HK is expensive now, on par with Singapore. It has a very British infrastructure, and is very efficient...in complete contrast to the Phil's. Macau is really just an Asian Vegas, very plush and OTT, I'm glad I went but wouldn't bother going again. I did like HK, and would like to go back with Elaine, but 2 or 3 days there is enough for me, as it is in any big city, Manila included.
It's nice to see other countries, but exploring the islands and cultures of the Phil's is where my passion really is though.