi Mall OpeningThai Select Project feat. The Best Thai Restaurants in ManilaGyud Food at UP Food Hub
We miss Manila Podcast and we will do a bi-weekly podcast on the latest happenings in food, travel and lifestyle happenings in Manila.

In this first episode of 2022, Anton & Spanky discussed what happened during the Omicron in Manila and how it affected the food and lifestyle scene. As we move on from Omicron, we welcome the New Year of the Water Tiger to signal new hope for the country.

As Manila lowers down its Alert Level 2, we can now go out and celebrate Valentines day with our loved ones in our favorite restaurants in Manila! Anton & Spanky discuss what are the new trends and protocols during this love month.

Anton & Spanky discuss the excitement of the 1st of March as the start of Covid Alert Level 1 in Manila and what to expect this summer in Manila.

Anton & Spanky discuss the Long Hot Summer and Social Media's Sizzling Trends.

Anton Diaz & Spanky Enriquez discusses the latest happenings as we move forward with a new government:
• The BBM Cabinet // Erwin Tulfo as DSWD secretary and Mayor Christina G. Frasco as Department of Tourism
• The New Clark City & Sports Program under Duterte Administration
• The Success of Pop-Up Markets and how home-based food entrepreneur can take advantage of this face-to-face opportunity in Podium and Uptown Mall.
• The latest in Restaurant Openings // Randy's Donut, Sarsa on Rada, Sawsaw, Chef Tatung's Antipolo, Mrs. Saldo's
• What to Watch // Top Gun 2
• Events // Thai Select Campaign (June - August) and Cebu Food & Wine Festival (June 18)