Aside from the common restaurants like Shakey's, Pizza Hut, Don Henrico's and Max's, you can try the following: 1. Sophie's Mom McKinley Branch Perfect for intimate shabby chic parties or tea time parties Address: G/F Tuscany, Upper Mckinley Road, Mckinley Hill, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines Phone: (02) 738 6625 2. Wheatberry Bakery and Cafe Address: 84 Scout Tuazon, Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines Phone: (02) 374 8565 / (02) 374 8470 3. Stacy’s Home Café Address: Capitol Greenstreet Commercial Center, 1 Capitol Hills Drive, Old Balara, Quezon City Phone: (02) 952-6843; 0927-3262244 or 0933-4427661 Address: Forbes Town Center, Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Phone: (02) 555-0140; 0926-6752571 or 0923-6711750
Vanilla Cupcake Bakery also accept exclusive events. The place is already pretty so you don't need to spend so much on the decorations. But if you still want to do some DIYs, you can check this link for inspiration: http://homemadeparties.ph/2015/02/16/angels-cupcake-birthday-party/ Note: It was an adult birthday party but you can also do it for kids.
Major hotels in Metro Manila offer exclusive mids party packages. Most offer affordable rates per head.