When in Manila this June, you might just meet one of the cutest, most talented and very much inspiring twins in the whole wide world. Jayesslee, the youtube wonder sisters, are finally coming to Manila!          Janice and Sonya Lee of Jayesslee started to gain hits exponentially when they did a cover of Tamia’s “Officially Missing You.”    Jayesslee have also done their own renditions of some of the greatest inspirational [...]

When in Manila and you want to unleash the artist in you, then you’re on the right page! Recently, I attended this script-writing Class in Quantum Café Makati.  It’s a five-day class (Php 3,700) that would take you through a fun, learning process of brainstorming for a character, writing and refining a script, up until the actual reading of your 10-minute play.   QUANTUM CAFÉ Quantum Café is a very unique café that not only [...]

  When In Manila, fencing is considered to be a luxurious sport that only rich people play.  I remember fencing being the sport of Macaulay Culkin in Richie Rich and Lee Min Ho in Boys Over Flowers.  And of course, there are a lot of other cool movies with fencing in it too, like Zorro or Die Another Day.  Even Star Wars’ Master Yoda followed the tricks and stunts of fencing.   I was so [...]

Five-Star Hotel Experience Right in Your Own Room: Sofitel Manila launches Official Website       Ready to visit one of the most luxurious 5-star hotels in Manila?  When in Manila (or not), you can actually experience luxury at its finest, and history at its fullest, right this very second. Doubtful? Come see it for yourself!    With the launch of Sofitel Manila’s new website: www.sofitelmanila.com, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila lets you in on a unique 5-star [...]

Summer is always fun when in Manila.  With fantabulous getaways scattered all around the country, and great indoor and outdoor adventures, it’s easy to fill up your summer with fun and entertaining memories.  Now, the question is, do you want to have the same memories every single year?  If not, here’s one great unique way to spend your summer this year!   I’m sure you’ve tried basketball, tennis, badminton or volleyball camps at least once [...]

When in Manila this April, you’re in for a big treat as two of the most well-loved Contemporary Christian artists are collaborating to bring you great, exciting, inspirational music! The Planetshakers will be on a back to back concert with Israel Houghton & New Breed this April 21, 2012 (SATURDAY) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum – 7:30pm.  Gates will open at 5:30PM.   ISRAEL HOUGHTON AND NEW BREED     Israel Houghton is voice behind hits [...]

When in Manila, there are times that you’d simply want to escape from the taxing demands of your job or the mundane rhythm of life.  When that happens, there’s one very tranquil place in which you can take refuge.  Nothing beats an afternoon of pampering in LeSpa at Sofitel Philippine Plaza — the most luxurious haven in Manila.     LeSpa at Sofitel is a wellness sanctuary nestled in the Plaza level of Sofitel Philippine [...]

  When in Manila this Summer, you need not travel far to enjoy the warm summer sun, the tall tropical palm trees, the beautiful calming view of the sea, a large tempting swimming pool, a 5-star treatment and high class foods all at the same time.  You can simply choose to stay at Sofitel Philippine Plaza, the most luxurious resort Hotel within Manila city.     Sofitel Philippine Plaza is just a few minutes away [...]

When in Manila, it is possible to follow the healthy, ancient way of eating: Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, dine like a pauper.  Because just a couple of weeks ago, I literally had breakfast like a king.    I was strolling along Manila Bay, in front of SM Mall of Asia, when I saw people flocking in Vikings, this familiar huge ship shaped structure that is almost always full of people, both inside [...]

When in Manila, it’s very smart to plan your trips throughout the year 2012 as early as today!  I discovered today on Everything in Budget that you can get a round trip domestic flight for as low as Php 12.  Imagine that!  Three of the biggest airlines in the country, Cebu Pacific,Zest Air and Air Philippines Express, are offering pretty low airline rates for jet-setters who are planning to travel from February to October 2012.   [...]

When in Manila and you are looking for a truly inspiring experience to boost up your leadership skills, I have found a great opportunity for you!  Inspire Leadership Consultancy, the organizers of Dr. John C. Maxwell and Zig Ziglars programs among others, can help you achieve leadership excellence through their Voices of Leadership seminar.          Last December 7, 2011, I was blessed to have heard different Voices of Leadership (Php 5,977) from some [...]

When in Manila and planning for a wedding, make sure to book the right wedding hosts.  Once you’ve chosen the perfect wedding hosts, I assure you that at least 50% of your wedding reception program is already a success.     I remember attending a wedding recently when the program had to be changed on the spot while the host was already introducing the next music video.  The hosts, who introduced themselves to be Filbert [...]

When in Manila and the rain is pouring hard, people like to curl up in their couches with books on hand.  But not everyone has their own library, so if you don’t have a book and you can’t go out to buy one, don’t worry because nowadays you can just go online and find some Filipino good reads at Flipreads!         Flipreads is a Filipino-based e-book store that serves as a platform [...]

When in Manila, unique and inexpensive Christmas gifts are quite easy to find.  Here are some bazaars where you can drop by (from BazaarManila.Com).           Bazaar for all Seasons 3: Christmas Wishes Bazaar November 18-19, December 2-3 at the UP Ang Bahay ng Alumni, R. Magsaysay Ave., UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon CityOrganizer: U&Ur Events Management SpecialistsContact: 09175541746 or email jenn.tabs@gmail.com, look for Jenn Maravillo-Tabios   Noel Discovery Bazaar 2011November 18-27, December 21-23 at [...]

It is rare for anyone to miss this singer, writer, educator and producer all-in-one, Jim Paredes, when in Manila.  You can easily catch him singing “doo bidoo bidoo bidoo bido” with two other men, Boboy Garovillo and Danny Javier, from the Apo Hiking Society on TV; or, perhaps stumble upon his “Humming in My Universe” column on a newspaper stand.         Recently, I discovered that the all-around artist, Jim Paredes, is also a remarkable photographer as well!  His creativity is [...]

  When in Manila during the holidays, you’d find rows and rows of houses — whether made of sturdy stone, piled up bricks or mere scrap wood — beautifully decorated with parol (star-shaped Christmas lanterns), Christmas lights, and even Santa Clause on his sleigh.  Filipinos really enjoy putting up these whimsical and colorful decors to their homes each year, making it one of the most exciting traditions in the country.   If you would like to [...]

  When in Manila and you are just itching to travel, why don’t you drop by SM The Block and take a short trip around the world?  You can actually view a very creative set of landmarks made of nothing but Lego blocks!  Many of what you will see in the Lego Around the World exhibit are built by Jig Manaloto, a Filipino construction toy builder, who has been a Lego enthusiast since he was [...]

  When in Manila, you can give yourself a grand Christmas gift for just Php 11!  I received this email from Cebu Pacific today saying that you can actually travel to all destinations (of course, as long as they are part of Cebu Pacific’s route) for only as much as Php 11!  The Cebu Pacific Lite Fare sale period is up to November 13 or until seats last. Travel period is from June 1 to December 15 [...]

  When in Manila and you are tired of your 8 to 5 job, I have some great news for you!  As long as you have a working computer, a reliable internet and a brave soul that isn’t afraid of clicking the buttons of a computer, then you can actually work from home as a Virtual Assistant.  Sounds Greek to you?  I myself found “Virtual Assistants” very foreign even when I was already in the [...]

When in Manila, I was glad to discover that there exists an event catered to budding bloggers like me!  Just a couple of weeks ago, I went back to my alma matter,  De La Salle University and attended the Bloggers Congress 2.  Bloggers Congress was created to ignite a greater passion for blogging in the Philippines.  Their vision is for these bloggers to unite and create a positive impact in the world.     This Bloggers [...]