About

An independent magazine about life in Metro Manila, written by people who ride the jeepney to work.

Written by people who ride the jeepney to work

Lungsod started in 2024 as a newsletter for friends who wanted to know where to eat, how to get across town and what was happening on the weekend. It grew into a small magazine with four regular writers and a few hundred contributors who send us tips.

We cover five things: how the city moves, what it eats, what it builds, the neighbourhoods that make it up and the days it comes out to celebrate. We do not chase the news cycle. We take our time and go and see.

The writers

Bea Manalastas

Editor of Lungsod. Walks everywhere she can and writes about food, old buildings and the river.

5 stories
Joaquin Reyes

Writes about design and heritage. Cycles to work along the Marikina river and looks up a lot.

5 stories
Rico Dela Paz

City reporter. Rides a different jeepney route every week and talks to the people who keep the city running.

4 stories
Tala Ocampo

Food and culture writer based in Quezon City. Believes the best meal in Manila is served after ten.

4 stories