(SPOT.ph) We know we sound like a broken record when we say this, but, well, it keeps ringing true: The Philippines’ dining scene shows no signs of slowing down.There’s a particular kind of energy to watching it unfold. Old reliables are expanding—not just in square footage, but in what they’re willing to put on the menu. It's our calendars with blocked-off dates because chefs are teaming up for collaborations. New restaurants keep mushrooming across Metro Manila, from the busiest dining districts to neighborhoods you might not otherwise have a reason to visit.It’s exciting, but it's also hard to keep up with the back-to-back ribbon cuttings. Which new place is actually worth your time—or braving the traffic for? How do you identify a restaurant that's more than just its 15 minutes of online fame? And, perhaps more importantly, where are the good places that haven’t made it onto your feed yet?That’s where our annual SPOT 50 Great Restaurants comes in.