Departure lounge i dont think so, considering the toilets are out of order a lot of the time.Its 1 of the worst departure lounges in the world and i have been in a few,But some may disagree.Im not sure what it is but manila is 1 of the best citys in the world i think,maybe because its like no other city in the world.Its just crazey. Your always have a good time in manila if its for 1 nite or 1 month, but you need to be swiched on, like in most big citys.Be carefull when you change money outside of airport. I recommend the 1 next to duck inn or opposite southern cross hotel on del pilar street for best rates and most importantly for your safety thats if your staying in ermita area..