A bit hidden in the cuts of Makati’s San Antonio Village, I was introduced to The Collective- an open area warehouse filled with galleries, boutique and specialty shops, art studios, and a lounge surrounded by open space where graffiti crews and artists plaster the walls with doodles and tags. My friend Val was on point with the recommendation as I was introduced to Manila’s young and artsy nightlife. I felt like I was back in LA hearing dubstep coming out the speakers, but this time the dj’s were inside of an ice cream truck housed in the middle of the warehouse space.