BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC WAS COMMON IN KALAYAAN AVENUE BEFORE THE PANDEMIC. HERE, ON A SATURDAY NIGHT IN JUNE, THE ROAD IS ALMOST EMPTY. Photo: Martin San Diego AN EMPTY BAR AND STREET FOOD STATION.

This is a tour of the Malate Manila nightlife scene. The area is also known as Korea Town here in Manila. I stayed at the Sheraton for two nights here along Manila Bay and decided to walk around the ...