the black nazarene is the philippines‘ most revered holy relic, and it is kept in the central quiapo on his way to crucifixion, and it is regarded by some filipinos to be miraculous. just a touch of it can cure disease, they say. everyjanuary up to 12 million worshippers turn up to carry the nazarene through the streets, in an event called the translacion, a truly spectacular sight. when you're ready to eat, we can heartily recommend one of these dampa markets dotted around the city. it's quite strange how this works. you can pick any of this fresh seafood you want. it's not a normalfish market, that's not where it ends. you take it over to the restaurant over here and they cook it for you, fresh. it is reasonably priced and it is incredibly quick. # this is a man's world... # this is a man's world #. finally, it's a stereotype that filipinos are born entertainers, but one thing is for sure, they definitely like their karaoke. you will find singing opportunities right across the city, everywhere from bars to hotels to department stores. but if that's not hard—core enough, try your ha