the biggest argument against a manual is metro manila traffic. the last time i drove a manual and was stuck in traffic for 5 hours (espana blvd flash flood) i had cramps on my left leg later. another thing, mas madaling umarankada pag a/t. pag manual kumakambyo ka pa lang nasingitan ka na ng naka a/t na katabi mo. driving an auto is so effortless so hindi gaano nakakapagod.

besides, modern automatics are as efficient as manual gear boxes already.

and as the others said, if it ain't your money or not your car why should you be the one to decide?