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Working remotely from Manila in 2026: internet and hours

fmd_goodZeny's Fastfood and Restaurant · #internet #manila
I'm relocating to Manila in early 2026 and will be working remotely for a European company, so I'm trying to figure out the practical side before I arrive. How reliable is the internet for video calls… I'm relocating to Manila in early 2026 and will be working remotely for a European company, so I'm trying to figure out the practical side before I arrive. How reliable is the internet for video calls, and are there coworking spots or cafes where people actually settle in for a full workday? I'm also curious how long most remote workers tend to stay in the city and whether the time zone overlap with Europe is manageable.
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Converge in Pasig, fiber's solid there.

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Image lidianieho… ·

Agree on fiber being the reliable part, but the building matters more than the provider. Older condos in Makati and Ermita often cap you at 50 Mbps or have no line at all, so ask the landlord for a speed test before signing.

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fiber in bgc and ortigas is fine too, the catch is condo buildings that only allow one telco. ask the landlord which providers are wired in before u commit, some won't let u switch at all

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Worth also checking if the building's exclusivity deal is expiring soon, since that changes your options mid-lease.

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Also check if the building has a Globe or PLDT exclusivity contract, since that's usually why you can't switch.

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Pasig's fine but it depends on the barangay, some pockets near the river still drop during storms. I'd ask your landlord for actual speed tests at night, that's when it matters for calls with Europe.

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just get a pocket wifi backup & a local sim, tbh. the 7 hour gap is rough, most ppl i know tap out after a year or two

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Is Manila safe to walk at night in 2026?

fmd_goodFe-Bulous Canteen · #hotel #streets #manila
I'm visiting in 2026 and staying near Fe-Bulous Canteen, and I'm trying to work out whether it's fine to walk back to my hotel after dinner around 10pm or if I should just grab a Grab instead. Which s… I'm visiting in 2026 and staying near Fe-Bulous Canteen, and I'm trying to work out whether it's fine to walk back to my hotel after dinner around 10pm or if I should just grab a Grab instead. Which streets around there are okay late and which ones should I avoid?
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I've walked around there after dinner and it felt fine on the main lit streets, but I'd still grab a Grab past 10pm. Side streets off the main road get quiet and poorly lit fast, so stick to the busy ones if you do walk.

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Yeah agreed, though I'd add that even the main roads thin out fast after 11 so don't count on crowds that late.

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Image felizitas ·

Fair, though the stretch by Remedios circle stays lit and busy later than most side streets round there.

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