When inManila and thinking of honing your Feature writing skills, then let the gorgeous ladies of Writer’s Block Philippines show you how.     Chockful of handy tips and precious advice, their Feature Writing 101 workshop aims to harness the hidden wordsmith in all of us.     Who knew that there was more to creating great Feature articles then having grammatically correct sentneces and catchy, lyrical  alliterations?  At Feature Writing 101, you [...]

    When In Manila, thinking of catching You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown the musical?  Fret no more for WhenInManila.com is here to provide you with a sneak peek of what is expected to be a truly wonderful and heartfelt rendition of this well-loved Broadway musical.     I’ll tell you this, though.  Fans of Charles Schultz’s iconic strip will definitely not be dissapointed.  With a stellar cast of theatre veterans playing our beloved Peanuts characters, [...]

  When in Manila and wishing to explore it’s many quirks and charms, then let the Manila Hotel be your first stop in your quest for rediscovery through their Manila Revisited room packages.     The Manila Hotel has long been known for it’s grand elegance and sophistication.   For years, she has housed dignitaries, royalties and even well-known celebrities.  And this 2012 sees the Grand Dame, as she is fondly called, celebrating her 100th year of service. [...]

  When in Manila on February 11 to March 3, 2012, be sure to head on over to the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium at the RCBC Plaza, Makati to catch the Tony-award winning musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.     Inspired by the timeless Charles Schultz comic strip, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown showcases the life of the Peanuts gang as they go about their pursuit of happiness, coupled with catchy songs and [...]

When in Manila, And feeling a little low, Nothing perks me up faster than this – My all-time favorite Christmas poem of all.   ***   A Politically Correct Christmas    ‘Twas the night before Christmas and Santa’s a wreck… How to live in a world that’s politically correct? His workers no longer would answer to “Elves”, “Vertically Challenged” they were calling themselves.   And labor conditions at the North Pole Were alleged by the [...]