^The good thing about Manila is that there are always guys from the forum there, both residents and visitors. Check out the Phils threads and PM some guys.
I would also recommend going to at least one of the islands with nice beaches for a few days, like Boracay, Palawan or Bohol. I've only been to Bohol.
There is a nice rooftop bar in Gramercy, good for pre-drinking before going to clubs. If you stay there, maybe you can use it as a date venue too, but it's pretty expensive for the Philippines.
I would also recommend going to at least one of the islands with nice beaches for a few days, like Boracay, Palawan or Bohol. I've only been to Bohol.
There is a nice rooftop bar in Gramercy, good for pre-drinking before going to clubs. If you stay there, maybe you can use it as a date venue too, but it's pretty expensive for the Philippines.