When my hubby and I go to Manila, we usually stay in Tagaytay because it is pretty much near our place (Laguna) and it is less expensive. We book our accommodation at Agoda or Booking.com so we can get rooms at a good price. There are also a lot of good tourist spots in Tagaytay as well. You can also check out Batangas if you like beaches. It is actually a bit pricey but as I've said you can try to check Agoda or booking.com for discounted prices :)
Have you considered B&B accommodations in the Antipolo area? Or maybe even Tagaytay. New places have opened up, you might want to check Air BNB or even Trivago for hotel accommodations.
Have you tried Caleruega and Taal town?