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Manila: The bustling, energetic capital city filled with warmth

Name: Manila: The bustling, energetic capital city filled with warmth
Uploaded: 2025-04-21T12:05:35.652Z
Duration: 23 min 13 s
Description: The Philippines is often called one of the world’s friendliest nations. In Manila, CNN’s Richard Quest discovers why a smile and a selfie go a long way in a country where hospitality is the watchword.

Jane Sit, CNN

Updated 8:26 AM EDT, Mon April 21, 2025

Manila: The bustling, energetic capital city filled with warmth

The Philippines is often called one of the world’s friendliest nations. In Manila, CNN’s Richard Quest discovers why a smile and a selfie go a long way in a country where hospitality is the watchword.

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