I am half Filipino, stayed for a while in Manila this is what i can share about it.
Makati is a good choice to stay. It has 3 gay saunas with good crowd for fun.
1. Rwellness Hub
2. Urus Wellness Hub
3. Infinity Spa Makati
There are other 20 gay saunas and spa all over Metro Manila in nearby cities. I believe Metro Manila has the most number of gay saunas in Asia. Entrance is 30 dollars on the average and that already includes a sensual massage. Most gay spas offer that.
There’s also a bath house with mixed crowd but mostly locals. Club Bath in Pasay City about 20 minutes from Makati.
Install the Grab App. That’s going to be your friend in navigating the city. That’s the local version of Uber.
Rentboys of good quality can range from 6k to 10k pesos. (105-175) bucks.
Food is okay. Other provinces, normally one hour flight away have better food choices.
Wherever you are in the Philippines, don’t approach a guy in the streets. Most likely they mug you in your hotel room.
I dont know what else to put here, you can ask any specific question and I will answer. AMA.