adidas launches the adiZero Rose 2.5 Written by Kenny Ansis   When in Manila and looking for your next pair of kicks, check out the adidas adizero Rose 2.5, the fourth installment of Derrick Rose’s signature shoe. Weighing only 11 ounces, the adizero Rose 2.5 has upgraded most of its features to provide D-Rose his need for speed and maneuverability.         The adizero Rose 2.5 features a top down Google Earth view [...]

When In Manila, the launching of new phones are always a delight. And the Smart and HTC event last November 11, 2011 was no exception. With the Republiq bar as venue, the public launch of the HTC Sensation XE and HTC Sensation XL proved to be stunning.            HTC, a global designer of mobile devices, has partnered with Beats to take mobile entertainment to a new level. I’m talking about an [...]

When In Manila and having a party with friends, running out of booze can become a bit of a problem. Nobody likes to be assigned to do beer runs when in the middle of a great time. But luckily, none of you won’t have to go out thanks to Drunk Dial Delivery!   Drunk Dial Delivery is a late-night alcohol delivery service that.. you guessed it.. brings beer and all kinds of liquor to your [...]

  When In Manila and a gadget buff, one should check out the new Beyond the Box store at Resorts World. Last August 26, Beyond the Box officially opened a new Apple Premium Reseller Store in Pasay City.           “We’re very excited to open a new Apple Premium Reseller Store,” said Gerald C. Senolos, General Manager for Sales, Marketing and Services of Beyond the Box. “Customers can now visit one store [...]

When In Manila and a basketball fan, you must be saddened with the NBA Lockout. The NBA owners and players’ union have yet to agree on the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).  Mostly likely this kinda ends the possibility of having an NBA season this year.   In light of the NBA lockout, many players are considering of playing basketball overseas. Many of them want to stay in shape and continue to play abroad in [...]

When In Manila, one must learn to stay in shape and be healthy. Last July 27, NBA Fit came to the Philippines for the second time to promote health and wellness to the Philippine community. The two-week NBA program aimed to educate Filipinos on the physical, mental and emotional benefits of healthy living.                 Basketball clinics, development camps, NBA Fit challenges and even a fun run were organized [...]

When In Manila and eager to buy a brand new gadget, you might want to take a look at the Blackberry Playbook. Last August 3 at Dusit Hotel, Globe Telecom, in partnership with RIM, officially launched the Blackberry Playbook.         The Blackberry Playbook is powerful tablet with a 7-inch display, running on Blackberry Tablet OS. It’s got dual HD cameras and comes in 16Gb, 32GB and 64GB variants. But unlike the Apple [...]

  When In Manila and want to turn your fantasies into realities, book a room and have an exceptional and unique experience at Victoria Court.       Last July 29, 2011, Victoria Court celebrated their 25th Anniversary at Club Manor in Eastwood. The culminating event of 25 years of hard work featured a fashion show, an HIV awareness campaign and of course, fine women, fine music and fine alcohol.       Hosted by [...]

When In Manila, you should definitely fly to Puerto Princesa, Palawan and visit the famous Underground River. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s longest navigable underground river.           The Underground River was formerly known to be St. Paul’s Cave by the ancient people. As it was handed down to generations, it was resolved to be named as St. Paul’s Underground River National Park. [...]

When In Manila, you’d be a fool if you don’t know who Sam Pinto is. All the votes were tallied and San Mig Light’s latest endorser, Sam Pinto, emerged at the top spot of FHM Magazine’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011 List. A dramatic climb since she debuted on last year’s list at no. 32.   Votes were cast by people from here and abroad and Sam garnered a whopping total of 6,925,530 [...]

Backstage at the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World Victory Party! by JC Ansis     One of the perks of having media passes at an event like the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World Victory Party is you get to to go backstage and see the ladies up close.   Thanks to When In Manila, I got my pictures taken with some of the hottest and prettiest girls in the country!   [...]

FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World Victory Party goes Burlesque! by JC Ansis     When In Manila, there’s only one place where you can find the most hottest ladies in the country.. and that’s at the FHM 100 Sexiest Women 2011 Victory Party!   Last July 14, I witnessed the most thrilling show at the World Trade Center. I saw skin everywhere! It was like a dream. A dream you didn’t want to [...]

  When In Manila gets access to the hottest event in town, the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World Party! A ton of hot models and celebrities – Burlesque style!   Here’s a little teaser for all you guys.       Want more? You’ll have to grab on to your pants and wait just a bit. I’ll post more photos soon!   FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011 Party  

A Real Jeep Thrill with the 70th Anniversary editions of the Jeep® Wrangler and Grand Cherokee by JC Ansis       When In Manila, you should definitely check out the special editions of the Jeep® Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. In light of its 70th Anniversary, Jeep® wanted to show off what their vehicles are built for by holding an event for the media to test drive their SUVs out into the wild – The [...]

As you may have read in my previous post, I got to visit Puerto Princesa via Airphil Express. We saw the Undergrond River, some of the beautiful islands and visited several key places in the city. This was all possible with the new Puerto Princesa Adventour Packages from Airphil Express. So When In Manila and looking for a relaxing vacation, I recommend you book a tour package to enjoy the magnificent city of Puerto Princesa [...]

A Weekend Getaway to Puerto Princesa, Palawan with Airphil Express! by JC Ansis     When In Manila and feel like going on a vacation, book a flight and fly to Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Last weekend, I was invited by Airphil Express for a weekend getaway with other bloggers to visit the beautiful city of Puerto Princesa in Palawan. We left Manila on Friday, after being skeptical whether or not the flight would push through [...]

Lourd de Veyra “This is a Crazy Planets” Book Launch by JC Ansis     When In Manila, drop by the nearest bookstore and grab a copy of Lourd de Veyra’s latest book, This is a Crazy Planets. Last Friday, I bravely weathered the storm and drove from Cavite to Katipunan for the book launch of This is a Crazy Planets at Route 196.   If you aren’t already familiar, This is a Crazy Planets [...]

Café Zenses: The Newest Coffee Place in the South by JC Ansis   When In Manila and somewhere in the Bicutan area, take a break from the busy life and drag your ass to the newest coffee place in town: Café Zenses. Located inside SM Bicutan, Café Zenses is a kick-your-feet-up type restaurant that can give all the popular coffee shops a run for their money.       Café Zenses is owned by Chef [...]

Victorinox and Alamid Café Xpress combine coffee, art and travel gear! by Aileen Santos and JC Ansis       When In Manila, Aileen Santos and I had the chance to attend the launching of the Victorinox Seefeld Collection and a Coffee Art Exhibit at R.O.X., Bonifacio High Street last June 2. The Seefeld Collection is the latest line of convertible travel bags from Victorinox that are lightweight and versatile for traveling adventures, much like [...]

Did someone say ‘burrito’? Try Ristras Mexican Grill! by JC Ansis   Being a fan of Mexican food, I’ve had my fair share of visits to Mexican food joints like Agave, Mexicali, Taco Bell and Jalapeño Cantina Mexicana. But I’ve been looking for a new place to get my burrito fix and thanks to When In Manila, I found just that. I was drooling excited once I got word I’d be getting the chance to [...]