MoMo Gourmet salad for a MoMo-licious start at MoMo Cafe     When In Manila, try looking for ways to thank your Mom for its going to be Mother’s Day soon! What better way to thank your Mom by treating her to a good restaurant and cafe. Lucky for you, MoMo Cafe is treating you to delectable dishes just in time for a good Mother’s Day indulgence, couple with love and warmth every moms deserve. [...]

Sunrise at El Nido Resorts’ Apulit Island     When In Manila friends, are you ready for my next adventure? In the Day Two of my El Nido Resorts adventure, I was met with a beautiful view of the golden sunrise set behind the rocky cliffs overlooking Apulit Island Lagoon. What a great way to start the day isn’t it? We were scheduled to leave Apulit Island on our way to our next island destination – Lagen [...]

    When In Manila, be sure to stay tuned to us for the latest in tech. Do you know what is the latest Android phone in the market? It’s HTC One! Now available in the Philippines since April 13, it is an innovation which combines the best in smartphone, photography and audio. In the age of mobile, people not only look for the newest in smartphone technology that can help them with work even [...]

PLDT TelPad at the TelMeHow launching at White Space Makati     When In Manila, always check us out for the latest in gadgets and apps in the market for we have it here. The team was invited over to the launch of PLDT TelPad’s TelMeHow at White Space in Pasong Tamo, Makati. At the venue I met my co-writer Jo Tan and her husband Mark Tan to attend the event. PLDT TelPad‘s TV Commercial [...]

Stilt Cottages overlooking the house reef at El Nido Resorts’ Apulit Island     When In Manila… wait, When In Apulit Island I mean, one would appreciate nature at its best and finest. Arriving from more than two hours air, land and sea travel, we finally were able to go around and explore the island. While Apulit Island is an El Nido Resorts development, it is actually located in the neighboring town of Taytay, Palawan. [...]

The welcoming sight for visitors to El Nido Resorts’ Apulit Island     When In Manila, life is sometimes stressful and draining with hours of work or deadlines. Why not save up for your ultimate vacation when opportunities come? It’s More Fun In The Philippines and there are lots of choices for your dream vacation but there is one place in the Philippines that is seemingly close to Paradise, El Nido Resorts in Palawan. The [...]

Krispy Kreme Alabang welcomes you!     Baked Creations at Krispy Kreme Alabang     When In Manila, a bite of donuts with matching coffee would complete one’s afternoon. Of all donut brands out there, Krispy Kreme would surely be on top of the mind. Who would not forget the sugar rush one could get with a bite? Most “southerners” or those who live south of Metro Manila is that there is no Krispy Kreme branch [...]

Midnight Mercato with a full house on their new Wednesday schedule     View of Midnight Mercato outside the Tent     When In Manila, food tripping is always a must especially with a number of innovative restaurants and food stalls appearing around the Metro. When it comes to innovative food treats and cuisine, one could not help but always have Mercato Centrale or Midnight Mercato in Bonifacio Global City on top of thoughts. Last week, businessman [...]

Snorkeling at one of El Nido Resorts’ Coral Reef Destinations   When In Manila, its good to plan for your vacation especially this Holy Week and the succeeding days of summer. In what seems to be my lucky week, I was drafted by the When In Manila team to go with travel bloggers on a tour of El Nido Resorts.  In what is a once in a lifetime chance, I glady accepted the offer or [...]

J.Co Donuts Megamall, the J.Co Donuts store in the Philippines   When In Manila, nothing can get more exciting than an international food brand invading the foodie corners of the capital. This time, its an Indonesian brand that is taking the Metro by storm. Meet J.Co Donuts and Coffee! Luckily for me, I was drafted by the When In Manila team to be at the company’s flagship Philippine store at The Strip in SM Megamall [...]

Samsung Philippines‘ first netbook release – the Samsung Ultrabook   When In Manila, get tuned in with the latest gadgets in the market, especially those that suites your mobile lifestyle. When I got an assignment and invitation to a Samsung Philippines‘ event, I immediately said “Yes!”. Being a writer in an Android online tech magazine, I know they are up to something good. In partnership with Intel, they had the Philippine launch in Privé Club at The [...]

Rotary Club of Manila Tourism Award at Manila Polo Club   When In Manila, the website the is your reliable guide around Manila and the Philippines, just got another recognition through our very own editor-in-chief DJ Vince Golangco. I was one lucky When In Manila writer who got to witness it all in the general meeting of Rotary Club of Manila at the McKinley Hall in Manila Polo Club. By chance, that was the first time I [...]

 Little Louie’s yummy cupcakes at the Super Bowl dinner   When In Manila, desserts are always a must after eating one good lunch or dinner at a good restaurant. Having a sweet tooth myself, I am always in a look out for new cakes and pastries out there. Just last month, I came across Little Louie’s Cupcakes from a post by a church friend in Facebook. I messaged that friend of mine who introduced me [...]

Super Bowl of China in SM Megamall – Atrium on a Saturday   When In Manila, and stressed with all the deadlines that swamp your desk or email, it is best to pause for a while and give comfort treats to yourself. On top of the list for comfort foods is Chinese food, a foreign cuisine that has long captured our taste buds. No wonder since our country is home to ten million Chinese-Filipinos like [...]

Gus* Modern logo, a marriage of classic wood and modern metal   When In Manila, and just got your own pod in the Metro, its time for you to go furniture shopping. Modern furniture designs are well suited for condo units that are a hit with young professionals who have chosen either to live alone or settled down. I love delving into interior design and furniture sections in malls are my favorite window shopping destinations. [...]

Ayala Malls 360˚ Launch: Greenbelt 5 Fashion Walk Mall-Goers Experience Future of Shopping     When In Manila, it will help if you have information on the latest in fashion trends or great deals so subscribe and stay tuned to Ayala Malls 360˚. Last two weeks ago, the When In Manila team had the privilege of being invited to the sit down press lunch fellowship at Kai Restaurant in Greenbelt 5 with key Ayala Malls [...]

Landing page for iPhone App version of Ayala Malls 360˚   When In Manila, it is almost impossible not to spend at least a day in a month shopping and enjoying comfort that malls can bring. When it comes to shopping in style, nothing beats the Ayala Malls. With its mall developments in the Metro like Trinoma, Glorietta, Greenbelt, Bonifacio High Street, Serendra and Alabang Town Center, Ayala Malls puts shoppers and retails together at luxurious [...]

  Firewood stack wall art, the trademark of every Uncle Cheffy branches.   When In Manila and your palate is going global in cravings, Ortigas Center is certainly home to some of the Metro’s best global cuisine but tucked in the heart of this business district is a foodie’s gem waiting to be discovered. Some food items are best cooked in the traditional way and this restaurant does it better with its signature brick oven. Meet Uncle [...]

    Napa Restaurant and Bar entrance from Scout Borromeo St.     When In Manila, it pays to live a healthy and dynamic lifestyle. In a metropolis of eleven and a half million where people are too busy with work, people often neglect their health. Nevertheless, healthy foods like organic products are gaining a foot hold in the Metro and joining the bandwagon are numerous choices of healthy drinks like milk tea. The Milk Tea [...]