If you’re wondering why it’s called “When In Manila” The line was referenced from the old saying: “When In Rome, Do As The Romans Do.” So, “When in Manila….”
It’s our way of saying that if you want to fully enjoy the Philippines and all its wonders, the best way is to immerse yourself into the culture of the country itself. From the food, the music, the culture & lifestyle, as well as all the quirks!
In 2008, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and other Asian countries around this region reported over 15 million visitors each! The Philippines on the other hand, barely had 3 million. What tourists, and the world, may not know is that the Philippines is just as beautiful as Indonesia, just as friendly as Malaysia and just as affordable as Thailand. Though the best part of it for tourists is that most everyone in the Philippines speaks English! Here, getting lost in translation is just one less thing travelers will have to worry about. So we’re a firm believer that the Philippines is still a hidden gem that many jet setters have yet to discover. We’re hoping to change all that.
What started out as a fun weekend project quickly ignited a whole new platform for creativity. Today, WhenInManila.com has over 40 contributors, writers, photographers and team members. We strive to feature the coolest and most wonderful things from Manila, the Philippines, Asia and beyond!
Want to feature your event, venue or business on our site? Got a special place you want When In Manila to visit? Want to join the WIM team as a contributor or writer? Do you need us to speak at one of your events? Then just Contact us here
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Vince Golangco Editor-in-Chief / Creative Director -
Vince Golangco graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and a minor in Business. He has over 10 years of international experience in marketing, advertising and creative writing. He served as an Information Systems Technician in the United States Navy, was a Marketing & Development Coordinator at the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Senior Media Planner for Bright Box Media and more.-
Today, Vince is a radio DJ for Mellow 94.7, the host of the TV show “Tek Tok TV” (Tech Talk TV) on the Global News Network (GNN) and is the Editor-in-Chief / Creative Director of WhenInManila.com. Vince is also a freelance columnist and has written articles published in the San Diego Daily Aztec, Rogue Magazine, The Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Business Mirror, Status Magazine, Meg Magazine, Playboy Magazine, Filipinas Magazine and more. He is a surfer, skater, writer, producer, marketer, events host, speaker, U.S. military veteran, leadership development coach and adventure junkie.
- - When In Manila – be sure to hang out and have a beer with Vince! - Quote Vince lives by: “The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it” ~ Michelangelo - Three favorites: Books “Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Other Die” by Chip Heath & Dan Heath “Who Moved My Cheese” by Spencer Johnson “Blue Ocean Strategy” by W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne - You can find out more about him on:
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Francis Simisim
Internet Consultant
Francis has always been a “geek” at heart. His passion for technology and the web is evident in his work and hobbies. You can often find him writing for his tech blog, editing one of his (over 100) websites or working on computers. His interest in technology started way back in high school when the internet started booming. When not busy “geeking” it out, Francis likes traveling around the world and trying out new foods. His favorite jet-setting trips include fishing at Island Cove in Cavite or shopping in Singapore.
Francis Simisim graduated from the Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computing Science and a Master’s Degree in Business & Enterprise. Francis returned to the Philippines and founded his own company called GangVentures.com. It’s a Website / Graphic Design outsourcing company, making unique Web 2.0 style designs tailored to specific business needs. He’s currently involved in many other web startups as his goal is to bring the full functionality, ease and utility of the Web 2.0 to the Philippines. Francis is also a Domain Name Investor (Domainer) and has accumulated over 100 internet web domains over the past few years. Francis’ web design skills and internet marketing experience has single handedly boosted the online presence and branding for WhenInManila.com’s website and Viral Videos.
When In Manila – be sure to spend a relaxing day at the spa with Francis!
Quote Francis lives by: “Just as energy is the basis of life itself, and ideas the source of innovation, so is innovation the vital spark of all human change, improvement and progress.” ~ Ted Levitt
