One of the well-known places here in Manila is the CCP or
Cultural Center of the Phils.
Open to the public in 1969 during the Marcos regime.
Back then, it was considered to be the best performing arts in Asia.
Some of the main highlights here are ballet performances from around the world, theatre, music competitions and some art exhibitions and workshops.

Although i'm not really a morning person, you would often see joggers/bikers around this area or even in the mid-afternoons.