Manila is an eclectic mix of old and new, of elegance and frugality, and of stillness and activity. It is a mishmash of everything Philippines, where heritage sites and cultural centers throb to the vibe of commerce and recreation in Manila. As the Philippines head into the storm months of the year, Manila shows another of the city’s paradox: the crazy weather.

Manila by October blends rain and sun. One minute Manila is bright then overcast in the next. Either way, Manila is the place to be in October. Just as rain and sun make rainbows appear, Manila is bound to shine this time of the year as attractive season’s specials at G Hotel Manila brings the city in style to Manila visitors.

The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority announced plans to double the airport’s capacity by 2008, setting up the groundwork that is expected to put Cebu on top of the Philippine leisure and business destinations list.

Cebu, named by the China Tourism News as one of the rising convention and exhibition destinations in the Philippines, recorded an unprecedented increase in tourist arrival in the first half of the year.

Reports from the Cebu tourism office show that the overall visitor arrival from January to June grew 23.87 percent, or 748,006, from its year-ago level. The local Cebu Pacific Air likewise noted a 1 million passenger increase this year, from 1.3 million in the first half of 2006 to 2.25 during the same period in 2007.

The Amazing Philippine Theater, dubbed “the biggest transvestite show in Asia,” brings a glamorous vibe to Boracay with its glittering adaptations of Broadway and West End productions.

Known for its stunning dance sequences, musical numbers, comedy skits, and excerpts from musicals, the Amazing Show opens a joint in Boracay and is scheduled to break cover this September.

With help from industry partners Philippine Tourism Authority and a plush resort in Boracay called the Paradise Garden Resort, the Amazing Philippine Theater finds second home in Boracay and is expected to add up to the stunning attractions of the island.