Welcome to the shattered world of the brokenhearted !! ahuhuhuhuuhu waaaaaaaaahhhhhhh (hand me the blade!)     So here you are once again, brokenhearted, feeling as if the world is falling apart!   Your mind filled with so many “whys”  and with a chest ever so heavy with all the pain which seems unbearable! Scared about your future and the things to come. Thoughts of suicide and all other stupid things on your agenda hmmmmm…. [...]

  Today X Future     Due to insistent public demand, I’d like to introduce to you all one of the best places to hang out in Quezon City when in Manila! If you aren’t familiar with Cubao Expo, then boy you are missing out on a lot!   I’ve been getting so many requests from my friends from the music scene as well as  readers recommending me to check out this place and have [...]

Adarna Food and Culture      When in Manila and curious about authentic Filipino cuisine being served around the archipelago but have no time to board a plane and travel the islands,  the Adarna Food and Culture is definitely the place to be!   I’ve been raving about Adarna Food and Culture ever since  last year when I finally got the chance to experience it and now I am truly honored to have this opportunity in [...]

  Ilustrado Restaurant Must Tries!     When in Manila and craving for some traditional Filipino-Spanish cuisine, I always tell my friends to check out ILUSTRADO Restaurant in Intramuros!    With the many new restaurants opening these days, I’m often asked on what I think about these new establishments. Well to tell you the truth, I am very picky with the places I feature and I’m not really into those new ones offering glamorized versions of our [...]

Yellow Cab Pizza Co. introduces their special Summer Fleet Package!   I recently discovered that Yellow Cab Pizza Co. has got yet another mouthwatering treat for us this summer which I believe we never should miss when in Manila!   Introducing the Summer Fleet Package brought to us by Yellow Cab Pizza Co!         One hot summer afternoon, my friends and I had this huge craving for good old freshly baked pizza! [...]

Sampaguita Ice Cream??       When In Manila, I’m sure you’ve heard about this pricey Magnum Ice Cream craze sweeping the nation. With this, I’d like to show and introduce you something  which you’ve been missing all this time which I believe is very much worth experiencing as well….   Inside Intramuros‘ walls lies a gem waiting to be discovered — the one and only SAMPAGUITA Ice Cream by  ILUSTRADO Restaurant!    This ingenious idea [...]

Panagbenga  Flower Festival 2012     When in Manila, it is a must to witness this colorful annual event happening every February at the Summer Capital of the Philippines which is non other than BAGUIO CITY!     This year, the  When In Manila dynamic  duo bravely wandered up north and joined the official media for the coverage of the Panagbenga Flower Festival 2012. It was such  an honor to join the official media this [...]

Figaro Figaro Figaroooooo!!!!     Last Sunday I invited some of my girlfriends for an afternoon of catching up. We all haven’t seen each other for a long time so I really felt very excited to see them. A friend of mine from Figaro invited us over to try out some of their dishes and drinks for the coming Lenten Season so we all decided to march down at their Philippine Heart Center branch because I [...]

As a follow-up to our wheninmanila.com feature about the VIEUX CHALET Swiss Restaurant it Antipolo, we’d like to write this quick post to tell you more about our stay at the St. Moritz Swiss Inn which is just right beside the Vieux Chalet and also  a part of the Hassig property.   As you all may know, Frank and I had one of  our best weekends so far at the Vieux Chalet and we really [...]

BLOGGING. It’s More Fun with SMART BRO!!!   Here at When In Manila, as you can see, it is evident how passionate each writer is in featuring our experiences with you all!   But you see, it’s also not easy to create such quality articles for after each experience, we have to sit down and alot time to compose  our stories for you to read. As for Frank and I who  are serious in providing [...]

Vieux Chalet! *sigh*   Waiiiiiiit!     Before reading this special article, please  click on this link and wear your headset for maximum reading pleasure for the Vieux Chalet experience won’t be complete without hearing this every time you visit…         *sigh*  I couldn’t help but smile whenever I think about the Vieux Chalet. =D =D =D   When in Manila and seeking for a very special place to remind you how [...]

Welcome to the 2nd part of our Acacia Hotel Manila feature and this time, let’s talk about the food which we ate during our stay!     it has been a part of our routine to take photos of our food before eating     As you all know, Frank and I never stop wandering each weekend in search of worthy places to visit. Perhaps the reason why we always find ourselves in great places [...]

    Hoooooray for the weekend! Time once again to reward ourselves and get away from it all! As for the two of us… going out, taking photos, seeing places, trying new flavors and meeting new faces has already been a part of our system. We choose to live a good life! Yeah! And of course, sharing our adventures with you here on wheninmanila.com makes it even more meaningful!   For this particular weekend, we [...]

  Waaaaaaaaaahhh *faint*faint*   Well, what can I say??? (somebody slap me please! lol)   I’m simply lost for words….. All I can think of are “thanks yous” and more “thank yous!” I feel very grateful for this and I would like to thank all the people behind this success!   But before that, I’d like to show you the articles which I submitted   starting from the 1st round:   The competition was really tough! [...]

  Wherever you might be in the world, when it comes to food; the most delectable, most mouth watering and most MMMmmmmm inspiring foods, are those that remind you of home.   Maybe that’s why Filipino dishes are so lovely.   No matter where you go around the globe, Filipino dishes have a certain feel to them. The best chefs and culinary artists always have that home cooked feel to their masterpieces. Either some secret [...]

When in Manila and frustrated with your previous photography classes which are simply not effective, I strongly suggest you quit wasting money and sign-up at Sir Nicolay’s Photography 101!   Ok, let me get straight to the point and give you reasons why you should follow my advice….     1. Sir  Nicolay is a REAL teacher. He knows how to effectively make you understand each lesson. His methods of teaching are very clear and [...]

      We are very proud to announce that we have been chosen as one of the top 5 finalists for the Sooo Pinoy Search for the Ultimate Pinoy Food Blogger!     I already got an email confirmation from them and the 3rd round will be happening very very soon! I’m eager to meet them all! May the most deserving blogger win!   Thank you UNIVERSE! We made it! weeee!!     I [...]

      When in Manila, it’s a must to visit Clark Field Pampanga  to witness this grand annual colorful event – The 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta!   They are on their 17th year now and it just gets bigger and better  each year as Filipinos gain more awareness about this spectacular event!    I started attending since 2010 and I’m so surprised with the huge number of attendees this year!     [...]

    When in Manila and would like to treat your loved ones to an unforgettable gastronomic experience, I highly recommend you check out the Sunday Brunch Buffet at Marriot Cafe!   Let me tell you a little secret of mine…. In all my years of being a food blogger, this is my 1st ever time to feature a buffet. Why? Because basically, I’m not a fan of buffets! Believe me, I had soooo many [...]

        Filipinos are a resilient people. We know how to work and we work hard like no other to attain our dreams. So in times that we need to rest and relax, there’s nothing better than to come home to the sweet, soulful aroma of our local breakfast favorites!     I don’t think any other country fully understands how serious breakfast really is for us Pinoys, nor do they fully comprehend [...]